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CLASS REGISTRATION SHOP RESIDENCY LIGHTING & CUSTOM GLASS ARTIST NOTEBOOK

Hi all, I'm Malcom Potek. Thanks for considering classes at Potekglass.

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Open Torch:

Every Secon Saturday of the month

From 1:30 - 5:30 pm

Every First Thursday of the month

From 5:00- 9:00 pm

Open Torch Registration

Cost $15

Twice a month Potekglass offers open torch for folks who like to meet greet and work the flame. Come for an hour come for four. Here is a chance to show off your stuff, get inexpensve practice, or just commune with your fellow craftsmen and women.

Torchers need only bring glass: torch, and basic tool set provided.
Glass, mandrels and bead release may be purchased on site.

Certification required. No experience? Get experienced with a "Try-it!" class

Already have experience - contact to reserve a seat.

Equipment Rental

Torch Rental: includes oxygen/propane, annealer and basic tool set (tool set is pick, tweezers, paddle, didinium glasses).

Alpha burner, Minor Burner or Mini CC $15/hr

SMALL Burner - 10 Hour Punch Card $125.00

CC Burner, Bravo, Starfire, $25/hr

LARGE Burner - 10 Hour Punch Card $200.00

"Hey man I got my own tools and a torch on quick connects" $20/Hr

GAS ONLY - 10 Hour Punch Card $150.00

Coldwork Shop: 23" Steinert laptop grinder-diamond pads, diamond chop saw/ diamond long reach saw - 12'/ ring saw/ wet-feed drill. $25/hr

1/2 day (up to 4 hours) $80

Full Day (up to 8 hours) $100

Kiln Rental: Includes kiln shelves / primer. Digital controller.

Thin fire may be purched at $5 per 20.5" x 20.5" sheet.
Additional refractories available upon request.
Prices are based on firing schedules up to 48 hours in length.
Kiln projects need to be charge ready - Space available for layout is priced at $30/hr or $150/day.
Small Kiln (21 x 21)" interior = $75
Large Kiln (33 x 65)" interior = $150

Private Lessons:$85 /hr + materials for larger projects.

Customize your glass experience. With 20 years of experience in glass, there are many techniques and projects Malcom can prepare you for and guide you through. From designing and producing your own tiles and lighting in the kiln to techniques on the torch Malcom has experience that only a select few can match.