About Us

Founded in 1905 by brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton, the Fenton Art Glass Company ranks among the world's foremost producers of handmade art glass. Fenton is the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the United States, and the company is renowned for innovative glass colors as well as hand-painted decorations on pressed and blown glassware.

For more than a century, Fenton has developed new colors and patterns, including items enhanced with hand-painted floral decorations and 22k gold accents. Fenton glass appeals to all types of customers, and, over the years, this appeal has led to the company's success.

In 2005, the Fenton Art Glass Company celebrated its 100th anniversary. The firm is now led by third- and fourth-generation Fenton family members, who work side by side with over 100 employees, including skilled glassworkers and decorators, to create beautiful, handmade art glass in Williamstown, West Virginia.

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Fenton Craftsmen

Visitors to Fenton Art Glass may see our talented craftsmen, designers, and decorators during the free factory tour. Glassmaking is an extraordinarily complex process, and the casual visitor on a Fenton tour really sees just a fraction of the total workforce. Every piece of glass is touched, directly or indirectly, by dozens of pairs of hands. Each individual is truly a craftsman at his trade from sculpting the clay models to working with molten glass in the Hot Metal Shop.

Glassmaking is a team activity with many glassworkers working with one another for years or even decades. Some craftsmen have also followed in the footsteps of their fathers and grandfathers as Fenton glassmakers. A unique blend of science and art (with some trial and error added), combined with years of experience produces the extraordinary pieces of glassware for which these individuals are known. Please check back for updated biographies.

Dave Fetty
Kelsey Murphy and Robert Bomkamp

Frank Workman
Nathan Sheafor

Ron Hinkle

Kim Barley

Michelle Kibbe

Robin Spindler

Fenton Factory Tours

Visitors to Fenton Art Glass will find a spacious Gift Shop and a pleasant museum. Free factory tours (M-F 8:15am to 4:00pm) take small groups of guests right out to the factory floor to see glassmaking "up close and personal."

Friendly, knowledgeable tour guides explain all aspects of the operation. The Fenton tour has been ranked among the "top 10" factory tours nationwide by USA Today. In addition we have been named Rand McNally Best of the Road for 2006. For a factory tour schedule, click here. For a map, click here.