Open Studio time at nanopod: Hybrid Studio
Work with metal + glass
5 spaces for working on your jewelry related projects using metal, beads, stones, etc.
1 table with rolling mill, anvils, , bench shear, stamps, vice. This table is used for forming.
Separate soldering/buffing-polishing area.
4 kilns for fusing, casting glass projects
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Open Studio time is booked by individual appointment. OS Bench hours are generally held on Thursday afternoon/evenings; noon – 10pm by booked appt.
2015 Open Studio hours are booked by appointment.
Interested in holding a private workshop, exhibit, pop-up at nanopod: Hybrid Studio? Studio receives 25% of ticket/class sales, with a minimum of 70/100% class capacity. Exhibits/pop-up’s, please email to discuss details.
Private workshop access includes table and chairs for up to 12 participants
(Vendor brings in own materials/equipment).
Full studio rental time with kiln access, soldering equipment, metal working equipment requires an extra deposit.
Please email the studio for further details.
OPEN BENCH[metal]
$15 per hour / 1 hour minimum [does not include instruction or materials/expendables]
Registration
Open Bench schedules are updated monthly- please see above.
Jump on this chance to use nanopod: Hybrid Studio metal working tools & equipment to sharpen skills you acquired in nanopod classes, or maybe you need studio time to complete work towards an upcoming show, portfolio, or you’re working on class assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one introductory or intermediate metal + glass class at nanopod, George Brown, OCAD or equivalent.
Need more time for less $$?
membership definitely has its advantages. For one it cost less per hour, you have priority placement, and your time doesn’t have to be used consecutively.
Metal Member Option 1: $240.00 for 24 hour pre-paid punch card, good for up to 4 months. This works out to $10 an hour.
Metal Member Option 2: $350.00 for 48 hour pre-paid punch card. This works out to approx $7.30 an hour.
Materials and expendables are not included in Bench time– you will need to supply your own saw blades, solder, drill bits, wax, metal, enamel powders, stones, etc. Instruction* is not included in Open Studio time– you need to know what you are doing and how to properly/safely operate equipment, tools, and torches.
Local Suppliers: Lacy & Co is located at 69 Queen Street East and sells metal working supplies. Imperial Products (now called Umicore)supplies sterling silver, and gold in sheet form, wire, solder, tubing, etc. For casting your wax models there are a number of casting companies in Toronto: HL located at 59 Adelaide East, just west of Church street. Ready Mounts Casting– on Victoria close to Dundas Square, Procast– located in the 21 Dundas building, 7th floor. Nortel Glass 2040 Ellesmere Rd, –Scarborough, ON M1H 3B6, (416) 438-3325
nanopod is a non-smoking environment.
BYOHP= Bring your own head phones! At nanopod music is life. That said, if you don’t like electronic, ambient, classical, and the generally bizarre, please bring your own tunes/headphones :)
Work with metal + glass
5 spaces for working on your jewelry related projects using metal, beads, stones, etc.
1 table with rolling mill, anvils, , bench shear, stamps, vice. This table is used for forming.
Separate soldering/buffing-polishing area.
4 kilns for fusing, casting glass projects
————————————————————————-
Open Studio time is booked by individual appointment. OS Bench hours are generally held on Thursday afternoon/evenings; noon – 10pm by booked appt.
2015 Open Studio hours are booked by appointment.
Interested in holding a private workshop, exhibit, pop-up at nanopod: Hybrid Studio? Studio receives 25% of ticket/class sales, with a minimum of 70/100% class capacity. Exhibits/pop-up’s, please email to discuss details.
Private workshop access includes table and chairs for up to 12 participants
(Vendor brings in own materials/equipment).
Full studio rental time with kiln access, soldering equipment, metal working equipment requires an extra deposit.
Please email the studio for further details.
OPEN BENCH[metal]
$15 per hour / 1 hour minimum [does not include instruction or materials/expendables]
Registration
Open Bench schedules are updated monthly- please see above.
Jump on this chance to use nanopod: Hybrid Studio metal working tools & equipment to sharpen skills you acquired in nanopod classes, or maybe you need studio time to complete work towards an upcoming show, portfolio, or you’re working on class assignments. Prerequisite: Completion of at least one introductory or intermediate metal + glass class at nanopod, George Brown, OCAD or equivalent.
Need more time for less $$?
membership definitely has its advantages. For one it cost less per hour, you have priority placement, and your time doesn’t have to be used consecutively.
Metal Member Option 1: $240.00 for 24 hour pre-paid punch card, good for up to 4 months. This works out to $10 an hour.
Metal Member Option 2: $350.00 for 48 hour pre-paid punch card. This works out to approx $7.30 an hour.
Materials and expendables are not included in Bench time– you will need to supply your own saw blades, solder, drill bits, wax, metal, enamel powders, stones, etc. Instruction* is not included in Open Studio time– you need to know what you are doing and how to properly/safely operate equipment, tools, and torches.
Local Suppliers: Lacy & Co is located at 69 Queen Street East and sells metal working supplies. Imperial Products (now called Umicore)supplies sterling silver, and gold in sheet form, wire, solder, tubing, etc. For casting your wax models there are a number of casting companies in Toronto: HL located at 59 Adelaide East, just west of Church street. Ready Mounts Casting– on Victoria close to Dundas Square, Procast– located in the 21 Dundas building, 7th floor. Nortel Glass 2040 Ellesmere Rd, –Scarborough, ON M1H 3B6, (416) 438-3325
nanopod is a non-smoking environment.
BYOHP= Bring your own head phones! At nanopod music is life. That said, if you don’t like electronic, ambient, classical, and the generally bizarre, please bring your own tunes/headphones :)