Studio Rentals

Rent a Professional Glass Blowing Studio in Chicago

Whether you're a seasoned glass artist or an advanced student looking for professional-grade studio time, Firebird Community Arts offers fully equipped glassblowing studio rentals in the heart of Chicago. Choose from glory holes ranging from 6" to 18", a 200 lb electric furnace, flameworking torches, kilns, and a full suite of grinding and cutting equipment — everything you need to bring your work to life. Rental time starts at $30/hour, with flexible access for glass professionals and students alike.

Studio Features

  • 200 lb electric furnace melting Cristalica glass (96 COE compatible)

  • 2 Top loading casting kiln

  • 2 front loading annealers

  • Pickup oven

  • Fusing kiln

  • 16" flat grinding wheel

  • Belt sander

  • MK diamond saw

  • Covington Lathe

  • Flameworking studio $15/hr per torch

Rates

  • 6" glory hole $30/hour

  • 12” glory hole $35/hour

  • 16" glory hole $40/hour

  • 18" glory hole $45/hour

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