Our complete selection of classes, intended for the beginner, pairs you with a knowledgeable and friendly artist for an informative exploration of molten glass in a quiet, rural setting.
Blow Your Own Ornament Now Booking
Our most popular event at Orbix is the Blow Your Own Ornament. We host groups, families, coworkers, couples, and teams of all sizes in this experience. Pick your colors and then blow alongside one of our skilled glass artists. Ages 5 and up!
If you have a group of 11 or more, please give us a call at 256-523-3188 to make your reservation or fill out our reservation request form.
Cost is $42 per ornament plus shipping.
Not sure yet? Keep scrolling to learn more and to look at our other class offerings.
Flower Class
115
1
Ages 11 and up
In this sculpting class, choose a combination of three colors for the flower. After a demonstration, it’s your turn to sit at the bench to sculpt your own flower that measures about 10-12” in length. If your party is more than 4, please call or email us so we can set up a special event for you. Ages 11 and up.
Bowl Class
115
1
Ages 11 and up
This class introduces students to several blowing techniques utilized in the vessel making process. Participants craft a small concave bowl with one or two colors of their choice, and then assist another person in their piece. The bowl is roughly 5” wide by 3.5” tall. If your party is more than 4, please call or email us so we can set up a special event for you.
Pumpkin Class
115
1
Ages 11 and up
Everyone loves glass pumpkins. In this beginner class, it’s all about a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere with a final product we hope you cherish each year as the leaves begin their change. You pick the body and stem colors, and afterwards, our artists guide you through the process stepping in to guide you as you shape the glass. Each class is about one hour in length.
Tumbler Class
170
2
Ages 11 and up
This introductory glassblowing class teaches many fundamentals through the process of making a small tumbler (cup). Plenty of hands-on experience from choosing colors, paddling, blowing and shaping is gained in this experience.
Paperweight Class
115
1
Ages 11 and up
In this paperweight sculpting class, you begin with color choices followed by a demonstration and finally your execution at the gaffer bench. Tooling of the glass by twisting and trapping bubbles creates a unique paperweight. We polish the bottoms, and then ship them back to you. The paperweight is roughly 3” wide by 3” tall. If your party is more than 4, please call or email us so we can set up a special event for you.