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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.

Friday, October 20, 2006

Glass Festival in Weston, W. Va.

Glass Festival

You are cordially invited to come and enjoy the:
First Glass Fest
to be held in Weston, WV once the handblown glass capital of the world.
October 20-22, 2006Friday Oct. 20th - Noon - 6:00 p.m.Saturday Oct. 21st - 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday Oct. 22nd- 11 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
A dozen or more heritage glass artisans will be demonstrating their particular specialty throughout the weekend. Visitors will see the fine art of:Glass etching and engraving Glassblowing
Glass cutting
Glass sand carving
Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. West Virginia music artisans, Steve Peters and Donnie Detamore will perform.
The West Virginia Marble Association will conduct their state Marble Shooters Association qualifier sponsored by Marble King on Saturday afternoon. Participants in the qualifier from ages 7 to 14 are free and those 15 and above are $5.00. All proceeds will go to the West Virginia American Marble Association Scholarship Fund.On Saturday afternoon, all current and former West Virginia glass workers are invited to a gathering during the Fest.
*Food vendors will be available on site.* WHAW will be broadcasting live on Saturday afternoon.
Come and enjoy the fun!
This event will be held at Appalachian Glass Complex in Weston, WV. For more information call the Lewis County CVB @ (304) 269-7328 or www.stonewallcountry.com I plan to be there, I know several people from the Morgantown, Pittsburgh area who will be making the drive down, and its my understanding my good friend Everette "Shorty" Finley - retired Blenko craftsman will be there on Saturday. Anytime you get the chance to see these gentlemen working - believe me its worth the drive. We stopped at the Applalachain Glass Complex last month and were warmly welcomed by the family (another blog soon will have photos - you may have noticed I have trouble uploading photos- and its sad - as WV GLass photographs like no other. If you do come to Weston please come over and say Hello to us.
If you have questions phone or write the:
StonewallCountry.Com
Lewis County Convention& Visitors Bureau 499 US Hwy 33 East Suite 102 Weston, WV 26452 304-269-7328
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