Artistry Weekend

Master Craftsmen Events

Saturday Aug. 2

9 am to 3 pm

Fetty & Workman

1 pm to 3 pm - Ron Hinkle

Sunday Aug. 3

11 am to 3 pm

Fetty & Workman

1 - 3 pm Ron Hinkle

Learn from the masters...

Fenton

Glassmaking Schools

Tuesday, Aug. 5

$250 per student

6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

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For more information on the Artistry Weekend and Fenton Master Craftsmen Events  call 1-800-319-7793 x311 or send email to jena@fentongiftshop.com

Dave Fetty and Frank Workman ~ Master Craftsman Events

The phrase "off hand" really means working "by hand," as the master craftsmen create various effects by shaping molten glass and applying threads  or bits of glass in contrasting colors.

Dave Fetty, who designed some of Fenton’s first limited edition pieces, retired in 1999 after more than 40 years in the glass industry. Even after his "official" retirement, he has continued to contribute to Fenton. In addition to working closely with the glassworkers who produced a "Hanging Hearts" vase for the Connoisseur Collection, his contribution to the Collection in 2002 was the "Favrene Feathers Vase." Dave also contributes pieces for the Collectors Room at the Fenton Collectors Convention held in August of each year. Never at a loss for ideas, Dave handcrafts limited editions of off-hand pieces based on his mood and inspiration.

Frank Workman may use a mould to bring the piece to its final shape, but all the decorative effects − colored frits, swirling feathers, swung bowls and vases, handles, ringing, threading, etc. are done strictly by hand.

This talented young man has a distinctive style with color and design that exceeds his 31 years of age.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience the artistry of master craftsmen during our Artistry Weekend.

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Guest Master Glass Artist, Ron Hinkle

Ron Hinkle is an accomplished master glass artist - an artist who embodies great passion and appreciation for glass and the history of glass making.

Born and raised in Buckhannon, West Virginia, Ron Hinkle developed a love of glass at the tender age of 12. He became fascinated by the movement, the flow and the possibilities of glass. Ron's work is now available in more than 30 states and in select international locations. For more about Ron Hinkle...