About The Mat Monroe Cold Shop
Pittsburgh Glass Center boasts one of the most well-equipped cold shops in the country. The newly built 1,500-square-foot studio is flooded with natural light and offers ample table space for work. Our Czech lathes and extensive collection of sintered diamond wheels make it a prime space for even the most ambitious projects. PGC has been fortunate to host a number of world-class coldworking instructors, including František Janák, Jiyong Lee, and Kathy Elliott.
Our Cold Shop Features:
- One 30″ Sommer and Maca Flat Lap Pumice Wheel
- Three 36″ Steinert Variable Speed Flat Grinding Wheels — 80 grit, 220 grit
- Two Bohemia BMK1 Lathes
- One Merker GNH
- Engraving Lathe
- Two Flex Shaft Foredom Grinders
- One 20″ MK Wet Saw
- Two MK Tile Saws
- One Steinert Double Spindle Polishing Machine
- Three Sommer and Maca Belt Sanders
- One Vibrolap
- One 52″W x 28”H x 28″D Pressure Pot Sandblaster
Cold Shop Rental
Rental of the cold shop includes the use of studio space and equipment, provided that clearance has been received. A half hour minimum applies to all rates in the cold shop.
Due to increased demand, our studios have limited capacity. It is important that you email us ahead of time to reserve studio space. When making rental requests, please specify which studio you would like to rent, indicate the date and duration of your requested session, and list any additional equipment needed. Please note, before submitting a rental request, a valid credit card must be on file for payments.
Email us at rental@pittsburghglasscenter.org to schedule cold shop rental.
- Hourly Rate: $15/hour (general cold shop usage or UV light usage charged by the half hour)
- Monthly Package: $60/month
- Quarterly Package: $150/quarter
- Yearly Package: $500/year
Glass is not provided. Glass blanks stored in the Cold Shop are reserved for workshops and classes and are off-limits to renters. Consumable products (such as grit and belts) are available for use. Alternatively, you can supply your own consumables or purchase them from PGC.
HXTAL: $5 for 3 grams + $0.50 each additional gram (includes 1 cup for mixing, 1 pipette, 91% isopropyl alcohol, and lint-free wipes)
Loose Grit, Pumice, or Cerium: Available for purchase by the pound (price upon request)
Silicon Carbide and Cork Belts: Available for purchase (price upon request)
