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Glass News & Notes

20th Anniversary of a Passion for Glass

Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery in Bernardsville, New Jersey is celebrating antique glass in many forms including paperweights and perfume
its 20th Anniversary of bringing Antique Glass, Contemporary Studio bottles. See a small sampling in their ad below.
Glass, Bronze Sculpture, and Paintings to the community. The 2500 Kathleen was honored to be chosen as a designer for the “Mansion
square-foot gallery is located in a historic 19th century building that in May Designer Showhouses and Gardens” fundraising event to ben-
was the Dance Hall in the center of town. During the pandemic, it has efit Morristown Memorial Hospital. Pieces from the gallery’s extensive
remained open, offering a place to find a special treasure or just enjoy collection enhanced the interiors of four selected historic homes. The
the beauty and refresh. Gallery has received the Courier News’ Reader’s Choice Award for the
The Gallery began as a place for New Jersey artists to show and Best Art Gallery in Somerset County and was honored to receive the
sell their work. It quickly expanded into carrying studio glass when a Somerset County Tourism Service Excellence-Retail Award.
15-year-old glassblower joined the group. Soon after, Director The Gallery can be rented for meetings and parties and is offered
Kathleen Palmer and her husband Peter started their collection by free for non-profit organizations. The Gallery has an extensive
attending Antique Shows, Glass Art Society Conferences, Wheaton website and is active on Facebook and Instagram. Gallery hours are
Glass Weekends, and the Pilchuck School – founded by Dale Chihuly. 10a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday.
Kathleen’s prized possession is an amazing orb that Peter commissioned Studio 7 is located at 5 Morristown Road, Bernardsville, NJ. For
Paul Stankard to create for his wife. Peter’s favorite piece is a Graal Fish information, contact Kathleen Palmer, Director, at 908-963-0365 or
Bowl, created by Edward Hald (Swedish, 1883-1980), who is known email at pskjplamer@verizon.net or visit their web site at
for his work at Orrefors. The piece was a gift from his aunt in 1948. www.studio7artgallery.com and sign up for monthly emails. Monthly
The collection and offerings at the Gallery have expanded to offer receptions are open to the public and free of charge.

Cape Cod Glass Club Teams Up For Online Programming

The Cape Cod Glass Club (CCGC) has joined with the Westchester CCGC’s June 1st Meeting on Zoom features glass enthusiasts Bill &
Glass Club/WGC and Founders Chapter/FC to share planned programs Ellen Morrison who will focus on their interest in 19th century Hobbs
and open them up to all interested glass enthusiasts over Zoom. Glass, Wheeling, West Virginia.
CCGC’s May 4th meeting on Zoom at 1 p.m. will feature a talk on All are welcome. Email Betsy Lessig at bheapg7@comcast.net for your
“Stretch Glass” by Cal Hackeman, President of The Stretch Glass link to a presentation of interest.
Society, and explore “Vanity & Bedroom Sets, the Various Colors,” by All CCGC Zoom Meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the
Fenton Art Glass. Month thru June, at 1 p.m. Visit www.capecodglassclub.org.

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66 ANNUAL SPRING
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EASTERN NATIONAL

ANTIQUE SHOW AND SALE

Fri., May 7, 2021 10 am to 5 pm

Sat., May 8, 2021 10 am to 5 pm

Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K St. Carlisle, PA

55 quality dealers of glass, china, jewelry and more
Exhibits, Glass Repair Good Food and Free Parking
FACE MASKS REQUIRED

Admission $8.00 ($7.00 with card) good 2 days
Saturday Admission only $4.00

Best Show Around for Glass
Holiday Promotions, easternnationalantiques.com
Information 410-538-5558 or 443-617-1760

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