The Craft Center's Glass studio is the spot for all your glass working needs. With different specialties, such as the Flameworking Shop, Hot Shop, Fusing/Slumping Shop, and the Cold Shop, you will be well on your way to creating an array of beautiful, glass objects.
Glass working can be challenging to learn. It is hot, very physical, and not without the risks of burns or cuts. Anyone capable of working safely and properly as determined by Craft Center Staff may access the glass studio.
Tools Available
- Fusing kilns
- Stained Glass Tools & Equipment
- Torches, Flameworking Tools & Annealing Kiln
Studio Hours & Information
Due to an ongoing labor dispute involving some student employees, service levels in this area may be reduced or delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to minimize disruptions and support all members of our university community. For more information and updates, please visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/uosw-bargaining.
Hours in italics with a strike were the original scheduled hours. Hours in bold are the updated hours. We will update hours daily.
Open Studio Hours w/ Glass Tech*:
Week Six (May 5 - May 11)
Monday: 12pm - 5pm (12pm-4pm)
Tuesday: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 1:30pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5pm
Friday: 12pm - 5pm
Saturday: No tech.
Sunday: Closed
Week Seven (May 12 - May 18)
Monday: 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 5pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5pm
Friday: 4pm - 5pm
Saturday: No tech.
Sunday: Closed
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week. Open Studio Hours are updated weekly.
Due to an ongoing labor dispute involving some student employees, service levels in this area may be reduced or delayed. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to minimize disruptions and support all members of our university community. For more information and updates, please visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/uosw-bargaining.
Hours in italics with a strike were the original scheduled hours. Hours in bold are the updated hours. We will update hours daily.
Open Studio Hours w/o Glass Tech*:
Week Six (May 5 - May 11)
Monday: 12pm - 5:30pm (12pm-4pm)
Tuesday: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 1:30pm; 5pm - 9pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday: 12pm - 6pm
Saturday: 12pm - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
Week Seven (May 12 - May 18)
Monday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday: 12pm - 1:30pm; 5pm - 9pm
Thursday: 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday: 4pm - 6pm
Saturday: 4pm - 6pm
Sunday: Closed
*Hours are subject to change and may vary from week to week. Open Studio Hours are updated weekly.
Important Studio Update
No outside glass is allowed in the stained glass or fusing area. Glass must be purchased from the Craft Center to maintain compatibility.
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Glass Studio Orientation Information
Spring Term Studio Orientations
Glass Orientations (Stained Glass, Glass Fusing, Torch Working) will be posted and available for registration starting at 10am on Monday, April 7. To register, visit myemu.uoregon.edu. Mid-Term orientations will open at 10am on Monday, May 5.
You must have previous experience to take a Glass Orientation.
For stained glass, that experience must include the following:
- Ability to safely cut glass into specific shapes.
- Knowledge of using copper foil and soldering techniques.
- Familiarity with lead came construction, if applicable.
- Understanding of glass types and their uses.
For glass fusing, that experience must include the following:
- Knowledge of how glass behaves at different temperatures.
- Familiarity with techniques like layering and slumping.
- Ability to safely cut and arrange glass for fusing.
For torch working, that experience must include the following:
- Proficiency in safely using a torch for glass manipulation.
- Familiarity with shaping and pulling glass rods.
- Knowledge of annealing processes and proper cooling times.
- Understanding of flame types and how they affect glass.
- Ability to safely light and extinguish torches.
Glass Studio Policies
Orientation Required: First-time users need to complete a studio orientation to review tools, safety, and cleanup procedures.
Safety: Eye protection must be worn at all times. Long hair needs to be tied back. (If you need a hair tie, just ask the front desk!)
Materials: The Glass & Fabrication Coordinator or a Glass Studio Supervisor must be working to purchase glass. Stained glass is available for $5.00 per pound. Fusing glass prices can be discussed with a glass staff member.
Flameworking reservations can be made here. For UO Students, the price is $10.00 per hour. For non-students, the price is $15.00 per hour plus the purchase of either a Day Pass or Term Pass. No refunds are available for flameworking reservations. You must supply your own glass for a flameworking reservation.
The Craft Center maintains a strict policy against the making of drug paraphernalia.
Hot Shop: No access to the Hot Shop/glassblowing outside of scheduled workshops.
Respect Shared Space: Noise should be kept low; use headphones if listening to music. Do not move other people's items without the help of a Craft Center employee.
Clean Your Workspace: Users are responsible for cleaning any materials and surfaces they use, disposing of trash in designated bins, and leaving the space ready for others.
Storage: Work can be stored in the designated cubbies, but must be labeled with a Project Storage Card and removed or given an updated Project Storage Card every two-weeks. Items left without an updated Project Storage Card will be recycled.
End of Term Clean Up: All stored projects and/or materials, even if labeled, must be removed by end of day of Friday during Week Ten of the current term. Studio clean out will happen during Finals Week of the current term. All stored projects and/or materials left behind will be recycled.
No Food or Drink: For safety reasons, no food or drink is allowed in the studio. Lidded containers are fine.
Closed-Toe Shoes: The Craft Center requires closed-toe shoes to be worn in every studio. If you do not have proper footwear, you will be turned away.