These rates reflect our pricing beginning March 1, 2017.
Studio time and other fees must be paid on the day of your rental. We accept cash, check, credit or debit card, however all studio artists must have a credit card on file. There is a $50.00 fee for returned checks. Upon a second returned check, terms will be cash only, credit or debit card. Please keep your receipt as you may be asked to show proof of payment.
Cancellations made more than 48 hours prior to booked time will be charged an administrative fee of $25.00. Any cancellations made within 48 hours of the rental time will be billed full rental rate. All casting and large projects must be booked and initialed by the Director of Operations or Studio Manager.
Glory Hole Rental Rates
Glass blowing must be booked in a MINIMUM of three-hour increments, with additional one hour slot increments, unless you are booking before or after another person's blowing slot.
There are no scheduled lunch breaks. If you book 7 straight hours or more on the same glory hole, you will be given a lunch credit equalling 6% of the rental cost.
| Name | Size | Rate Per Hour |
| GH1 | 18" | $46 |
| GH2 | 18" | $46 |
| GH3 | 24" | $56 |
| GH4 | 30" | $66 |
| GH5 | 15" | $36 |
| GH6 | 9" | $26 |
Annealer Rental Rates
Hotshop annealers are booked in day blocks only. Annealers run from 9am - 9am. Work will be removed from blowing (overnight cycle) annealers by the beginning of the work day and placed on the general shelves in the hot shop area.
| Name | Size (Inches) | Rate Per 24 Hours |
| A1 | 22x30x23 | Reserved for Education |
| A2 | 22x30x23 | Reserved for Education |
| A3 | 22x30x23 | Reserved for Education |
| A4 | 22x30x23 | Reserved for Education |
| A5 | 29x108x60 | $111.00 |
| A6 | 30x52x28 | $79.00 |
| A7 | 30x52x28 | $79.00 |
| A8 | 21x35x36 | $37.00 |
| A9 | 30x52x28 | $79.00 |
| A10 | 25x53x24 | $58.00 |
| A11 | 30x52x28 | $79.00 |
| A12 | 25x53x24 | $58.00 |
| A13 | 26x35x28 | $47.00 |
| A14 | 26x35x28 | $47.00 |
| A15 | 21x35x36 | $37.00 |
| A16 | 26x35x28 | $47.00 |
| A17 | 26x35x28 | $47.00 |
| Trifeca | Crucible Kiln | $111.00 |
Hot Casting Rates
Casting prices are based on the specific project and/or glass usage. All casting projects must be scheduled through the Studio Manager.
| Tank | Time | Glass | Rate |
| Half Tank | 4 Hour Slot | Approx. 500 lbs | $1,200.00 |
| Full Tank | 8 Hour Slot | Approx. 900 lbs | $1,980.00 |
Miscelaneous Tool Rental
| Item | Rate |
| 2 Pipes & 2 Punties | $12.00 / day |
| Glassblowing Bench Tools | $12.00 / day |
| Aluminized Jacket & Hood | $21.00 / day |
| Glass usage over 10lbs per hour will incur charge | $10.00 / lb |
Kiln Room & Bead Kiln Rental Rates
| Name | Size | Rate Per 24 hour (12pm-12pm) |
| FSK1 Fusion 14 | 14x14x6 | $13.00 |
| FSK2 Bluebird | 9x20x4 | $13.00 |
| FSK3 Firefly | 8x8x4 | $13.00 |
| FSK4 B-Line | 9x20x4 | $13.00 |
| FSK5 Bluebird XL | $13.00 | |
| Wilt Kiln | $33.00 | |
| 1 - GL24 | 15x24x22 | $46.00 |
| 2 - GL24 | 15x24x22 | $46.00 |
| 3 - Pearl 22 | 13x22x22 | $46.00 |
| 4 - Pearl 22 | 13x22x22 | $46.00 |
| 5 - GL44 | 16x43x21 | $79.00 |
| 6 - Pearl 44 | 12x44x22 | $79.00 |
| 7 - Pearl 64 | 14x64x30 | $111.00 |
| 8 - Pearl 18 | 5x18x18 | $37.00 |
| 9 - CS19D | 6x19x19 | $37.00 |
| 10 - CS19D | 6x19x19 | $37.00 |
| 11 - Pearl 18 | 5x18x18 | $37.00 |
Rental Rates For Cold Shop, Flameworking/Neon Shop, Mold Shop, and Flat Shop
Renters must supply their own tools, materials and equipment.
| Daily | $32.00 |
| Monthly | $460.00 |
| Yearly | $2,750.00 |
Locker Rental Rates Per Year
The items stored on locker tops must be orderly and not exceed 30” in height. Items must be within the confines of the edges of the locker. All work must be removed for Studio Clean Up and/or UrbanGlass events. To be able to rent a locker you must have at least $1000 of UG invoices from the previous year.
| Small (Pipe) | $112.00 |
| Medium | $135.00 |
| Medium With Shelves | $235.00 |
| Large | $260.00 |
Experimental Rates
Experimental time varries each semester. Experimental hours are currently Fridays from 2-9pm and Saturdays from 6-9pm.. Experimental Rates encourage innovation in our studios, applying to the educational glory holes that remain lit between classes. Annealer rental rates are as posted above. This time is used only for experimental and new prototypes by application. This time is not available for commission work. For more information please contact Director of Operations, Brian Kibler, brian@urbanglass.org.
| 9" Glory Hole | $20.00 per hour |
| 12" Glory Hole | $20.00 per hour |