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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, July 08, 2007

Appalachain Glass - Weston, West Virginia

It's a Celebration of West Virginia Heritage - The Mountain State Arts and Craft Fair.
Ripley's annual Mountain State Art and Craft Fair at Cedar Lakes Conference Center ends today. More than 135 craft vendors, live music performances and tons of food are available throughout today.

Matt and Chip Turner (you read about them in this blog in Sept - they hosted a GLASS EVENT IN WESTON- for glass workers of West Virginia) from Appalachian Glass - a very talented father and son team did demonstrations of glass blowing and the glass making process at the fair. They have a shop right off the Interstate Exit in Weston, and welcome visitors to their store and workshop six days a week. They also have an engraving service on site.

Weston is home of the WV Glass Museum - so if you are going to visit Appalachian Glass, I recommend you drive another four or five blocks and spend the afternoon at the Glass Museum. Weston is a wonderful town, full of great little antique, gift shops, and restaurants.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

will appalachain glass
be hosting the old timers
glass festival again this year
and if they are when is it?
Marge