Hudson Beach Glass Philadelphia: October 2009

Sean and I are excited to invite you into our studio to Blow Your Own Christmas Ornament. Anyone age 7 and older is welcome to pick the color and pattern of their ornament then go into the studio and help Sean make it. Whether you like blue, pink, green, purple or all of the above this is your chance to create the Christmas Ornament you always wanted. Once you've decided what your masterpiece will look like you go into the studio and help Sean make it. You actually inflate it with your own breath. It's really a blast and a great gift... or you can keep it for yourself.

Blowing Your Own Christmas Ornaments starts the day after Thanksgiving and we'll be going until a week into the New Year. Walk-ins are welcome on Saturdays and Sundays and we can accommodate appointments most days of the week. I recommend you book yours now to make sure you get the time you want. Each ornament costs $35 and takes about 15-20 minutes to make. Please note that your ornament will have to cool overnight so you can either pick it up the next day or we'll mail it to you.

This year we are also offering Christmas Parties. We had a lot of large groups come in last year and we thought that adding food and drinks would make it all more merry. This year if you bring a big crowd your guest can munch on snacks displayed on our award winning platters while sipping from the glasses blown in our studio. You can bring your friends along and all make an ornament. It's the perfect party for small companies. It's also a great way to get the family together during the holiday season. Prices vary on the number of people and the types of dishes you'll be using. If you have any questions or want to book your party call me. 267-319-1887. For more information on all our parties click here.

This month's wall show is really fun. "All My Clothes (not to scale)" by Alicia Eggert is 343 drawings that chronicle her personal wardrobe. They are sweet and well drawn. Each color penciled drawing measures 4.5" x 3" and is signed by the artist. On Friday night each one will cost $10. For the rest of the month they will be $15. So stop by and build yourself an outfit.

October's neon piece is by Jason Chakravarty. It is titled "Pickled-To Preserve" or "Flavor". Installed seven times since it's creation in 2006 "Pickled-To Preserve" or "Flavor" is changed by each new environment it enters. Come by and see how Hudson Beach Glass effects "Pickled-To Preserve" or "Flavor".

This month's video by Colleen Keough has an awesome title: how i destroyed your apartment in 4 min 12 sec. You'll have to stop by to see how she did it. Here's a hint:

There is only a week and a day until "It's All in the Glass" Whiskey Tasting. Tickets are going fast so get yours soon. You can buy them on line or call the store. 267-319-1887. For more info click here.