Gallery Schedule & Class/Event Description/Schedule Fall/Holiday 2009

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Fall/Holiday Hours:      Monday thru Friday  10am - 3pm

                (Sept.-Dec.)                Saturday 9am - 4pm

                         OR By Appointment       

      Note:  Gallery is open on days that classes are held

 Gallery will be open on Nov. 27 (the day after       Thanksgiving)

-------------------------------------------------------------------Open Studio:Fall 2009  Sat  Oct 24^th 9-5                       

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.  We will be serving our usual yummy refreshments and you'll be able to purchase lunch on site.  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!

Paperweight Class: Sat  Sept 26^th  9am - 1pm         Friday,  October 9^th  5pm - 9pm                                   Saturday,  October 10^th  9am - 1pm                   Saturday, October 31^st 9am - 1pm                                    Saturday, November 7^th, 9am -  1pm

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

Blow Your Own Ornament:

Saturday, October  24^th 9am - 5pm                   Saturday,  November 21^st  9am - 5pm                Saturday, December 5^th 9am - 5pm                               Saturday, December 12^th 9am - 5pm                  Saturday, December 19^th 9am - 5pm                   Tuesday, December 22^nd 9am - 2pm

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). Space is on a first come basis. 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.

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

Give us a call to schedule either event,  and we'll also put you in touch with people who can assist you with accommodations and/or dining.

       ORBIX HOT GLASS 256.523.3188

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