About

Our mission is two-fold: to provide accessible work space to Glass Artists; and to provide a multi-level experience with glass that will inspire students through classes, workshops and individual instruction. Hot glass sculpting, kiln casting and glass blowing are our primary focus. In SAW tradition, we strive for a collaborative environment with each artist, using the team-method in our versatile facility. We invite all participants to inspire each other to a positive, challenging, and rewarding experience.  

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.

Consumables
There is a materials fee of $50 which includes 30 lbs. of glass. Powder frit and bar color available for an additional fee, please inquire.

Cold Working Studio
$20 per hour, includes access to all cold working equipment

Small glory hole and 8 cubic feet of annealer space (no gaffer) 
Half Day (3 hours): $100  
Full Day (6 hours): $200  
5 or more consecutive days: $150 per day

Large glory hole and 8 cubic feet of annealer space (no gaffer) 
Half Day (3 hours): $125  
Full Day (6 hours): $250  
5 or more consecutive days: $200 per day

Entire Shop (no gaffer)
Half Day: $200
Full Day: $375
5 or more consecutive days: $275 per day

Support
$25/hour for Assistance
$50/hour for Instruction

Studio Artist Residency

The Studio Artist program provides a focused work-exchange opportunity for artists in Ceramics, Glass, Foundry, Blacksmithing, Welding, and Arts Admin. In exchange for 30 hours a week, artists receive arthouse or camping, meals, studio, and facility access. The Glass Studio Artist has free kiln firings as an additional benefit and can anticipate paying for their own glass color and personal supplies. The deadline to apply is January 9th, 2023. Learn more below.

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 and rod
Small Paragon Kiln

A selection of powder frit and bar color available