Facility hire for professional

glass artists & ceramicists

National Glass Centre
Liberty Way
Sunderland
Tyne & Wear
SR6 0GL
Introduction:
National Glass Centre is part of the University of Sunderland and a visitor
centre, production house and contemporary gallery attracting 280K visitors
per year. Additionally it is home to around 130 students studying glass and
ceramics at BA, MA and PhD levels who enjoy access to a huge range of world
class production facilities.
National Glass Centre is committed supporting professional glass and
ceramic artists in the production of their work through the provision of
affordable access to our specialist facilities. This can be extremely useful to
artists early in their careers when they may not have an established studio, the
equipment they require, or for more established artists wishing to undertake
projects that require access to larger equipment.
It is regretted that our facilities are not available for those with limited
inexperience. Hirers are expected to be proficient in the use of all materials
and equipment they intend to use.
Prior to hire artists are expected to supply an electronic copy of a valid Public
Liability Insurance with a minimum cover of 2M. If more than one person is
working then a policy/s that covers both parties must be provided. Many
artists subscribe to AN (Artists Newsletter) magazine which currently provides
a suitable policy with an annual subscription (www.a-n.co.uk). There are of
course many alternative insurers.
HIRE PROCEDURE:
Contact Studio to confirm availability of equipment and dates.
Receive a unique booking reference number for the enquiry.
Confirm intention to hire on the agreed date.
Supply Studio with a copy of a suitable Public Liability Insurance policy
this must be provided before hire commences.
New Customers will be e mailed a New Customer Form. This enables
us to invoice for activities post hire as opposed to requiring full
payment on the day of hire.
Return New Customer Form this only needs doing once.
USE FACILITIES
Discounted offers: if available must be confirmed a minimum of 10 days
prior to the hire.
Once accounts are set up invoices will be issued after hire of hot shops,
some kilns and for larger amounts. 30days credit.
Hire of other facilities i.e. cold shops must usually be paid in full on the
day. Cards accepted.
Water Jet Cutter
Hot Glass Studio 1
Diamond Flatbed Grinder
Hot Glass Studio 1
Flat Bed Grinders
Facilities at National Glass Centre include:
Hotshops
SPECIAL OFFER - 120 + vat per day. Subject to availability. 10 days notice required.
Max 3 days discounted hire per calendar month. Terms & conditions apply. 15kg of
glass included, per booking, additional glass usage 3.50 + vat per kg. Standard
Commercial rate 240.00 + vat per day. 30kg glass included, additional glass usage
3.50 + vat per kg.
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4 x electric Falorni furnaces (running simultaneously)
7 x glory holes (300 x 600 -1 off, 400 x 600 5 off, 500 x 1000 1 off)
2 x pipe warmers
2 small pickup kilns
2 x large top loading casting kilns (D50 X W90 X H48)
7 x lehrs Largest (W60 x H100 x D90) smallest (W50 x H75 x D66)
6 x blowing benches
Standard Hire: 10am 4.30pm, with a 30min lunch break includes the following:
1 x furnace. Pot holds approx 100 kgs Glasma glass
1 x blowing bench
1 x annealing oven 1 day included shared with studio team
1 x shared pipe warmer
1 x standard glory hole (400 x 600mm, with split doors at 150 & 200mm)
1 x Colour pick up kiln - shared
1 x oxy-propane torch
1 x compressed air line
A limited selection of pipes and irons
Also available:
lehr hire additional days 25 + vat per day.
large oxy-propane torch 15 + vat per day
small top-loader kiln 5 + vat per day
additional glory holes 20 to 25 + vat per day
large top loader kiln 25 + vat per day, 15 per day thereafter
Hot Glass Studio 1 Hot Glass Studio 2
Cold working facilities:
From 10.00 + vat per hour: charged in 1hr units (consumables not supplied)
9am- 5pm. or 30 + vat per day if booked in advance.
2 x Diamond saws - 34cm blade
1 x large diamond saw - 50cm blade by special arrangement, T&Cs apply
4 x linishers assorted belts
2 x Diamond pillar drillS Habit shank
4 x sandblasters 1 x Guyson GT2 Side-loader W80 x D70 x H75cm
1 x Guyson Side + large panel access W80 x D70 x H75cm
1 x Guyson Front loader W75 x D50 x H60 cm
1 x Vixen small Side-loader W70 x D50 x H25cm
2 x Flatbed grinders 76cm: 80 -120 grits only
3 x flatbed grinders 60cm
1 x cerium oxide flatbed grinder 45cm by arrangement, T&Cs apply
1 x diamond flatbed 60cm by special arrangement, T&Cs apply
2 x 30 rociprolaps by special arrangement
5 x polishing lathes max cork wheel 40cm, felt/cerium oxide wheel
3 x cutting lathes
2 x engraving lathes
1 x Wax melting pot
1 x vinamould melting pot
1 x flexible drive
2 x 4 diameter pneumatic hand grinders
1 x Suhner grinder and polisher
Cold Shop Diamond Saw
Rociprolaps 1 of 2 Pneumatic Grinding Stations
Glaze Room
Kiln Hire:
Prices from10.00 50.00 + vat per day
1 x Moog - huge glass casting kiln W 250cm x D 155cm x H 80cm
1 x large glass casting kiln W 130cm x D 70cm x H 70cm
1 x very large flatbed lazer kiln W 150cm x D 120cm
1 x large flatbed lazer kiln W 150cm x D 100cm
2 x medium flatbed kilns W 120cm x D 95cm, & W 100 x D 70cm
2 x large ceramic gas kilns -
25 + small, medium and large casting kilns, plus 10 ceramic kilns
Large Flatbed Kiln
Moog Casting Kiln
Selection of Electric Kilns
Lampworking area:
20 half day (3.5 hrs), or rate 30 + vat per day (consumables not supplied)
Payable in advance
7 x workstations with torches
Water-jet cutter:
Please contact us if you have an enquiry
Silk screen printing facilities:
15 half day (3.5 hrs), or 30 + vat per day (consumables not supplied)
9am- 5pm. Payable in advance.
1 x light table W150cm x D150cm
1 x UV exposure unit W145cm x D 95cm
1 x vacuum print table W140cm x D 85cm
1 x water-jet screen wash area
Flame Working Area
Water Jet Cutter
Screen Printing Area
Mould-making facilities for glass & ceramics:
15+vat half day, or 30+vat full day (consumables not supplied)
9am- 5pm. Payable in advance
Extensive plaster / molochite mould making facilities
Vinamould melting pot
Wax steaming out area
Glaze mixing & spray facilities
3 x plaster lathes
1 x whirler / jigger-jolley
Slip casting workshop
Assorted ceramic facilities
Plaster Studio Ceramic Studio
Ceramic Studio
Studios and equipment may be hired 7 days a week, subject to availability.
Please contact National Glass Centre Studio to enquire about hiring:
The Studio Team
Finance and administration
ashley.woods@sunderland.ac.uk +44 (0) 191 515 5520
Administration
kimberley.forster@sunderland.ac.uk +44 (0) 191 515 5517
Head Technician
tim.betterton@sunderland.ac.uk +44 (0) 191 515 2117
Head of Commissioning & the Studio
chris.blade@nationalglasscentre.com +44 (0) 191 515 5507
National Glass Centre facility hire does not include consumables or technical
support unless agreed in advance. Please let us know is you would like advice
on sourcing materials or equipment.
CANCELLATION:
Please note that cancellations must to be made in writing/e-mail.
In order to benefit from the discounted hot shop offer, bookings must be
confirmed a minimum of 10 days in advance. Cancelations with more than 7
days notice will attract a 50% refund.
Hire of hot shop facilities for teaching private classes must be discussed with
the Head of Commissioning & the Studio prior to booking as separate Health
& Safety, induction and insurance issues may have to be reviewed.
Reviewed May 2014
Conditions of hire - summary
To be read in conjunction with University of Sunderland terms and conditions (below)
Hot Glass Studio
All hirers and assistants must be inducted into the hot shop and sign the appropriate
Induction Forms before working in the Hot Shop.
Hirers must provide a suitable public liability insurance policy for themselves and any
assistants.
A hire session may be terminated, without refund, if any team member believes that
hirers, or assistants, are unable for whatever reason to work safely in the hot shop.
Blowing times are strictly 10am until 4.30pm, with a 30 minute lunch break. The Studio
will be available from 9am to set up.
Hot Shop special offer is subject to availability and confirmation of booking a minimum
of 10 days prior to hire date.
Hot shop cancellation 50% refund with 7 or more days notice.
Hirers are limited to a maximum of 3 discounted hire days in any one calendar month.
There after the Standard Commercial rate applies.
Hot shop special offer includes 15kg of glass per day. Additional glass is charged at
3.50+vat per kg. This offer may be terminated without notice.
Hot shop Standard Commercial rate includes 30kg of glass per day. Additional glass is
charged at 3.50+vat per kg.
Additional glass charges will be added to the bill and invoiced accordingly.
The Glass Centre does not supply colour, enamels, frits, etc. However we are happy to
provide details of suppliers that may be suitable.
Some tools are available but it is advised that hirers bring their own if possible.
Special requirements, i.e. extended lehr use, top-loader hire, large propane torch or large
glory holes must be requested in advance. Additional fees apply.
Only Studio team members may light, adjust or extinguish glory holes.
Problems and faults should be reported to a Studio Team member straight away.
Mobile phones may not be used in the Hot Shop.
Food may not be consumed in the Hot Shop.
Work areas and benches must be properly cleared and tidied at the end of each hire
session, tools and pipes put away, and a programme for annealing agreed with a Studio
team member. If any cleaning is left to a Studio Team member a 10.00+vat surcharge
will be invoiced.
The Studio accepts no responsibility for goods damaged by events beyond its control, i.e.
power failure, mechanical failure, etc...
Other facilities & workshops
Hirers must be formally inducted into each piece of equipment they intend to use before
commencing work.
Hire of the cold workshop is available in 1 hour increments between the hours of 9am
and 5pm, or a full day rate is available payable in advance at reception.
Half and full day rates are available for other facilities. These are payable in advance at
reception.
Cold shop hirers must be inducted into the use of the cold shop prior to use. The basic
induction programme covers the flatbed grinder, linishers, sandblaster & polishing lathe.
The basic induction fee is 10.00+vat.
Inductions must be pre-booked. Induction forms must be signed off before the use of any
equipment.
Hirers may only use equipment they have been inducted on.
If Studio staff are not completely satisfied that a hirer/assistants or participants are able
to work in a safe and competent manner they may immediately terminate any hire
session without refund.
NGC accepts no liability for misuse of any equipment or damage to work howsoever
caused.
Hirers will be liable for the repair or replacement cost of damage to equipment.
Use of specialist equipment may be negotiated separately.
Hire may be arranged through NGC Reception or the Glass Studio. It is advised that
hirers confirm that their preferred time is suitable. Upon arrival hirers must let a Studio
Team member know they have arrived and when they intend to finish.
Hire charges that are not to be invoiced must be paid in full at NGC Reception at the end
of each working day or an administration fee 10.00+vat will be charged.
All equipment must be cleaned after use. If a Team Member has to clean up after a hirer
a 10.00+vat fee will be charged.
Any problems or faults should be reported to a Studio Team member immediately.
When using the facilities use the correct PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and tie
long hair back. If unsure ask a member of the Studio Team for advice. We provide a
selection of ear defenders, face masks/safety glasses, aprons and boots. We do not
supply dust masks or respirators.
Aprons, ear protectors and safety glasses are provided & should be cleaned and
returned at the end of the session.
Food must not be consumed in the studios at any time.
The NGC accepts no responsibility for the safety of tools, equipment, materials or work
left on the premises.
Terms and conditions may change without notice.
UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF FACILITY HIRE
General
1 Applications for hire should be made in writing on the appropriate forms, and shall specify the purpose for which the premises are required. Provisional bookings may be made by telephone in
the first instance, but must be confirmed in writing within 10 working days or the booking will automatically be cancelled.
2 The hirer will use the facilities, and any equipment included, only for the purpose agreed, and only for the period of hire agreed.
3 The hirer must ensure compliance with the Universitys Code of Conduct for the Protection of Freedom of Speech (made under the Education (no. 2) Act 1986) and other University policies, regulations
or procedures, copies of which are available upon request for inspection at the Universitys offices.
4 Any failure to comply with these terms and conditions, or any use outside of the agreed purpose may result in an immediate termination of hire and vacation of premises.
5 The hirer will retain the facilities in their exclusive control at all times, and is not permitted to assign the hire to any third party during the period of hire.
6 The hirer shall leave the facilities, and any equipment, furniture, fixtures, fittings or other articles included in the facilities, in as clean and good order and condition as the same were in at the date of
hire. Where any cleaning is required post hire, the hirer will be charged at an appropriate rate to be determined by the University.
7 The hirer shall pay the University for any and all loss or damage to the facilities or part of the facilities and/or any equipment, furniture, fixtures, fittings or other articles included in the facilities,
howsoever caused during the period of hire. The amount of any such loss or damage shall be determined by the University and shall be recovered from the hirer as liquidated damages.
8 The hirer shall be responsible for ensuring sufficient personnel are available in order to comply with and perform the obligations imposed under the hire by these terms and conditions.
9 No food, intoxicating or non-intoxicating liquors, or other refreshments shall be sold or consumed within the facilities at any time, without the prior consent of the University. Where such consent is
given, additional charges may be made.
10 Smoking is NOT permitted on University premises.
11 The hirer shall be responsible for maintaining good order and discipline within and in the vicinity of the facilities during the hiring.
12 The University reserves the right of entry at all times to the facilities and to require the hirer to refuse admission to, or remove from the facilities, any disorderly person(s) or any article or substance
which is considered a possible source of damage or danger.
13 The facilities are hired as they stand. No furniture or equipment shall either be moved into or removed from the facilities without the prior consent of the University, nor shall the furniture, equipment or
other articles in the facilities be moved or stacked one upon another. If such consent is given, an additional charge may be made for extra work involved in the removal of any furniture or equipment into
or from the facilities.
14 The hirer (or an authorised representative of the hirer) is required to liaise with the Universitys Facilities staff within the 24 hour period prior to the commencement of the period of hire to ensure
there are no changes to the conditions of hire since the booking was made.
15 The hirer shall not close block or obstruct any corridor, internal or external entrance or exit to the facilities. Windows must not be blocked up and neither the hirer nor any other person shall drive any
nails, screws pins or other like articles or instruments into the floor, walls or any part of the facilities or affix any equipment, placard or other articles thereto.
16 No parking or unloading shall take place on the facilities or any other part of the Universitys premises without the prior consent of the University. The hirer will ensure compliance with any restrictions
imposed in any consent given.
17 The hirer shall report any faults, or problems experienced during the period of hire, immediately to the Universitys Campus Services staff.
18 The hirer shall remove all equipment decorations and other materials introduced into the facilities by or on behalf of the hirer prior to the end of the period of hire.
19 If the facilities are not vacated (including the removal of all equipment, decorations and other materials introduced by the hirer) by the end of the agreed period of hire an additional charge may
be imposed.
20 If the hirer defaults under conditions 17 and 18 above the University shall be at liberty to move all such items immediately to a covered place and the University shall not be liable for any loss or
damage caused thereby. The hirer shall pay the University the cost of such removal and storage.
21 Where any members of the hirers party are under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults (or the facilities are hired for a purpose where persons under the age of 18 or vulnerable adults will be present), it is
the responsibility of the hirer to ensure that all members of the hirers party are CRB checked and cleared where appropriate and that the hirer complies with the Criminal Justice and Court Services
Act 2000 and the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 wherever relevant. Proof of compliance may be requested by the University before the period of hire can commence.
Exclusions and Indemnities
22 The University will not, in any circumstances, accept any responsibility or liability for the loss, theft of, or damage to, any goods or property of the hirer or of any other person, left, deposited or
brought onto the premises.
23 The hirer shall indemnify the University, its officers and servants, against all loss, damage, claims, proceedings, costs, expenses, penalties and demands of any nature whatsoever arising out
of or in any way connected with the hiring, including any personal injury or death.
24 The University requires the hirer to effect before the date of hiring a public liability insurance policy (and any other such insurance as may be requested by the University), and to produce a copy
of such insurance policy to the University upon request. Minimum liability cover under each policy to be 5,000,000. (Agreed 2M for Glass Centre hire - Carole McGinn)
Licences/Regulations
25 From time to time the University holds Cinematographic, Entertainments, Justices or Magistrates Licences in respect of certain of its facilities (available upon request by the hirer for inspection
at the Universitys offices). Where such facilities are hired the hirer must comply at all times with the requirements of the licences and the reasonable requirements of the licensee(s) thereunder.
It is the responsibility of the hirer to ascertain whether such licences exist for the facilities hired and if not, to arrange such licences as are necessary for the purpose of the hire prior to
commencement of the period of hire. Proof of such licences must be provided to the University before the period of hire commences, failing which this agreement for hire may be terminated
immediately by the University.
26 Except where expressly agreed, approval for the use of facilities in which a film exhibition is to be given, whether inflammable or safety film, or any other sort of film is used, or any other type of
projection, e.g. television, shall not be deemed to authorise any exhibition to which the Cinemas Act and Regulations apply.
27 The Hirer undertakes and is required to obtain all necessary licences for any music or musical compositions which are the subject of copyright or otherwise protected and shall not perform any
music or musical composition which may be an infringement of any subsisting copyright, and shall indemnify the University in every respect against all actions, claims, demands, damages and
costs which may be occasioned by the failure to observe this condition. Such licences must be available for inspection on the facilities.
Health & Safety
28 The hirer must at all times comply with the Universitys Health & Safety policies, copies of which are available for inspection upon request at the Universitys offices or at
www.sunderland.ac.uk/regulations
29 Neither the hirer nor any other person having the use of the facilities shall interfere with the fire health and safety equipment or the gas or electric light fittings or other equipment or fixtures and fittings.
30 No equipment requiring attachment to the facilities or connection to the services therein shall be installed except with the express approval of the University and subject to such terms as it may
think fit and under its supervision.
31 The hirer will retain the facilities, and any equipment, furniture, fixtures, fitting and other articles included, in their exclusive control at all times during the period agreed and will be responsible
for ensuring that all members of the hirers party comply with this obligation. The number in the hirers party (or a list of names of members of the hirers party where requested by the University)
must be supplied pre hire.
32 Where facilities are hired out of normal office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm), the University may require the hirer to take additional supervision / security measures as the University
deems necessary.
33 The hirer will be required to visit the premises pre hire for a Health and Safety induction.
34 In accordance with the provisions of the Children and Young Persons Act 1963, in cases where children may be present the hirer must ensure that there are a sufficient number of adult attendants,
properly instructed as to their duties to prevent more children or other persons being admitted to the building or any part thereof than the building or part can properly accommodate, and to control
the movement of the children and other persons admitted while entering and leaving the building or any part thereof, and to take all reasonable precautions for the safety of the children.
Fees
35 Payment in respect of the use of University premises shall be in accordance with the tariff of charges as amended from time to time. The University reserves the right to amend charges after a
booking has been accepted, subject to a minimum of one month's notice, provided no increase will be made where full payment has already been made.
36 Unless otherwise agreed by the University, all charges are due within 30 days of the date of the Universitys invoice to the hirer. The University reserves the right to require full or part payment
at the time of booking (or within a specified time in advance of the period of hire) and any failure to comply will result in immediate termination of the booking.
37 Charges payable for the hire of the facilities are inclusive of all payments for University staff; no additional services from University staff are to be asked by the hirer or any other person using the
University facilities except by prior arrangement.
Special Requirements
38 Film: Where the University does not hold a Cinema Licence and the cinema is hired for the purposes of screening a film, it is the responsibility of the hirer to obtain a Cinema Licence (when charging
admission). Proof of Cinema Licence is required prior to the commencement of the period of hire. Where the hirer is not charging admission, the hirer must also ensure that they have rights clearance
to screen the film from the relevant rights holders and have paid the appropriate fees. Proof of rights clearance is required prior to commencement of hire.
39 Theatre: Where the University does not hold a Theatre Licence and the theatre is hired for the purposes of a theatrical performance, it is the responsibility of the hirer to obtain a Theatre
Licence (when charging admission). Proof of Theatre Licence is required prior to the commencement of hire.
40 Entertainment: Where the hirer does not fall under conditions 38 and 39 above, but is for the purpose of a performance singing, dancing or playing music, it is the responsibility of the hirer to
obtain an Entertainments Licence (when charging admission) where this is not already held by the University. Proof of Entertainments Licence is required prior to the commencement of hire.
41 Performance Rights Society: The Performance Rights Society (PRS) collects and distributes royalties of behalf of the writers and publishers of music. The University holds a PRS licence and
is responsible for ensuring that appropriate royalties are paid for music used on its premises and that no infringement of copyright occurs:
(a) Where the hirer uses music in the facilities in a performance or rehearsal during the period of hire, whether it is performed live or played by recorded means and whether admission is charged or
otherwise, royalty charges must be paid. These will be paid by the University to the PRS on behalf of the hirer and invoiced to the hirer in addition to the hire charges.
(b) The hirer is responsible for providing details to the University of any music used during the period of hire, including the type of music, dates and times, participant numbers, and any attendance
charges. The hirer agrees to fully and effectively indemnify the University for any loss, damage, claims, proceedings, costs, expenses, penalties and demands of any nature whatsoever arising against
the University as a result of the hirer failing (whether or not within the hirers knowledge) to provide full details under this clause.
(c) All details required under (b) above must be submitted to the University prior to the commencement of hire and then re-confirmed or amended as the case may be by the hirer at the end of the period of
hire.
(d) Please note, in some instances of use of music or musical compositions, prior permission must also be sought from the publisher or copyright owner direct. Determining whether this is required and
obtaining any such permission is the responsibility of the hirer prior to the commencement of hire and the indemnity under (b) above applies also as a result of such failure under this clause.
(e) For performances of dramatical and musical works (operas, musical plays, pantomimes and revues on so far as they consist of words and music written expressly for them) and ballet, prior permission
must be sought from the publisher or rights (copyright or otherwise) owner direct. Obtaining such permission is the responsibility of the hirer and royalties are to be paid direct by the hirer to the
publisher or rights owner as the case may be. The University does not accept any responsibility for failure of the hirer to obtain such permission or pay any such royalties and the hirer agrees to fully
and effectively indemnify the University for any loss, damage, claims, proceedings, costs, expenses, penalties and demands of any nature whatsoever arising against the University as a result of such
failure (whether within the hirers knowledge or not).
Cancellations
42 In the event of a booking being cancelled by the Hirer, a cancellation fee will be made as follows:
Less than 7 days prior to the event - 50%
43 The University reserves the right to cancel a hiring or terminate a periodic booking at any time subject (except in the case of emergency or an event beyond its control including any form of industrial
action) to one calendar month's notice in writing. In the event of the hiring being cancelled in pursuance of this provision, the hiring fee paid shall be returned, and the Hirer shall have no further
claim whatsoever against the University in respect of the hiring or on account of the cancellation thereof.
Did you know National Glass Centre is home to the University of Sunderlands Glass and
Ceramics Department?
We offer a range of formal courses including:
Foundation Level 0, Art and Design
BA (Hons), Glass & Ceramics
MA, full and part-time
PhD, Glass & Ceramics, full and part-time
For further information contact Professor Kevin Petrie kevin.petrie@sunderland.ac.uk