First published in Elysiants on 16 December 2011.
Hong Kong is such a compact city. It allows you to learn pretty much anything that you can think of, and a certain few that you have never imagined. Last time I have gone close to glass making was in Murano, and I still remember that fabulous ruby red glass goblet that I fell in love with. Fancy learning a few tricks that they simply don't imitate at the Venetian Macao? Here are two places you can drop by for a workshop on glass shaping!
Selling Point
Selling Point in Lamma Island runs classes around your schedule, so if you can gather one to three more friends a week in advance, they will prepare a course just for you. It takes around three hours of blowing and burning, which is pretty much like doing CPR in the heat, and you will be leaving with three delicate glass bottles or bulbs. Paired with local seafood, it will make a great day trip, be it a romantic one with your significant other or a friendly get together with your buddies.
Taikau
On the other hand, if you are looking for a place to rush to after work, Taikau would be your spot. Conveniently located in Causeway Bay, they host regular classes for four to eight on fusing colourful glass beads. It takes around 3 hours to make several beads, and the cost also includes a drink coupon at the Cat Store next door, so why not treat yourself to nice cuppa and give their little kittens a good pat on the back after all the hard work?
