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Orbix Hot Glass

Name: Orbix Hot Glass
Address: 3869 County Road 275, Fort Payne, AL, 35967, US
Telephone: +12565233188
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.6

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Orbix Hot Glass

Our glass art studio & gallery has found artistic refuge in Alabama’s Appalachian foothills creating & exhibiting museum quality sculptures, on site.
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To learn more visit: www.orbixhotglass.com In 1972, Cal Breed was born to an artist and an engineer. This combination of the expressive and the critical laid the framework for a life coursed by grasping to bridge the seemingly dichotomous. After years of studying the beauty of the ocean and its life and almost finishing a degree in Marine Biology at Auburn University, Cal’s heart was burdened wit

h the need to be expressive with his hands. Bowing to that burden, he began to study the arts. Having such a quiet demeanor, he sought for a material that inherently spoke boldly and clearly. In 1994 Cal found glass – first in assembling stained glass windows and finally to glassblowing. After years of study, Cal opened a private studio and gallery, Orbix Hot Glass, atop Lookout Mountain in northeast Alabama. Today, Cal leads a team of glassblowers who hand-craft each piece with great attention to form, balance and color. The goal—to make honest, excellent work that someone would invite into their life. People always ask “Where did you get the name Orbix Hot Glass?” In glassblowing, the gaffer must always keep his pipe turning, or orbiting, otherwise the piece won’t get made the way it was intended. In a similar way, Orbix exists because of Cal’s personal orbits and their intersection with many other personal paths along the way: engineering and artist parents who instilled a great love for how to make things well and beautiful; world-class glass artists who taught skills to make ideas real; and three kids who inspire hard work. Like the name, Orbix strives for distinction in glass. Glass art is what we were intended to do, and it would not be possible without those of you who appreciate it as well. We are so glad our paths crossed.

10/31/2024

This Saturday, November 2nd, 210 Orbix (our gallery in downtown Fort Payne 210 Gault Ave. ) will be joining all the downtown merchants to ring in the holiday season. Our hours will be 10-4. .sweet.treats will be joining us at 10am with their delectable and stunning handmade cookies. At 11am, we will be bringing in some fine charcuteries from our friends in case you need a nibble. There might even be a little giveaway for all of our shoppers. thanks for putting all of this together.

10/26/2024

We just unpacked some of our Stemless Fleur Wine glasses at the 210 Gault Ave gallery in Fort Payne. We are open today from 10-4pm. If you are headed to the studio up on Lookout Mountain Alabama we have a few sets as well! Email or message us if you want to purchase and have shipped to you! $45 each.

10/25/2024

For all of our University of Alabama fans and alumni, please enjoy the 2024 ornament officially licensed ornament. We think it is the prettiest one yet! Available here: https://orbixhotglass.com/our-collection/2024-university-…alabama-ornament/

10/25/2024

Here is the new 2024 Auburn University ornament. We went back to our 2011 roots and used the cane technique, but this time on the surface of a clean, clear glass. Enjoy!
Available here - https://orbixhotglass.com/our-collection/2024-official-au…versity-ornament/

10/23/2024

Our new gallery, what we like to call 210 Orbix, will begin regular hours this week. We will be open Thursdays 10-4, Fridays 10-5 and Saturdays 10-4.
What can you expect?
Our staples of pitchers, centerpieces, small vases etc. are decorating our shelves.
Beyond that we will have very unique one-of-a-kind drinkware that will constantly be changing. Cal always likes to make uniques cups because he always likes to drink from a special cup.
We will also have some sculpture from Cal and some of our other glass artists at Orbix.
This week, we will also have our new 2024 Alabama and Auburn ornaments. There are very few, so come early. We look forward to seeing you.

10/18/2024

Wow. That light is spectacular.
Good morning. New day. Gallery in Ft payne opens today. Come and take a look.
210 Gault Ave North
Ft Payne, AL

10/18/2024

Holding my breath till blue.
Goodnight.

10/17/2024

Enjoy some details that glass allows in this vessel with raised cane applied.
This piece is unique and will be at the Ft Payne gallery location. Go check it out. 210 Gault Ave North

10/15/2024

Orbix Hot Glass gallery in Ft. Payne, AL opening this week.
210 Gault Avenue North.
Please stop by, say hello, and enjoy seeing the art in a beautiful space.
Soft opening October 18th Friday 10-5 and October 19th Saturday 10-4.

10/14/2024

This piece seems to resonate color in a way similar to sound movements. Come see this work in our new gallery in Ft Payne. Opening this Friday. The gallery is a work in progress, but I believe that is good. Alive with exciting newness, transformation, and expression.

10/13/2024

New adventures always before us. New gallery space opening very soon.

08/30/2024

Our fall class schedule is now posted online at www.orbixhotglass.com/events . You may email for reservation requests at [email protected] . We will begin taking phone reservations when we reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd. We are so excited to see all of our wonderful customers grace the studio this fall.

08/10/2024

Hot like wasabi in Alabama's August. Orbix is closed for the month of August as usual for repairs and rebuilding time. See you in September!

07/24/2024

Spun Honey.

07/02/2024

Orbix will be closed on Thursday, July 4th. We will have ornament making on July 5th and 6th. Please call (256.523.3188) or email ([email protected]) to make a reservation.

07/02/2024

The bees are busy, busy, busy buzzing around their box in all of this heat. Because of the heat, we are abbreviating some of our July hours. Tuesday-Thursday we are open 9am-2pm. Friday and Saturday we are open 9am-3pm.
Visit www.orbixhotglass.com/events or our Events page on FB for the remaining summer classes. Like every year, we will be closed the month of August for repairs and rejuvenation.

11/05/2023

Thanks for a great week.

10/21/2023

Just as we promised, the University of Alabama has a new 2023 ornament today. We hope this nod to the Tide brings great cheer to the alumni, fans and more! Purchase yours here!
https://orbixhotglass.com/our-collection/2023-university-of-alabama-ornament/

Our glass art studio & gallery has found artistic refuge in Alabama’s Appalachian foothills creating

Address

3869 County Road 275
Fort Payne, AL
35967

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+12565233188

Website

http://www.orbixhotglass.com/

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It is a week of making Wall Flowers for an upcoming installation, but we have the weekend set aside for visitors. Available classes: Friday, Feb. 2- Pumpkin(1pm), Flower(2:30) or Bowl(3:30) Saturday, Feb. 3rd - Flower(9am), Tumbler (9:30), Bowl (12:30), Paperweight(2pm) Ornaments Friday afternoon and through the day Saturday. Call us 256.523.3188