1. Drive up I-80
Head east through Parleys Canyon. From Sugar House it's about 15–18 minutes; from downtown Salt Lake City, 20–25. One highway, no complicated turns.
A day trip from Salt Lake City
Plan a Pottery Painting Day Trip from Salt Lake City
Twenty minutes up the canyon and you're painting. Paint Fusion is an easy weekend, rainy day or school break trip from anywhere in the Salt Lake valley — walk-ins welcome, free parking, and no time limit on your seat.
Your trip, start to finish
2. Park and walk in
Free parking at Junction Commons, right at our door. Walk-ins are always welcome — or reserve a table online if you'd like one waiting for you.
3. Paint or fuse glass
Pick pottery to paint, or try instructor-led glass fusing at $35 per person, which covers both firings. Take as long as you like.
4. Make a day of it
Pair your visit with outlet shopping, lunch on Main Street or a drive through the mountains before heading back down the canyon.
What a family afternoon costs
No packages, no add-ons, no hourly meter. The studio fee is $10 for adults 13 and older and $6 for kids 12 and under, and it covers glazing and kiln firing. Pottery pieces start at $3, so you choose how big the day gets.
- Glazing and firing included in the studio fee.
- No time limit — stay as long as you're enjoying it.
- We clean up every brush, sponge and spill.
Perfect days to make the drive
Rainy and snowy days
When the weather cancels your plans, this is the indoor backup the whole family actually enjoys.
School breaks and half days
Fall break, spring break, teacher in-service days — an afternoon that isn't another screen.
Date days and girls' days
Two brushes, good conversation and a mug you'll actually use. Quieter than a bar, more fun than a coffee shop.
Add glass fusing while you're here
It's the thing valley visitors don't expect. Cut and arrange colored glass into a pendant, plate or suncatcher, and we fire it twice — the $35 class fee covers both firings, with glass priced separately. Finished glass is ready the Friday of the following week.
Before you head up the canyon
Studio hours
- Monday – Saturday11 AM – 7 PM
- Sunday12 PM – 6 PM
Find us
6699 N Landmark Dr, Ste M105, Park City, UT 84098
Questions before you drive up? Call 435-575-6463.
Planning your trip from the valley
What are things to do with kids near Salt Lake City on a rainy day?+
Drive 15 minutes up Parley's Canyon and paint pottery, make fused glass pendants or paint ceramic pendants. No time limit during open hours, free bottled water on request, and free parking right out front at our outdoor center.
What is there to do near Salt Lake City on a rainy day?+
Pottery painting is an easy indoor answer. Paint Fusion is 15–20 minutes up I-80 from Salt Lake City — walk in, pick a piece, and paint as long as you like while the weather does its thing outside.
Do I need a reservation for a day trip?+
No. Walk-ins are welcome during studio hours. If you're bringing a group of eight or more, give us a call at 435-575-6463 so we can save a table.
How long should I plan for?+
Most people paint for 60 to 90 minutes, but there's no time limit. Stay as long as you want — the studio fee covers your whole visit.
How much does it cost for a family?+
The studio fee is $10 per adult 13 and older and $6 per child 12 and under, which includes glazing and kiln firing. Pottery pieces start at $3, so a family of four often spends less than a movie night.
Can I take my pottery home the same day?+
Yes — paint with our acrylic paints and take your piece home the same day. Pieces painted with traditional glazes are kiln-fired in-house and ready in a few days, or the next day as a rush fire if you ask. You can also send an Uber Courier or the courier of your choice to pick them up.
Is there parking?+
Yes, free parking right outside our door at Junction Commons. No meters, no garages, no circling the block.