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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

:The New Look of the Visitors Center


This lovely photo of Blenko Glass Company Visitor Center was taken in 2006 by Laura Moul. The photo doesn't show the beautiful five acre lake, the glass garden, or the pastoral setting. You must come to Blenko, plan to spend the day, shopping in the VC, and the local gift and antique stores then have lunch at Granny K's or one of the other locally owned restaurants. Blenko is a 'magical place' bring your children, let them see the glass being made. The process is fascinating. Take home glass for gifts, and if you forgot your camera or if like me your camera somehow eliminates heads you might want to select some of Laura Moul's professional photo notecards as a way to remember your day. These cards enhance any gift of glass - - consider including a 'special Blenko note card' with your next gift of Blenko glass.
I like Laura's photographs of Blenko so much, I now have a couple 8 x 10s framed and on display with my glass. The photos are often topic of conversation when people first visit my place.
If you haven't been to Blenko Glass Factory, you must go, the Holiday Sales are beginning.

Happy Shopping!

Note:Laura Moul, Master Photographer, PPA Certified has original photo notecards and Blenko paperweights for sale featuring Blenko artisans/craftsmen at work creating handblown glass--These are in Blenko's Visitor Center.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hi there!
I´m granny K, a Swedish artist! Please get in touch with me: http://www.myspace.com/grannykswe

Love Karin/granny K