TITLE |
AGES |
BEGINS |
FEE |
DAY/TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| Decorative Arts à la Carte |
Adult |
Federal
Wed., Feb. 8
Empire
Wed., Feb. 15
Victorian
Wed., Feb. 22
How the Oglebays Lived
Wed., Feb. 29 |
$15/$10 OI members per session |
Wednesday
1 – 2:30pm |
This class is an introduction to popular American decorative styles: Federal (1790-1810); Empire (1810-1840); Victorian (1840-1900); and “Oglebay” (1901-1926). Social history, lifestyles, furniture and the decorative arts will be highlighted. Participants will have the rare opportunity to go into the Mansion’s period rooms. Mix & match or attend all four sessions. Mansion Museum - Holly McCluskey, instructor. (LIMIT 12) |
| Romance of Glass: A Valentine’s Workshop for Couples |
Adult |
Sat., Feb. 11
Sun., Feb. 12 |
$140 per couple
$120 per OI member couple |
Sat. & Sun.
10:30am - noon
1 - 2:30pm
2:30 - 4pm
4 – 5:30pm |
Work together under the guidance of a Glassworker to create at least two pieces of one-of-a-kind art glass – choose from hearts, candy “kiss” charms for a necklace, paperweights and more. Call 304-242-7272 to reserve a 1½ - hour session. |
| Valentine’s Champagne Tour of the Mansion Museum |
|
Tues., Feb.14 |
$60 per couple
$50 OI member couple |
Tues., Feb.14
6 – 7:30pm |
A perfect beginning to a romantic evening! Learn about the lives and loves of three generations of the Oglebay Family – secret engagements, tragedy, young love, second chances and more. Includes the rare opportunity to go into the Mansion’s period rooms. Attendance is limited to six couples who each receive champagne, chocolates, a single rose and a glass “kiss” made in The Studio at the Glass Museum. Mansion Museum - Holly McCluskey, presenter. (LIMIT 6 COUPLES) |
| Paperweight Making Class |
Adult |
Feb. 13 - Mar. 5 |
$80/$70 OI members |
Three Hour Sessions
By Arrangement
Scheduled One Week In Advance |
Learn to make paperweights that contain colorful twists, swirls and flowers. Gather, re-heat and shape glass under the guidance of glassworkers Bob Allen & Taylor Kelly. No experience necessary. (LIMIT4) |
| Beginning Glassworking |
Adult |
Feb. 13 - Mar. 5 |
$120/$100 OI members |
11am – 4pm
By Arrangement
Scheduled One Week In Advance |
Learn glassworking basics including tools, equipment, and terminology. Gather, re-heat and shape molten glass. Make at least two paperweights and other free-form pieces. No experience is required. Glass Museum. Bob Allen & Taylor Kelly, instructors. |
| Next Steps in Glassworking |
Adult |
Feb. 13 - Mar. 5 |
$120/$100 OI members |
11am – 4pm
By Arrangement
Scheduled One Week In Advance |
Students who have completed a Beginning Glassworking Class are invited to build on their skills by learning to use molds and blowpipes. Basic glassworking skills required. Glass Museum. Bob Allen, instructor. |
| Antiques Show Tour |
Adult |
Sat., Apr. 14 |
$15 pp |
Sat., 8:30am
Wilson Lodge, Oglebay |
A special guided tour of the Antiques Show & Sale. Meet the dealers and learn how to navigate an antiques show from a pro. Prior knowledge of antiques not necessary. Reservations required. Mrs. F. Robert (“Bobbie”) Michael, Tour Leader. (LIMIT 25) |
| Antiques Show Children’s Tour |
5 - 12 |
Sat., Apr. 14 |
$5 pp |
Sat., 4:30pm
Wilson Lodge, Oglebay |
A special guided tour of the Antiques Show & Sale to introduce children to the concepts of antiques and collecting. Meet and interact with the dealers and learn about featured items chosen especially for the tour. Curator Holly McCluskey, Tour Leader. (LIMIT 10) |
