About The Hodge Kiln Shop
Pittsburgh Glass Center’s newly expanded 1,800-square-foot kiln shop offers a versatile space for flat glass projects, along with dedicated rooms for kilns and mold making. The kiln shop features state-of-the-art ventilation, ensuring a safe and efficient workspace. We are proud to host world-renowned kiln artists such as Susan Taylor Glasgow, Kari Minnick, and Helen Stokes, among many others.
Our Kiln Shop Features:
- Three separate rooms including a classroom, kiln room, and mold-making area for both wax and plaster.
- Individual ventilation in each room.
- A variety of casting and fusing kilns
Kiln Shop Rental
Rental of the kiln shop includes the use of studio space and basic tools. Additional fees apply for kiln firings and consumables. Renters must supply their own glass, mold-making materials, and/or kiln programs (if applicable).
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, 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 and becky@pittsburghglasscenter.org to schedule kiln shop rental.
Kiln classroom rental includes the use of table space in the kiln classroom and studio tools. Glass materials are not provided.
- Kiln Classroom Rental: $15/hour (half hour minimum)
- Bullseye (fusible) Scrap: $7.50/pound (Please bring your own container if purchasing in bulk.)
- Non-fusible Scrap: $5/pound (Please bring your own container if purchasing in bulk.)
Please make an appointment to purchase scrap glass.
Casting room rental includes the use of the casting room, studio tools, and a small steamer. Mold-making materials and glass are not provided.
- Casting Room Rental: $15/hour (half hour minimum)
- Hot Shop Steamer: $5/hour
- Plaster & Silica Fee: $10/session (For small molds only. We ask that you bring your own plaster and silica if possible.)
Evenheat Fusing Kiln C
Fits Single 13” x 13” shelf
$30/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Paragon Fusing Kiln D
Fits Single 17” x 17” shelf
$40/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Two Paragon GL24 Fusing Kilns #5 & #6
Fits Single 20” x 20” shelf
$40/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Two Paragon Fusing Kilns A & B
Fits two 20″ x 20” kiln shelves
$50/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Two Bell Kiln Fusers/Casters #3 & #4
Side and top elements, top loading, and lid lifts
$60/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
- Fuser Option, with sled – top element only – 36” L x 24” W x 11” H, fits two 18” x 24” shelves or single 22” x 34” hollow shelf
- Caster Option, without sled – side and top elements- 36” L x 24” W x 32” H, fits two 18” x 24” shelves
Two Small Casters #1 & #2
Fits single 18″ x 24” shelf
$40/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Two Large Casters
Fits two 22” x 17” shelves
$60/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
Octagon Caster
28” D x 29″ H
$60/24-hour cycle ($2 each additional hour)
