Glass Studio

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Fusing

Pratt’s Fusing Studio offers a welcoming environment for artists of all levels to explore the art of glass fusing and slumping. Equipped with professional kilns, our studio provides the perfect space to experiment with fusing glass pieces and slumping them into stunning forms.

Glassblowing

Pratt’s Hot Shop is a vibrant, inclusive space where artists of different levels can experience the art of glassblowing. Our Hot Shop offers the opportunity to gather molten glass and create stunning pieces in a supportive community. With access to professional equipment, artists can develop their skills while expressing their unique creativity.

Coldworking

Pratt’s Cold Shop is Seattle’s only publicly accessible space dedicated to the art of cold working. Open to all artists, our Cold Shop offers a safe environment where artists can explore techniques such as cutting, grinding, and polishing glass. With a wide range of professional equipment, artists can craft intricate glass pieces while honing their coldworking skills.

Flameworking

Pratt’s Flameworking Studio is an inviting space for artists of all levels to explore the intricate art of working with borosilicate and soft glass using small torches. Artists can experiment with various techniques to create detailed glass pieces, from beads to sculptures.

Hot Casting

In our hot casting classes artists can practice casting techniques using sand, steel, organic materials, and molds. Our Hot Shop offers a unique opportunity to explore this unique art form in a supportive and creative environment.

Kiln Casting

Kiln Casting techniques empower artists to explore the transformative art of glass casting through hands-on practice. In the mold making room, artists explore essential skills in wax working, silicone mold-making, and plaster mold-making before casting their work in glass using kilns.

Register for Pratt's upcoming Glass classes & workshops here.

Studio Access (Equipment)

Click here for general information about Pratt's Studio Access Program & learn more about becoming a Glass Studio Access User here.

The Hot Shop: Available for both blowing and casting glass.

1000 lb. Spiral Arts Furnace

3 glory holes of 12″, 18″ and 21″ diameter appropriate for any size work

annealing included with access, access options for more space and/or longer cycles

full array of hand tools, pipes, garage, powder booth, hot plate, oxygen/propane torches

The Cold Shop – The only rentable cold shop in Seattle!

belt sander

80 grit flat wheel

220 grit flat wheel

diamond pad flat wheel

drill press

Spatzier engraving lathe with sintered and electro-plated wheel sets

polishing lathe for pumice and cerium

7” and 14”diamond saws

flex shaft

hand lapping supplies

Sandblasters

Two pressure pot sandblasters with 100g and 150g aluminum oxide

The Flameworking Studio

Pratt’s studio is fully equipped to meet the needs of flameworking artists at any level.

11 work stations

Large selection of Red Max, Nortel Major and Minor torches on liquid oxygen

2 bead kilns, 3 medium annealing kilns, and 2 large annealing kilns

full array of hand tools

ventilation

The Fusing Studio

5 fusing ovens on GB5 controller

ample workspace with light tables, hand tools, slumping molds and kiln furniture

Rayzist kit, wet diamond edge grinder

new kiln for kiln casting

Kiln Sizes:

kiln #1, 48” wide x 24” deep x 12” high

kiln #2, 33” wide x 22” deep x 7” high

kiln #3, 28” round x 9” high

kiln #4, 24” round x 9” high

kiln #5, 46” wide x 24” deep x 8” high

casting kiln, 32” wide x 27” deep x 54” high

Mold Making Room

Ventilation available

Accessibility

For questions about accessibility, contact Pratt's Glass Studio Manager, Fumi Amano at famano@pratt.org.