Glass Galaxies

Name: Glass Galaxies
Brand: Mission Astro
Price: 40 GBP
Availability: InStock

An Astronomy Fused Glass Kit

A make-at-home fused glass kit with an accompanying astronomy lesson and online activities.

Our Glass Galaxies kit is the perfect opportunity to explore galaxies; the huge swirling structures that house millions of gas clouds, black holes and star systems! We blend art and science to bring a unique, creative and educational experience that is suitable for beginner artists and astronomers!

Suitable for ages 10+.

£40.00

In stock

Categories: glass, stem kits

WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX?

Glass kit includes:

Printed instructions
10cm x 10cm clear fused glass square
10cm x 10cm blue fused glass square
Fused glass frits in various colours (chips of tumbled fused glass)
Gold flakes and star
Glue
Cocktail sticks and mini wooden spoon
Tweezers
Hairspray
Return postage stamps
Postage label

Digital resources include:

An instruction video with Glass Artist and teacher, Jane Connell.
An astronomy video from Space Educator, Dr Sarah Crick all about galaxies.
An interactive online quiz
A downloadable colouring page.
A downloadable word search with solution.

Online astronomy content provided via a link inside the box. Colouring page and word search provided in PDF format and can be printed or coloured digitally on compatible devices. The astronomy lesson is delivered in video format. It’s suitable for learners from 10 years of age who can sit and watch an entertaining, informative video for 10-15 minutes.

Science helps us to understand the world. Art helps us to bring that understanding to life.

Our Glass Galaxies kit is part of a collaboration collection between Mission Astro and The Glass Duck. The kits are hand made at The Glass Duck Studio in the UK and your creation must be posted back to us for firing (this postage is included in the box). We pride ourselves in high quality craftsmanship and aspirational academic experiences.

Please allow 5-10 working days for your kit to arrive.

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD! KIT NOT SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3. CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED DURING THIS ACTIVITY.