Blenko Glass Factory Outlet
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Blenko glass factory outlet. Most people don t know this famous west virginia glass factory has an annual warehouse sale. Blenko glass co live glassblowing. Festival of glass 2020. Specialties include fenton blenko and pilgrim 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. Part of our festival of glass. I came here years ago when i became obsessed with the glassblowers in west virginia. West virginians take great pride in the arts created here in the mountain state and the blenko glass company located in milton is one of the longest running artisan factories in the state.
Blenko is possibly the most iconic it s been here for years. Hand blown glass magnificent color skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass. This free attraction is located at exit 28 along i 64 and well worth exploring. This outlet features west virginia stemware lead crystal colored casual stemware and gift table and dinnerware.
In a most interesting manner you will gain a general understanding of the making of handblown glassware. So we re gonna do a walking tour through the hot shops. Join the thousands who visit the blenko glass company and its visitor center. Blenko glass is a west virginia treasure that spans generations.
So there are many glassblowers here. I very much enjoyed my visit to the glass factory. It s after 230 when all of our workers have finished their long hot day and week and the factory is not quite the end of a pretty empty. You will be entranced with the first floor s factory outlet area and its many examples of the craftsman s art.
Please call us at 304 743 9081 for ordering options. Quick view we 039 re sorry but we 039 re temporarily out of stock on this item and will be creating more soon. You will be entranced with the first floor s factory outlet area and its many examples of the craftsman s art. In a most interesting manner you will gain a general understanding of the making of handblown glassware.
Homer laughlin china company newell 304 387 1300. The gift shop factory glass outlet wheeling 304 233 0660 features west virginia glass and a wide range of collectibles. Blenko glass has been family owned and operated since 1893 and at this milton wv location since 1921. Nothing symbolizes the state of west virginia better or more beautifully than blenko glass.
I d read a nyt article about the specific type of sand they have in this area that is found nowhere else in the country.