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Glass Flowers Never Die

Making GlassImage by Old Shoe Woman via Flickr

I know that many people wanted to attend for Valentine’s Day and it sold out quickly.  The glass center is back with another love themed activity.  You and your sweetheart and make a a glass flower on Friday night.

Make-It-Now Flower

Work as a couple or family to make your own glass flower. A unique date option and this glass flower will last forever! This is one of PGC’s Make-It-Now workshops. Make-It-Now workshops are an opportunity to try glass making “on the spot” in 20 minutes or less.

Who: Ages 10 and above

When: Friday, February 13, 5 – 9pm

Cost: $25

How to register: Pre-registration is not required, but we suggest that you call ahead because time slots fill up fast. For more details or to register call, 412-365-2145 ext. 201.

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Links Worth a Look – January 8th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look:

  • Valentine's Day Gift Ideas – A special gift box of 4 cupcakes – Vanilla Vanilla, Milk Chocolate, Spicy Mexican Chocolate and Passionfruit with red tissue paper in a box with a ribbon bow. You can order your box by calling us or order online here. Make sure to specify your pickup location:
  • Etsy :: printsnat :: WPA 1939 STEPS photo etching pencil signed and numbered – WPA 1939 Steps original hand printed zinc plate photo transfer etching by award winning Pittsburgh printmaker Thomas J. Norulak. Printed with vine black ink on Rives BFK rag etching paper. Plate size is 6 x 9 inches unmatted and unframed signed and numbered by the artist in pencil in an edition of 10 of which 9 are still available. This is number 2 in the the edition. Image depicts a WPA marker at the bottom of public steps in Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA.
  • Ranting In Pittsburgh!: Love This Church: WTF Edition – This is a great great picture of a sign on Smithfield United Church. "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SUCCEED. SKYDIVING IS NOT FOR YOU."
  • Whence Bearded? :: Bearded Studio :: Web Development & Graphic Design – Bearded Studio is a relatively new on the Pittsburgh web development scene but not necessarily new to Pittsburgh. They have a great website and are working on some great projects. Check out this post that explains the name and provides some interesting information about letterpress printing.
  • Cooking up 10 Million Cookies a Year! – That is what Eat’n Park accomplishes each year as they create 10 million cookies to pass out for free for every child 10 and under. The company this week discussed the success of their cookie in the Pittsburgh Business Journal. An interesting fact from the article is how company had their largest increase in cookies sales as the Steelers won the 2006 Super Bowl, selling more than 350,000 black and gold smiley cookies

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Valentine's Day Date – These Flowers Never Die

Thanks to the IheartPGH reader who submitted this great Valentine’s Day date.

Stop by the Pittsburgh Glass Center on Thursday, February 14th  to make your own flower out of glass.

(Photo Credit:  Sgt. Pepperedjane)

Valentines Day Flower Making for Couples

Couples can stop in and make a beautiful glass flower for just $25 per flower. A truly unique date and this flower will last forever. This is one of PGC’s Make-It-Now workshops. Make-It-Now workshops are an opportunity to try glass making “on the spot” in 30 minutes or less.

Who: Ages 13 and above
When: Thursday, February 14, from 5 pm to 9 pm
Cost: $25
How to register: Pre-registration is not required, but we suggest that you call ahead because time slots fill up fast. For more details or to register call, 412-365-2145 ext. 201.

I Made It! Mine ::: Feb. 9

Pittsburgh’s only nomadic Indie Craft Market offers Sweet Presents for Valentine’s Day

Join us at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave. in Highland Park from 12 – 5 pm on February 9.

More than 50 local vendors offer unique handmade goodies for you and your sweetheart…. and don’t forget something for mommy.
www.myspace.com/imadeitpgh
www.unionproject.org

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