22nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch at Cohn-Stone Studios Starts Oct 5 October 5, 2012

Friday through Sunday, Oct. 5/6/7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

New, one-of-a kind, handmade works of glass art will fill the award-winning garden and workshop of Richmond, California's internationally beloved Cohn-Stone Studios when it opens its doors to the public for all four weekends in October beginning October 5, 6 and 7 for its annual glass pumpkin garden and sale-known far and wide as a popular Halloween event. Usually closed to the public, Cohn-Stone will welcome collectors and shoppers to view thousands of unique glass pumpkins, gourds, squash, fruits, flowers and garden art all displayed in lush and mature California-style garden and working studios. The glass pumpkins and other stunning works of glass art are perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and fall decor. Glass-blowing demonstrations will be given daily and this fun fall event is suitable for all ages.

The Cohn-Stone glass pumpkin patch features thousands of one-of-a-kind glass pumpkins, squash, fruits, leaves, vases, flowers and other hand-made works of art from the 2012 and 2013 collections, many of which will be on view for the first time. New items this year are pumpkins in new colors including aqua, cinnamon and coral; pumpkin stem colors in green and black in addition to the traditional gold luster. Returning favorites include sparkling crisp red apples, plus glistening pears, peaches, tomatoes, strawberries and pomegranates; Wild botanically theme sculptures in the garden including giant glass sunflowers and mums for fall; acorns of all sizes and autumn leaves. Attendees will have a chance to choose their family heirloom of the future to take home and cherish for generations.

Official Website: http://www.cohnstone.com