Glass Blowing Studio | Hot Shop
Rental Rates
| Non Member | Yellow Member | |
| Per hour | ||
| Prime Hours | $15 | |
| Renter Requested Entire Shop w/1 Glory | $45 | |
| Includes tools and pipes | Per hour | |
| Standard Glory | $70 | $60 |
| Small Glory/ Bit Hole | $60 | $50 |
| If you use personal pipes OR tools | Per Hour | |
| Standard Glory | $62.50 | $55 |
| Small Glory/ Bit Hole | $52.50 | $45 |
| If you use personal pipes AND tools | Per hour | |
| Standard Glory | $55 | $45 |
| Small Glory/ Bit Hole | $45 | $40 |
| Per Session | ||
| O2 Hand Torch | $15 | $0 |
| Portable Garage | $60 | |
| Renter Requested Personal Annealer | $35 | |
| Renter Requested Extended Anneal | $4 per hour over 12 hours | |
| Wooden Blow Mold | $15-$25 | |
| Sand Casting (no glory) Includes 10lb of glass/hour | Standard Hourly Rate +$3/lb of annealed/colored glass over included amount |
| SiNaCa Assistant | $45/hour |
| SiNaCa Coach | $65/hour |
| SiNaCa Gaffer | $85/hour |
| Private Lessons (min 2 Hour) Includes $10 material credit | $325 + $85/additional hour + $45/hour for second student |
| Skills Test (2 Hour) | $140 |
SiNaCa Assistant: The primary function of a SiNaCa Assistant in the glass blowing studio is to follow the direction of the artist that is renting the studio and the use of the assistant. A studio rental with a SiNaCa Assistant is not intended to be a substitute for a Private Lesson. A renter must be able to pass a Skills Test/Renter Assessment in order to use a SiNaCa Assistant.
SiNaCa Gaffer: The primary function of a SiNaCa Gaffer in the glass blowing studio is teaching a new skill or offering other direct advice on a project. A studio rental with a SiNaCa Gaffer is not intended to substitute for a Private Lesson. A renter must be able to demonstrate basic glass blowing fundamental skills to use a SiNaCa Gaffer.
Private Lessons: Private Lessons are an opportunity to lean fundamental skills in glass blowing outside of our standard curriculum. A student can work at their own pace to learn the fundamentals before moving on to working with a SiNaCa Gaffer.
Studio Equipment
| The Studio | At Each Bench |
|---|---|
| 900 Square Foot | Two Bench Work Stations |
| 385lb furnace (spruce pine) | Jim Moore Tools |
| Pipe Warmer | Exact Propane Hand Torch |
| 3’x2’ Marver | Multi Mix Hand Torch (O2) |
| 5’x3’ Marver (on request) | Heat Shield with Marver and Frit Scoops |
| Pipe Cooler | Multiple Sizes of Blocks |
| Annealers | Glory Holes |
| Paragon Color Pick Up | Two 16.5” x 36” (Standard) |
| 35L x 27H x 29D Front Load (double door) | 8” bit hole (Small) |
| 35L x 22H x 29D Front Load (double door) | 22” x 25” (by special request ONLY w/2week notice +$100 Fee) |
| 20L x 20H x 29D Rollout Cart | |
| 24L x 34H x 29D Front Load (single door) |