Entry No. 16 — the Salt Lake City file — filed under: glassblowing
Red Flower Studios (SLC)
A working glassblowing studio in the Ballpark district where you stand at the glory hole with an instructor and pull, twist and shape molten glass into two finished pieces in about a 40-minute session ($180/person).
The story
Tucked along 700 South in the industrial pockets of the Ballpark neighborhood, Red Flower Studios isn't a hands-off gallery where you stare through safety glass. Located at 339 West 700 South, it operates as a working hot shop that doubles as a local art space, having hosted community exhibits like artist Trevor Dahl's installations alongside its daily glass production.
The core draw here is raw furnace heat and real equipment. In their 40-minute Introduction to Glassblowing session, you skip months of theory and step directly onto the hot shop floor. You stand right at the glory hole—the high-heat furnace opening—working directly with an instructor who keeps you from ruining the batch while letting you feel the drag of molten glass on the pipe.
During the quick session, you gather liquid glass, pull, twist, and shape the mass yourself. You walk through the physical mechanics of blowing and manipulating red-hot glass, ultimately shaping two distinct pieces to take home. It's fast, intensely hot, and focused entirely on the tactile reality of molten craft.
What it's like
Expect ambient heat, the drone of studio ventilation, and zero fluff. You'll step straight into the working shop floor, where safety gear and furnace heat take priority over slick hospitality. The 40-minute session moves rapidly: you step up to the glory hole with your instructor, rotate the pipe, and physically shape molten glass into two custom pieces. Because glass requires hours inside an annealing oven to cool slowly without shattering, you won't take your creations home immediately—plan to return later for pickup. Always confirm hours and book your session in advance online before pulling up to the Ballpark shop.
The move: Take the 40-minute Introduction to Glassblowing session as a pair — each of you leaves with two hand-blown glass pieces you personally shaped out of molten glass.
- 📍 Ballpark, Salt Lake City
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 339 West 700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Hours: Added 2026-07-20 — confirm current hours before you go.
⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.
Pair it with
- Brewvies Cinema Pub — Head three blocks down the street after your hot shop session to cool off with a pint, a free game of pool, and a movie.
- HEXEH Studio — Trade intense furnace heat for olfactory precision by heading under a mile north to formulate a custom fragrance with a French perfumer.
- The Rest (beneath Bodega) — Follow up the sweat and heat of glassblowing with a quiet drink in a subterranean speakeasy hidden beneath a downtown hot-dog shop.
Good to know
How much does the intro glassblowing workshop cost?
The 40-minute Introduction to Glassblowing session costs $180 per person, which covers studio time, instruction, and materials for two finished pieces.
Do I need any previous experience?
None. The intro session is structured for total beginners, pairing you one-on-one with an instructor who guides your handling of the tools and molten glass.
Can I take my glass creations home immediately?
No. Hot glass must cool slowly in an annealing oven overnight to prevent cracking, so you'll need to arrange to pick up your two finished pieces on a subsequent day.
Where is Red Flower Studios located?
The studio is located at 339 West 700 South in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood.
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Further reading: Official site · atly.com · artistsofutah.org
last checked: 2026-07-20