Golden GlassBlowing Experience Skagway

[southerngoose]

Hi...If you have done the Golden Glassblowing Experience in Skagway, can you tell me how large the resulting glass blown object will be (approximately)?   I'd like to bring a box and packing material so that I can safely bring my object home.   I'll have to fly home from Los Angeles.   Thanks!!!

[southerngoose]

Ok...sorry for not researching before posting.   I now see on the glass blowing website that they will ship it home for you because it won't cool until the next day.   WHEW!  No bringing home a fragile piece of glass.   At the price of the "experience", I think that's the least they could do for me.  🙂

 

[Grburkart]

I have nothing constructive to add only to say that I admire the artists that do this craft. I’ve always been in awe watching them work. 

 

Glenn

[geoherb]

Yes, the glass needs to anneal. We went to the Jewell Gardens on our own and saw the people taking the glass blowing class. They were making large ornaments, about 4 or 5 inches in diameter.

[droundtheworld]

I did this excursion and it was great.  It included a tour of the Jewell Gardens and a nice light meal with a drink.  It was just my Mom and I on the excursion and we had the option of a hanging ornament or one that you can set on a shelf.  Since there were only two of us we finished early and the glassblower said we could make something else.  I said I would love a bowl, he ended up making me a bowl.  I said how much is the bowl to buy and he said...hum, how does 35.00 sound.  I said sold, it was about a 12 inch bowl.  Very great excursion. 

 

I also did the VIP train which I would highly suggest.  The VIP car only has about 15 people with very comfy armchairs, unlimited drinks, very nice catered food, and a bathroom in the car.  Was well worth the extra money.

[droundtheworld]

We also did not book it threw Princess.  We booked it straight threw Jewell Gardens and then took the 3.00 shuttle tour of Skagway which stops at Jewell Gardens every :30 mins.