This is a great place to go for visitors, but residents love it too. From special orders for awards and recognitions, to fun and beautiful glass art from the shop, this is THE place to go in Louisville for a good art experience.
Watching glass blowing is always fascinating. The workers here are real performers. I was tempted to jump in and do one of the many projects, then remembered I had no need for a snowman nor a kiss with a flower in it. But the work is nice, and if you really want to travel home with glass, there is a good shop with christmas ornaments, and jewelry and dishes. The little snowmen are actually quite special. Maybe I will make one next time.
The staff at Flame Run gave us so much information about the process, the team, and what we were watching. We stayed for close to an hour just watching the masters of their craft create glass art. The gallery is really nice with impressive blown pieces. I will certainly be returning in the future.
We planned to go here from seeing it on Trip Advisor. Make sure to make an apt if you want to blow glass. It is a great experience! We had Rudy as our tech artist! He was awesome!!!! Can't wait to get our ornament and snowman!! Definitely go here and have fun blowing your own glass
Rservation made through common website to make snowmen at Mark Payton's Studio which is adjacent to Flamerun. Reservation desk mistakenly booked us for Flamerun. Staff of Flamerun matter-fact of fact - not their issue. Mark Payton and his staff very apologetic and accomodating. Great experience and product! Be sure to check our Mark Payton's!
On a cold January day, we noticed the door to the glass studio was partially open. I guess those glass ovens get pretty warm, even on a 20 degree day. There is a lot of contemporary glass for sale and you can sit and watch the glass blowers at work. And, it's free. Not a bad way to warm up and spend 20 minutes.
Wandered by after visiting the Louisville Slugger Factory. We were attracted by the glass flames on the outside wall and the glow of the kilns. For no fee we were allowed the watch the owner and his staff create beautiful ornaments. However, the best creation was a blown glass bowl/tray. It took over half an hour of hard work, but the results were amazing. Worth a stop.
We bought an art package with a local hotel so this was included. My husband and I both made snowmen. I loved the experience and the artist was very informative and friendly. Defenitely going back.
Saw an exhibit online and was surprised to find it offered as part of a package @ 21c Hotel. Very friendly artisans explained how the glass objects were made. We even got to make our own ornaments! Gift shop with lots of things to take home for gifts-or take home for yourself :-)
My husband and I stopped in here while visiting Louisville, not really knowing what to expect. The glass work is exceptional! Every piece is unique and worth taking a second look! Our favorite part was viewing the actual glass blowing and watching a beautiful piece of glass art take shape right in front of us! They make what is probably very hard work and skilled art look so effortless! There were kids in the group with us and they were fascinated as well! This truly is something that the whole family, regardless of age, will enjoy!