Open Studio Policy
ELIGIBILITY
Open Studio is available to any client who has, at our discretion, achieved the skills required to complete their desire project(s). No instruction is offered during Open Studio.
COST
There are 3 memberships options:
- Basic: Pay-As-You-Go rate is $25 per hour with a 2-hour minimum.
- 30-Day-Period rate is $200 billed at the beginning of your 30 days. No refunds for partial months. This is for those who aren’t interested in continuous membership.
- Monthly Continuous is $150 a month, continuously. 30-day advance notice is requested.
Members must register for studio time, available on the website. Studio time includes use of hand tools, safety glasses, molds, glue, and access to grinders in the cold room. Glass Arts Collective (GAC), staff, and guest instructors, (hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) are not responsible for any damage caused by anyone using its tools, molds, equipment, or results of firing issues.
Members are responsible for the cost to fix or replace damage to equipment or molds due to misuse.
ADDITIONAL FEES
All glass – scrap, frit, stringers, rods, ribbons, etc. Some items are sold by weight.
Kiln firing based on size and special schedules, and any additional firing paper.
Stained glass, glass, foil, solder, patina, wax, cleaning materials, and other tangible supplies.
Mosaic glass – glass, base piece, grout, and other tangible supplies.
OPEN STUDIO RULES
- Reservations are required and can be scheduled on our website. Scheduling is done in 2-hour increments. Direct link for scheduling open studio time. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18556127&appointmentType=12522625
- Safety glasses are to be worn when cutting glass and working in the cold room.
- Safety must always be a priority!
- No touching other’s projects without permission.
- Hair should be pulled back and not loose near the equipment.
- Loose clothing should be pushed up and out of the way of equipment.
- Open Studio members are required to clean up their workspaces. Wipe down tables, equipment, and if a mess was created on the floor around you, sweep as well. Ensure the chair is clear of any glass.
- Ensure all cold room equipment has adequate water for their project or the equipment will get damaged.
- If you’ve done a lot of grinding on the smaller grinders, you should lift off the cover and clean out all the glass dust collected. It doesn’t have to be perfectly clean, but it makes a difference in the performance of the machines.
- If you are storing glass and supplies, your name should be clearly marked on your containers and glass. GAC is not responsible for any damage or misplaced items.
- Class projects have priority for kiln firing space. Open Studio will be accommodated as quickly as possible.
- Projects that require a special firing schedule should be discussed and approved prior to starting any project to ensure the schedule can be accommodated.
- Storage space is only available to continuous monthly members, based on space availability.
- Trays in the cookie rack should be used for projects in progress, or ready for kiln space. A project sheet is required, including date, how it is to be fired, and/or slumped with the mold number, and a description of your pieces. These are not for storing glass.
GIFT SHOP
- There is a 6-month waiting period before the Continuous Members are welcome to put some of their art in the gift shop. Pricing is to be discussed between GAC and the members. GAC will retain a portion of the sales as an administrative fee, 25% of base price. Occasionally, the studio has a sale in the gift shop, members will be asked if they want to participate in the sale. There are no issues if you’re also listing your items for sale on your own site for sale. We will stay in touch, so we know which items have sold.
- Due to the limited space available in the in-store gift shop. We will put things online and the members will be responsible for storing the pieces at home. Equally important, when it sells, the member will need to bring it into the studio immediately for the staff to pack and ship.
- If the ‘member’ sells the piece themselves, they need to let the staff know ASAP, so it can be removed from the gift shop.
- Commissions calculated will be distributed by the end of the following month.
OPEN STUDIO HOURS
- The hours are not fixed dates and times, due to special events and parties. We will continue to offer open studio times as frequently as possible.
- To ensure you have space, be sure you sign up on the calendar at least 24 hours in advance. If you have free time, you’re welcome to call and see if there is space available.
Glass Arts Collective reserves the right to terminate any membership if policies are not adhered to or equipment and/or the studio are misused in any way, without any refunds.
I have read the policies and agree to the conditions:
Name Printed: ______________________________ Date: _________________
Signature: _________________________________
Type of Membership: Pay-As-You-Go ______ 30 Days ______ Continuous ___________