Hot Shop: Studio Rental

Hot Shop: Studio Rental Information

Prerequisites: All First-time renters at Sonoran Glass School (SGS) must complete a safety and equipment orientation with Glass Studio Manager prior to renting the studio.

All Hot Shop Renters must adhere to the following safety policies:

1. Eye protection, closed-toed shoes, and natural-fiber clothing (cotton, linen) must be worn. 
2. Long hair must be tied back.
3. No consumption of drugs or alcohol before or during your work time in the Glass Hot Shop. Anyone reported to be under the influence will not be allowed to use the shop.
4. No unauthorized personnel or pets on premises – visitors are welcome to sit in the viewing area of the Hot Shop.
5. Renters must sign in and sign out.

Hot Shop Studio renters must clean the entire work area completely upon completion of a blow slot, including sweeping the floor and putting away tools. Please follow the checklist posted in the shop. 

If Glass Hot Shop policies are not followed or the space is left messy after your blow slot, you will be issued a warning. After your 3rd warning, you will be temporarily suspended from using the shop. To obtain access to the shop again after your suspension, you will be required to attend a training session that covers proper cleaning and equipment handling procedures. SGS Staff must sign off on your successful completion of the training session before you are able to begin renting the shop again.

Rental Rates:

Small Hole: $45/hour

Medium Hole: $60/hour

Large Hole: $90/hour

Studio Assistant Rates: 

Professional glass blowing assistant: $35/hour

All Rates Include Use of the Following Equipment and Supplies:

• One Gas glory hole
• Gas furnace
• One bench
• Hand tools
• Blocks
• Knock-off table, gloves, glasses, and safety gear
• Blow pipes and punty rods
• Half of an annealer per 3 hour rental
• ONLY clear glass is provided, ten pounds per hour is included. If renter’s consumption is over 10 lbs. per/hour, a rate of $2.00 per/lb. will be charged for overage, upon unloading from the annealer. 
• All renters must provide their own approved colored glass (frit).

Secondary Shop Tool Use:

Optional Fees can be added to basic Glass Hot Shop Open Studio rental at the time of booking, including:

• Propane Torch: Additional $5/hour
• Oxy-Propane Hot Torch: Additional $5/hour

Call 520.884.7814 with any questions. Appointments less than 36 hours in advance must be scheduled through the Registrar’s Office.