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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 13, 2015

Blenko - WVa Birthday Celebration - June 20th

This tradition began with a shared taxi in NYC.  
 
A Handmade Piece of History







West Virginia's 152nd Birthday
WV Day Celebration Piece
Autumn Flame
$152.00 each plus tax. Approx.. (12 1/4") High
Designer Quote - This year Blenko's WV birthday piece, pays homage to the states trees. "Their leaves in Spring and Summer refresh our air, and in the fall their parting gift is a dazzling blaze of color. They were here long before we were; and if we take care of them they will remain to shade and shelter long after we are gone". 

Available for Sale
 8am Saturday, June 20, 2015
Only 152 Available for Purchase! Signed and Numbered byDesigner Arlon Bayliss and Walter Blenko.
One per person. Must be present at our Visitor Center to purchase.
No Advance Orders, No Phone Orders. No exceptions.
Excluded from discounts and coupons.
Special gift shop hours 8 am to 5pm.


West Virginia Day Companion Pieces
Summer Shade and Spring At Last
 Two Companions to this years WV birthday vase were designed by Arlon Bayliss to continue homage to trees, a precious state resource. This pair of flattened, leaf shaped bottles represent foliage in summer and spring. 

SUMMER SHADE   is wonderfully blown in Desert Green
$55.00 9 3/4" High


The companion pieces will be available for purchase on Friday, June 19, at our Happy After Hours sale from 7pm to 9pm at our Visitor Center during the sale we will be offering 15% off your entire purchase during the special sale hours. Signing event with Arlon Bayliss and Walter Blenko. 



SPRING AT LAST is wonderfully blown in our new color Mountain Spring $55.00 9 3/4" High  
 




To order online
For our customers that can't make it to us we will be offering the companion pieces online starting on Saturday, June 20, at 12pm EST


1 comment:

Anonymous said...

My autum looks very dark. Anyone else disappointed with this?