Glass Shops

Our state of the art glass facilities are perfect for coldworking, fusing, kiln casting, flameworking, stained glass, hot casting and glassblowing.

The warm/ cold studio is 2,000sq/ft and includes full coldshop, 3 casting kilns, 2 lg fusing kilns, and a lampworking studio.

The hot glass studio is 3,000sq./ft. and includes 4 benches and g-holes (Ranging from 16”-24”), 2 furnaces each holding 500lbs. each, plenty of annealing space, pipes/punties, tools, color ovens, lg. garage and a small coldworking area.

Contact Scott Krenitsky, Glass Studio Manager, at 610-374-4600, ext. 129, for more details.

Cold and Warm Glass

The warm / cold studio is 2,000sq/ft and includes full coldshop, 3 casting kilns, 2 large fusing kilns, and a lampworking studio.

Please contact Scott Krenitsky at skrenitsky@goggleworks.org to request warm or cold glass studio rental information or to schedule a rental time.

Please contact Sirin Storr, Program Associate at SStorr@goggleworks.org to schedule private lessons and workshops.

Demonstrations

A demonstration in GoggleWorks´ Hot Glass Studio.

GoggleWorks´ Hot Glass Studio offers free demonstrations highlighting techniques and artists each Wednesday from 12-3pm. Watch as the artist instructor demonstrates skills, explains how to use tools and details how a piece is created from start to finish.

GoggleWorks is also happy to arrange a private demonstration in the Hot Shop. To inquire, please contact Sirin Storr, Program Associate, at 610-374-4600 x105 or at SStorr@goggleworks.org.

Glassblowing

1 hour in length.
Up to 100 guests. $200.

Private Lessons & Workshops

Private Lessons
2 hour minimum, length of lesson can be customized according to the students´ individual goals
Color not included
$180.00/ 1 student for 2 hour lesson
$230/2 students for 2 hour lesson

Private Workshops
Up to 4 participants: $200. 1 hour.
Up to 8 participants: $400. 2 hours.

Experience the magic of hot solid glass sculpting in this hands-on workshop, where you´ll pick and apply colors, twist and turn your piece, then blow or shape it into a colorful and unique paperweight, ornament or flower. No previous experience is necessary.

Please note: Participants must tie back long hair and wear closed-toe shoes and long-sleeved shirts made of natural materials (non-synthetic).

Hot Glass

The hot glass studio is 3,000sq. /ft. and includes 4 benches and glory holes (Ranging from 16" - 24"), 2 furnaces each holding 500lbs. each, plenty of annealing space, pipes/punties, tools, color ovens, large garage, and a small coldworking area. Contact the Studio Manager and/or download the Hot Glass Guide for more information.

Hot Glass Studio Costs

YOU MUST BE A GOGGLEWORKS MEMBER TO ACCESS OPEN STUDIO HOURS

Small hole (16 inch diameter opening, 29 inch depth glory hole)
Hourly Rate: $40.00 (3 hour minimum-includes ½ annealer)
Day Rate: $300.00 (8 hours- includes one annealer)
30 Hour Block: $990.00 (must be taken in minimum 3 hour slots)

Medium hole (18 inch diameter opening, 36 inch depth glory hole)
Hourly Rate: $45.00 (3 hour minimum- includes ½ annealer)
Day Rate: $340.00 (8 hours- includes one annealer)
30 Hour Block: $1,140.00 (must be taken in minimum 3 hour slots)

Large hole (24 inch diameter opening, 46 inch depth glory hole)
Hourly Rate: $50.00 (3 hour minimum- includes ½ annealer)
Day Rate: $375.00 (8 hours- includes one annealer)
30 Hour Block: $1,350.00 (must be taken in minimum 3 hour slots)

Extra Services

TORCH SYSTEMS
Exact Hand torches, a Nortel Ranger, an a Nortel Multimix torch are available for $2/hour.

USE OF GARAGE
$6.00/hour

ADDITIONAL ANNEALER SPACE
$35.00/8 hours

-Some glass color bar and frit are available for purchase.

-All rentals and classes include use of hand tools, punties & pipes and oven color.

-Casting rates are available upon request.
Contact the studio manager at skrenitsky@goggleworks.org for more information.