The Long-Awaited Art Hop Update and Schedule
Hello AO Family and Friends!
Happy September! It feels so weird saying that, but it’s true! And with September comes the highly-anticipated 33rd annual Art Hop Weekend!
Last year, we were busy catching up with friends and visitors, and some of you remember Rich Arentzen going for CHAMP 100 - making one hundred Champs in a row! This year we have some especially exciting ArtHop weekend plans to announce, so hold on to your hats and read our full schedule:
For Friday, 09/05:
Open Hours: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
What’s Goin’ On?: Enjoy a night of festivities at AO Glass! Come hang out and browse handblown glassware while you catch up with friends and family! Live music presented by Saru and friends from 7:30pm-9:00pm, and incredible cocktails made by Vermont’s own Split Spirits. All ages are welcome!
For Saturday, (09/06):
Open Hours: 10:00am - 8:00pm
What’s Goin On’?: This is our big demo day! Stop by throughout the day to watch our incredible glassblowers team up to tackle the exclusive creation of our unique “Graal” bowls. Come watch, and browse our SECONDS SALE that starts at 10am.Our denim brand tove wear is also running an Art Hop Sale throughout the weekend, and our friends at Muriel’s are setting up at AO Glass in the afternoon. This is a great time to get those wool sweaters and wrapskirts for your dream fall wardrobe! And that rocks glass you always wanted…
These are limited-pieces, inspired by our Scandinavian glassblowing roots, and an incredibly mesmerizing process to witness. “Graal” is a decorative glass developed by Simon Gate at Orrefors of Sweden in 1916. The design is carved on a colored glass starter bubble, which is then reheated and cased in a thick layer of transparent glass of a different color. Making art glass in this technique spans days - usually a week or two, which is what makes it so exclusive!
Graal Production Schedule: (11:00am-12:00pm) (2:00pm-3:00pm) (5:00pm-6:00pm)
For Sunday, (09/07):
Open Hours: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
What’s Goin’ On?: After a packed week/weekend, we’ll be open for some retail therapy on a rare Sunday store opening. Get ahead on your holiday wishlist, enjoy a tour of our space, or capitalize on our Seconds Sale. Everything must go, so get ready for some good deals!
As our biggest event of the year, we’ve been working tremendously hard to prepare for the weekend.
A huge thanks to everyone, staff, friends, customers, and family for your support throughout the years- and leading up to this weekend’s events. We couldn’t do any of this without your help. But the work’s not done yet! Stay tuned for the event recap newsletter, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Sincerely,
The AO Glass Team