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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.

Saturday, June 23, 2007

BLENKO GLASS - City of Grapevine

The following news from Texas:

The people of Wichita Falls came out to support the Kemp Center, the Viteks and of course Blenko Glass. My rough estimate of folks there would be 150-200 folks. A good sign was that all the Blenko Glass in the gift center was sold out. The event was so successful that the staff at the Kemp are hoping to have a yearly Blenko event.

The Viteks won this custom made grape chandelier at the Grapevine, Texas Grapefest Festival a few years ago. Over sixty glass grapes make up the chandelier. They are hoping to return it to the City of Grapevine later this year.

The Blenko Collectors Society has a very active group in Texas, they meet weekly, the eat together, shop together, attend lecturers together, and as a group they attend and support most all BLENKO GLASS COMPANY events in and around TEXAS.

This group performs the mission of the BLENKO PROJECT they support and promote BLENKO GLASS.

Richard Blenko travels extensively promoting Blenko, but one person can't do all. It take a

'Village to teach us about Hand Crafted Made In WV Glass', The Texas Collectors take pride in their role as advocate, educators and supporters of Blenko and West Virginia Glass. . . . .Blenko Glass is made here in Milton, West Virginia.
GREAT PHOTO of this chandelier to be posted later!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

homburg
is there a group like this in WV?
where do they meet?
who do I contact?
Mike Hall
chas.