"We make glass the old-fashioned way, using many techniques and tools that are essentially unchanged from those of a century ago." - George Fenton, President

Thursday, March 31, 2005

Fenton fans and Fetty fanatics are TWISTED over the one-of-a-kind Fabulous Fetty Feather Vase to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA!



Don’t miss out on this very special opportunity to own an absolutely unique Dave Fetty creation – a “feather” vessel that is no ordinary vase – it’s extraordinary! Master glass craftsmen Dave Fetty was positively inspired when he created this intriguing double-neck Vase…starting with Milk glass, Violet threads are applied over the piece and carefully pulled to create the unique and desirable “feather” design, a medley of amethyst and lavender hues covered with crystal; a Black glass ring is added to each opening to finish the piece. This special Fabulous Fetty Feather Vase bears the signatures of nine Fenton family members as well as the Dave Fetty backstamp, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable. The auction begins at noon Eastern Time on Monday, May 16, 2005.

The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay, with the proceeds to benefit the ALSA. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has been providing philanthropic support for over 50 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected the ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family’s direct experiences with this disease, and to date, Fenton has donated over $15,000.00 to the ALSA through the sale of selected pieces. The Fenton family will continue to work in partnership with ALSA to make advances in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit www.alsa.org or call 1-800-782-4747.

The handcrafted Fabulous Fetty Feather Vase began as raw materials became molten glass blown freeform or “offhand”, shaped by an artisan in the age-old tradition. Furnaces glow, sparks fly, and from heat, noise and motion emerge works of art.

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905.

For more information please call 1-800-933-6766 or visit www.fentonartglass.com.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

FREE Fenton Factory Tours are Fabulous!



2005 marks the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass – make 2005 YOUR YEAR to visit Fenton!

Rated in USA Today as one of the TOP 10 tours in America, there is nothing like the Fenton Factory Tour. Watch raw materials become molten glass which is shaped by artisans in the age-old tradition. Furnaces glow; sparks fly, and from heat, noise and motion emerge works of art that captivate and delight.



The crafting experience showcases the talent of skilled artisans painstakingly handpainting each piece, and ends in the Gift Shop where an artist handpaints glassware to customer specifications. The Fenton Museum highlights glassware from 1880 to the present.



In 2005, enjoy special Centennial Events designed to make your visit a truly “once in a lifetime experience” – decorate your own Fenton Christmas ornament, observe firsthand the talents of skilled craftsmen Dave Fetty and Jim Ralston as they create special Fenton Centennial pieces…visit
www.fentonartglass.com
and click on the “Fenton turns 100!” link for all the
information you need to plan your Fenton Factory Experience.



Fenton Art Glass Centennial Celebration Event set for April 29, 30 and May 1 2005!

Can’t make it to West Virginia? For a taste of Fenton, visit your local participating Fenton Dealer to join in the celebration, Friday and Saturday, April 29-30, and Sunday, May 1, 2005. Enjoy a variety of special discounts and prizes, and be sure to pick up the 6” commemorative Centennial Celebration Event Vase, handcrafted in Rosemilk Opalescent glass, handpainted, bearing a 100th anniversary logo and inscribed with the signature of Shelley
Fenton
.

For all of your Fenton needs

shop online
with an authorized Fenton dealer today, or

click here
to find a dealer near you.



To give or to own the dramatic 176-page coffee table book

Fenton Handcrafted American Glass Artistry
, signed by a
Fenton family member



If the shoe fits… Every girl feels like a Princess when
presented with a

Royal Fenton Slipper
, handpainted and handcrafted in
Empress Rose glass, 6” in length, and perfect for the dresser
or vanity



Can’t make it to West Virginia? Enjoy the highlights on this

22-minute CD of the Fenton Factory Tour

Friday, March 25, 2005

Fenton Art Glass Company reminds…An Elephant Never Forgets!



Fenton sculptor Suzi Whitaker has created a new collectible, the whimsical Elephant "Memory box", to store life’s precious memories and small treasures. The Elephant Box opens to hold your valuables, while the memorable elephant offers his trunk to serve as a ringholder. Handcrafted in the honeyed shade of Autumn Gold, each Elephant Box is covered with a handpainted "Wheatberry" motif tapestry designed by Frances Burton, and is signed with pride by the artist who completes it.

Item 5033 L2 4" Wheatberry on Autumn Gold Elephant Box retails for $45.00

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information please call 800-933-6766 or visit http://www.fentonartglass.com.

Fenton Art Glass Company Presents...An American Classic...Handblown Cranberry Glass



Williamstown, WV - Cranberry, the signature Fenton color, comes to life with pure gold in the formula. Handcrafted in America for nearly a century by the artisans of Fenton, each Cranberry piece is handled by as many as 25 craftsmen. Each item of Fenton Cranberry has heirloom potential and is destined to be treasured for generations.

Beautiful when filled with flowers as a centerpiece, the Cranberry Pitcher features a stunning ribbed crystal handle. This Cranberry pitcher is created in an Adam's Rib pattern mould that was first used by the Diamond Glass-Ware Co. in 1925. This mould was obtained by Fenton in 1999.

Crafted of Cranberry glass blown into a ribbed mould, the Vase glows with rich luster from 22k gold in the batch. Lovely on a mantle or a foyer table, the pattern transitions easily from relaxed to more formal lifestyles.

Item 5459 CC 8" Cranberry Ribbed Vase retails for $109.50
Item 6667 CC 7-1/2" Cranberry Ribbed Pitcher retails for $129.50

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information please call 800-933-6766 or visit http://www.fentonartglass.com.

Fenton Art Glass Company Invites You to...Take a Walk in the Midnight Garden



Williamstown, WV - Inspired by the majesty of the midnight sky, sleek shapes from the art deco era recall a time of elegance and sultry glamour. Fenton captures the magic in a collection decorated with a stylish botanical motif laden with mystery, handpainted on a field of rich Black glass. Fenton designer Robin Spindler created a floral decoration portraying the exotic elegance of a bygone era in a style just right for today.

The Perfume bottle is capped with a dramatic art deco stopper dazzling! Robin understands the drama of one perfectly presented flower, and she captures it forever on a stylish vase with a ruffled crimp. Each piece is handpainted in painstaking detail and signed with pride by the artist who completes it.

Item 4352 9T 11" Midnight Garden on Black glass Vase retails for $95.00
Item 4304 SZ 7" Midnight Garden on Black glass Perfume retails for $89.50

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information, call 800/933-6766 or visit http://www.fentonartglass.com.

Fenton Art Glass Company Presents...Blue and White ­ A Timeless Classic!



Williamstown, WV - Simple beauty is captured forever in a new creation from Fenton Art Glass. Designer Stacy Williams' new design, "True Blue," is as wholesome as blue jeans and a white shirt. Stylized blue flowers float on a background of crisp Milk Glass.

Enjoy beverages in a simple Milk Glass Pitcher embellished with the handpainted "True Blue" pattern and completed with a crystal handle. Display cut flowers fresh from the garden in an elegant Vase. Each piece is handcrafted and handpainted in America, and signed with pride by the artist who completes it. Begin an heirloom collecting tradition in your family with handcrafted Fenton Art Glass.

Blue and white has captivated the Western world ever since Chinese porcelain first reached European shores. English potters then put blue-and-white pottery on the tables of the masses, and in the early 1900s, the Blue Willow pattern was sold throughout America. More than 200 years after its debut, blue-and-white remains a sentimental favorite, and Fenton Art Glass is proud to present this fresh interpretation.

Item 6656 FV 9" True Blue on Milk glass Vase retails for $79.50
Item 6667 FV 7-1/2" True Blue on Milk Glass Pitcher retails for $99.50

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905. For more information, call 800/933-6766 or visit http://www.fentonartglass.com.

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Fenton fans raise over $2,500 to benefit ALSA!



Fenton Art Glass Company is abuzz over response to the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket recently auctioned to benefit ALSA, resulting in a donation of over $2500.00. The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay for the ALS Association as ALSA is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

The unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman, began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black glass ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black glass handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This special Wild Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fenton family members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has been providing philanthropic support for over 50 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected the ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family’s direct experiences with this disease, and to date, Fenton has donated over $13,000.00 to the ALSA. The Fenton family will continue to work in partnership with ALSA to make advances in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit http://www.alsa.org or call 1-800-782-4747.

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905.

For more information please call 800-933-6766 or visit http://www.fentonartglass.com.

Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Share a message of faith and caring!

Invite friends and family to "Friendship Garden", where Kim Barley's touching messages are captured forever in a rose garden handpainted on jewel-tone Violet glass. The Angel bears a special message, "Friends are angels here on Earth," while the remaining pieces remind one that "In the garden of friendship, you are a rose.”

Each piece is handpainted in painstaking detail, and signed with pride by the artist who completes it.

For a closer look at selected Inspirations...

For all of your Fenton needs shop online with an authorized Fenton dealer today, or click here to find a dealer near you.

Fenton Art Glass Black Rose Basket - eBay Exclusive Sells for $2650!



Fenton fanatics were abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA.

Community involvement and charitable contributions are critical to each of us. Please take a moment to consider selected opportunities specially designed for Fenton enthusiasts. Fenton fans are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA!Don’t miss this very special opportunity to own a unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman.

The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay, with the proceeds to benefit the ALSA. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

This one-of-a-kind Basket began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This Black Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fentonfamily members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable. Only one such Basket exists!

For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit http://www.alsa.org/ or call
1-800-782-4747.

Monday, March 21, 2005

Fenton Black Rose Basket on eBay Tops $1,125 - Only 1 day left!



Fenton fanatics are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA

Community involvement and charitable contributions are critical to each of us. Please take a moment to consider selected opportunities specially designed for Fenton enthusiasts. Fenton fans are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA!Don’t miss this very special opportunity to own a unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman.

The eBay auction has started, to bid now, click here

The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay, with the proceeds to benefit the ALSA. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

This one-of-a-kind Basket began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This Black Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fentonfamily members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable. Only one such Basket exists!

For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit http://www.alsa.org/ or call
1-800-782-4747.

Monday, March 14, 2005

Celebrate Easter with spring finery and Swarovski Crystals!

Fresh green leaves peek out with the first breath of spring. Flowers bloom, birds sing and bunnies hop…spring is in the air! Easter is Sunday March 27th. Fenton celebrates with a selection of American-made, handcrafted offerings in crisp Fern Green and Opal glass. Sparkling Swarovski crystal gem accents punctuate Robin Spindler’s simple motif of melon flowers on a new collection destined to delight.

Hold a Fenton Easter egg hunt today!

For a closer look at selected Spring Finery...

For all of your Fenton needs shop online with an authorized Fenton dealer today, or click here to find a dealer near you.


Enjoy Fenton - to give or to own this 4 1/2” Ruby Mesh Egg, handcrafted by master craftsman Dave Fetty


Invest in an heirloom – you’re building a nest egg when you acquire a Fenton Basket! To enjoy this 7” handpainted Violet Lily Rose Court Basket, handcrafted in West Virginia




This 3 3/4” Pink Chiffon Egg is pretty in pink and

oh so fine!

Fenton Centennial Celebration Events

Please join a participating dealer for a Fenton Art Glass Centennial Celebration Event from Friday, April 29 through Sunday, May 1 to mark the 100th anniversary of Fenton Art Glass. Tour Fenton on video, enter door prize drawings, experience handcrafted glass artistry, register to win a free trip to the Fenton Factory, and celebrate with a purchase of this exclusive Centennial Celebration Event vase bearing the 100th anniversary logo and inscribed with the signature of Shelley Fenton Ash. See your local participating Fenton dealer for further details.

6" Rosemilk Opalescent Vase
Centennial Celebration Event Exclusive
($49.50 Value)

AL - AK - AS - AZ - AR - CA - CO - CT - DE - DC - FL - GA - HI - ID
IL - IN - IA - KS - KY - LA - ME - MD - MA - MI - MN - MS - MO - MT
NE - NV - NH - NJ - NM - NY - NC - ND - OH - OK - OR - PA - RI - SC
SD - TN - TX - UT - VT - VA - WA - WV - WI - WY

Saskatchewan, Canada

To see all of the upcoming events, www.fentonartglass.com/fenton_events.htm

Friday, March 11, 2005

Fenton fanatics are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA

Community involvement and charitable contributions are critical to each of us. Please take a moment to consider selected opportunities specially designed for Fenton enthusiasts.

Fenton fans are abuzz over the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket to be auctioned on eBay to benefit ALSA!

Don’t miss this very special opportunity to own a unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman.

The eBay auction begins at noon Eastern Time on Tuesday, March 15, 2005.

The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay, with the proceeds to benefit the ALSA. The ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

This one-of-a-kind Basket began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This Black Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fenton family members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable. Only one such Basket exists!

For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit http://www.alsa.org/ or call 1-800-782-4747.

You’ve heard of Fenton glass, but how much do you know about our home, Williamstown, West Virginia?

Learn about Williamstown and its colorful past in Fruitful Valley, Revisited: A Chronicle of Williamstown, West Virginia. This 200 page, hardback volume (with dust jacket) was published in 2003. Frank M. Fenton and James Measell (Fenton’s associate historian) helped prepare the book, which is filled with vintage photos and stories. Proceeds benefit the Williamstown Community Association.

Order Fruitful Valley Revisited from the Fenton Museum. $37.50 includes a separate Index and all shipping/handling. MasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted. Phone 304-375-7772 ext. 255. Checks (payable to Fenton Gift Shop) can be sent to: Fenton Museum, 700 Elizabeth St., Williamstown, WV, 26187

Creamy Chocolate Glass...Good Enough To Eat!

Enjoy Chocolate without the calories! Dating back to 1907, Chocolate glass is a collector favorite, specially reissued to celebrate the Fenton Centennial. Each piece bears the 100th anniversary backstamp - don’t wait another hundred years to get a piece of Fenton Chocolate! Fenton -all the pleasures of Chocolate, without the guilt!

For a closer look at Chocolate glass...

For all of your Fenton needs shop online with an authorized Fenton dealer today, or click here to find a dealer near you.

Invest in an heirloom - to own this 9 1/2” Milk glass hobnail pitcher, handcrafted in West Virginia

Enjoy Fenton – support charity. To give or to own this 6 1/2” Heart Treasure Box, with a portion of the proceeds to benefit ALSA

Add spice to life with this set of two 4” Milk glass hobnail salt and pepper shakers