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Blenko Collectors Society Mission Statement

Dedicated to promote the study, appreciation, preservation and identification of Blenko Glass.

The 2005 Blenko Collectors Society Convention was a great success, not to mention a whole lot of fun! Tours of the Blenko factory were just the beginning. This year 2 classes were offered for attendees. A stained glass class or a bead class at The Glass Amulet. There was truly something for everyone. Blenko donated several pieces of glass for the members to win in a raffle after the fantastic sale, and specially made 'Windows' pieces for a lucky few who had the opportunity to purchase them if their name was drawn. Below you will see various aspects of a wonderful weekend at the 2005 Blenko Collectors Society Convention. Starting with our gracious hosts, Bill & Richard Blenko.

Our gracious hosts
Click the pics for a larger view			Click the pics for a larger view
William Blenko tours the factory.
Blenko Collectors on Good Morning West Virginia
At the factory
Randy		Mark
Raymond Lewis and Dave Osburn		Richard Blenko & Les Womack
Dave Osburn, Rodney Wade & many onlookers		Dave Osburn turns a "Windows" vase for one lucky convention goer.
Fun after a long wonderful day at the convention
Stained Glass Class
Bead class at the Glass Amulet
The Glass Amulet		Beads, beads and more beads!
Gathering around to learn how to make a necklace, bracelet and earrings.		Laying out the beads.
John makes a necklace for his wife. . This is serious business.		Finished necklace.
Another.
Show and Sale (also winning 'Windows')
Lots of glass to buy...
		Winslow Anderson signs one of his classic designs.
		Windows vases members have an opportunity to win a chance to buy.
1st up!		Another lucky winner!
		Great fun and food too... Served in Blenko!
What a weekend!

Agenda- subject to change

In addition to purchasing glass you may freely roam the glass garden designed by Joel Myers. Go upstairs and visit the Blenko Museum, plus see glass being made.

Call Blenko at 304-743-9081 and ask for Wanda in Stained Glass. Twenty Five participants will create their own 12”x 8” panel with Blenko Dalle deverre. Materials fee of $65 and will be paid directly to Blenko. Participants panels will be available Friday morning for pick-up at the Visitor Center.

For those that have already taken the Stained Glass Class or for the members that love Jewelry here is the class for you.

Please meet upstairs of the Visitor Center.

Location will be in the Designers Studio. Please go to the Visitor Center and directions will be given from there.

In addition to purchasing glass you may freely roam the glass garden designed by Joel Myers. Go upstairs and visit the Blenko Museum plus see glass being made.

During these two hours Blenko collectors members will present with visual aides and Power Point pictures of their collections, discuss why they collect and much more.

10:05 a.m. – 10:20 a.m.  Lesia Null from Glass Amulet “Glass Beads”

10:25 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Wes Hines and “Finding and Displaying Your Treasure”

10:45  a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Robert Mckeand and “What causes a Pontil”

11:05 - 11:20 Deborah Allen "Blenko and its designers in book and as backdrops"

11:25 a.m.  – 11:40 a.m.  Steve Bair …..

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. John Kosla and The Success of Advertising

Lunch is available for purchase from the 4-H Leaders Association.

Retired Blenko Workers will be set up in a shop near the Visitors’ Gallery. Collectors may watch these master glassworkers at work. Their creations will be available for sale Saturday afternoon. Items will be sold through a drawing.

Meet Your Designers. As of 3/13/05-  Winslow Anderson, & John Nickerson have both confirmed that they will attend the convention. Wayne Husted,  and Trey Gott are tentative attendees. We will update as confirmations come in. The designers have stated they do not plan on signing glass but do plan on discussing glass with you.

In addition to purchasing glass you may freely roam the glass garden designed by Joel Myers. Go upstairs and visit the Blenko Museum plus see glass being made.

Lunch is available for purchase from the 4-H Leaders Association.

Drawing for purchases of Master Glassworkers one Of a Kind Originals.

Refreshments will be available at this time. Enjoy talking with the former and present day Blenko employees.