The unusual part of this Hong Kong workshop is that you make glass beads over an open flame, then take home a bracelet built around your own designs. In the pet-owner class, you can also place a small piece of your pet’s hair, ashes, shell, or feathers inside a bead.
I like two things here: the class is deliberately small, with just one to four people in the standard and pet-owner sessions, and you get hands-on guidance rather than simply watching a demonstration. I also like that the project has a personal purpose, whether you are making a colorful accessory or a keepsake for a pet.
The main consideration is the open flame. You’ll need to dress for a working session, arrive on time, and be comfortable following safety instructions. The finished beads are small, about 10 millimeters across, so this is a focused craft experience, not a large-scale glassmaking project.
- What to know before you book
- The appeal of making glass over a flame
- From choosing colors to finishing a bracelet
- A pet keepsake with a personal meaning
- Choosing between the three class formats
- Getting to Dragon Industrial Building and preparing
- Is the workshop worth the price?
- Who should book this class?
- FAQ
- Where does the workshop take place?
- How long is the class?
- What do I make?
- What ages can take part?
- How many people can join?
- What can I bring for the pet-owner class?
- Does the pet-owner class include more than one pet inclusion?
- What should I wear?
- What happens if I arrive more than 15 minutes late?
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What to know before you book
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7 / 7- You make three glass beads: Each class package includes three beads about 10 millimeters in diameter and a bracelet.
- The flame is part of the craft: You learn basic lamp-firing skills, how to use the tools, and how to work safely.
- Pet keepsakes are an option: Bring a small piece of fur, ashes, shell, or feathers for the pet-owner class. One pet inclusion is included.
- The group is small: Standard and pet-owner classes take one to four people. The parent-child class is for two to four people.
- Plan for 2.5 hours or more: Standard and pet-owner sessions take about 2.5 hours. The parent-child class can run 2.5 to 3 hours.
- Dress for an open-flame workshop: Avoid shorts and skirts, tie back long hair, and do not arrive more than 15 minutes late.
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The appeal of making glass over a flame
A.Story.In.Glass offers something more involved than a typical craft table. Under an instructor’s guidance, you learn basic lamp-firing and color-mixing techniques, then use them to make glass beads for a bracelet. The process puts you in charge of the material, but it is still taught step by step, so you do not need to arrive with artistic experience.
The class is led by instructors from Zine_inglass. One instructor, Chen, is named in the class information, though you should not assume a particular instructor will lead your session. What matters more is the format: the group is small, and the instruction covers tool use and safe operation as well as the creative work.
That balance is useful for beginners. Working with glass and an open flame calls for care, and the class makes safety part of the lesson rather than an afterthought. You can focus on color and shape while learning how to handle the process responsibly.
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From choosing colors to finishing a bracelet
Expect the class to move through a few clear stages. First comes an introduction to basic lamp-firing skills, the tools, and safe operation. Then you work with the glass and colors, using different firing and mixing techniques to make three beads.
The beads are about 10 millimeters in diameter. They are small enough to form a wearable bracelet, but the scale also means the work is precise. If you are hoping to make a large glass sculpture, this is not the right class. If you want to learn a hands-on technique and make a compact piece of jewelry, the project fits the time well.
The instructor’s role is especially helpful when you are new to the craft. Clear explanations and patient guidance are a recurring strength of the class, and the instructions are designed to help beginners complete the work. One participant who described having little artistic confidence was able to finish a pet keepsake, which points to the value of the step-by-step format.
The package includes three beads and a bracelet. One class participant was able to make three glass stones within the available time, but it is best to treat the stated three-bead result as the planned project, not a promise of extra pieces. The workshop is about learning and making the included set, not producing as many beads as possible.
A pet keepsake with a personal meaning
The pet-owner class adds a deeply personal element. You can bring a small part of your pet, such as hair, ashes, a shell, or feathers, and have it incorporated into the glass. That can turn the bracelet into a remembrance piece, particularly for someone who wants a tangible keepsake of a pet who has died.
One participant made a souvenir for a dog who had passed away and found the process meaningful. That detail captures what makes the option different from ordinary jewelry-making: the finished bead can carry a memory as well as color. The instructor’s patience matters here, since the personal element may make the project feel more significant than a simple craft exercise.
The pet-owner class includes one pet inclusion. If you want more than one piece of pet material incorporated, you need to purchase the additional inclusion separately. The recommended amount is small, about the size of a Hong Kong five-dollar coin, so bring only a modest piece rather than a large quantity.
This option is best for pet owners who want to be involved in making a keepsake, not for anyone expecting the studio to create the jewelry on their behalf. You take part in the process, learn the basics, and finish with the bracelet made in class.
Choosing between the three class formats
The standard handmade class is for people aged 12 and older. It takes about 2.5 hours, accommodates one to four people, and costs HK$680 per person according to the class details. It is the straightforward choice if your goal is to learn the technique and make a colorful bracelet without adding pet material.
The pet-owner class is also for ages 12 and up, lasts about 2.5 hours, and costs HK$880 per person in the class details. It follows the same basic instruction, with the option to include one piece of pet material. Choose it if the keepsake element is central to your reason for booking.
The parent-child class is designed for children aged seven and older, with two to four people in the group. Two people work together through the firing process, relying on cooperation and coordination, and the session takes about 2.5 to 3 hours. The listed fee is HK$980 for two people. This is a more suitable family choice than booking a child into the standard class, since the age threshold is lower and the activity is built around working together.
The booking options also show starting prices in US dollars: from US$86.65 for the colorful bead bracelet class, US$112.15 for the pet-owner hand-rope class, and US$124.89 for the parent-child two-person class. The class details give the prices in Hong Kong dollars. Check the amount shown for your chosen package when booking, and make sure you are comparing the same class type.
Getting to Dragon Industrial Building and preparing
The meeting point is Dragon Industrial Building in Hong Kong. The studio is upstairs, so look for the building address and allow yourself enough time to find the correct floor. The location is described as easy to find once you are there, but arriving with a few minutes to spare is sensible.
The class involves an open flame. Wear trousers rather than shorts or a skirt, and tie up long hair before you begin. These are simple precautions, but worth following so you can concentrate on the glass and the instructor’s directions.
Arriving more than 15 minutes late counts as an absence. The voucher is valid only for the date and time specified, and bookings cannot be canceled, refunded, or changed. If the available class time does not work for you, contact A.Story.In.Glass to discuss a possible arrangement before booking.
You also need to provide a WhatsApp or Signal contact number so the studio can confirm your registration. Confirmation is expected within minutes; if it does not arrive, contact customer support.
Is the workshop worth the price?
The value is not just in the bracelet. You are paying for a small-group lesson, guidance in basic lamp-firing and color mixing, instruction in tool use and safety, and three handmade beads. For someone who likes crafts, the chance to make the object yourself is the point. For a pet owner, the option to incorporate a meaningful keepsake gives the session a more personal value.
The standard class at HK$680 per person is the least expensive way in. The pet-owner class costs more, at HK$880 per person, and makes sense if you specifically want to include pet material. The parent-child price of HK$980 for two people may suit a family better than booking separately, especially since the activity is structured around cooperation.
The workshop is less appealing if you want a casual drop-in activity, cannot manage the open-flame setting, or need flexible booking terms. The strict lateness rule and no-change, no-refund policy make planning important. Treat the session as a fixed appointment, not an activity to squeeze in after a loose day of sightseeing.
Who should book this class?
I would choose this workshop if you enjoy making things, want a small-group activity, or are looking for a keepsake with a personal story behind it. It also makes sense for a parent and child who can work together and meet the stated minimum age of seven.
The pet-owner class is the strongest choice if you want to remember an animal through something you helped make. If you are simply curious about glass and color, the standard class gives you the same basic skills without the extra pet inclusion. Either way, you leave with a bracelet and a practical first introduction to lamp firing.
Book it if the hands-on process matters as much to you as the finished jewelry. Skip it if you mainly want a ready-made souvenir or cannot commit to the session time and safety requirements.
A.Story.In.Glass – Handmade Glass Bead Bracelet Workshop | Suitable for Pet Lovers
“The address is upstairs, but it's easy to find. The process is careful and the finished product is satisfactory.”
FAQ
Where does the workshop take place?
It meets at Dragon Industrial Building in Hong Kong. The studio is upstairs.
How long is the class?
The standard and pet-owner classes take about 2.5 hours. The parent-child class takes about 2.5 to 3 hours.
What do I make?
Each class includes three glass beads about 10 millimeters in diameter and a bracelet.
What ages can take part?
The standard and pet-owner classes are for ages 12 and older. The parent-child class is for ages seven and older.
How many people can join?
The standard and pet-owner classes take one to four people. The parent-child class takes two to four people, with two people working together.
What can I bring for the pet-owner class?
You can bring pet hair, ashes, a shell, or feathers. The recommended amount is about the size of a Hong Kong five-dollar coin.
Does the pet-owner class include more than one pet inclusion?
No. One pet inclusion is included. Additional inclusions need to be purchased separately.
What should I wear?
The workshop uses an open flame, so avoid shorts and skirts. If you have long hair, tie it back during class.
What happens if I arrive more than 15 minutes late?
You will be counted as absent. The booking cannot be canceled, refunded, or changed.
