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Blenko Glass: Behind the Scenes

Amanda Pinckney
WKAR-MSU
As a thank you for your gift of support to WKAR, we are pleased to offer many choices of Blenko glassware.

Sun. Jun. 5 at 4:30pm on WKAR-HD 23.1 | Take a journey into the hills of Milton, West Virginia, to see Blenko Glass created, from start to finish. Watch and call or Give Now Online for special thank you gift offers.

This fascinating program takes viewers into the heat and heart of the Blenko glassworks to see how the beautiful, all-handmade glassware is created. Each piece is unique and so are the artisans and members of the Blenko family who continue this proud, 100-year tradition.

Cobalt and White Ornament
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The Blenko Cobalt and White Ornament. Available with a gift of $72 or more.

When you Give Now to WKAR-TV, depending on your level of giving, you can choose to receive one of the five pieces from the artisans of Blenko, or even the Blenko Exclusive Clover Vase made especially for WKAR supporters.

Topaz Waffle Pitcher
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The Blenko Topaz Waffle Pitcher. Available with a gift of $204 or more.

 Build your collection fast! These five pieces are also available as a set, and, if you'd like all five plus the Exclusive WKAR Clover Vase, there is a giving level for that, too.

Seabreeze/Kiwi Leaf Bottle
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The Blenko Seabreeze and Kiwi Leaf Bottle. Available with a gift of $300

Following Blenko Glass: Behind the Scenes enjoy  Creating Iowa Sunrise, the story of a retired Iowa architect and artist who became the company’s  first "guest designer."

Watch and call or Give Now Online to learn how you can own a piece of Blenko Glass.
 

Tangerine Water Bottle
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The Blenko Tangerine Water Bottle. Available with a gift of $120 or more.

More Chances to Watch
Sat. Jun. 4 at 10:30pm on WKAR World
Sat. Jun. 4 at 1pm on WKARCreate
Sun. Jun. 5 at 12pm on WKAR-HD

Sun. Jun. 5 at 4:30pm on WKAR-HD
Sun. Jun. 5 at 10am on WKAR World 
Sun. Jun. 5 at 6pm on WKAR Create
 

Clover Vase
Credit Amanda Pinckney
The Blenko exclusive Clover Vase with crystal handles. Available with a gift of $365 or more.

Mon. Jun. 6 at 8pm on WKAR-HD
Wed. Jun. 8 at 9:30pm on WKAR World
Fri. Jun. 10 at 8pm on WKAR Create

Seabreeze Scalloped Bowl
Credit Amanda Pinckney
The Blenko Seabreeze Scalloped Bowl. Available with a gift of $504 or more.

 

 

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