Blenko Glass: Holiday Sale and Open House November 28-30, 2014.

Here is a complete listing of the classes we will be offering during our Holiday Sale and Open House November 28-30, 2014.

Friday, November 28

10:00am
*Blown Christmas Ornament
$35.00 per person, Limited to 15 participants

Work with our craftsmen to create your own unique
Christmas ornament you are sure to treasure for years to come.

*Glass Painting and Tumbled Glass Mosaic
Ongoing class upstairs in the gift shop 8:30am-2:00pm
Great for kids.
$10.00 Glass Painting 2 for $10.00 Tumbled Glass Mosaic

Saturday, November 29

9:30am
Blown Christmas Ornament
$35.00 per person, Limited to 15 participants

*Blown Ruffle Vase
$65.00 per person, Limited to 15 participants

Create a beautiful mini, multi-colored vase . You will work with our craftsmen to help form the vase, including blowing the piece.

*Stained Glass Mosaic Plate
$50.00 per person, Limited to 8 participants

You will work with Blenko sheet glass to create a beautiful
design on a 14" wooden plate. Our artist will assist you in the
design and finishing of the piece.

*Glass Painting and Tumbled Glass Mosaic
Ongoing class upstairs in the gift shop 9:30am-2:00pm
Great for kids.
$10.00 Glass Painting 2 for $10.00 Tumbled Glass Mosaic

Call us Monday-Friday at 877-425-3656 from 8am-2:00pm to sign up. Class must be secured with a credit card.

We hope you can join us for this event. We love to talk to our
customers and participants and show them a little bit of what we do on a daily basis. When you make your own piece of glass you are making a little bit of history. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

BUBBLE SNOWMAN AVAILABLE

BUBBLE SNOWMAN AVAILABLE TO ORDER

You can now order the new "Bubble" Snowman that we introduced at the gift shop a couple months ago. We are now producing these in anticipation of the holiday season. Order on our online store at www.blenko.com. Click on the online store and then click on Holiday Items. The price is $52.00 each plus freight.

Kissin Kates

Kissin Kate's,  one of our favorite vintage and after market Blenko Glass sellers sent photos of glass in their shop.

This is a wonderful way to start your Xmas shopping!

Below is a photo from the 1st Floor of the South Charleston Antique Mall. They brought in 20 new pieces for the Christmas season.

If you need additional info - email  theblenkoproject@aol.com or contact the owners Tim and Linda ( aka Kissin' Kate's Antiques) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kissin-Kates-Antiques/719760098108000

HJH

Keith Lahti Pottery Show November 15 & 16 Reminder

Remember the Keith Lahti Pottery Show is Today and Tomorrow,  November 15 & 16

Make a weekend excursion and plan to visit McColley Studio in nearby Chloe to see the work of  Connie McColley (jewelry), Lynn Gundry (stained glass) and Margie Mills (fiber), Karen Shreve (jewelry) and Kathy Russell (handmade truffles)

Info at 304 655-7429

Or Visit http://www.handmadecremationurns.com/

Blenko Glass. Heart of Glass Blog. We need your help!

See a mistake in the daily post?   If you do please notify us.
Both Vivek and I have full time jobs, and many other commitments.
Many times the post are written early am or late pm.

If we mislabel an item.  State something that you know to be in error or questionable, let us know.

We have a large number of new collectors - who rely on the blog as factual.

Please help us provide factual and accurate information.
If you have information about a Blenko event, or other American Glass event, or collectors group you wish to share - send the info to:  theblenkoproject@aol.com.
We welcome your high definition, clear photos - please appropriately label your photos.

Thank You
Hillary and Vivek 

Blenko Glass Company - Milton, WVa.

NO!  These are not Williamsburg designs or even Blenko Glass.
This is the work of Vivek,  an post doc scholar at Penn State University who like most of us loves glass.
Vivek has taken his love of glass to the next level,  he now attends a glass making workshop and also goes weekly with a glass partner to try new things.
Several years ago my Dad and I did the full day at Blenko Glass attempting to make glass - the two of us made ( with a great deal of help from Randy Rider) three pieces.
From this experience I became more aware of the skill each member of the team needs - and I realized whatever the cost...the handcrafted excellent products from Blenko are worth what ever the asking price.
Glass is a difficult medium.   My admiration of glassworkers is a big part of why we do the Blog.
Blenko Glass is unique.   It is made in West Virginia,  it is made by family men - men who hunt, fish, coach soft ball, bowl.  Men who are involved in our communities.  .
When you support ( by buying new glass) Blenko Glass you enrich our community and our State.
Be proud to gift Made In West Virginia items and most especially Blenko Glass.
    If like Vivek,  you want to make glass -   Blenko offers courses each year,  Check out the www.blenkoglass.com website.
     Thank you for reading.  Thank you for your comments and even your criticism.  Both Vivek and I work full time.  The blog and the website are all volunteer activities. 
Should you have time to volunteer we welcome you.
theblenkoproject@aol.com.


#### Update from Vivek ####

Here is photo of progression of wine glasses. It took 4 weeks, 1.5 hours a week as gaffer to get to this stage. The first 3 are from week 2 and 3, and last one is from week 4. If you like to improve your glass skills, you should take/register for classes as often as possible.

Week 1, made nothing, goblet cracked and feet kept falling.
Week 2, made the ones where foot fell off.
Week 3, shortened the stem, and got heat/flash right for the foot.
Week 4, the wine glass with longer stem.

I will start stretching stem more, and make glass bigger in up coming weeks.

Veteran's Day Discounts at Blenko Glass Company

From blenko glass company:

Veteran's Day Discounts

ONE DAY ONLY!

Tuesday, November 11
Blenko Gift Shop 
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

All Orchid, Amethyst and Spring Green items 15% off regular price. All items priced as marked

Already reduced pumpkin inventory is an additional 15% off. Discount will be given at register.

Stop by and visit us if you are in the area. Glassblowing demonstrations will be 8:00am-noon, 12:30pm-3:15pm

Readers - can you help ID this glass?

Trying to identify some vintage glass I bought.
It is in your tangerine color, but in the shape of a per lutken drop vase. Did you make any drop vases? Don't see any in the catalogs. Unmarked.
It's 9 inches high and 8 inches at its widest width.

Tara

Keith Lahti Pottery Show November 15 & 16

You are invited to the annual Holiday Showing of

Pottery by Keith Lahti

November 15 & 16

11 AM to 5 PM

Also featuring ceramic jewelry by Cree Lahti

Directions: I-79 to Big Otter, Exit 40 (Rt. 16). North on Rt. 16 to Nebo (about 3 miles), Right on Nebo-Walker Rd. and go 8/10 of a mile. Bear left up hill on Walker Road.

Go to top of hill & down the other side,

Driveway is on left at bottom of hill, # 1137

Phone (304) 286-2635,

Pop-up issue fixed. Mention any blog issues here.

This is non-blenko related post.

Few days back some of you mentioned about pop-up ads. That issue is fixed. You should not be seein any pop up ads now.

If there are any additional issues, please mention them in comments, and I will take care of them to the best of my abilities.

Thanks
V

Marvin Lipofsky Studios is pleased to announce our Fall and Winter exhibition schedule for 2014. 

Marvin Lipofsky is pleased to be represented by Donna Schneier Fine Art at SOFA Chicago, Red Dot Art Fair, Miami, and ArtPalmBeach.

SOFA Chicago, Navy Pier, November 6 - 9, 2014

Red Dot Art Fair, 3011 NE 1st Ave, Miami Dec. 2 - 7, 2014

ArtPalmBeach, County Convention Center, January 22-25, 2015

Jug Challenge - RUBY!

Jug Challenge - RUBY!

Whatever looks great in Blenko looks even better in Ruby which is proven again
with this pair. Another in my "Jug Challenge" photos is the Anderson companion
piece of a Blenko #947-L with the Blenko #443 jug.

Hope you enjoy too!

New 'Jazz in Glass' Line by Blenko Glass Designer Wayne Husted

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wayne-husted-jazz-in-glass-collector-s-series

Happy Halloween! BLENKO PUMPKINS!

BLENKO has a wide variety of pumpkins not in the catalog.
You must visit the Blenko Glass gift shop.
Blenko Pumpkins are available in a large range of variation of gold / orange / and some frosted.
Visit Blenko Glass gift shop.

Decanter with stopper.

This decanter shown in tangerine with crystal stopper is currently available at Blenko Glass.  www.blenkoglass.com.

Objects of Art!

You Decide!   These lovely vases are currently available from Blenko Glass.  304 743 9081 to order. 

Jug Challenge in Greens

Jug Challenge in Greens

 

Another grouping from the "Jug Challenge " is this trio of green pieces. The
Blenko #390 vase  and Blenko #443 jug are both Lime Green while the Myers
designed Blenko #689 is Olive Green. I picked up the Myers piece as a mislist
and it has become one of Shelley's favorites. It has such a festive look to it.

Hope you enjoy,

BLENKO COLLECTOR SEEKING NEW HOME FOR WV BIRTHDAY VASES

Hello 


 


I have 1984, 1985, and 1995 pieces that I would like to sell to anyone  


interested and needing them for their collection. All in excellent condition.  


Sean Snyder 304-993-6068 

Reminder - just a few days left to Pledge for NEW glass by Wayne Husted

New hand-blown art glass by Blenko’s most collected designer. Six new creations in dazzling colors

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wayne-husted-jazz-in-glass-collector-s-series

Back in the 1950s when I was fresh out of college, I was hired as Director of Design at the venerable Blenko Glass Company in Milton, West Virginia. During my ten years at Blenko, I created over 60 new designs every year, resulting in over 600 unique designs, many of which are included in museum collections and sought after by private collectors nationwide.

Art glass designed by Wayne Husted for Blenko Glass Company in the 1950s

Now, at the age of 87, I am still designing in glass, and seeking contributions to fund the production of a new group of art glass decanters and pitchers that recall my designs from the 1950s Modern era.

Working with Public Glass, a nonprofit public-access glass studio and school, I will produce the new designs using traditional techniques and the rich color palette for which Blenko is famous. Wooden molds will be hand-carved by wood sculptor Dean Nyberg and others from cherry logs that have been hand-selected from orchards in central California. Skilled glass artisans will gather and blow the molten glass into the molds, forming a layer of charcoal that smooths the surface. After each glass piece is formed, it’s placed in an annealing oven for about 12 hours. Then it is polished, ground, and finished.

Each piece will be numbered, dated, and signed by me with a diamond tool, and delivered with a certificate of authenticity. For this series, each design will be made in its own unique color (see illustrations below). They are designed to complement each other. Their universal appeal makes them perfect for any environment—traditional or contemporary. These designs will be made in limited editions of 50 of each.

Your contributions will be used to pay for the shop time and glass artists working to produce the pieces, and will benefit Public Glass and its educational programs, including the Light a Spark youth program. With your help, I will be able to create these new works, and continue to pursue my passion for designing in glass.

What We Need and What You’ll Get

My campaign goal is to raise $20,000, which will go towards making the molds and beginning production of the six pieces. By making a contribution, not only will you become part of this process, you will be benefiting a great nonprofit educational program at Public Glass. You can also earn an invitation to attend a glassblowing session with me and the glass artists at Public Glass.

Other perks that you can receive in return for your contributions include an autographed t-shirt featuring my “Jazz in Glass” iconic glassblower. Or you may contribute at a level for which you’ll receive your choice of any one of the “Jazz in Glass” designs, or the full collection. (Please see contribution levels on the right.) All of the glass art pieces will be reserved at the lowest number available, and hand-signed with a diamond tool by me. 

If I don’t reach my goal of $20,000, I will begin the production process, and get as far along as funds allow. You will receive updates by email of my progress, and feedback on the delivery date for your perk.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wayne-husted-jazz-in-glass-collector-s-series

Blenko lamps at blenko VC

Update from blenko.

Just stocked a few new lamps at the gift shop today.

Also, the $15.00 cobalt water bottles are disappearing fast. We are just stocking what is left of the overrun of seconds we had. The sale will end when they are gone.

If you have any questions about the lamps give us a call at 877-425-3656.

Bowls- V

Hello Hillary,

Below are bowls I made last week. The green one is a solid color, and the one with stripes is optics and crackle combined. I used optics to make the lines, and cracle to make spotted patterns. I was trying to make leopard/snake patterns.

Hope you like them,

Thanks
V

Stars and Hearts From Blenko Glass.

As a grade school student, my parents often took me to Blenko Glass to purchase gifts for
my teacher and principal.
Blenko has an array of small under $5 items ( this was early 90s). The price has increase a bit.
Blenko Glass Company still offer small affordable gifts -  the hearts and stars - paper weights or just objects of art are examples of the small ' stocking stuffers '  you can find currently at Blenko Glass.
Its not too early to start refilling your gift closet.
Think Blenko Glass.  Made in West Virginia.
Handcrafted glass. 

NEW Wayne Husted Line!

Attention Blenko Glass Collectors & Glass Lovers!

Legendary Blenko Glass Designer Wayne Husted is designing a NEW line of ‪#glass‬ called "Jazz in Glass".

 These beautiful pieces are reminiscent of Wayne Husted mid-century Blenko designs.
Please click on the link below to see how you can be a part of this line.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/wayne-husted-jazz-in-glass-collector-s-series

COLUMBUS DAY PROMOTION. $15 off $100. Monday, October 13 ONLY.

Update from Blenko. 

Thanks,
V

Monday, October 13 ONLY

$15.00 off a $100.00 purchase. Present clerk with coupon or save it to your smartphone.

We still have $15.00 cobalt water bottles while supplies last. We also have a good selection of pumpkins available in various colors and sizes.

Gift Shop hours 8am-5pm
Glass Blowing demonstrations 8am-3:15pm

Hope you can stop in to see us.