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        • Seasonal Fusing Classes
      • Studio Classes >
        • Glassblowing
        • Fusing
        • Coldworking
        • Soft Glass Flameworking
        • Borosilicate Flameworking
      • Helpful Information
      • Visiting Artists
    • Services
      • Studio Rentals >
        • Hotshop Rentals
        • Kilnwork/Fuse Rentals
        • Torch Rentals
        • Coldworking Rentals
        • Practice Sessions
      • Private Lessons
      • Demonstrations
      • Special Occasions
    • Programs
      • Youth Glass Camps
      • Scholarship Fund
      • Events/Pumpkin Patches
      • Artists and Educators
      • Internships
    • About
      • Mission and Vision
      • History
      • Board and Staff
      • Our Instructors
      • Funding
      • Partnerships
      • Press
    • Support
      • Auction
      • Donate
      • Giving Tuesday
      • Volunteer
    • Contact Us
      • Map
      • Accessibility
      • Mailing List
      • Gifts
Bay Area Glass Institute

BAGI is partially funded by the San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs and Silicon Valley Creates

BAY AREA GLASS INSTITUTE

635 Phelan Ave. San Jose, CA

408-993-2244

studio@bagi.org

 

© 2026. Bay Area Glass Institute

Bulk Rentals

BAGI is pleased to offer rental slots on any bench for a discounted rate for buying in bulk. If you want to buy in bulk you may do so in person or by calling the studio at (408) 993-2244.

Bulk Rates and Rules:

  • 10% off any glory-hole, small, med, or large
  • Slots must be on the same glory-hole
  • Must buy 10 rental slots at a time
  • Purchases is non-refundable
  • Must be paid in advance*
  • Renters are responsible for managing their own reservations through online booking system
  • Cost for extra annealing shelf $25
  • Cost for glass over 50lbs $1.50/pound 
​*Renters will be issued a credit by BAGI’s  booking system for a value of 10 slots with a 10% discount. Renters may use issued credit to book slots through our SuperSass booking system.
  • Bench 1 (large glory hole)30X18 16ring: $1980 for 10 slots
  • Bench 2 (small glory hole) 22X12  10ring: $1620 for 10 slots
  • Bench 3 (medium glory hole) 28X13 12ring: $1800 for 10 slots

Rental Fee Includes Use of

  • One bench
  • One glory-hole
  • 50 pounds of glass
  • One-half of an annealer with 24 hour cycle
  • Pipes and punties
  • Oxy-Natural gas finishing torch
  • Blocks
  • One-half of a warming garage
  • One-half Color box
  • Hand tools (shears, diamond shears, jacks, tweezers)
  • Mapp torches
  • Pastorelli and fork

Renter’s Responsibilities

  • Renter’s responsibility to cancel at least 48 hours in advance. No refunds for no shows.
  • Renters must come 1 hour prior to their slot to light-up the shop and unload the annealer. If renter isn’t able to do so, please contact staff and ask them if they are able to assist in the shop light-up.
  • Renters must be cleared out of the work space by the time the next shift and/or class begins.
  • Renters should be mindful of their fellow renters as it relates to safety and equipment usage.
  • Renters will clean up their space, bench and all glass after each shift.