Glass Arts

Glass is about light—light striking the surface—its reflection, its absorption, its transmission. In the Glass Studio a simple mixture of silicates becomes art. In a kiln, it can be fused or cast into a mold. It can be torch flame working to create beads or sculpture. Set into a lead frame, it is called stained glass and, arranged and grouted, it is a mosaic. It can be cold worked with grinders, saws, sanders, and drills to create a stunning desired effect.

To form their visions, our artists use a variety of equipment—three dedicated fusing kilns, bead kilns, a vitro graph, big torches and little torches, grinders, a drill press, a wet saw, and a belt sander. Afterwards, though, when the creation has been perfected and is on display, it is the dance between light and glass that makes this mixture of transparent, translucent, or opaque silicates are works of art.

Monitored Open Studio

BARN members have unlimited use of Monitored Open Studio provided they have been approved by the Glass Studio (see the Open Studio Use Approval link). Non-members have limited paid access, again with Glass Studio approval through class work.

A monitor is present to answer questions. If your work needs to be fired in the kiln, fill out the proper paperwork and discuss the firing with the monitor. Leave your work on the shelf (Note: you may wish to access the bulletin board link for sharing the GL-24 kiln which reduces the cost)

Toolboxes are available for your use
Always clean your work space and return all tools and supplies to their proper location
The grinder and ring saw are available for use. Please dispose of the waste appropriately. See the Glass Studio Safety Procedures

Open Access Everyday

7:00 am – Midnight

BARN members may use the Glass Studio during Open Access hours provided they have been approved by the Glass Studio (see the Open Studio Use Approval link) and provided a class or Open Studio is not in session
If your work needs to be fired in the kiln, fill out the proper paperwork . Leave your work on the shelf (Note: you may wish to access the bulletin board link for sharing the GL-24 kiln which reduces the cost)
Toolboxes are available for your use
Always clean your work space and return all tools and supplies to the proper location
The grinder and ring saw are available for use. Please dispose of the waste appropriately. See the Glass Studio Safety Procedures