GLASS CLASSES - BLENKO - August 22 -23
At Blenko Glass in Milton, WVa. The factory workers are skilled craftsmen. 'The Antique Glass Man ' Don Lemley , is not only a good business manager, he is an Artist and a Art Educator - bar none. Doors that he designed are on display in the Antique Glass office, Don works with
glass the way you might put together a small puzzle - or your grandma might have piece together a beautiful colorful quilt. he makes it look very easy!
Don has worked at Blenko most of his adult life, he knows all the trades and knows his customer base, he is well versed in the Glass Arts, he has taught at TAYLOR BOOKS and for the Boards of Education, He also offers classes at Blenko Glass.
For the FESTIVAL OF GLASS the following special low cost very short classes will be offered. This is your opportunity to 'check out' a glass class from a Master Teacher at a low price. Phone now as the class size is limited. 304 743 9081.
Casting Class ($40.00 12-up)
This is a wonderful chance for everyone who has ever wondered what it feels like to work in a glass factory to try it out. The 2,000 degree furnaces, the bustle of the factory floor, and the sheer weight of the ladle in your hands is an unsurpassed experience. During this class you will learn to cast some of Blenko’s animal figurines. Each person will get to take home two of their creations! The items will be available 4 to 5 hours after created or can be shipped to your home.
Dalle Chipping Class ($100.00 12-up)
Turn your artistic vision into a work of art by chipping away at a slab of glass. This class offers you the opportunity to learn the techniques involved in faceted glass art. A fun filled class that is 3 hours long and will allow you to experience the art of glass. Each person will get to take home their own faceted glass art creation. The item will be available 4 to 5 hours after created or can be shipped to your home.
Glass Mobile Class ($40.00 12-up)
Create a wonderful display of art that can hang outside your home and show the beauty from your artistic side. This is an opportunity for you to get your hands on some Blenko Stained Glass and create your own glass mobile. Each person will be able to take home their own colorful glass mobile immediately.
Carved Glass Sun catcher Class ($50.00 12-up)
Work with Mendy Miller and see how she creates her wonderful pieces of carved Blenko. Her designs are displayed and for sale at the Visitor’s Center at Blenko Glass Company. She will show you how to carve into glass and create a piece of art. She will sandblast what you have carved and it will be available for pick up on 8-23-08 or shipped home for you. Each person will be able to take home their own carved glass sun catcher.
This is a wonderful chance for everyone who has ever wondered what it feels like to work in a glass factory to try it out. The 2,000 degree furnaces, the bustle of the factory floor, and the sheer weight of the ladle in your hands is an unsurpassed experience. During this class you will learn to cast some of Blenko’s animal figurines. Each person will get to take home two of their creations! The items will be available 4 to 5 hours after created or can be shipped to your home.
Dalle Chipping Class ($100.00 12-up)
Turn your artistic vision into a work of art by chipping away at a slab of glass. This class offers you the opportunity to learn the techniques involved in faceted glass art. A fun filled class that is 3 hours long and will allow you to experience the art of glass. Each person will get to take home their own faceted glass art creation. The item will be available 4 to 5 hours after created or can be shipped to your home.
Glass Mobile Class ($40.00 12-up)
Create a wonderful display of art that can hang outside your home and show the beauty from your artistic side. This is an opportunity for you to get your hands on some Blenko Stained Glass and create your own glass mobile. Each person will be able to take home their own colorful glass mobile immediately.
Carved Glass Sun catcher Class ($50.00 12-up)
Work with Mendy Miller and see how she creates her wonderful pieces of carved Blenko. Her designs are displayed and for sale at the Visitor’s Center at Blenko Glass Company. She will show you how to carve into glass and create a piece of art. She will sandblast what you have carved and it will be available for pick up on 8-23-08 or shipped home for you. Each person will be able to take home their own carved glass sun catcher.
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