Time to Be Your Own Master.
Our Open Studio offers flexible, credit-based access to a professional workshop, designed for makers ready to fly solo and focus on their flow. Forget the syllabus—tackle ambitious projects and turn your unique glass vision into reality on your schedule.
Dedicated Equipment
Secure your own professional torch station, installed ventilation, and dedicated bench space for focused work.
Essential Materials
The hourly rate includes all necessary fuel and basic colored glass rods. Purchase premium colored glass rods at a discounted rate for your projects.
Specialized Tools
Gain access to a wider selection of professional tools designed for intricate control and creating custom imprints.
Post-Production Access
Utilize our dedicated annealing kilns for proper cooling and UV lamps for curing and reinforcing final pieces.
Pre-requisites
Completion of our Intermediate course grants instant access.
If you’ve completed only our Beginner course, a quick 30-minute Safety & Handling course (SGD$40) is required—then the bench is all yours!
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Open Studio Terms & Conditions (T&Cs)
By booking and using the Gurasu House Open Studio, all users agree to adhere to the following terms and conditions:
1. Eligibility and Access Requirements
1.1. Prerequisite Skills:
Due to the high-risk nature of lampworking, access to the Open Studio is strictly reserved for users with past lampworking experience.
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Beginner Course Completion
Users who have only completed the Beginner Workshop must first complete and pass the mandatory 30-minute Safety & Handling Sign-Off Course (SGD$40) before booking studio time. -
Intermediate Course Completion
Users who have successfully completed the Intermediate Workshop gain immediate access.
1.2. Indemnity and Liability:
All Open Studio users must sign a Waiver Form before their first session. This waiver indemnifies Gurasu House for the duration of the participant’s stay in the workshop, acknowledging that safety is primarily the participant’s responsibility. Gurasu House will maintain a safe environment in accordance with industry standards.
2. Booking, Payment, and Cancellations
2.1. Credit Expiry:
Purchased Open Studio credits are non-refundable and subject to the following expiry periods based on the package:
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4 Hours: Expires 30 days from the date of purchase.
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10 Hours: Expires 60 days from the date of purchase.
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20 Hours: Expires 90 days from the date of purchase.
The dates are calculated in calendar dates – inclusive of weekends and public holidays.
2.2. Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy:
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Forfeiture
Booked time slots cannot be cancelled within 24 hours of the scheduled start time. If a user fails to show up (No-Show), the credits for that booked time will be forfeited. -
Rescheduling
Changes or rescheduling of a booked slot must be requested 24 hours prior to the start time to avoid forfeiting credits.
Gurasu House reserves the right to cancel, reschedule, or postpone any reservations due to unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to, safety concerns, equipment issues or personal emergencies. In such cases, affected users will be notified as early as possible and offered either an alternative date or a full refund of credits.
2.3. Instructor Time:
Instructor supervision/guidance is not included in the Open Studio rate. If instructional assistance is required, users must book a dedicated Instructor Time slot separately and in advance.
2.4 Open Studio hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 2 pm -9 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10 am – 12 pm, 2 pm – 7 pm
A reminder will be given to users 30 minutes before the end of their sessions. A 10-minute grace period is given, after which a 30-minute credit will be debited accordingly.
3. Equipment, Materials, and Damage
3.1. Materials and Tools:
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Included: The hourly rate includes all necessary fuel and basic colored glass rods. Premium rods can be purchased at an additional cost as listed in the studio.
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Excluded: Premium rods, packaging, vase, extra materials such as silver films, kiln usage or accessories.
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Liability: Participants will be liable for any damages resulting from the use of prohibited external items, and will be fully liable for any resulting property or personal injuries.
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Users are strictly prohibited from bringing or using any external tools or fuels into the Gurasu House workshop.
3.2. Damage to Property:
Participants are financially responsible for the repair or replacement cost of any Gurasu House torch, tool, kiln, or property damaged due to negligence or misuse. If damage occurs, the participant’s remaining studio credits will be suspended until the outstanding damage is settled. In cases of dispute, surveillance footage will be used to substantiate claims of negligence or misuse.
3.3. Kiln Usage:
Details regarding the procedure and timing for using the annealing kilns will be provided separately upon Open Studio sign-off.
4. Safety and Conduct
4.1. Behaviour
For the safety of all users and staff, we reserve the right to immediately suspend or terminate your session if we reasonably determine that your behaviour is a hazard to yourself, others, or the staff. This includes but is not limited to unsafe handling of equipment, refusal to follow safety instructions, or disruptive conduct.
The venue is under CCTV surveillance for safety and dispute. Recordings will only be retrieved in cases required to resolve a dispute or fulfil any legal obligations. No refunds will be issued in the above cases.
4.2 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Participants must adhere to safety requirements at all times while in the workshop. Required PPE is provided and includes:
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Specialised safety glasses.
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Apron.
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Wearing closed-toe shoes.
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Ensure the dedicated exhaust fan is turned on at all times while the torch is in use.