Owner: Carrie Vanderbush

Glass Art Kalamazoo Kiln Details and Studio Rules
At Glass Art Kalamazoo we have 3 kilns that are available to rent throughout the year. If you would like to rent with us you must have prior experience fusing on your own, and if not, we recommend taking our “Fusing Essentials” class that will prepare you for making fused/slumped projects on your own. You can contact the studio manager by emailing studio@glassartkalamazoo.org . The Studio Manager will discuss your needs with you via email, or in person to assess your ability to rent to ensure that the equipment will be used safely and properly. To rent space we ask that you complete a membership (minimum $25) and rental agreement that are valid for one year after submitting. Then we can coordinate a time for your rental.

Fusing Kilns Rental Includes:
• One kiln fusing cycle.
• Basic firing schedules for tack, full, or slump fusing.
• Use of table space and basic tools for 2 hours.
• Basic slumping molds and slumping mold wash.
Does not include:
• Glass colors. Are available for purchase but limited based on stock.
• Shelf Paper. Available for purchase.
• Renters will be responsible for supplying their own fusing schedules.

Special needs will have to be arranged for by the renter ahead of time. All reasonable attempts to accommodate will be made.

Kilns & Pricing:
Evenheat Kilns Price: $35 per firing (general shelf size 36”x23” oval)
• Bert: GTs2541-13 RM11
o Internal shelf sizes: 20×23″, with one half octagon shelf 16×23”
• Ernie: GTs2541-9 RM2
o Internal shelf sizes: 15×21″, with two Half circle shelves on either side 10x 21”
Denver Kiln Price: $50 per firing (shelf size 71”x 35.5”)
• Jawn Denver: CS-72
o Internal shelf sizes: 8x(17.5×17.5″)

We also have cold working equipment that can be rented. Including ring saw, grinders, belt sander, lapidary wheels, wet saw and engraving lathe. Cold shop rentals are $20/hr (with a minimum of ½ hr). Approval from the studio manager is needed before you can be scheduled. We offer some classes in the cold shop if needed or interested.

Other offerings include flameworking and hot shop, for rentals and classes.