Welcome Members!
This section of the website gives you access to announcements, important documents, schedules and upcoming events. If there is something you think we should add, please contact us with your suggestions, and we will try our best to make it happen.
Need to contact the Studio Technicians? studioOGC@gmail.com
for emergencies: Steph Krul 519-323-6435 or Danny Smith 613-866-2618
General Manager? ottawaglasscoop@gmail.com
for emergencies: Yvonne Avis : 613-219-6049
Want to contact your Board of Directors? ott.glass.coop.board@gmail.com
Board Chair - Melody Jewitt ogcchair@gmail.com
For all other inquiries, please use ottawaglasscoop@gmail.com
WiFi network name 'OGC' and password is GlassVerrelock combo on propane cabinet outside is 3112
Our Socials:
We're on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and now TikTok. Please share whenever you can!
OGC Discord
We have a Discord server where we post regular updates about the hot shop, safety notices, and where you also have an opportunity to interact with fellow members, find partners to work with, and share your work! Join as soon as you can so that you can be in the loop!
Change your contact information
If you've moved, changed your phone or prefer to use another email address please let us know: fill in this quick form to update us
Hot Shop Rental:
To book: Hot Shop Calendar is here.
Rental rate: $44 + HST per hour
You must be an approved OGC member to sign-up. Pre-booking is required. There are 5 blow slots per day, each is 2.5 hrs. Start times are 8:30 am, 11:30 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm and 8:30 pm and there is a 30 min break in between for clean up. If you book consecutive blow slots, you will not be charged for the 30 min in between. Blow slots include the use of the glory hole and a shared kiln. You will be invoiced monthly for rental time. Payment is due within 30 days.
Cold Shop Rental:
To book: Cold Shop
If your piece was made at OGC, rental includes use of the cold shop to finish those pieces. If it was made elsewhere, you may rent the cold shop for $20/hr once you have been oriented to the shop. Please email the Studio Techs at studioOGC@gmail.com to register.
- includes full use of cold shop machines
- includes discs, belts and blades
- does not include storage
- users must have taken a Cold Shop Orientation.
Member Storage Rental:
Full Shelf: 36”W x 18”D x 15”H price = $120
Half 18”W x 18”D x 15”H = $60
Locker = $75Shelf and Locker rental is for OGC members only. Rental is billed annually at the start of the year and pro-rated for rentals starting after that. All tools, materials and work are used or left on the shelf at the member’s risk. Abandoned shelves become property of the Co-op after three months of non-payment.
Important Documents:
- containing Teaching Between Members Policy
- List of Approved Instructors for teaching between members
- containing Renter Levels and Progression
Board Minutes:
Please email the Board at ott.glass.coop.board@gmail.com
Next Board meeting:
Board meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month and are included on the OGC Events calendar above; please email ott.glass.coop.board@gmail.com if interested.