Glass Studio 

Fusing 

Pratt’s Fusing Studio offers a welcoming environment for artists of all levels to explore the art of glass fusing and slumping. Equipped with professional kilns, our studio provides the perfect space to experiment with fusing glass pieces and slumping them into stunning forms. 

Glassblowing 

Pratt’s Hot Shop is a vibrant, inclusive space where artists of different levels can experience the art of glassblowing. Our Hot Shop offers the opportunity to gather molten glass and create stunning pieces in a supportive community. With access to professional equipment, artists can develop their skills while expressing their unique creativity.  

Coldworking 

Pratt’s Cold Shop is Seattle’s only publicly accessible space dedicated to the art of cold working. Open to all artists, our Cold Shop offers a safe environment where artists can explore techniques such as cutting, grinding, and polishing glass. With a wide range of professional equipment, artists can craft intricate glass pieces while honing their coldworking skills.  

Flameworking 

Pratt’s Flameworking Studio is an inviting space for artists of all levels to explore the intricate art of working with borosilicate and soft glass using small torches. Artists can experiment with various techniques to create detailed glass pieces, from beads to sculptures.  

Hot Casting 

In our hot casting classes artists can practice casting techniques using sand, steel, organic materials, and molds. Our Hot Shop offers a unique opportunity to explore this unique art form in a supportive and creative environment. 

Kiln Casting 

Kiln Casting techniques empower artists to explore the transformative art of glass casting through hands-on practice. In the mold making room, artists explore essential skills in wax working, silicone mold-making, and plaster mold-making before casting their work in glass using kilns. 

Register for Pratt's upcoming Glass classes & workshops here. 


Studio Access (Equipment)

Click here for general information about Pratt's Studio Access Program & learn more about becoming a Glass Studio Access User here.

The Hot Shop: Available for both blowing and casting glass. 

  • 1000 lb. Spiral Arts Furnace
  • 3 glory holes of 12″, 18″ and 21″ diameter appropriate for any size work
  • annealing included with access, access options for more space and/or longer cycles
  • full array of hand tools, pipes, garage, powder booth, hot plate, oxygen/propane torches


The Cold Shop – The only rentable cold shop in Seattle!

  • belt sander
  • 80 grit flat wheel
  • 220 grit flat wheel
  • diamond pad flat wheel
  • drill press
  • Spatzier engraving lathe with sintered and electro-plated wheel sets
  • polishing lathe for pumice and cerium
  • 7” and  14”diamond saws
  • flex shaft
  • hand lapping supplies

Sandblasters

  • Two pressure pot sandblasters with 100g and 150g aluminum oxide

The Flameworking Studio

Pratt’s studio is fully equipped to meet the needs of flameworking artists at any level.
  • 11 work stations
  • Large selection of Red Max, Nortel Major and Minor torches on liquid oxygen
  • 2 bead kilns, 3 medium annealing kilns, and 2 large annealing kilns
  • full array of hand tools
  • ventilation

The Fusing Studio

  • 5 fusing ovens on GB5 controller
  • ample workspace with light tables, hand tools, slumping molds and kiln furniture
  • Rayzist kit, wet diamond edge grinder
  • new kiln for kiln casting

Kiln Sizes:

  • kiln #1, 48” wide x 24” deep x 12” high
  • kiln #2, 33” wide x 22” deep x 7” high
  • kiln #3, 28” round x 9” high
  • kiln #4, 24” round x 9” high
  • kiln #5, 46” wide x 24” deep x 8” high
  • casting kiln, 32” wide x 27” deep x 54” high

Mold Making Room

  • Ventilation available

Accessibility 

For questions about accessibility, contact Pratt's Glass Studio Manager, Fumi Amano at famano@pratt.org.