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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.

Sunday, January 27, 2013

It's FREEZING! 2-4 Inches of Snow. BLENKO IS OPEN DAILY

Glassdoc,  Is Blenko open when the weather is bad?   I know you will say phone,  but people don't always answer.  Is there a non fail way to know the hours of Blenko?  Susie

Susie,  I've been visiting Blenko for over 25 years - and have yet to find them CLOSED.  The hours are posted,  they rarely change.   If your drive is several hours -I would suggest you phone 304 743 9081 to confirm  and arrive early if possible on snow days.      In WVa this week we are part of a winter snow storm.   HOWEVER, the ladies at the Blenko Glass gift shop are behind the counter,  the shop is warm, the shelves are almost full of wonderful, colorful  West Virginia hand made glassware.
Blenko is a small, family owned glass factory.  The hours for observation deck _ observing men working _ is limited and subject to change.  The hours of the gift shop have not changed.    
Thank you Susie for reading the blog,  for purchasing Blenko,  I hope you'll write again after your visit to the gift shop.  hjh

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

sweet
now put on a hat and some gloves

Anonymous said...

My suggestion is do not go after 4pm they seem to close early

Anonymous said...

It must be very cold that is the most thick and bulky coat I've ever seen.
Why not gloves and a scarf?
Paula

Anonymous said...

cute doc

Anonymous said...

Hilary
Not a flattering photo
Blenko looks dull and bleak
and you look like you have four layers of clothing.
Cheryl

Anonymous said...

Cheryl
I haven't met you, but I'll willing to bet you are 20 or more pounds heavier than Glassdoc and 10 or more years older and much less educated.
Glassdoc is a beautiful, fresh, charming young woman who donates her time to helping Blenko Collectors.
Either you collect glass and should be focusing on the glass, or you are a troll an ugly troll who seeks to belittle others in an effort to make your less than perfect self feel better.
Find another blog. Most of us (followers of this blog) are serious about glass, and protective of Glassdoc.
Carolee

Dr.BOB said...
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Anonymous said...

blog moderator. why do you allow such comments?

Anonymous said...

Any info about that Blenko sign?
Who made it?

Anonymous said...

New glasses?

Anonymous said...

Carolee
You Rock! I wish I had made that statement.

Anonymous said...

hello,
I dont always read all comments before posting. removed it now.
thanks
V