2nd Annual Blenko Festival of Glass (Huntington, Milton: sale, purchase, live)

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For those of you who collect glass items, Blenko glass in Milton (just outside of Huntington) is having there 2nd Festival of Glass. Here's the info from the website: 2009 Festival of Glass Tentative Schedule (http://www.blenkoglass.com/2009festivalofglassschedule.htm - broken link)

2nd Annual Festival of Glass

Aug. 7-8, 2009

Schedule

Everyone visiting us on these 2 days will receive a free Blenko stamped medallion commemorating the event. A Blenko employee will hand tickets out to customers as they come through the door. Tickets can be redeemed at the check out counter. No purchase necessary

Pre-register for classes. Limited space. Call us toll free at 877-425-3656 to sign up. Class fees to be paid at Visitor Center check out counter and participants must be at the checkout counter at least 10 minutes before the start of each class. A Blenko employee will direct the participants to the class area.



Aug. 7



8am-3:15pm Glassblowing demonstrations (I suggest that we announce what is being made Periodically throughout the day so people will know. i.e., Angel/snowman Demonstrations, special VC fish demonstrations, Famous water bottle demonstration. These will be in any open spot not already taken by a class or by Ron Hinkle demonstration.

8am-Noon Glass Workshop $350.00 Limited to 8 part. (see attached for complete description) Randy Rider shop

9am Guided Factory Tour (to be announced in VC)

1pm- ? Walter Blenko signing

9am-10:30am Ringholder/Paperweight Class $40.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Rodney Adkins and James Woodson

10am-11:30 Jr. Dalle Mosaic Class $40.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by David Jenkins (8 x 8 panel)

10am-12:45 Adult Dalle Chipping Class $125.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Don Lemley (18 x 18 panel)

11am Guided Factory Tour (to be announced in VC)

11am-12pm Sandblasted Medallion Class $25.00 Each participant can make 2 medallions Limited to 12 part. Taught by Mary & Sue

12pm Lunch (Food Vendor on site) The Buffalo Grill

1pm-2:30pm Adult Mobile Class $60.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by Mike Stratton

1pm-2:30pm Jr. Mobile Class $30.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by James McDonald

1pm-2:30pm Ron Hinkle of Dying Art Glassworks demonstration

1pm Guided Factory Tour (to be announced in VC)

2pm-3pm Mini Animal Glass Casting Class $40.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Charlie Chafin & Ivan Mount

Aug 8

9am Visitor Center Open

9am Special Limited Edition Craftsmen pieces will go on sale in the gift shop. Each shop has created a unique piece that is signed by each shop member.

Blown tableware shops will have approx. 25-50 pieces available and the spin shop will have approx. 200-300 pieces available for purchase.

9am Cake & refreshments in VC museum for visitors

9am-11am 93.7 “The Dawg” live radio remote—sign up in VC for glass giveaways on air (4 items)

9am Guided Factory Tour (to be announced in VC)

9am Glass Workshop

9am-10:30am Ringholder/Paperweight Class $40.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Rodney Adkins and James Woodson

10am-11am Mini Animal Glass Casting Class $40.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Charlie Chafin & Ivan Mount

10am-11am Sandblasted Medallion Class $40.00 Limited to 12 part. Taught by Mary & Sue

10am-11:30am Ron Hinkle of Dying Art Glassworks Demonstration

10am- 11:30am Adult Mobile Class $60.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by Mike Stratton

10am-11:30am Jr. Dalle Mosaic Class $40.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by David Jenkins (8" x 8" panel)

9am-? Walter Blenko signing

10:30 Guided Factory Tour (to be announced in VC)

11am-1:45pm Adult Dalle Chipping Class $125.00 Limited to 10 part. Taught by Don Lemley (18" x 18" panel)

11am-12:30pm Jr. Mobile Class $30.00 Limited to 15 part. Taught by James McDonald

12pm Lunch (food vendor on site) The Buffalo Grill

12:30-4:30 James Woodson glass jewelry demonstration