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Memberships

All memberships include 24 hour online booking access, online studio calendar, keyed studio access and the ability to book during all operating hours. Nonmembers must book only when staff are present and must book through email at least 3 days in advance. 

 

There are memberships for each shop: Glassblowing, Fusing, Casting, Coldworking, Stained Glass, and Flameworking. Within each of these shops there are 4 membership choices:

  • Basic Annual- yearly membership with 10% off rentals + classes

  • Basic Monthly- monthly membership with 10% off rentals

  • Premium Annual- yearly membership with 20% off rentals + classes

  • Premium Monthly- monthly membership with 20% off rentals

Emerging Artist Membership: For those transitioning into professional practice, students, and recent graduates and entry level income earners ( ages 13-30)

  • Emerging Artist - Class Discount: 15% off classes and Art Flow

  • Emerging Artist- Renter Access ( Step 1): 15% off classes, Art Flow, and Rentals

  • Emerging Artist Rental Pass( Step 2):  Gives access in hot shop, fusing/casting, flame/ stained glass or coldshop. With this membership, you can add on which shops you qualify for at $25 per shop

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In order to book rentals, emerging artists must select both the Emerging Artist Renter ( Step 1) and Emerging Artist Rental Pass ( Step 2) in the corresponding shop 

All Access Memberships: For those who want access to multiple shops to rent in. Members must have an orientation in each shop that they rent in beforehand. 

  • All Access Basic Annual: yearly membership with 10% off rentals + classes

  • All Access Basic Monthly: monthly membership with 10% off rentals

  • All Access Premium Annual: yearly membership with 20% off rentals + classes

  • All Access Premium Monthly: monthly membership with 20% off rentals

Membership Process 

  1. Meet the prerequisite or email info@publicglass.org if you have equivalent experience to see if you qualify 

  2. Fill out Membership Application

  3. Select Membership​

  4. ​Schedule Orientation 

  5. Create Login

  6. Wait to be approved for online booking access

  • New General Membership

    250$
    Every year
    10% annual class discount membership for students taking multiple classes in a year (no rental access)
     
    • No prerequisite
    • no access to shop rentals
    • 10% off of classes and art flow hours.
    • Designed for people taking multiple classes in the year,
    • for people interested in trying classes in multiple studios.
    • Builds confidence & community while practicing new skills

New General Membership :

 

For glass learners who want class discounts all year long. Best when taking multiple levels classes or trying out intro classes across all of the shops. There is no rental access for this membership, no orientation needed and no prerequisite. 

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  • 10 % off on all classes

  • 10% of Art Flow

Glassblowing 

  • Basic Hot Shop - Annual

    550$
    Every year
    Perfect for those seeking rental access and discounts in the Hot Shop
     
    • Prerequisite: Glassblowing Level 4 or equivalent
    • 10% off of Hot Shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • 10% off all classes in any studio
    • Best for renters booking 2 sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed entry to the studio.

  • Basic Hot Shop - Monthly

    50$
    Every month
    Perfect for those seeking rental access and discounts in the Hot Shop
     
    • Prerequisite: Glassblowing Level 4 or equivalent
    • 10% off of Hot Shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • Best for renters booking 2 sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.

  • Premium Hot Shop - Annual

    1,500$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking the Hot Shop weekly.
     
    • 20% off of Hot Shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • 20% off all classes in any studio
    • Best for renters booking 4 sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed entry to the studio.

  • Premium Hot Shop - Monthly

    150$
     
    For renters who are booking the Hot Shop weekly.
    Valid for one month
    • 20% off of Hot Shop rentals, and equipment add-ons.
    • Best for renters booking 4 sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.
Glassblowing Memberships
Flame & SG

  • Basic Stained Glass/ Flame Shop - Annual

    150$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking torches 2 session per month
     
    • Prerequisite: Flame working Level 2 or equivalent
    • or Prerequisite: Stained Glass Level 1 or equivalent
    • 10% off all classes in any studio
    • 10% off torch or soldering iron rentals.
    • Best for renters booking 2 (3h) sessions per month.
    • Best for stained glass artists using vented work stations.
    • Use of glass grinders and sheet glass tools included
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio.

  • Basic Stained Glass/Flame Shop - Monthly

    15$
     
    For renters who are booking 4 sessions per month
    Valid for one month
    • Prerequisite: Flame working Level 2 or equivalent
    • Or prerequisite: Stained Glass Level 1 or equivalent
    • 10% off torch and soldering iron rentals
    • Best for renters booking 6 hours per month.
    • Best for stained glass artists using vented work stations.
    • Use of glass grinders and sheet glass tools included
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio

  • Premium Stained Glass/Flame Shop- Annual

    500$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking torches 4 session per month
     
    • 20% off all classes in any studio
    • 20% off flame shop rentals.
    • Best for renters booking 12 hours per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio.
    • Best for stained glass artists using vented work stations.

  • Premium Stained Glass/Flame Shop-Monthly

    50$
     
    For renters who are booking 5 sessions per month
    Valid for one month
    • 20% off flame shop rentals
    • Best for renters booking 15 hours per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.

Stained Glass and  Flameworking 

Fusing and Casting

Fuse/Cast

  • Basic Fusing and Casting Shop - Annual

    150$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking the Kilns 2 cycles per month
     
    • Prerequisite: Fusing or Casting Level 2 or equivalent
    • 10% off all classes in any studio.
    • 10% off warm shop rentals and equipment add-ons,
    • Best for renters booking 2 (24h) sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio.

  • Basic Fusing and Casting Shop - Monthly

    15$
     
    For renters who are booking the kilns 4 cycles per month.
    Valid for one month
    • Prerequisite: Fusing or Casting Level 2 or equivalent
    • 10% off warm shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • Best for renters booking 2 (24h) sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.

  • Premium Fusing and Casting Shop - Annual

    500$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking 4 kiln cycles per month.
     
    • 20% off all classes in any studio
    • 20% off warm shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • Best for renters booking 4 (24h) sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed entry to the studio.

  • Premium Fusing and Casting Shop- Monthly

    50$
     
    For renters who are booking 5 kiln cycles per month
    Valid for one month
    • 20% off warm shop rentals and equipment add-ons
    • Best for renters booking 4 (24h) sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.
Cold shop

  • Basic Cold Shop - Annual

    150$
    Every year
    For renters who are book the cold shop 2 sessions per month
     
    • Prerequisite: Cold working Level 1 or equivalent
    • 10% off all classes in any studio
    • 10% off Cold shop rentals
    • Access to all machines in the cold shop after certification
    • Best for renters booking 2 (3h) sessions per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio.

  • Basic Cold Shop - Monthly

    15$
     
    For renters who are booking 4 sessions per month
    Valid for one month
    • Prerequisite: Cold working Level 1 or equivalent
    • 10% off cold shop rentals
    • Best for renters booking 6 hours per month.
    • Access to all machines in the cold shop after certification
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.

  • Premium Cold Shop - Annual

    500$
    Every year
    For renters who are booking the coldshop 4 sessions per month
     
    • 20% off all classes in any studio
    • 20% off cold shop rentals.
    • Access to all machines in the cold shop after certification
    • Best for renters booking 12 hours per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent keyed access to the studio.

  • Premium Cold Shop - Monthly

    50$
     
    For renters who are booking 5 sessions per month
    Valid for one month
    • 20% off flame shop rentals
    • Access to all machines in the cold shop after certification
    • Best for renters booking 15 hours per month.
    • Access to our self-serve online booking portal,
    • and independent entry access to the studio.

Coldworking 

Emerging Artist 

Emerging Memberships

  • Emerging Artist - Class Discount

    150$
    Every year
    For people 13-30 years old, enrolled in an education program, or within two years of graduating.
     
    • 15% off of classes and Art flow
    • This membership builds confidence, access, and community.
    • No rental access

  • Emerging Artist - Renter Access

    150$
    Every year
    For people 13-30 years old, enrolled in an education program, or within two years of graduating.
     
    • 15% off of classes, monitored studio time, and rentals
    • Step 1 buy this membership - Step 2 buy shop renter pass
    • $25 renter pass for each studio that you want access to
    • Rental access requires studio orientations in each studio
    • Designed for those who book 1-2 per month
    • This membership builds confidence, access, and community.

  • Emerging Artist Hot Shop Renter Pass

    25$
    Every year
    Add on access for the Hot Shop
     

    • Emerging Artist Flame/Stained Glass Pass

      25$
      Every year
      Add on access for the Flameshop or Stained Glass Shop
       

      • Emerging Artist Cold Shop Renter Pass

        25$
        Every year
        Add on access for the Cold Shop
         

        • Emerging Artist Kiln Shop Renter Pass

          25$
          Every year
          Add on access for the fusing and casting kilns and mold room
           

          All Shop Access

          All Access

          • Basic All Access Membership

            1,000$
            Every year
            This is for rental access to all PG studios- flame, warm, cold and hot shops
             
            • Prerequisite: Fusing/ Casting Level 2, Glassblowing Level 4
            • Prerequisite: Coldworking Level 1, Flameworking Level 2
            • 10% off of rentals and equipment add- ons
            • 10% off all classes
            • Best for renters booking all studios at least once a month
            • Access to our self-serve online booking portal
            • Independent keyed entry to the studio

          • Premium All Access Membership

            3,000$
            Every year
            Perfect for Renters in all studios -flame, warm, cold, and hotshops
             
            • 20% off studio rentals and equipment add- ons
            • 20% off of studio classes
            • Access to the self-serve online booking portal
            • Independent keyed entrance to the studio
            • Access to Studio Materials Shop

          • Premium All Access Monthly

            300$
             
            Perfect for Renters in all studios- flame, warm, cold, and hotshops
            Valid for one month
            • 20% off of rentals and equipment add-ons
            • Access to the self-serve online booking portal
            • Independent keyed entry to the studio
            • Access to Studio Materials Shop

          • Basic All Access Monthly

            100$
             
            Perfect for those renting in each studio at least once month- flame, warm, cold, and hotshops
            Valid for one month
            • Prerequisite: Fusing/ Casting Level 2, Glassblowing Level 4
            • Prerequisite: Coldworking Level 1, Flameworking Level 2
            • Best for renters booking all studios at least once a month
            • 10% off of rentals and equipment add-ons
            • Access to our self-serve online booking portal
            • Independent keyed entry to the studio
          Address

          1750 Armstrong Ave
          San Francisco, CA 94124

          Gallery & Office

          ​By appointment only.

           

          Please email

          info@publicglass.org

          to arrange a time.

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          Rental Hours

          Closed Mondays

           

          Tuesday to Friday

          8am to 9:30pm

           

          Saturday & Sunday

          9am to 10:30pm

          Public Glass is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; Tax ID #94-3253918.

          All or a portion of donations may be tax-deductible as prescribed by law.

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