Hot Shop, Glass arts center in Orange Beach, United States
Hot Shop is a glass arts center in Orange Beach where you can watch artists at work. The open studio space displays traditional glass-blowing methods used to create detailed pieces.
The center opened in 2009 as part of the Coastal Arts Center. It became the primary glass studio in Alabama.
Glass artists here practice traditional handcraft while creating contemporary pieces. Visitors watch how time-honored techniques remain central to the artistic process.
You can join workshops where you blow your own glass. It's important to wear comfortable cotton clothing and book in advance.
The studio sits along Wolf Bay with large windows that flood the space with natural light. The waterfront location adds a calm backdrop to watching the artists work.
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