Step back in time to 50 BC when glassblowing was invented by the Phoenicians. Thames Glass in Newport RI offers glassblowing classes for children and adults, which receive rave reviews on Trip Advisor. Children of all ages, as young as four years old, can take the lessons and blow a vase, ornament, or paperweight. Among things to do in Newport RI, glassblowing is considered an "awesome experience."
The men and women instructors are excellent, patient, and create a very unique educational and fun vacation experience.
Glassblowing lessons are $30. for a Christmas tree or window ball ornament, paperweights are $55, and vases are $145 and take a little longer. The instructor draws a vase to your liking, then teaches you how to blow the finished product. All create special gifts or souvenirs of your trip to Newport.
Thames Glass is located at 688 Thames Street, Newport RI 02840, Tel: 401-846-0576.
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