Introduction To Glass Collecting – Saturday, June 11th, 2005, 9:30am

Previously offered in both West Virginia and North Carolina, this seminar has, to date, drawn students from 11 states! The seminar is a fun and informative overview of glass history, from ancient times to the present, with a focus on 20th Century American glass. Other topics that will be covered in the seminar include historical flasks, pressed glass, art glass, Depression glass, carnival glass, cut glass and much more. From soda bottles and telephone insulators to elegant etched tableware, this is the basic introductory course from which to learn the language, research resources, and beginning elements of glass collecting. This seminar is great for collectors, dealers, or the simply curious! The presentation will include an explanation of the processes for glassmaking and will be interactive and fun-filled, with hands-on work with dozens of glass types.

The cost to attend this special Replacements event is $25.00 and will include a resource literature packet and a workbook for charting various glass types. The event will start at 9:30am and conclude at 3:30pm. There will be a one-hour break for lunch (not included). This seminar is a great opportunity to learn about glass, whether your interest is at the beginner or intermediate level. To reserve a spot, please give one of our friendly representatives a call toll-free at 1-800-REPLACE, extension 2101 (1-800-737-5223, extension 2101) and reserve a seat for the Introduction To Glass Collecting seminar. Call us now while seats for this great introduction to glass collecting are available!

Directions to Replacements

If you are traveling east on Interstate 85/40

• Take Interstate 85/40 east of Greensboro
• Exit 132 (Mt Hope Church Road)
• Turn left at top of ramp
• Travel across overpass, take first service road to the left (Knox Road, before Shell Station)
• Follow Knox Road approximately one mile to Replacements

If you are traveling west on Interstate 85/40

• Take Interstate 85/40 west of Burlington
• Exit 132 (Mt Hope Church Road)
• Turn right at top of ramp
• Take first service road to the left (Knox Road, before Shell Station)
• Follow Knox Road approximately one mile to Replacements