Blenko Glass Factory Wv

Hand blown glass magnificent color skilled craftsmanship and creative design make blenko glass company the most colorful name in glass.

Blenko glass factory wv. Company blenko glass company inc. Most people don t know this famous west virginia glass factory has an annual warehouse sale. Now blenko brings the public into the workshop to inspire a new generation of collectors and enthusiasts. Email protected click here to go to the company web site.

Groups register weeks in advance to participate and the programs typically sell out. In 1903 he was forced to close his factory and return to england due to an economic downturn. The factory floor was once the exclusive domain of experienced glass workers. This free attraction is located at exit 28 along i 64 and well worth exploring.

Blenko glass company 9 bill blenko dr milton wv 25541 rated 4 9 based on 125 reviews my father and i attended a glass blowing class and what a. Blenko was born in london england in 1853. He worked at a glass factory in his youth. 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.

See our breathtaking displays of blenko s past pieces stained windows and tools of the trade. Make sure to visit our free museum during your next trip to blenko glass. Blenko glass has been family owned and operated since 1893 and at this milton wv location since 1921. Glass blower william john blenko built his first factory in milton in 1921.

It can be accessed from the glade creek trail from two directions. Born in england on december 8 1854 blenko was determined to introduce antique stained glass production into his adopted country. 37 776287 81 032106 kates falls is located off of glade creek. Prior to his arrival in west virginia he made several failed attempts to establish his business.

In 1893 he emigrated to kokomo indiana in the us where he established the first american factory to produce sheet glass for stained glass windows.