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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.

Thursday, July 24, 2008

WANTED! Your Glass Collection


The Blenko Project www.blenkoproject.org will be adding 3 new collections to the website in August. We are looking for unique GLASS COLLECTIONS - West Virginia Glass Collections - if you have a glass collection, and you are willing to share your photos and your story please contact us at theblenkoproject@aol.com .

The Blenko Project continues to add 'retired BLENKO and WV GLASS WORKERS to the Featured Craftsmen Bar - if you are a retired glass workers - you have photos of your work (or your family member was the glass worker and you have photos) and you want to share your story and your photos - please email theblenkoproject@aol.com , we want to preserve the rich glass making history of this area.
Thank you. hjh
Note:If you have questions email Hillary at theblenkoproject@aol.com .
Photo of Shorty Finley retired craftsman - demonstrating at a BLENKO GLASS FESTIVAL

3 comments:

Phani said...

I was always fascinated about glass work, the intricacies, color and pattern...wish I took few classes in grad school on glass making or even pottery/ceramic for that matter....I almost signed up for a 4 week class last month before I decided I was gonna move to a diff. city...

Anonymous said...

pheni,
Me also. I did engineering before vet school and just never found time but it facinates me we should come for this august weekend
celebrate Hilly birthday with her and take the classes. Are you game? We all should do this.
I think we should protest until Hilly comes.
Sol

Anonymous said...

Hillary should have her own booth at the Blenko Collector's event. PLEASE attend, if only for a day.

Thank you Hillary and Blenko for getting a Porta John!