Orbix

Gallery: Tuesday through Saturday 10am – 4pm (or by appointment)

Hot Shop Hours: These times vary; call in advance.

Note: Gallery is open on days that classes are held

Lookout Mountain and Little River Canyon are beautiful at all times of the year, so plan to make a weekend of it. We’ll put you in touch with people who can provide accommodations that run from beautiful lake homes on Lake Weiss, log cabins close to the canyon, and quaint Bed & Breakfasts close to us or in Mentone.

Paperweight Classes

This class is designed for those who really just want see what molten glass is all about - feel the heat, gather from the furnace, sculpt the glass into you own design.  It is ultimately about the experience, some experimentation and a couple nice paperweights to take home or to the office to show your friends.

Class size at the largest will be five students so everyone has adequate time at the bench working.   

  There will be material provided before the class for you to review and become familiar with concerning safety and basic glassblowing vocabulary.  Please join us for some in-depth discovery. 

Reservations and deposit required. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation.

Cost - $130.  

3-5 students

Minimum age is 13 years old with parent

Class Dates - All classes are Saturdays from 9am-1pm.

April 21,  May 12 and 26, June 16, or July  7

“Sun Catchers on Saturday”

Introduction to Stained Glass

  Spend a full Saturday getting to know the art of stained glass by constructing your own 10” sun catcher with the help of local artist Lyn Cox.  Lyn has worked in stained glass for over twenty years building one-of-a-kind commissioned glass work, as well as teaching hundreds of glass hobbyists.

  Join us as we make a stained glass piece, using Tiffany’s copper foil method. Learn how to cut, copper tape, and solder a medium size sun catcher.  Bring a bagged lunch and be prepared to have a full day of fun!  All supplies included.

Reservations and deposit required. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation.

Cost- $120.00  

5- 8 students per class

Minimum age 13 years old.

Class Dates - Each class day is a Saturday from 8am-5pm

April 14, May 12, June 9, or July 14

Introduction to Glass Jewelry Fusing Class

Each third Saturday of the month we will devote to learning the art of glass jewelry fusing. In this class, students will gain an introductory knowledge in the art and craft of fusing glass by constructing two pendants.  Learn the basics of cutting, grinding and assembling Bullseye glass to be fused in our kilns at temperatures exceeding 1400 degrees.  Taught by Lori Cummings of Ziwi Glass, these Saturdays will be about learning and experimenting in the art of fusing.  The pendants will be mailed to or picked up by students.  The cost of this is included on the class.

Reservations and deposit required. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation.

Cost- $65.00  

4- 8 students per class

Minimum age is 12 years old.

Class Dates - Each class day is a Saturday from 10am - 12pm

April 21, May 19, June 16, or July 21

Blow Your Own Ornament

April 28th from 9am-4pm

Please email (info@orbixhotglass.com) or call  (256.523.3188) to schedule a time to make an ornament!

This has become very popular here at Orbix Hot Glass! Come design and literally “blow” your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists. For this we welcome people of all ages (okay you have to be at least 5 years old). Sign up for our newsletter under the “Contact Us" section of our website, and we’ll keep you up-to-date on days when we’ll be having this event. No reservations needed!

If you have a group who wants to make at least eight ornaments, call or email us and we’ll schedule a special time or day just for you!

Cost - $35/ornament.

Studio Tours/Group Events

Studio Tours -- Looking for a unique event for your club or a group of friends?  Come watch one of our glass artists give a private glassblowing demonstration. They will answer all your questions about the process (cameras are encouraged!) and you can view the end result of their hard work in our gallery. Cost is $160 for an hour.  Maximum group is 30 people. 50% non-refundable deposit required.  Available on Thursday mornings only.

Private Blow Your Own Ornament -- Another option for groups is to schedule a private Blow Your Own Ornament Event (see section above for description)

Cost - $35/ ornament; Minimum of eight ornaments must be blown.