Glass Shop
The Glass Shop is located at the end of Vincent Lane on the grounds of Salem Art Works. Classes are held for beginner and intermediate students to acquire new skills and techniques. The glass shop is also available to rent at an hourly or daily rate with the option for one-on-one instruction or assistance.
Rate:
(1) Work Station (No Gaffer)
Small glory hole and 8 cubic ft annealer space
3-Hour Session: $100
6-Hour Session: $200
5 or more consecutive days: $150 per day
Large glory hole and 8 cubic ft annealer space
3-Hour Session: $125
6-Hour Session: $250
5 or more consecutive days: $200 per day
Entire Shop (no gaffer)
3-Hour Session: $200
6-Hour Session: $375
5 or more consecutive days: $275 per day
(2) Material Fee
$50 fee includes 30 lbs of glass.
Powder frit and bar color available for an additional fee, please inquire.
(3) Support
$50 per hour for one-on-one instruction
$25 + per hour an assistant or gaffer
(4) Cold Working Studio
$20 per hour, includes access to all cold working equipment
Rental Info:
The glass shop is available to rent at an hourly rate with discounts for half day or full day use. All rentals include the use of the marver table, workbench and basic hand tools. Artists interested in renting time in the glass must contact the SAW office in advance.
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Shop Equipment
The glass studio has a furnace that yields 110 lbs. of glass, a large glory hole (14”), a small glory hole (10”), two 8cf annealers, 16cf casting kiln, pipe warmer, two marver tables, and two workbenches. All kilns are powered by Digital controllers. We melt Gabbert 8C which has a COE of 91. Artists are encouraged to bring their own tools and pipes to use while in residence.
Hot Shop
Pipes
Punties
Assortment of hand tools
Blocks and Paddles
Bench Torches
Break-off table w/Oxy-Propane torch
Small Octagonal Rampmaster Kiln
Cold Shop
8” and 14” Wet tile saw
2 Flat lap wheels with assorted grinding discs
Wet drill press
Wet belt sander
Sandblasting cabinet
Flame Shop
6 Nortel Minor torches
Assortment of hand tools
Assortment of Boro tube & rod
Small Paragon Kiln
A selection of powder frit and bar color available
