Course Overview
Create your own beautiful and fascinating Storm Glass, also known as a Weather Bottle. This is a 19th-century weather forecasting tool where crystals inside a sealed glass container change form according to weather and temperature changes. Combine chemistry, creativity, and aesthetics to craft a unique decorative piece or a thoughtful gift.
What You Will Learn & Create
- Understand the basic chemistry behind crystal formation in the solution.
- Learn the process of assembling your own Storm Glass.
- Create two 100ml teardrop-shaped weather bottles (included in basic fee).
- Embellish your creation with beautiful dried flowers and personal messages.
Course Details
- Duration: 2 hours per session.
- Total Hours: 2 (per enrolled session).
- Format: In-person, hands-on workshop.
- Level: Beginner. No prior experience required.
- Language of Instruction: Primarily Cantonese (based on provider context).
Schedule (October 2015 Sessions)
Multiple sessions are available. Each session runs from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
- Thursday, 1st October
- Wednesday, 7th October
- Monday, 12th October
- Thursday, 15th October
- Tuesday, 20th October
- Tuesday, 27th October
- Friday, 30th October
Fees
- Basic Fee: MOP 450 per student.
- Includes materials to make two 100ml teardrop-shaped weather bottles.
- Covers the 2-hour workshop instruction.
- Additional Item: MOP 150 to make one extra small 100ml teardrop-shaped weather bottle.
Important Note: This course cannot use the Continuing Education Fund (持續進修基金).
Venue
- Location: Room Q, 6th Floor, Women's General Association of Macau Building (婦聯大廈), Rua do Campo, Macau.
- District: Macau Peninsula.
Registration & Enquiry
- Enquire via Facebook
- WhatsApp: +853 6299 9822
- Fill out the online registration form
Important Safety Notice
This product contains camphor, which may cause severe acute reactions and even be life-threatening to individuals with G6PD Deficiency (Favism). Makers must be aware of their own physical condition.
Background Information
The Storm Glass was used by 19th-century meteorologists like Robert FitzRoy to predict weather:
"If the liquid in the glass is clear, the weather will be bright and clear. If the liquid is cloudy, the weather will be cloudy as well, perhaps with precipitation."
