点评:A very hot day, and we decide to go to a glassmaking factory! But what a great experience it was. The commentary to Chris the glassmaker's demonstration was done by the brilliant apprentice, Charley. He made it such a good experience and took what could have been a dull subject and made it into a very interesting one. Each item Chris made Charley explained the processes step by step and was very witty as well. I had the chance to 'blow' a high ball glass which was a good experience. Chris prepared the molten glass and started it off with the initial 'bubble' and then it was my turn. I blew it a little too hard and didn't hear Chris tell me to slow down so ended up with a big bubble at the top! However, Chris sorted it out, and by the time I picked it up the next day it was perfect. A brilliant experience and a really great price. All the staff we came into contact with were wonderful and very helpful and the shop is overflowing with amazing glass items to buy.
翻译:今天是个酷热难耐的日子,我们决定去参观一家玻璃制造厂!这真是一次极棒的体验。玻璃工匠克里斯进行演示时,由才华横溢的学徒查理在一旁讲解。他让整个体验变得妙趣横生——把原本可能枯燥乏味的内容变得极为有趣。每当克里斯制作出一件作品,查理就会一步步解释制作过程,而且言辞十分风趣。我还有机会亲手“吹制”出一个高脚玻璃杯,那也是一次非常难得的体验。克里斯准备好熔化的玻璃,先吹出了一个初始的“气泡”,接着就轮到我了。我吹气时用力过猛,也没听到克里斯提醒我放慢节奏,结果玻璃球顶部出现了一个大气泡!不过克里斯帮我把问题解决了,等到第二天我去取时,玻璃球已经完美无缺了。这是一次极棒的体验,价格也非常实惠。我们接触到的所有工作人员都亲切又乐于助人,店里更是摆满了各种精美的玻璃制品可供选购。