BLOW GLASS
“Glassblowing is an animal unto itself. It requires skill, knowlegde, physical strength and respect”
- William Morris
Glassblowing is an animal unto itself. It requires skill, knowledge, physical strength and respect.
—William Morris
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About the studio
Glory Holes
Studio offers renters a small (10”) and medium (16”) glory hole. A large (24”) glory hole is available on a request-by-request basis and subject to Fascapple Glass approval.
Furnace/Annealers
Hot shop has a 560-pound furnace, one coffin and four front-loading annealers.
Cold Shop
Cold-working room includes a 24” flat grinder, lathe, belt sander and diamond saw.
Cullet
The studio uses Bomma cullet. Have questions about its characteristics, let us know.
The Space
Lots of natural light, good ventilation, and free parking right outside the door.
Slot Time
Standard slot is four hours. Find a partner, and you can split one.
For Your Stuff
Pipe and clothing locker plus a work shelf are available to monthly renters and, space permitting, temporary ones for drop-in renters.
Little Extras
Access to a microwave, small fridge and a place to rest during your session.
Fascapple glass policies
The following information comprises the Fascapple Glass Policies and, as may be amended from time to time, forms part of your Rental Agreement with Fascapple Glass Ltd. This includes any portion featured in a downloadable PDF. Whether pursuing your lifelong passion or a new-found hobby, here’s the place to be! Contact us with questions or when you're ready to book. Get in touch
About the studio
Fascapple glass policies
The following information comprises the Fascapple Glass Policies and, as may be amended from time to time, forms part of your Rental Agreement with Fascapple Glass Ltd. This includes any portion featured in a downloadable PDF. Whether pursuing your lifelong passion or a new-found hobby, here’s the place to be! Contact us with questions or when you're ready to book. Get in touch
Studio offers renters a small (10”) and medium (16”) glory hole. A large (24”) glory hole is available on a request-by-request basis and subject to Fascapple Glass approval.
Hot shop has a 560-pound furnace, one coffin and four front-loading annealers.
Cold-working room includes a 24” flat grinder, lathe, belt sander and diamond saw.
The studio uses Bomma cullet. Have questions about its characteristics, let us know.
Lots of natural light, good ventilation, and free parking right outside the door.
Standard slot is four hours. Find a partner, and you can split one.
Pipe and clothing locker plus a work shelf are available to monthly renters and, space permitting, temporary ones for drop-in renters.
Access to a microwave, small fridge and a place to rest during your session.
BOOK YOUR BENCH
Read: Schedule, rates, what’s included for regulars and drop ins. See our cancellation policy. Important: If you have a special project or need more than 18 pounds of glass for your four-hour slot, read this to avoid extra charges.
Step one
Check out the schedule.
Step two
Have questions? See our FAQs first.
Step three
To book, contact us with your preferred glory hole, day, and time slot. Let us know if you need the hot box or extra annealing at least a week in advance. Email: ask@fascappleglass.com Text/call: 403-874-9849.
Step four
HOT SHOP RATES
A standard slot is four hours long and includes 18 pounds of glass. Sharing a slot: each renter gets two hours and 9 pounds of glass.
For regular renters, payment is due at the start of the month. Drop-in rent is due prior to the slot start and glass usage will need to be paid prior to, or upon work pick-up.
Small glory hole rate
$66 per hour (+tax)
Medium glory hole rate
$70 per hour (+tax)
Glass usage
Each standard slot includes 18 pounds of glass. Here’s how we calculate glass usage:
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We include your scrap and piece weight.
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If using a material amount of colour, weigh it before and after your slot and ensure it’s noted in the rental binder. The amount used will be deducted from your overall glass weight. For more detail, visit our FAQs.
Glass overage rates
The tiered fees reflect studio and inventory management costs associated with using larger amounts of glass.
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Use over 19 to 36 pounds of glass on a four-hour slot and the overage charge is $4.80 per pound (+tax).
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With 2 weeks prior notice: Use over 36 pounds of glass on a single four-hour slot or over 54 pounds of glass per day, the charge is $6.50 per pound (+tax).
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Without 2 weeks prior notice from you: Use over 36 pounds of glass on a single four-hour slot or over 54 pounds of glass per day, the overage charge is $8.55 (+tax) per pound.
Read Special Projects to see what information we need to best help make your project a success.
Extra annealing costs
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Any time beyond the regular 12-hour/45-minute cycle costs:
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$12 per hour (+tax) for the smaller front-loading annealers.
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$15 per hour (+tax) for the large front-loading annealers and coffin annealer.
A four-hour slot includes:
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The upper or lower small frontload annealer or half a large coffin annealer, or a share of the shelf in the large frontload annealers. We use a basic 45-minute hold/12-hour annealing cycle. If your work needs more annealing, talk to us two weeks beforehand and see the longer annealing rates.
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Access to a pick-up box. Standard service allows for a 30-minute ramp up time. Beyond that, additional charges may apply.
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Access to studio punties. All renter-accessible punties are banded with red tape.
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Two hours in the cold-working room. Renting multiple slots, please note you get a maximum of two hours at any one time, unless special arrangements are made. Cold-working time must be used within the month. Additional cold-working time is $20 per hour.
HOT SHOP RENTAL RATES
A standard slot is four hours long and includes 18 pounds of glass. Sharing a slot: each renter gets two hours and 9 pounds of glass.
For regular renters, payment is due at the start of the month. Drop-in rent is due prior to the slot start and glass usage will need to be paid prior to, or upon work pick-up.
Small glory hole rate
$64 per hour (w/o tax).
Medium glory hole rate
$68 per hour (w/o tax).
Glass usage
Each standard slot includes 18 pounds of glass. Here’s how we calculate glass usage:
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We include your scrap and piece weight.
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If using a material amount of colour, weigh it before and after your slot and ensure it’s noted in the rental binder. The amount used will be deducted from your overall glass weight. For more detail, visit our FAQs.
Glass overage rates
The tiered fees reflect studio and inventory management costs associated with using larger amounts of glass.
-
Use over 19 to 36 pounds of glass on a four-hour slot and the overage charge is $4.50 per pound.
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With 2 weeks prior notice: Use over 36 pounds of glass on a single four-hour slot or over 54 pounds of glass per day, the charge is $6.50 per pound.
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Without 2 weeks prior notice from you: Use over 36 pounds of glass on a single four-hour slot or over 54 pounds of glass per day, the overage charge is $8.50 per pound.
Read Special Projects to see what information we need to best help make your project a success.
Extra annealing costs
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Any time beyond the regular 12-hour/45-minute cycle costs:
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$ 11 per hour for the smaller front-loading annealers.
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$ 15 per hour for the large front-loading annealers and coffin annealer.
A four-hour slot includes:
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The upper or lower small frontload annealer or half a large coffin annealer, or a share of the shelf in the large frontload annealers. We use a basic 45-minute hold/12-hour annealing cycle. If your work needs more annealing, talk to us two weeks beforehand and see the longer annealing rates.
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Access to a pick-up box. Standard service allows for a 30-minute ramp up time. Beyond that, additional charges may apply.
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Access to studio punties. All renter-accessible punties are banded with red tape.
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Two hours in the cold-working room. Renting multiple slots, please note you get a maximum of two hours at any one time, unless special arrangements are made. Cold-working time must be used within the month. Additional cold-working time is $20 per hour.
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Cerium for polishing.
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Use of paddles and blocks.
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Kiln shelf.
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Propane for the tiger torch. You’re welcome to use the torch; however, the propane is up to you.
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Gloves – Whether you’re a regular or drop-in renter, we recommend having your own Kevlar gloves. There is a set of studio gloves; however, we cannot vouch for their condition. They are very used and frequently abused.
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Fracks—we may have some on hand. Best to bring your own if you want clean, intact sheets.
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If you’d like to use the Ranger, please enquire.
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If you want stuff cups and grawls heated and ready to go for a daytime slot, we’ll need the materials the day before and there will be a $60 fee to cover the set-up and additional electrical costs. This does not apply to colour bar.
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Important to know
Special projects
It’s exciting when artists have a large or special project! The reality is there are cost ramifications for you and us and scheduling ramifications for the community. If you know or guesstimate, you’re going to go over 18 pounds of glass per slot, ensure you know the OVERAGE RATES and let us know two weeks in advance. Detail your plan in writing, including the type and number of pieces you’ll be making, anticipated weight, whether you’ll be pulling cane, need additional annealing time, need the hot box, or have special unloading instructions. We’ll do our best to accommodate you. You will be responsible for all additional costs assessed.
Rent weekly for a month or more and you gain:
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Free use of fascapple glass tools and pipes that are designated for renters’ use. They are banded in red tape.
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A locker to store your tools, colour, etc.…*
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A pipe locker to store your punties and pipes.*
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Shelf space for your work.*
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The “life happens” cancellation policy.
*This is based on availability, with longer-term regular renters receiving priority.
If you're renting a single slot, invoicing and payment takes place prior to your slot. If renting multiple slots, payment of a 50% deposit is needed to secure your reservation. Final balance is due prior to work pickup.
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If needed, drop-in renters can access three pipes and punties. Our blow pipes have removable heads that we sanitize after each use. If you need tools, we offer a standard set (diamond shears, tweezers, jacks, straight shears) for $30 per slot.
Here's how it works!
If it’s been a while since you’ve blown glass, we offer two R2 (Required Refresh) sessions at no extra charge. You pay the rental fees, and we’ll guide you back into the swing of working with the equipment. If you need a little more time and help, we’ll discuss booking some lesson(s). When it’s clear you’re safely having fun, it’s time to book a regular slot. Talk to us about booking R2 sessions.
Rental schedule
Day | Schedule |
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Sunday (on request) | 6 to 10 pm |
Monday | 9 am to 1 pm;
1:30 to 5:30 pm;
6 to 10 pm |
Tuesday | 9 am to 1 pm;
1 to 5:30 pm;
6 to 10 pm |
All other days | By request |
Pick Your Slot
Please note, the studio will occasionally be closed for special events, particularly in the evening and during the winter holiday season. We’ll do our best to supply advance notice and to minimize disruption to renters’ schedules.
Must do'S
Before your first slot, ensure you’ve read the Studio etiquette, What to wear, Hot shop and Cold-Working room rules found in this downloadable PDF. Be sure we have your signed copy of the Studio Rental Agreement and Waiver. We’re happy to receive them by email or be sure to bring it along for your first visit.
Have questions? Find answers here.
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