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are an inclusive organization that actively seeks the participation of
all people with an interest in stained, leaded and decorative glass and
its preservation and restoration. Our mission is to support and provide
speakers for public lectures and seminars, encourage spirited debates,
initiate fact-based research, and work towards building an environment
within the craft that both cultivates novices and facilitates
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Pittsburgh is recognized the world over as being the steel-making capital of the 20th century. But long before the city gained the nickname "The Steel City," it was recognized as a major center for glassmaking. The remains of that heritage are to be seen everywhere in the city, with its world class stained glass in churches, private homes and public buildings. Because of this wealth of top-class glass, the American Glass Guild are holding their 2012 conference in Pittsburgh.
Based at the remarkable Omni William Penn hotel, we will be in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh and within walking distance of some wonderful windows by top American producers like Connick, Rudy, D'Ascenzo, Willet, Hunt and, of course, Tiffany. Europe is well represented too, and we will be visiting some places not normally open to the public in the company of one of America's top stained glass historians, Al Tannler and restorer John Kelly. Hands-on workshops will take place at historic Hunt Studio, owned by our Senior Advisor Nick Parrendo, as well as at the nationally-recognized Pittsburgh Glass Center.
Bookings are open for the Omni William Penn Hotel
http://omnihotels.com/FindAHotel/PittsburghWilliamPenn/MeetingFacilities/AmericanGlassGuild7.aspx
Remember to sign up for their Select Guest program - it's free and gets you lots of things like free internet in your room, free morning beverage, complimentary shoe shine and pressing!
Click here for driving directions and transportation information
And if you're thinking of taking Judith Schaechter's workshop immediately after our conference at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, you can stay at the Omni at our special rate until the 24th.
Looking forward to seeing you in Pittsburgh!
Rona Moody, Conference and Program Chair
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2012 Auction is Ready for Action!
Call for Papers - American Glass Guild Conference, May 9-11, 2013, St. Augustine, Florida.
Deadline is August 15th, 2012
Applications
for the 2012 James C. Whitney Memorial Scholarshipare now being accepted.
Deadline is March 15th, 2012
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