About THE Studio
Hostess City Hot Glass was founded in 2018 by glass artist Ronald Martinez. In just over three years, the studio grew rapidly and moved to its current home, a 2,000-square foot state-of-the-art facility in downtown Savannah’s Historic District. Featuring a large studio space with stadium seating, an attached gallery, and a glass coldworking room, Hostess City Hot Glass is one of the premier glassblowing studios in the South. Since its founding, Hostess City Hot Glass has introduced thousands of Savannahians and visitors alike to the mesmerizing art of glassblowing.
Meet our Team
Ronald Martinez
Raised outside Savannah in Metter, Georgia, Ronald was first introduced to glassblowing while in college in the Pacific Northwest. While supporting himself in jobs ranging from salmon fisherman to antiques dealer, Ronald continued to pursue his love of the ancient craft in Seattle and later the Bay Area. After returning to his beloved Savannah with his wife and daughter, Ronald opened Hostess City Hot Glass in 2018. He is blessed to pursue this historic art form full time in such a historic city.