Orbix Hot Glass Studio in Fort Payne next to Little River Canyon

Gallery Schedule & Class/Event Description/Schedule
Fall/Holiday 2010
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Fall/Holiday Hours

Gallery: Monday thru Saturday 10am – 4pm
(or by appointment)
Hot Shop Hours: These times vary; call in advance


Holiday Schedule
Thanksgiving; Closed Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 25); Open Friday Nov. 26th and Saturday Nov. 27th

Christmas: Open Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th) from 8 am to 11 am
Closed Christmas Day (Dec. 25th thru Dec. 27th)
Open Dec. 28 (Tues.) thru Dec. 30th 8 am to 4 pm
Open New Years Eve (Dec. 31) 8 am to 12 pm
Closed New Years Day (January 1st)

Note: Gallery is open on days that classes are held

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Open Studio: Fall 2010 Saturday October 23rd 9am – 5pm
This annual event is the highlight of the Fall at Orbix Hot Glass. Glass-blowing demonstrations take place all day and there are opportunities for you and your family to blow a Christmas ornament. Groups of ten or more are asked to please call and schedule a Blow Your Own Ornament session on a separate date OR to call ahead so we can give you a time slot on this date before ten o’clock or after two o’clock. We will be serving our usual yummy refreshments! Come enjoy the beauty of Lookout Mountain in October and the fun that we always have at our open studio events. Don’t forget to bring your cameras!


Blow Your Own Ornament: Saturday, Oct. 23rd 9am – 5pm
Saturday, Nov. 20th 9 am – 5pm
Saturday, Nov. 27th 9 am – 5pm
Saturday, Dec. 4th 9am – 5pm
Saturday, Dec. 11th 9am – 5pm
Saturday, Dec. 18th 9 am – 5pm
Wed., Dec. 22nd 9am – 5pm

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). No advance reservations required---just come in and sign up. Cost - $35/ornament.

For groups or individuals wishing to make ten or more ornaments, we ask that you call and schedule a special session on a separate date. OR If you plan on attending on one of the above dates with ten or more people, please call ahead so we can schedule you a time slot before ten o’clock or after two o’clock.



Paperweight Class: Friday, Sept. 24th 5pm – 9pm
Friday, Oct. 8th 5pm – 9pm
Saturday, Oct. 30th 9am – 1pm
Friday, Nov. 12th 5pm – 9pm


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. Cost - $130. 3-5 students; reservations required; 50% non-refundable deposit


Frit Bowl Classes: Saturday, Oct. 9th 9am – 1pm
Saturday, Nov. 13th 9am – 1pm

This is a new class we are offering!! Ok, so maybe you’ve made paperweights but want to step it up a bit and expand your experience working with molten glass. If so, this class is for you. Our team of glass artists will work with you to help you make a bowl that you can proudly display or give as a gift to someone special. Cost $140 per person. Class size is limited to four people and reservations are required; 50% non-refundable deposit.


Studio Tours/Group Events
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’ll 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.

Another option for groups is to schedule a date to come Blow Your Own Ornament (see above section for description) Cost - $35/ornament; Minimum of ten ornaments must be blown; $80 non-refundable deposit required


When you check in at Mountain Laurel Inn B&B, we will gladly give you directions to Orbix Hot Glass Studio from the bed and breakfast in Mentone. Contact Orbix at 256.523.3188 to sign up for the classes.