HOURS
Tuesday – Friday 9am-4pm cst
Saturday – 9am-3pm cst
Hot Shop is closed during lunch hour (typically 11:30-12:30), but the gallery is open.
Lookout Mountain, Little River Canyon and Weiss Lake are beautiful at all times of the year, so plan to make a weekend in our area. If you are looking for accommodations or other events in our area, please check out visitlookoutmountain.com or www.cherokee-chamber.org
Blow Your Own Ornament – $40./ornament, plus shipping
Time slots are reserved during the range of hours listed below according to number of ornaments being made.
Fridays – 9am – 2:30pm
Saturdays – 9am-2:30pm
RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT REQUIRED – EMAIL or CALL US 256.523.3188
This is our most popular event at Orbix Hot Glass! Come design and literally “blow” your own ornament with the help of one of our glass artists. Ages 5 years old and up!
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. Shipping charges will be added on the day of your reservation, or you may pick the ornaments up on the following Tuesday or later.
Pumpkin Class 1 Hour – $95/person
Fridays at 12:30
Saturdays at 12:30
RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT REQUIRED – EMAIL or CALL US 256.523.3188
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 of blowing and shaping the glass. Each class is about one hour in length with a minimum of two people.
Minimum age 12 years old.
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Tumbler Class – $170./person
Saturdays at 9am
RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT REQUIRED – EMAIL or CALL US 256.523.3188
Curious about glassblowing?
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.
Minimum age is 12 years old with parent
Sculpt your Own Flower – 1 Hour Class – $95/person
Saturdays @ 10:30am
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE BY CALLING 256.523.3188
Have you ever wanted to actually sit at the gaffer bench and feel what it is like to shape hot glass? In this class, it’s all about a hands-on experience in a fun atmosphere with a final product we know you will love. After watching us shape glass into a flower, it’s your turn to sit at the bench to a sculpt your own from an array of colors. Our artists are there to step in and lend a hand or guide you as you shape the glass. Each class is about one hour in length with a minimum of two people. Reservations and full payment are required. Please call us (256.523.3188) or email us (info@orbixhotglass.com) for more information or to reserve a spot.
Minimum age 12 years old.
Bowl Class – $95/person
Fridays at 1:30
Saturdays at 2:00
RESERVATIONS AND PREPAYMENT REQUIRED – EMAIL or CALL US 256.523.3188
This is our newest class offering at Orbix. In this small “suck” bowl, participants will work with a teammate to blow, suck and craft a small concave bowl with colors of their choice. Our artists are there to step in and lend a hand or guide you as you shape the glass. Each class is about one hour in length with a minimum of two people. Minimum age 12 years old.
Paperweight Class – $95/person – One hour class
GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR 2025 CLASSES BY CALLING 256.523.3188
This class is designed for those who really want to see what molten glass is all about – feel the heat as you sculpt the glass. Class size is maximum of four students so everyone has adequate time at the bench working. Some safety material is provided before the class for you to review. Please join us for some in-depth discovery. Reservations and full payment required. Call us at 256.523.3188 or email us at info@orbixhotglass.com for more information or to make a reservation.
Minimum age is 13 years old with parent.
Flower Arranging with Orbix Hot Glass
Please note that this class takes place at our new gallery located at 210 Gault Avenue in downtown Fort Payne.
Come enjoy some southern hospitality and learning with our host and teacher Emily Jones of Simply Sweet, as she demonstrates arranging flowers in two types of Orbix pieces. After the demo, choose one of the two different vessels to create your own from an assortment of flowers, shrubs and other native plants Emily has gathered from our area. The showstopper flowers will be provided by one of our organic growers in the area. Light refreshments are provided.
Cost is $105/person and includes the Orbix vase or bowl. This class takes place at our new gallery located at 210 Gault Avenue in downtown Fort Payne.
Dates:
Saturday, May 31st – 10:00-11:30am
Saturday, June 7th – 10:00 – 11:30am
Thursday, June 19th – 6:00 -7:30pm
Thursday, July 10th – 6:00 -7:30pm
Saturday, July 19th – 10:00-11:30am
Studio Tours/Group Events
Studio tour — 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, and you can view the end result of their hard work in our gallery. Cost is $170 for an hour. Maximum group is 20 people. Full payment is required in advance. Private Blow Your Own Ornament — Another option for groups is to schedule a private Blow Your Own Ornament Event. A minimum of eight ornaments is required. Cost – $40/ ornament
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