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Thames Glass

688 Thames Street, Newport, RI 02840
401-846-0576
Ranked #6 of 64 attractions in Newport
5.0 of 5 stars 28 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
Description: They offer Glassblowing lessons to all ages. You can learn to make an ornament, paperweight or vase - AWESOME experience
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mastaskillz33
ny
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

It's nice to make an ornament and put it on your tree. My tree fell over and it didn't break. More

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sueBoston
Boston
Senior Contributor
38 reviews
11 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2012

Hi. We stopped here to see the glass. As soon as we walked in they asked if wanted to blow and then in the 10 minutes in the store asked two more times. The glass is beautiful, but takes 2 days to dry and if you are leaving town will be adding shipping costs to your small glass item. Just... More

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ThamesGlass, Owner at Thames Glass, responded to this review
February 3, 2012

Thanks for visiting our shop. Visitors are welcome to watch the glassblowing at no charge in our indoor viewing area (or outside if weather permits). We have had people of all ages try the glassblowing and love it, so we do like to make sure everyone knows about it, but there is no obligation to do so. Hope to see... More

marilyn2354
Boston, Massachusetts
Top Contributor
56 reviews
42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2011

This is a great place. My husband received a glassblowing lesson from me for Christmas. He had a great time and the instructor was a terrific teacher. The ornament is being shipped to us. It is a beautiful shop. More

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FamilyofFour_10
Alexandria, VA
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

We read about this place through Trip Advisor and were very pleased we did. our two kids, 20 and 18, made ornaments with the able help of one of the staff. The ornaments came out beautifully and the process was fascinating. I highly recommend this activity. The kids loved it too. More

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Baranclan
Portsmouth, Rhode Island
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19 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2011
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We stopped in for look for Christmas Gifts. They offer to teach you how to blow glass. You can make your own ornament. We went to two different shops and there is such a difference between the two stores products. You can find something in every price range. Everything is top quality. More

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Samynongreen
upstate NY
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12 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 18, 2011

It took about 20 minutes to make a glass ornament ball. The workers guide you through the process and help you every step of the way. You pick up your ornmanet in 2 two days or they will ship it too you....Great time for guys and girls....really good couples thing to do....not sure for kids though More

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Michelle A A
Franklin Square, New York
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 17, 2011

My husband surprised me with this unique glass blowing experience. It was great! Everyone was very friendly, and my husband and 4 yr old son were able to watch me. I was fascinated by the process and the store has incredible pieces of functional art. Would definitely do again! More

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travelbugartist
Liverpool, New York
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9 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2011

Friendly staff and working artists! Great sale in late November. More

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innkeepersupreme670
New Haven, Connecticut
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 6, 2011

Matthew & his staff are amazing glassblowers. Many of the windows in my house have his colored glass ornaments hanging in them. You can even attend a glass blowing class and make your own ornament which I did a couple of years ago. More

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artsletters
Annapolis, Maryland
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 18, 2011

Thames Glass is world reknown for its beautiful glass-blown ornaments, bowls, plates, and especially snowmen. Ask to see their original ornament for the White House Christmas Tree. We were a little intimidated when we read the advertisement to make our own Christmas ornaments. But, throwing caution to the wind, we stopped by the shop on lower Thames and we were... More

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