Warm Shop
Warm Shop
Explore the limitless possibilities of sheet glass. Unlike furnace glassblowing or torch working which use molten glass, this studio works by cutting sheet glass allowing the artist to have more time to focus on color and design elements. The most common style of glasswork in this studio is kiln fusing and slumping but there are other forms of working with sheet glass such as stained glass, kiln casting, and mosaics.
Warm Shop Classes
The Warm Shop features two types of programs: workshops and make your own experiences. Workshops are taught by knowledgeable instructors and feature detailed instructions, hands-on demonstrations, and guidance throughout the creative process. Make Your Own Experiences are introductory classes that focus on the skills needed to complete a project.
Projects made are available for pickup 10 days after the class or experience.
Warm Shop Equipment
The Warm Shop includes four large work tables along with additional outdoor workspace, two large bathtub kilns, a Paragon 18″ kiln, 24″ Everheat kiln, and two Denver Kilns (27×41″ and 30×58″), plenty of hand tools, and an assortment of fusible and non-fusible glass.
This studio uses and sells COE 90 sheet glass.
Warm Shop Rentals
As part of our educational mission, Sonoran Glass School’s studios are available for public use. Glass artists who seek to rent the studio must meet our qualifications. Rental sessions are a great opportunity to work on new ideas or finish projects. To inquire about rental availability, call us at 520-884-7814 or email [email protected]
Warm Shop Open Studio
Join other fusers during Open Studio hours every other Wednesday from 5-pm. This is a great opportunity to learn from other artists and see all the possibilities in the warm shop.
All tools and equipment are available for use. Our shop uses 90COE glass from Bullseye, though we also have 96 available for purchase. Warm Shop open studio does not include firing, which is available for an additional cost. See the Open Studio page for availability and more information.