Studio Royal International Glass Blowing Academy

I have always loved watching glass blowers. I could stare at the practitioners of this dying art for hours at a time. My parents used to have to drag me away crying from the one inside Cinderella’s Castle at Disneyland.
Let me say from the outset that I’m as creative as a mummified ostrich. My wife, however, knowing my love of this art scheduled me for a class for my birthday. For the first time in our relationship, she completely surprised me with this.
Robert, the instructor, has created delicate pieces for English royalty. Some of his pieces are on display in the shop. It was quite a shock when he told me I could eventually create such beauty, but it would be necessary for me to start small. He showed me how to make leaves, then the body of a swan. He said I’d be making the leaves today and the swan next time.
I was actually able to make two fairly respectful leaves all by myself. Robert is a great instructor, and this was one of the greatest presents I’d ever been given. I will definitely be returning for further lessons.