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You're invited to celebrate and congratulate the volunteers of Stiegel Glassworks 1976 at their grand opening and ribbon cutting which will be held on Friday, February 17th starting at Noon. Representative Tom Creighton, Mayor Eric Phillips and other business leaders from the community will be on hand to welcome glassblowing back to Manheim!
In 1960, a group of Manheim business men decided to start a small glass works that would demonstrate the craft of glass blowing as it may have been carried out in the 1760’s. Unfortunately, the site was closed down in late 1980’s. Through the community visioning workshops in 2006, discussions became evident that the community wanted to develop the art of crafting Stiegel-like glass. The revitalization of Stiegel Glassworks not only will preserve our founding father’s legacy, but is also the catalyst for our community’s revitalization effort. Today, a group of dedicated volunteers and business leaders of our community are committed to continuing Stiegel Glassworks 1976 and preserve our heritage.
The celebration will take place at the glass house located at the Manheim Railroad Station, 210 South Charlotte Street, Manheim. Come witness first-hand the astonishing process of turning molten glass into exquisite works of art by artists who practice the old-world art form of glass blowing. The glass artists of Stiegel Glassworks are busy creating one-of-a-kind pieces for the upcoming, romantic holiday. The masters are currently producing heart shaped bowls, vases, long stemmed roses and other unique and hand-crafted items. During the grand opening festivities, the Manheim Railroad station will be open for tours and light refreshments.
For more information, studio hours and photos, please visit their facebook page or call the studio at (717) 615-1111. Items can be purchased at the studio or at Longenecker’s Hardware Company located at the Manheim Shopping Center, 127 Doe Run Road, Manheim.
Stiegel Glassworks 1976 Brochure
Board: Skip Hetrich, Larry Shennk, Len Bodnar, Eric and Anne Phillips, Pete and Karen Weiss, Steve and Jody Sipe Glassblowers: Jeremy Friedly, Chip Buckley and Deb Good-Allen
Studio Location: Manheim Railroad Station, 210 South Charlotte Street, Manheim PA 17545
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