Glass Studio Rental Rates

Visiting artists are renting out of the glass studio space and & equipment. Two people are working on a glass piece with torches at a workbench in the glass studio. The piece appears to be a pig.

Glass Studio Rentals

  • Reheating Chamber rental includes approximately 10 lbs of glass per hour. There will be an $8.00 charge for each additional pound per hour, including moyle and scrap glass. There is a 3-hour minimum for reheating chamber rental, and all usage takes place between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
  • Hot shop rentals include the use of one reheating chamber, clear glass (up to 10 lbs), and pipewarmer. Annealing cycles will be billed by day, prices listed above. Pipes/punties, hand tools, gloves, and paddles are not provided to renters.
  • Rentals, where glass volume is an issue, will be priced on an individual basis. Special projects will be considered and priced individually as well.
  • Prices are subject to change without notice. All rentals are per hour or per day. Rentals will be scheduled during the hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. No half-hour portions. All renters must be qualified glassblowers who are of intermediate ability or better.
  • Please check the Glass Studio Facilities and Supplies list for specific dimensions, etc.
  • Renters are expected to allot time for cleaning in their rental space. Failure to clean up during your rental time will result in a $40 cleaning fee. All rental bills must be paid in full upon receipt of the invoice.

All Glass Studio rentals must be booked in advance. To book, please contact the Glass Studio Coordinator at kmurphy@wheatonarts.org or call 856.825.6800, ext. 135.  First-time renters, please provide a brief history of your glassmaking experience.

Facilities and Supplies List
Reheating Chambers Dimensions *Rental Price
Small 10 x 19” $50
Medium 13.5 x 30” $55
Large 20 x 32” $65
Extra Large 21 x 48” $70

 

Annealing Oven List

Each day equals another day’s rental, including time to cool the work to room temperature (even if the kiln is not on). Work in kiln = one day’s cycle

FRONT
LOADERS		 Number Dimensions
D x L x H		 Cubic
Inches		 *Rental Price
Myasse T – 1 36 x 34 x 40 49,000 $65
Superfreak T – 2 45 x 56 x 41 103,000 $80
Romeo S – 3 23 x 36 x 33 27,300 $50
Deo S – 5 23 x 36 x 28 23,000 $50
Tango R – 2 23 x 36 x 33 27,300 $50
Baby – O T – 5 18 x 27 x 22 27,300 TBD
PICK-UP OVEN Small     $20/day
TOP LOADERS Number Dimensions
D x L x H		 Cubic Inches *Rental Price
Hugo K – 1 35 x 62 x 31 67,300 $75
Rufeen K – 2 49 x 37 x 25 45,300 $60
Stella K – 3 34 x 33 x 27 30,300 $50
Griller K – 5 35 x 62 x 19 41,200 $60
Lokey T – 4 52 x 30 x 18 28,000 $50
Mombo T – 3 35 x 61 x 27 57,600 $75
Peewee X – 1 27 x 35 x 19.5 16,000 $45
Coco R – 1 24 x 35 x 24.5 21,000 $50
Tanya R – 3 18 x 27 x 33 16,000 $45
Rollee S – 1 33 x 45 x 16 23,800 $50
Flippy S – 2 33 x 45 x 16 23,800 $50
Ding Ding X – 2 31 x 45 x 31 43,250 $60

Other Available Items

Description Details *Rental Price
Garage   $20/per day
Bench Torch   $5/hour
Oxy/Propane Torch   $10/hour
Sandcasting Session 500 lbs of clear glass including waste glass.
Price includes charging fee but does not include annealers or labor.		 $1000
Base Price
Coldworking Shop Diamond bits are not provided.
Diamond saws are priced on request.		 $20/hour
Sandblaster   $20/hour
Full Studio Rental Full studio rental includes assistant labor, reheating chambers, kilns, torches and cold working time. Price upon request

 

Image of Inga Lokwe working at a glassblowing bench and using a torch at the end of a long piece of hot glass that is at the end of a metal rod. There is a cord going across Inga's shoulder. Inga is wearing a beanie, dark glasses, and a dark long sleeve WheatonArts shirt.