Private Classes & Studio Rentals

Looking to customize your Ox-Bow studio experience? We offer independent studio rentals and private instruction on a limited basis. Tailor-make your experience in our Ceramics, Glass, Metals, or Print Studio. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or a first-timer, we can meet your facility needs. Work with us to design a small private class for you and your crew or plan some solo work time in one of our specialized shops.

What does a private class look like?

Private classes can be groups of 2-6 adults learning introductory or advanced making techniques. Classes can be as short as 3 hours or as long as 3 days, depending on the scope of your schedule and what you wish to accomplish.

Examples Of A Private Class

Basic Ceramics

Immersion

Learn a variety of handbuilding techniques to create art objects and vessels.

Ceramics Studio Glaze Lab

Provide your own greenware and explore glazing methods.

First-time Glassblowing

Get acquainted with life in the hot shop! Learn to gather, roll, and blow molten glass. Create a paperweight and even a drinking glass.

Advanced Glassblowing Techniques

Our studio staff can help take your glass work to the next level! Learn to work larger, create footed vessels, or explore the use of color.

Weld in our Metals Studio:

Learn to use a MIG welder and walk away from class with a finished (and even functional!) steel sculpture.

Printmaking

Intensive

Pick a print process to delve into! Learn the ins and outs of lithography, monotype, screenprinting, or even textile dyeing.

STUDIO CURIOUS? Contact our Campus Director, Claire Arctander (carctander@ox-bow.org), who will work with you to plan your perfect private class experience.

CERAMICS

Our Krehbiel Ceramics Studio features ample space and equipment for handbuilding and wheelthrowing as well as a stocked glaze lab. Use of these facilities and our electric kilns is included in your daily studio rate, along with up to 50 pounds of clay. Additional clay and use of our gas-fired car kiln are available for an additional fee.

About Our Studios

Studio Rental Breakdown

BASE DAY RATE:

$75 PER PERSON

This level includes an orientation to the shop by our Studio Manager, as well as limited access to the Studio Manager to ask shop-specific questions. It is appropriate for artists who are experienced in the medium and looking to work independently, not learn new processes.

MENTORSHIP-LEVEL DAY RATE:

$200 PER PERSON

This level includes the support of one technician, who can provide hands-on guidance to an artist with some basic previous experience. The technician can provide instruction on processes as predetermined in conversation prior to rental.

PRICING FOR PRIVATE STUDIO RENTAL IN GLASS:

$450/DAY FOR HOT SHOP ACCESS

This level includes an orientation to the shop by our Studio Manager, as well as the support of one glass studio assistant. It is appropriate for artists who are experienced in the medium and looking to work independently, not learn new processes.

To learn more about our Studio, Cancelation, Companion/Guest and Covid-19 Policies turn to page 48

PRINT

The print studio, located on the first floor of our Works on Paper building, houses lithography, collagraphy, etching, screenprinting, woodcut, and letterpress facilities. Your daily lab fee for print studio access includes ink, emulsions, and newsprint. Plan to bring your own paper or, alternatively, consult with us about your paper needs.

Metals

The Padnos Metals Studio is a spacious open-air facility, housing equipment for welding, jewelry making, and other metal fabrication. Woodworking, mold making, and additional 3D processes are also at home in this space. We can assist in ordering the materials you need ahead of time (not included in your daily lab fee) so you are ready to work upon arrival.

Glass

Primarily an open-air glassblowing facility, the Burke Glass Studio also features a coldworking annex for glass bead making and cast glasswork. Daily access to our hot shop includes full studio access, use of a top-loading annealer, 50 pounds of clear glass, and use of our tools. Cold shop access includes the use of our sandblaster (220 grit), as well as tools for plaster/ silica mold making, casting, and flameworking.