Fenton fans raise over $2,500 to benefit ALS Association!

WILLIAMSTOWN, W.Va. — Fenton Art Glass Company is abuzz over response to the one-of-a-kind Black Rose Basket recently auctioned to benefit ALS Association, resulting in a donation of over $2500.00. The Fenton family chose this unique piece to auction exclusively on eBay for the ALS Association as ALS Association is the only national non-profit voluntary health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells and pathways in the brain and spinal cord. There is no known cure for ALS.

The unique Black Rose Basket, bearing a bumblebee and flower pattern created and handpainted by Fenton designer CC Hardman, began as a gold Ruby core cased in Milk glass; a Black glass ring was added to the six-point crimp, and a Black glass handle was skillfully twisted and applied by veteran basket-handler Butch Wright. This special Wild Rose Basket bears the signatures of all ten Fenton family members, the signature of CC Hardman and the basket handler mark of Butch Wright, making this handcrafted piece of artisan glass even more desirable.

The Fenton Foundation of the Fenton Art Glass Company has been providing philanthropic support for over 50 years. In 2004, the Fenton Foundation selected the ALS Association as its national partner. The ALS Association was chosen because of the Fenton family’s direct experiences with this disease, and to date, Fenton has donated over $13,000.00 to the ALS Association. The Fenton family will continue to work in partnership with ALS Association to make advances in the fight against Lou Gehrig’s disease. For more information about ALS and The ALS Association, visit www.alsa.org or call 1-800-782-4747.

Creating spectacular art glass for a century, Fenton Art Glass Company represents American handcrafted glass artistry. Located in Williamstown, WV, Fenton is known for its wide range of colors, handpainting and handcrafting. Three generations of Fenton family members remain active in the business and are proud to continue an American glassmaking tradition begun in 1905.

For more information please call 800-933-6766 or visit www.fentonartglass.com.

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Visitors to Fenton Art Glass will find a spacious Gift Shop and a pleasant museum. Free factory tours (M-F 8:15am to 4:00pm) take small groups of guests right out to the factory floor to see glassmaking "up close and personal." Friendly, knowledgeable tour guides explain all aspects of the operation. The Fenton tour has been ranked among the "top 10" factory tours nationwide by USA Today. In addition we have been named Rand McNally Best of the Road for 2006. For a factory tour schedule, click here. For a map, click here.