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  Královská huť - Royal Glassworks
Glassworks not only used to be the center of glassmaking but also independent economic bodies having its own agriculture and other kinds of productions.
As soon the wood area became too far away for the wood to be carried to the glassworks, the glassworks instead moved to the wood area.
Glassworks Chřibská, whose logo shows the date 1414, is considered to be the oldest glassworks in the world and was operated without interruption for almost six centuries.
www.royal-glassworks.cz /history.php?lang=E&page=3   (466 words)

  
 Glassworks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
He had been director first of the neighbouring St. Louis glassworks (which his father owned) and then director and owner of a glass manufacture in the north of France, which fell to Belgium after the defeat of Napoleon I. He brought with him dozens of skilled glass-workers and a long experience in making crystal glass.
In the 1880s Davidson purchased the stock of moulds of the Neville Glassworks as well as those of W. Heppell and Co. and Thomas Gray and Co., which made their stock of patterns "one of the most extensive and complete in the trade" as an advert in the Pottery Gazette in 1884 said.
Founded in 1864, the glassworks became famous in the 1880's and 90's for their re-introduction of old forms and techniques (influence of the Arts and Crafts Movement).
www.pressglas.de /Sammlung/Teller_Einfuhrungstext/English/Explanations/Glassworks/glassworks.html   (2178 words)

  
 Královská huť - Royal Glassworks
The glassworks produced whole table sets, tea sets, and also decorative boxes, bowls, cups, centerpieces and vases, applying precise enamel painting in the spirit of the arising Rococo.
Together with the Harrachov glassworks in Nový Svět, the enterprise in Karlovy Vary also attained one of the foremost places in glass engraving and glass cutting, who had regular customers in the visitors to this health resort of world reputation (for this time, the beautifully engraved spa remembrance cups are characteristic).
While European glassworks were imitating the English cut, in Bohemia a new phase of glassmaking began, opening new ways to modern glass art - applications of new colored glass masses, which enabled the evolution of completely new decorating techniques (cased glass, production of matt glass, etc…).
www.royal-glassworks.cz /history.php?lang=E&page=10   (889 words)

  
 Reijmyre Glassworks
Reijmyre Glassworks was granted its charter when it was built in 1810 and is one of the oldest glassworks in Sweden.
The glassworks is one of Östergötland’s major tourist attractions with over 100,000 visitors a year.
The glassworks is open to visitors throughout the year and during the holidays there are special demonstrations of glassblowing.
www.finspong.se /English/glassworks.htm   (195 words)

  
 Glassworks Unlimited Fiberglass Offroad Fenders and Bed Sides
Glassworks Unlimited Inc. will soon be offering some of the top brand suspension kits in the industry, kits such as Camburg, CST, Kore, H and M and Total Chaos just to name a few.
Glassworks' body kit incorporates the "factory" style body lines but still keeps that "Rhino" look, on the front end we inserted the louvers to help with air flow and design, these can be open or closed at your choice.
If you have purchased fiberglass fenders from Glassworks and would like to show your ride contact us via email and we will let you know how to submit your pictures for a gallery.
www.glassworksunlimited.com   (211 words)

  
 artsACT - canberra glassworks
The ACT Government is establishing a contemporary glass centre, to be known as the Canberra Glassworks, in the former Powerhouse in the heart of the vibrant Kingston Foreshore Cultural Precinct.
Canberra Glassworks Board: The ACT Minister for the Arts has announced that the Canberra Glassworks will be operated by a non-profit organisation, Canberra Glassworks Limited, and appointed John Mackay (ActewAGL) as Chair, David Williams (ANU) as Deputy Chair and Lynette Murray (St George Bank) as Treasurer.
Glassworks Opening: The major construction work will be completed in March 2007, and the installation and commissioning of specialist equipment can then commence in earnest.
www.arts.act.gov.au /pages/page91.asp   (645 words)

  
 Custom stained glass - Renaissance Glassworks
Renaissance Glassworks is proud to carry on the traditions of true glass artisans.
Using a spectrum of opalescent, pearl, cathedral colored or clear textured art glass, luminous statements may grace entry door sidelights, transoms, in-door panels, skylight, ceiling and wall panels, a centerpiece for an illuminated focal point, or liturgical themes lining the interior of a house of worship.
Renaissance Glassworks relocated from California to Howard Lake, Minnesota in January '06.
www.renaissance-glassworks.com   (186 words)

  
 Lindshammar Glassworks   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Set in the classic glassworks environment with beautiful natural surroundings, Lindshammar Glassworks was founded in 1905 by Robert Rentsch, a German master of glassblowing.
Erik Hovhammar was president and owner of the glassworks until 1979 when new owners bought the glassworks.
In 1998, Lindhammar Glassworks was bought by the Norwegian company CG Holding, who also owns the Norwegian glassworks Hadeland as well as Steninge Slott Glassworks in Sweden.
www.midnightsun-designs.com /GlassworksLindshammar.asp?mcmode=&back=   (248 words)

  
 Glassworks - Corvette Forum
Glassworks is doing a hardtop for me at this time.
Matt is 90% owner of Glassworks and all monies are in a Glassworks account.
As a result of this action, Glassworks is in the process of securing property with the intentions of establishing a much larger facility to handle all of our customer needs.
forums.corvetteforum.com /showthread.php?t=1089413&page=   (397 words)

  
 Custom Art Glass - Hearts Desire Glassworks
Hearts Desire Glassworks owns a copyright in the selection, coordination, arrangement and enhancement of such content, as well as in the content original to it and is protected by U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws.
Hearts Desire Glassworks neither endorses nor is responsible for the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, advice or statement made on this Hearts Desire Glassworks site by anyone other than authorized by Hearts Desire Glassworks.
Hearts Desire Glassworks shall have the right at any time to change or modify the terms of this service agreement applicable to the use of this Hearts Desire Glassworks site, or any part thereof, or to impose new conditions, including, but not limited to, adding fees and charges for use.
www.heartsdesirestainedglass.com /HDG/copyright.asp   (1489 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Glassworks: Music: Philip Glass,Michael Riesman,Philip Glass Ensemble   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Besides being his debut for Sony Music (then CBS Records), "Glassworks" also became one of his best known compositions and is still his overall best-selling recording.
The "Closing" movement is simply a reprise of the opening except that it is scored for ensemble as opposed to solo piano.
In a joke email about the Mozart effect that a friend of mine recieved, the effect of several other composers' music on children was discussed as if it had an effect on the children like Mozart's music does.
www.amazon.com /Glassworks-Michael-Riesman/dp/B0000CD5GV   (1831 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Glassworks: Music: Frederick Zlotkin,John Abramowitz,Seymour Barab,Jack Kripl,Philip Glass,Michael ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Glassworks remains Philip Glass's bestseller from the middle period of his career, the recording by means of which many listeners familiarized themselves with his music.
This album was one of the first by a contemporary composer to be recorded digitally, and it has held up remarkably well since 1982 despite the slight harshness and hiss.
The title "Glassworks" is doubly suggestive, not only because his name is "Glass" but also because each song is a lot like an elegant glass sculpture.
www.amazon.com /Glassworks-Frederick-Zlotkin/dp/B0000025MW   (1521 words)

  
 Glassworks Studio and Gallery,Blown Glass, Handblown Fine Art Glass,Estes Park, Colorado
Garth’s passion for his work and his love of glass quickly brought The Glassworks Studio and Gallery to the forefront of glass studios in Colorado.
The Glassworks Studio is one of the very few galleries in Colorado where daily glassblowing demonstrations create a special experience.
Garth’s philosophy is that the smooth and natural appearance of his creations are a direct result of working in complete harmony with the glass during its brief dance through the fire.
www.garthsglassworks.com   (248 words)

  
 Joe Blow Glassworks
Joe Blow Glassworks is a 2700 square foot glass blowing facility, located in the east side warehouse district of Vancouver, British Columbia.
The studio's state of the art equipment includes 2 glory holes and a 300 lb glass melting furnace built by Marc Gibeau of Calgary, Alberta, as well as 3 annealers which were built in house.
When he first arrived at the space that would soon be his studio, there was nothing but a whole bunch of debris and really oily floors.
www.joeblowglassworks.com   (154 words)

  
 Glassworks Home / News
It was the penultimate weekend before Christmas and the Glassworks crew were off on another jaunt, as they took Gunthorpe Hall In Norfolk by storm for the 6th year running.
Sitting amongst the passengers is a solitary young man. As he subconsciously plucks at a string on a violin in his lap...
Saatchi and Saatchi, the post-heavy director Laurent Bourdoiseau at Independent and the consistently clever CG and Flame artists at Glassworks bring us this 3D feast of a commercial for the world’s first performance...
www.glassworks.co.uk   (643 words)

  
 Bavin Glassworks - About Us   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Bavin Glassworks grew throughout the 90's as word spread that people could watch the fascinating and mysterious process of glassblowing at the Bavin Glassworks studio.
In the spring of 2001, Bavin Glassworks decided that they needed to expand to meet growing demand and an increase in tourism in the Columbia Valley.
All of the staff at Bavin Glassworks are involved in art.
www.bavinglass.com /about   (247 words)

  
 artsACT - glassworks background
The establishment of the Canberra Glassworks is a landmark project for the ACT community that will have local, national and international significance.
The Glassworks will provide a number of opportunities for the visitor to interact with glass making and understand the history of the building.
The ACT Government is providing the majority of the funding for the Canberra Glassworks, and the Government anticipates that significant benefit will accrue to the broader Canberra community from the centre.
www.arts.act.gov.au /pages/page93.asp   (794 words)

  
 Glassworks
Having your next special event at Glassworks will be a memorable and exciting experience unlike anything else in Louisville.
Glassworks offers several space options as well as a wide range of amenities, such as glassblowing demonstrations, open galleries, cocktails on the roof garden, and much more.
Glassworks is proud to be home to Studio 815, a Dunn-Brite Salon and Spa.
www.louisvilleglassworks.com /events.html   (543 words)

  
 Glass Works   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
GlassWorks builds, designs, modifies and repairs Borosilicate and Quartz scientific glass.
All the glassware made at GlassWorks is custom and made from your drawings, sketches, samples or ideas.
The 15 years I spent at Phillips Petroleum Research Center has given me a definite advantage in working with the researcher, chemist, engineer, technician, and inventor.
www.glassworks.com   (85 words)

  
 Glassworks
Glassworks is the "make your own" glass art studio where you can walk in off the street and create your very own glass art.
Glassworks offers instruction, materials, and studio use for
Whether you're a professional artist or just interested in seeing how it's done, Glassworks is for you.
www.umakeglass.com /aboutUs.asp   (73 words)

  
 Bohemian glassworks - More information about the company
The main aim of Bohemian Glassworks company is to maintain superior quality of products, honest handicraft of the most skilled Czech glassmakers and preserve traditional often nearly forgotten decoration techniques.
Bohemian Glassworks is located in the region of Lusatia (Northern Bohemia), an ancient glassworks area rich in large beechwoods and old castles, where substantial part of famous Czech glass products was being made for centuries from the medieval times.
Bohemian Glassworks collaborate closely with the Museum of glass in Novy Bor and with Museum of glass in Kamenicky Senov.
www.bohemian-glassworks.com /company.html   (599 words)

  
 Creative Glassworks : About Us
Whether you're building a new home, restoring an older home, or your church is creating a glorious sanctuary — consider the expertise of Creative Glassworks, If you are in Jacksonville, Florida, be sure and stop by Creative Glassworks at 1875 Mealy Street in Atlantic Beach, Florida (just outside of metropolitan Jacksonville).
Creative Glassworks was bestowed the prestigious "Preservation Excellence" awared by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for this project.
Creative Glassworks once again received the prestigious "Preservation Excellence" awared by the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation for this for work done on the St. Andrews Church as a part of the year 2001 Preservation Awards.
www.creativeglassworks.com /info.html   (545 words)

  
 Symphony Glassworks Home!
Symphony Glassworks is the evolutionary product of nearly 30 years of combined experience with glass.
Beginning with leaded glass work in the early 1970s, we progressed to more intricate foiled pieces, combined foil and lead pieces (you know, shells, glasses, bottles) and foiled standalones.
Short of building a hot floor in the garage, I guess we are fairly well set.
home.gci.net /~juneaubrat   (209 words)

  
 Glassworks :: THE HARDTOP SHOP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Glassworks was featured in the February 2002 and March 2002 issues of Vette Magazine in a how-to article on restoring classic Corvette hardtops.
Glassworks didn't just evolve overnight; it's been nearly two decades of trial, tribulations, and perseverance.
At Glassworks we're not just restoring and supplying quality Corvette products, we're continuing an American legend.
www.thehardtopshop.com   (156 words)

  
 East Falls Glassworks - Philadelphia Glass Blowing Studio and Gallery
East Falls Glassworks is greater Philadelphia's largest studio and gallery dedicated to hot glass.
East Falls Glassworks is convenient to Center City Philadelphia, New Jersey, the Main Line and surrounding suburbs.
East Falls Glassworks is 'public access'; once you've mastered the basic glassworking skills the studio is available for rental; so you can realize your own glass designs.
www.eastfallsglass.com   (743 words)

  
 The Glassworks Gym Cambridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
We encourage an holistic approach to health and fitness, whether you are a competitive athlete or beginning to realise the importance of exercise in daily life.
Situated in the heart of the City, on the Quayside, The Glassworks overlooks the River Cam, facing Magdalene College across the water.
It is within easy walking distance of all the City's central facilities, with ample cycle and car parking nearby.
www.theglassworksgym.co.uk   (106 words)

  
 Glass by Powell from Whitefriars Glassworks via Angela Bowey's Glass Museum On Line
First, it was England's longest producing glassworks, surviving for at least 260 years until it closed in 1980.
Whitefriars Glassworks during the nineteenth century and the early part of the twentieth century made very high quality art glass on a par with the output of Loetz in Europe and Tiffany in the USA.
The first, called Whitefriars Glass: James Powell and Sons of London, by Wendy Evans, Catherine Ross, and Alex Werner, was produced by the Museum of London and tells the story of the Glassworks, reproduces material from the Museum's extensive archives on Whitefriars glassworks, and illustrates pieces from their collection.
www.glass.co.nz /powell.htm   (1616 words)

  
 Apex GlassWorks - Custom Stained Glass Crafting
Apex GlassWorks is dedicated to a higher standard of craftsmanship in stained glass.
A custom pattern design service is also available, allowing your vision to become a reality in brilliant glass.
Apex GlassWorks is a proud member of IGGA and ASGLA.
www.apexglassworks.com   (153 words)

  
 Glassworks Gallery Online
For 20 years, Glassworks Gallery has offered excellent quality hand made art and fine craft to add a little bit of beauty to your world.
Glassworks Gallery is now open for online sales.
Our online store offers the same commitment to quality and service that customers have come to expect when visiting Glassworks Gallery in person.
www.glassworksgallery.com   (76 words)

  
 Glassworks Classes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Glassworks has been providing stained glass classes for over 25 years in Sault Ste.
The classes run from 7 pm to 9:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and sometimes Thursdays.
Glassworks also provides workshops in the local and area schools for a minimal fee.
www.glassworks.ca /classes.htm   (81 words)

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