yogamom Posted June 23 #1 Share Posted June 23 I have non-refundable OBC to use and was curious about the hot glass hands on experience. If I book in advance, currently there is a 20% off pre-cruise discount. Has anyone done this recently? Does anyone know what type of items we can make, and how much the items cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitnoi Posted June 24 #2 Share Posted June 24 just off the ship-they had vases, drinking glass and a fish, other things to but I didnt check it out that closely. I heard someone say the fish cost $200 to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 24 #3 Share Posted June 24 The 20% is a good deal. When you buy the class, you get a $200 credit toward your piece. There are plenty of things you can make that fall inside that price point. Even though you only paid $160, you still get the $200 credit. Some other pieces are more and you pay the difference when you make them. i know "somewhere" on this board, there have been a number of pictures of pieces people have made. There are also a fair number of pictures of the items and the price for each. You might do a few searches and see if you can find them. When I purchased the class for our sailing a few months ago, there was a sale going on. As a Captain's Club member you get a 5% discount (but have to call to book). I was able to leverage the sale price plus the 5%. Some others have said they weren't allowed to do so, but it certainly is worth asking! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 24 #4 Share Posted June 24 My fish 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted June 25 #5 Share Posted June 25 1 hour ago, CaroleSS said: My fish Very cool, but it needs a companion piece (sorry, the nice glass clock doesn't count). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 25 #6 Share Posted June 25 7 minutes ago, mahdnc said: Very cool, but it needs a companion piece (sorry, the nice glass clock doesn't count). Oh ye of such little faith! first picture is of items we have made.....second are items we purchased at auctions when Corning was running the show and they didn't have "make it yourself" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 25 #7 Share Posted June 25 8 minutes ago, mahdnc said: Very cool, but it needs a companion piece (sorry, the nice glass clock doesn't count). P.S. the clock is something called an Atmos clock. It never needs winding as it winds itself via bellows which move based upon a change in temperatures (DH is a bit of a clock aficionado.....you do NOT want to be in my house at noon.....or maybe you DO!) 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted June 25 #8 Share Posted June 25 19 minutes ago, CaroleSS said: Oh ye of such little faith! first picture is of items we have made.....second are items we purchased at auctions when Corning was running the show and they didn't have "make it yourself" I guess, in a way, you live in a glass house. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMLAalum Posted June 25 #9 Share Posted June 25 So I booked the class at $114. Will that give me $200 credit toward a piece I make? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeiPus Posted June 25 #10 Share Posted June 25 Sorry to be hitchhiking on this topic, but how has the hot glass show changed? We were on the solstice in 2011 and really enjoyed the glass show corning then did. But there isn't a show anymore? Just a class you pay a hefty price for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare keesar Posted June 25 #11 Share Posted June 25 1 hour ago, HeiPus said: Sorry to be hitchhiking on this topic, but how has the hot glass show changed? We were on the solstice in 2011 and really enjoyed the glass show corning then did. But there isn't a show anymore? Just a class you pay a hefty price for? We also miss the Corning shows which were educational. These are now different and a revenue generating program on board. Not as interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogamom Posted June 25 Author #12 Share Posted June 25 22 hours ago, CaroleSS said: My fish That's a very nice fish! Do you remember how big it is when wrapped up in bubble wrap? Trying to gage how little I will have to pack for my cruise to ensure I have room to bring this home safely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogamom Posted June 25 Author #13 Share Posted June 25 22 hours ago, CaroleSS said: The 20% is a good deal. When you buy the class, you get a $200 credit toward your piece. There are plenty of things you can make that fall inside that price point. Even though you only paid $160, you still get the $200 credit. Some other pieces are more and you pay the difference when you make them. i know "somewhere" on this board, there have been a number of pictures of pieces people have made. There are also a fair number of pictures of the items and the price for each. You might do a few searches and see if you can find them. When I purchased the class for our sailing a few months ago, there was a sale going on. As a Captain's Club member you get a 5% discount (but have to call to book). I was able to leverage the sale price plus the 5%. Some others have said they weren't allowed to do so, but it certainly is worth asking! I've booked this. Just curious how long ago you went to make that fish, and how much it cost? I also posted an earlier question about the size Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 26 #14 Share Posted June 26 2 hours ago, yogamom said: I've booked this. Just curious how long ago you went to make that fish, and how much it cost? I also posted an earlier question about the size My fish is 10" long (lips to tail), 8" high and 5" wide (bottom fin to fin) I made it on the Equinox in June 2023. I think I paid a tad more for it as it was above the $200 mark, but I don't remember exactly what the price was. We live in Florida, so drive to FLL, so I can't help you with packing for air transport, but they do a pretty good job of bubble wrapping it before they give it to you. I would suggest that you carry it on the plane with you (but I would guess you've already thought of that!) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 26 #15 Share Posted June 26 6 hours ago, HeiPus said: Sorry to be hitchhiking on this topic, but how has the hot glass show changed? We were on the solstice in 2011 and really enjoyed the glass show corning then did. But there isn't a show anymore? Just a class you pay a hefty price for? They do offer shows, just also offer classes where you get to help make the piece yourself. I think the shows are very well done, they tell you about the process and explain what they are doing. It is fun to watch even if you don't make something. The only difference I can tell is that they don't auction off pieces make during the cruise at the end. If I remember correctly, those funds were sent to Corning and used for scholarships. It is fun to do and a nice memento of the trip. We use OBC for the class and try to catch it on sale! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaroleSS Posted June 26 #16 Share Posted June 26 12 hours ago, TMLAalum said: So I booked the class at $114. Will that give me $200 credit toward a piece I make? Yes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MathLady112358 Posted June 27 #17 Share Posted June 27 How & where is everybody getting 20% off? Is it a loyalty perk? I only see 5% off on mine 😔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted June 27 #18 Share Posted June 27 (edited) 15 minutes ago, MathLady112358 said: How & where is everybody getting 20% off? Is it a loyalty perk? I only see 5% off on mine 😔 The 20% discount is likely for specific sailings. Here is what I see for my Apr 2025 Solstice sailing: The pricing has gone up quite a bit since COVID. When we sailed on Solstice back in Dec 2019, the Hot Glass Class For Two Guests was $107 total. BTW, the Captains Club discount itself is 5% regardless of loyalty level. Edited June 27 by mahdnc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare markeb Posted June 27 #19 Share Posted June 27 On 6/24/2024 at 8:56 PM, CaroleSS said: P.S. the clock is something called an Atmos clock. It never needs winding as it winds itself via bellows which move based upon a change in temperatures (DH is a bit of a clock aficionado.....you do NOT want to be in my house at noon.....or maybe you DO!) Just to be a total watch and clock geek, I saw the fish and immediately went, that’s an Atmos. Very cool clock. I still need one… Nice fish, and other pieces! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mahdnc Posted June 27 #20 Share Posted June 27 12 minutes ago, markeb said: Just to be a total watch and clock geek, I saw the fish and immediately went, that’s an Atmos. Very cool clock. I still need one… Nice fish, and other pieces! Unless they offer a 90% discount, I can't afford an Atmos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets07 Posted June 27 #21 Share Posted June 27 We did the hot glass class for two on Eclipse. I made one of the included items (starfish) and my husband made the whale's tail. He had to pay extra. It was fun, but I think a one-time thing for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mkkao924 Posted June 28 #22 Share Posted June 28 Do they have smaller item like Christmas Ornament? If so, I think I will try it, but I am less interested to get a large item like a vase or fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrhdhd Posted June 28 #23 Share Posted June 28 4 hours ago, mkkao924 said: Do they have smaller item like Christmas Ornament? If so, I think I will try it, but I am less interested to get a large item like a vase or fish. Yes, you can make a round or teardrop ornament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted June 28 #24 Share Posted June 28 This is from last year, not sure if prices are still accurate. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogamom Posted June 29 Author #25 Share Posted June 29 On 6/27/2024 at 10:47 AM, mahdnc said: The 20% discount is likely for specific sailings. Here is what I see for my Apr 2025 Solstice sailing: The pricing has gone up quite a bit since COVID. When we sailed on Solstice back in Dec 2019, the Hot Glass Class For Two Guests was $107 total. BTW, the Captains Club discount itself is 5% regardless of loyalty level. On my upcoming Solstice in November 2024 they have a 20% off pre-cruise savings. Plus as a Captains Club member you get an additional 5% but you have to call in to request it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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