Classes and Courses

Equipment and Facilities

  • Coldwork Studio

    • 3 work tables: 32″ x 48″ with metal work surface
    • Steamer for removing wax
    • Covington cork or felt polishing wheels
    • Covington 761 vertical belt sander 100-220-400-800-cork-felt belts
    • ASW Diamond flat grinder 12″ 100-260-400-600-pumice-cerium discs
    • Diamond Max Flat grinder 6″ 80-180-360-600-pumice-cerium discs
    • King Canada saw with 6″ pro-slicer diamond blade
    • Taurus III ring saw
    • Diamond Hand Pads 60-120-200-400-800-1800 grit
    • Loose grit on 6mm glass pad 80-220-400-600-pumice-cerium
    • Dremel / drill press
    • Lortone tumbler
    • Glastar glass grinder
    • Ultrasonic cleaner
    • Sandblasting cabinet – coming soon!

  • Classroom / Torch Time Studio

    • Central work table: 6 feet x 8 feet with metal surface (accommodates up to 6 students)
    • Ventilation: 6 foot x 8 foot stainless steel hood with variable speed fan 3000-6000 cfm
    • 3 kilns: 1 x Paragon F120, 2 x Paragon Bluebird XL
    • Bench burners: 7 x Nortel Minor Burner, 2 x Nortel Midrange Plus, 4 x Bethlehem Bravo, 1 x Nortel RedMax, 1 X GTT Phantom
    • Handheld torches: 1 x Little Smith Torch
    • Protective Eyewear: 8 x rose didymium and 4 x shade 3s
    • Hand tools: 6 x basic tool kits and assorted tools
    • Mandrel prep station
    • Glass: assorted glass for student use
    • Reference library

  • Silversmithing / Enamelling Benches

    • Benches x 4 for metalworking and soldering stations x 4
    • Ventilation: 2 x exhaust hoods over the soldering / enamelling stations
    • Kiln: 1 x Paragon SC12
    • Handheld torches: 4 x Gentec Small Torch
    • Protective Eyewear: 4 x safety goggles
    • Hand tools: 4 x basic tool kits and assorted tools
    • Pickling station
    • Reference library

  • Lockers and Drawers

    If you would like to rent a locker or a drawer, click here. Lockers or drawers cost $10/month and must be paid in advance. Glass and tools may only be left in the studio if you have a locker or drawer. Lockers will accommodate boro tubing and/or rods up to 36″ in length. Lockers are 12″w x 14″d x 36″ h and drawers are 15″w x 26″d x 4″h.

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