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A Weekend with William Manson

On Saturday, November 14, Manson will demonstrate his paperweight – making techniques in partnership with the Gordon Park Glass Studio. Register today to participate in one of the hands-on demonstrations of either one of his classic paperweights or assembling one of our Annual Paperweights for the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum Shop. You can register online, in-person, or over the phone.

William Manson is the Recipient of the 2025 GLASS Arts Festival First Place Award sponsored by Rosann Baum Milius.

 

Stingray Paperweight Demonstration: 10:30am-11:30am

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 10:30am-11:30am
Spots Available: 13
Registration Cut-off Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
$30.00
join us to watch William Manson create on of his signature paperweight designs with a stingray encasement. Manson will have components of his different steps of the process for participants to admire and handle. Demonstration will last about 1 hour; seating is limited. limit 2 tickets per...
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Slàinte Paperweight Demonstration: 12:30pm-1:15pm

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 12:30pm-1:15pm
Spots Available: 13
Registration Cut-off Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
$30.00
For the first time ever, watch a paperweight artist create the Bergstrom-Mahler Shop’s Annual Paperweight. Manson will assemble and create his weight, “Slàinte”, with a snow covered ground and a beautiful rose in his original design. Demonstration will last about 45 minutes; seating is limited limit 2 tickets per...
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Slàinte Paperweight Demonstration: 1:30pm-2:15pm

Saturday, November 14, 2026 | 1:30pm-2:15pm
Spots Available: 13
Registration Cut-off Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
$30.00
For the first time ever, watch a paperweight artist create the Bergstrom-Mahler Shop’s Annual Paperweight. Manson will assemble and create his weight, “Slàinte”, with a snow covered ground and a beautiful rose in his original design. Demonstration will last about 45 minutes; seating is limited limit 2 tickets per...
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