Workshop Overview
Discover the fascinating chemistry behind the Storm Glass (Weather Glass), a 19th-century weather forecasting tool. In this hands-on workshop, you will create your own beautiful decorative piece where crystals form and change patterns based on the surrounding weather.
What You'll Create & Learn
- The Science: Understand the chemical reactions that produce the unique crystals inside the glass.
- Aesthetic Design: Incorporate beautiful dried flowers and personal messages to create a unique, personalized gift.
- A Creative Keepsake: Craft a small, beautiful object that combines creativity and aesthetics. Perfect for placing on your office desk or windowsill.
Workshop Details
- Duration: 2 hours per session.
- Basic Fee: MOP $450 per student (includes materials to make one Storm Glass).
- Additional Options:
- Make an additional Storm Glass: +MOP $300
- Purchase materials only (excluding the bottle): MOP $250
- Important Note: This course cannot use the Continuing Education Fund (持續進修基金).
Workshop Schedule
- Thursday, 2nd April: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Monday, 6th April: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Wednesday, 8th April: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Saturday, 11th April: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue
Room Q, 6th Floor, Women's Federation Building, Rua do Campo, Macau.
Registration & Enquiries
About the Storm Glass
A Storm Glass, also known as a Weather Glass, is a sealed glass container holding a transparent solution of several chemicals. The crystals inside change form in response to external temperature and weather conditions, historically used to forecast weather.
Health & Safety Warning
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!
