Hot Shop

One of the top facilities in the world, our 2,560 sq. ft. Hot Shop features:

• Two – 1,000 lb. furnaces running 24x7
• Seven – Glory holes all with pneumatic doors ranging in diameter from 17" to 23"
• One – Glory hole 29" x 60" long, barn doors
• All eight benches are equipped with compressed air, Nortel multi mix oxy-natural gas hand torches and propane Exact torches
• The shop has a portable garage to accommodate any bench
• The shop also provides a full set of hand tools, pipes and punties for students at each bench

Glory Hole Rental:

Professional Side

• Small Glory Hole 13"
  $42/hour (2 hour minimum)
• Medium Glory Hole 19"
  $45/hour (2 hour minimum)
• Large Glory Hole 29"
  $75/hour (4 hour minimum)

Student Side

• Small Glory Hole 13"
  $37/hour (2 hour minimum)
• Medium Glory Hole 19"
  $40/hour (2 hour minimum)

Rental includes glory hole and one standard annealing oven per six hour period. For rates on additional items (tools, torches, blocks, garage and large annealing ovens) feel free to contact PGC at 412.365.2145 ext. 208.

Rental Rates

All studios at PGC are available to rent. Time must be booked at least one day in advance and you must be a PGC member. Call 412.365.2145 ext. 208 for more information and to schedule time.

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Reserve Studio Space

Call 412-365-2145 ext. 208 for more information or to schedule time.