A Class Glass Tour
At 9.30am on Friday last 6th class went to Waterford Crystal. When we reached the showrooms we watched a video about the making of glass. After that we went on a shuttle bus over to the factory.
We had a tour- guide to show us around the factory. She was very informative and thanks to her we have lots of information about Waterford Crystal.
On the tour we got to see some master
blowers and carvers. They were very gifted and talented at their jobs. It takes
eight full years to become a master blower and master carver.
Christopher
blowing!!
Dawn blowing
Christopher and Dawn got to blow glass into shape. Sarah-Louise got to tap the excess glass off the jug.
For Man Utd fans one of the highlights of the tour was meeting John O'Shea's father.
When the tour was over we got to have a
look at some of the Waterford Crystals famous pieces and trophies. Including a
Harley Davidson and Cinderella’s coach made out of Crystal.
MacDonald Time
Then we went to Mac Donald’s for something to eat. Everybody enjoyed it. After Mac Donald’s we went back to the school we all know how to make Waterford Crystal now.
By Shane Fitzgerald, Ruth Kelleher, Kerrie Fitzek
6th class comments
Waterford Crystal is a
very extraordinary place. I loved seeing how the glass is made. With just one
blow a piece of glass can take life. We saw the master blowers and cutters in
action. Seeing the Millennium Ball was the highlight of my day . I think
Waterford Crystal is going to be round for a long time.
(By Ita Coffey)
I thought Waterford
Crystal was a beautiful place and it was a wonderful experience to see how glass
was made. I loved watching the glass blowers, make it look so easy. They were so
gifted the way they joined on the handles on to the hot glass.
(By Denise Cuddihy.)
I thought that Waterford
Crystal was a very good tour and would go again. I thought it was good the way
they brought people up during the making of the glass. The video that was shown
at the beginning was very interesting. During the tour we met master cutters and
master blowers. We also met John O'Shea's father. It takes eight years to become
a master blower or cutter. It can take a small piece of glass twenty-four hours
to complete. The workers only get paid for the glass they produce. There is a
wide selection of glass for all occasions. During the tour Mr. Curran took
pictures of all the class.
(By Sarah-Louise Butler
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