Glassblowing in Seattle

It's like I've got the whole world in my hands... but actually it's the glass paperweight I made in Seattle at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio.

As I mentioned in my previous post, it was a bit pricey ($150 for a private 30 minute lesson, including the end result of the paperweight) — especially for my budget — but I just felt like while in Seattle, it was something I wanted to learn more about. It was my very big splurge. I was even more motivated and excited after I went to the Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit. Who knew glass could be so creative and inspiring?

Let's walk through some of the exhibit and the glassblowing process together, shall we?

Seattle, WA: Day Two

Day two in Seattle was equally exciting, but unlike the previous day, there was a lot of impulsive buying and money spending. Mostly on food, attractions, and experiences.

1. It was #NationalDoughnutDay, so obviously a trip to Top Pot Doughnuts was in order
2. Chihuly Garden and Glass — phenomenal/inspiring/amazing/fantastic/favorite etc. etc.
3. Learned glass-blowing at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio
4. Artist's at Play Playground — so fun! Even if you're not five years old
5. EMP Museum / Experience Music Project Museum 
6. Seattle Space Needle — where I caught a fish? 
7. Olympic Sculpture Park
8. Giant Shoe Museum
9. Owl 'n Thistle Irish Pub for some of the "best fish 'n chips" — agreed
10. Kerry Park to watch the sunset

Read on for all the details — like how I caught a fish at the Seattle Space Needle, and what places I would skip or not spend as much time at.