CREATE BEAUTIFUL ART GLASS FOR MOTHER’S DAY;
GROUP WORKSHOPS NOW AVAILABLE

WHEELING, W.Va (April 20, 2009)- - Mothers, grandmothers, daughters, aunts and friends can celebrate Mother’s Day and commemorate a special day together by creating beautiful pieces of art glass.

Oglebay Institute is pleased to offer special Mother’s Day Glassmaking Workshops. These group workshops will be held throughout the day May 9 and 10 at the Glass Museum Studio, located in the Carriage House Glass Center in Oglebay Resort.

The program includes an hour and a half, step-by-step session with an experienced glassworker. Groups of up to four people will create at least one piece of one-of-a-kind art glass. Participants can choose from hearts, candy kiss charms for a necklace, paperweights and more. More pieces can be made if time allows.

The cost of the workshop is $140 for two participants/$120 for OI members and $30 for each additional person up to four. Workshops are available at the following times:
9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Advanced reservations are required and can be made by calling 304.242.7272.