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Studio Rental for Glass Blowing and Lampwork

Glass Blowing - one glory hole

10 pound per hour limit on glass. There will be an extra charge for over limit usage.
1-9 hours- $40/hour
10 hour block of studio time for $360
30 hour block of studio time for $1000

Lamp working

$22.50/hr (minimum two hour block of time)
which includes lamp, oxygen, and gas
Student provides his or her own glass

General Studio Rental Policies

1. Payment required in advance. Checks should be made out to Industrial Arts Center. We accept no out-of-state checks. Payment may also be made online with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
2. Studio rental participant will be required to sign a liability release and acknowledgement of IAC safety policies and procedures. All studio rental agreements will be in writing on an approved IAC rental agreement form. Rental agreements must be approved by the studio coordinator and executive director prior to the beginning of the rental period. No verbal rental agreements will be valid.
3. All scheduled IAC classes will have priority to any studio rentals. Studio rentals are subject to rescheduling due to special events, promotions, etc.
4. Studio rental participant will be the only person, besides assistant and IAC staff, allowed in the studio during actual rental time. If other persons are to be part of leasee's studio time, then a signed liability agreement will be required of other participants subject to approval of IAC Studio Coordinator, Faculty Director and Executive Director.
5. Studio rental participant must be age 18 or older.
6. Studio rental participant must be an IAC member in good standing. Membership is $25 per year. Benefits include a $35 discount on all adult classes.
7. Accommodations can be made for disabilities, but safety is the ultimate consideration. Physical activity and heat tolerance are required, especially in warmer months. Please check with your doctor if you have any questions.
8. Studio rental participants must conduct themselves safely around students, assistants and instructors. Safety is the number one concern ... Period. You must be aware of other people in the studio and blowing area. Move with awareness of your surroundings as you work the hot glass, and be aware of what tools and equipment are hot and may burn you. Safety glasses are required. If the glass being worked cools below 1000°, it can shatter with force. Also, blowpipes will pop glass off until they are fully cooled. If a piece that gets too cold on one end while working it can also throw chips. You are responsible for keeping your safety glasses on at all times.
   
   If you can't work safely in the shop, management reserves the right to ask you to leave, with no refund. This is solely at the discretion of the studio coordinator or assistant in charge during your rental period. Glass blowing is intense and requires full attention. Therefore, it is imperative that you conduct yourself in a manner that isn't disruptive to others. During breaks from blowing, it's best to stay focused on watching and planning your next piece. You'll find the studio atmosphere to be a relaxed one generally, but background conversation and movement can be distracting to others working at the furnace.
   
   Alcohol, drugs or any medication that may impair your ability to conduct yourself safely are forbidden. You will be asked to leave if you are impaired in any way. Alcohol is not allowed in the studio during any studio rental period, open flame demo, glassblowing demo or classes. (It is an insurance issue and we can easily lose our insurance policy.)
   
   There is always a chance of a minor burn. The tools are hot, as is the business end of the blowpipe. Sometimes when shaping with the wooden "Blocks" (the main forming tools) a little hot water can splash on you. The "Marvers" (metal tables you roll glass on) can be hot too. A first aid kit is provided and is in a clearly marked location.
   
9. Studio rental includes all basic tools and materials except colored glass (optional), which is available before and during class for a reasonable fee. If rental participant brings her or his own tools or color, please bring a list and have the studio coordinator or assistant in charge sign off on it.

What to wear for comfort and safety:

• leather or heavy cotton shoes that cover the top of the foot
• cotton shirt (white long sleeve t-shirt is most comfortable)
• comfortable jeans or cotton pants (shorts at your own risk)
• special glasses will be provided during lessons or bring your own UV protection sunglasses
• hair must be secured

What to bring for your comfort:

• water bottle or large cup
• dry shirt to wear after class

To avoid becoming weak and light-headed:

• Eat a light meal or snack before the class.
• Drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after class.
• Bring a water bottle or large cup to class.(furnace is VERY dehydrating.)
• Hair tie (for those with long hair).
• A snack to keep that energy up (optional).
• Avoid caffeinated products before class as caffeine contributes to dehydration.