glass blowing show

[tbmrt]

Don't know if I could sit through whole glass show in the hot sun....Do they schedule shows in earlying AM, later in day and/or evening?

[wales4ever]

I'm sure part of the viewing area was partially undercover last year if my memory is correct.

[Cruise a holic]

Don't know if I could sit through whole glass show in the hot sun....Do they schedule shows in earlying AM, later in day and/or evening?

 

 

My DH and I no longer sit through. The shows are good- but after a while sitting outside on a backless hard bench is very uncomfortable, for the over 50 crowd, or if you have a bad back. Many of the seats are in the sun and of course, no AC, so if you sit close it is very hot on uncomfortable due to the ovens. The show is also very long- At night, better- but still uncomfortable due to the heat and benches.

 

IMO if you see it once for a little while, that is fine. However they give out raffle tickets (if they still do) and if you stay for the whole show you could win an item that was just made.

 

Give it a try and stay as long as you can. We no longer attend. Enjoy.

Edited June 10, 2014 by Cruise a holic

[Lsimon]

I looked at some old daily bulletins and the glass show times varied day by day. They were not offered every day but when they were offered they ran 2 hours and started anywhere from 11AM to 8:30PM. The times offered do vary depending on the length of your cruise and the itinerary.

Edited June 10, 2014 by Lsimon

[Redtravel]

On the Eclipse we went after dinner. We stayed briefly. Those benches are uncomfortable. It is worth a visit. They do nice work.

[WestLakeGirl]

No need to stay for the whole show, you can come and go

[miched]

There is no need to stay for the whole thing. It is made as a open venue and informal.

 

Living in the metropolitan area of Detroit that supposedly doesn't have much there are at least 2 places that I know of that have glass blowing studios open to the public for viewing and also the opportunity to make your own piece.

 

If you miss it I am sure you could easily find a studio in your area with better conditions for viewing.

 

On board the ship it is another entertainment option that is offered for variety but it also dependent upon weather and sea conditions.

 

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[packedandready]

We enjoy the glass show. Went to both a day one and one at night. It was interesting to see the "glow" at night.

 

Hint: Take a pool towel with you to sit on. Folded it help greatly :D

[Ruthk]

This past Feb. we saw the show in the evening, after dinner. It was interesting and you don't have to stay if you find it boring. You do have to sit on these hard benches with no backs to them, but the show doesn't last all that long and we didn't mind.

[ghstudio]

There is no need to stay for the whole thing. It is made as a open venue and informal.

 

Living in the metropolitan area of Detroit that supposedly doesn't have much there are at least 2 places that I know of that have glass blowing studios open to the public for viewing and also the opportunity to make your own piece.

 

If you miss it I am sure you could easily find a studio in your area with better conditions for viewing.

 

On board the ship it is another entertainment option that is offered for variety but it also dependent upon weather and sea conditions.

 

 

I don't think there is an equivalent opportunity to sit that close and see all of the steps and work that go into forming a piece of blown glass art anywhere but on the celebrity ships. It's a unique opportunity and you can interact with the three glassblowers during their sessions.

 

I think benches are benches...they are working outdoors...in most weather conditions, be they hot, cold, rainy, windy. Do you realize how hard that is when working with glass..it's really hard.

 

If it's interesting to you, then sitting on a bench for an hour or two isn't a problem....it's like being in a real glass studio where you sit wherever you can find a place. If it's not interesting, then a feather pillow under you would be uncomfortable, it's too hot, there's too much wind, why isn't there someone here to get me a drink....and so on.

 

Give it a try...see how you like it. Personally, I wouldn't miss a show.

Edited June 10, 2014 by ghstudio

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

I don't think there is an equivalent opportunity to sit that close and see all of the steps and work that go into forming a piece of blown glass art anywhere but on the celebrity ships. It's a unique opportunity and you can interact with the three glassblowers during their sessions.

 

I think benches are benches...they are working outdoors...in most weather conditions, be they hot, cold, rainy, windy. Do you realize how hard that is when working with glass..it's really hard.

 

If it's interesting to you, then sitting on a bench for an hour or two isn't a problem....it's like being in a real glass studio where you sit wherever you can find a place. If it's not interesting, then a feather pillow under you would be uncomfortable, it's too hot, there's too much wind, why isn't there someone here to get me a drink....and so on.

 

Give it a try...see how you like it. Personally, I wouldn't miss a show.

 

I'm with you--I LOVE the hot glass show! By all means bring a pool towel or a blanket to sit on. You can sit in the shade if you get there early enough to choose a shady seat. And I believe the shows are more like an hour long.

 

And the things they raffle off (free) occasionally are not just made during that show. They have to cool down slowly in a special oven for quite a while. So they will be things from a previous show. Toward the end of the cruise, they will hold a sale for some special pieces--for sale to the highest bidder. The money benefits breast cancer. The bidding can get quite fierce--some of the pieces are gorgeous!

 

[ghstudio]

I'm with you--I LOVE the hot glass show! By all means bring a pool towel or a blanket to sit on. You can sit in the shade if you get there early enough to choose a shady seat. And I believe the shows are more like an hour long.

 

And the things they raffle off (free) occasionally are not just made during that show. They have to cool down slowly in a special oven for quite a while. So they will be things from a previous show. Toward the end of the cruise, they will hold a sale for some special pieces--for sale to the highest bidder. The money benefits breast cancer. The bidding can get quite fierce--some of the pieces are gorgeous!

 

 

Actually one piece is for breast cancer, the others are to support the corning museum scholarship program. Pieces seem to sell in the $400+ range and if you have ever tried to purchase one of a kind glass, that's a bargain.

[constantcruiser]

DH & I consider ourselves official "glass groupies." We love the hot glass show so much we won't book any X ship that doesn't have it. The artists are amazing and their glass art is unbelievable...especially considering the conditions under which they work. There are usually a few "comfy chairs" with padding and backs, but like other posters have said, you have to get there early to grab them.

 

Give me a hard bench at the hot glass show over a stool at a slot machine any day! The casino may have A/C, but I've never lost a penny at the hot glass show.

[Shake]

Don't know if I could sit through whole glass show in the hot sun....Do they schedule shows in earlying AM, later in day and/or evening?

 

I would love to try another Hot Glass Show But ONLY in a cool environment. The one HG show I went to it was 90% humidity and just about that high in temp. We lasted about 15 minutes and all I could think about was hitting the pool or a nice cool spot inside. I'm hoping to catch another show in 10 just days if it's available on Solstice in Alaska with 60 degree temps.

[wwcruisers]

I would love to try another Hot Glass Show But ONLY in a cool environment. The one HG show I went to it was 90% humidity and just about that high in temp. We lasted about 15 minutes and all I could think about was hitting the pool or a nice cool spot inside. I'm hoping to catch another show in 10 just days if it's available on Solstice in Alaska with 60 degree temps.

 

Makes you appreciate how dedicated the artisans are, to work under those conditions, doesn't it? :cool:

[Shake]

Makes you appreciate how dedicated the artisans are, to work under those conditions, doesn't it? :cool:

 

It sure does, especially with the gear they need to wear.

[metrolady]

I'm sure this has been answered somewhere, but I am trusting the CCers to set me straight. Which ships have the glass blowing shows? :)

[wwcruisers]

I'm sure this has been answered somewhere, but I am trusting the CCers to set me straight. Which ships have the glass blowing shows? :)

 

Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse, only.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

Actually one piece is for breast cancer, the others are to support the corning museum scholarship program. Pieces seem to sell in the $400+ range and if you have ever tried to purchase one of a kind glass, that's a bargain.

 

You're right. Even as I was typing that I was vaguely remembering something about the scholarship program. Thanks for setting the record straight.

[keeponcruising]

What do they do with all the stuff they make in the glass blowing show? Do they re-melt it?

 

I would love to see the show. I think I could sit out there even if it is hot.

[kathynorth]

What do they do with all the stuff they make in the glass blowing show? Do they re-melt it?

 

I would love to see the show. I think I could sit out there even if it is hot.

 

They hold a free raffle for lots of previously made pieces during most shows. They save some of the better pieces for the end of cruise raffle.

 

What we found to be the most interesting part of the hot glass show was the way it is narrated. There are 3 artists on each cruise. Each show highlights 1 of the artists, the 2nd works as an assistant, while the 3rd explains each step in the process as the 1st creates their original piece. The team rotates roles so by the end of the 3rd show you've had the chance to see 3 different artist at work. It really is a unique experience. We've been to dozens of glass shows and have taken a couple of glass blowing classes. None of the have compared to the on board hot glass show.

[Happy Cruiser 6143]

On one of my cruises they had invited the kids in the kids club to design a piece. One was chosen and the piece was made and presented to that child (after it had cooled).

[Jane2357]

They do give out tickets during the hot glass show for items to be given away - but I've been to shows were there was no give away so they don't always do it. Then there is the auction, usually held the last sea day - items auctioned are selected by the artists. They do not ship the glass so the buyer must be able to carry the piece off. I was lucky to be able to purchase the Breast Cancer piece my last cruise - it is stunning. :D

[kathynorth]

They do give out tickets during the hot glass show for items to be given away - but I've been to shows were there was no give away so they don't always do it. Then there is the auction, usually held the last sea day - items auctioned are selected by the artists. They do not ship the glass so the buyer must be able to carry the piece off. I was lucky to be able to purchase the Breast Cancer piece my last cruise - it is stunning. :D

 

Wow, you picked up a beautiful vase!

[bigbenboys]

DH & I consider ourselves official "glass groupies." We love the hot glass show so much we won't book any X ship that doesn't have it. The artists are amazing and their glass art is unbelievable...especially considering the conditions under which they work. There are usually a few "comfy chairs" with padding and backs, but like other posters have said, you have to get there early to grab them.

 

Give me a hard bench at the hot glass show over a stool at a slot machine any day! The casino may have A/C, but I've never lost a penny at the hot glass show.

 

The glass shows in Alaska on Solstice were great. Not warm at all.