Rental Policy

§ Rental times must be scheduled and paid for in advance.  Fees are due within 4 days of making the reservation and no later than immediately before the rental slot.  Reservations will not be held if payment is not received within 4 days.  We accept cash, checks, Visa, M/C, and Discover. 

§   Reservations may be made by phone (773-394-3252), or in person at CHG. 

§    Bench rental slots are available on a first come first serve basis.

§    There is no refund for cancellation of reserved rentals.  If CHG rents the cancelled bench time, then shop credit toward future rental will be granted.

§    A team of at least two renters must rent each time slot.  CHG maintains a list of approved renters looking for a partner, which may be obtained from the office.

§    Bench rental is available to those that have been approved by CHG staff, either through taking CHG classes or arranging an interview to demonstrate adequate level of experience.  (Qualifications for bench rental include demonstration of proper and safe use equipment and tools.)

§   All renters are responsible for knowing the studio rules.  Copies are posted in the studio and available from the office. Bench rental privileges will be revoked from anyone who does not follow shop etiquette and safety rules, directions given by the CHG staff, or for abuse of equipment.

Other

§      Failure to clean up after your rental time will result in a $25.00 fee.
 

§      A damage fee will be charged to renters for full replacement cost of tools and equipment if they are used without approval or if they are misused, damaged or lost.

§      Equipment Failure:  In the case of annealer or glory hole malfunction, CHG will credit the time for the rental slot.  Chicago Hot Glass is not responsible for material and labor losses.