Using the Glass Studios
Stained and Fused Glass
The stained and fused glass studio is open for student member use. In it you will find what you need for both stained and fused glass.
To get started in the glass studio, you will want to first become a member(Link downloads document), then get an orientation in-person with one of our glass techs, and sign the glass studio user agreemen(Link is external)t.
Orientations will show you how to use the studio, but won't teach you how to do either stained or fused glass. Stained glass is a process. It's great, but there are a number of steps involved. We suggest you take a class, or if you are unable to you can start with these videos and pop in during tech times to get a hand.
Glass Torch
Torchwork is BACK!
Right now the studio is only able to be used for classes. If that changes in the future we will post an update both here and on Instagram.
A bit about the studio though:
We have the ability to use both soft glass and boro in the studio. There are 7 spots for torches, several annealing kilns, and some tables for working on your glass pieces after they are out of the kilns. It's cozy, but really a great studio. Check out the classes at the beginning of each term!
We've complied some videos to get you started:
Glass Studio Policies
- A Glass Orientation is required for Glass studio use, it is valid through the end of the academic year with continuous membership.
- Members will clean up after themselves, this means; wiping work areas and the sink, carefully putting materials away, and returning any tools to the front desk.
- Begin cleaning up BEFORE the Craft Center closes (start clean up by 15 minutes to closing to assure clean- up will be fully finished).
- Do not handle others’ work.
- Be respectful of others and their personal space.
- Do not discuss inappropriate topics or use profanity while in the studio.
- Be respectful of classes using the space, this means: clean & vacate scheduled class area 15 minutes prior to the class start time.
- Only cut glass on designated surfaces, and clean shards promptly from my work space, placing in the Glass Only wastebaskets.
- Recognizing that the vapors are harmful if inhaled, only solder in the designated workspaces, making sure that the fans are running.
- Do not adjust the pressure on any gas tanks.
- Dispose of all waste in the appropriate containers.
- If members choose to bring their own eyewear for torchwork they are assuming all responsibility for its effectiveness.
- The glass fusing kiln room is for staff only. If you need assistance, please ask the front desk staff or an instructor.
- Use grinders only for glass, and follow all instructions for use carefully so as not to damage the bits.
- Renew membership and locker before the end of each term or remove the locker contents, with the understanding that the lockers will be cleaned out over break.
- Attend an orientation about the studio at the beginning of each term, or participate in a class.
- Report any mechanical issues or trouble to the cc staff.