An honor… Wendell August is excited to partner with the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation for our second release of Civic Arena Roof products. A portion of the proceeds will go to the foundation to benefit the area’s youth. Own a piece of history… More than a building, the Civic Arena has inspired with its performances, provoked [...]
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Come and See The Ohio State University Collection
Wendell August is proud to announce one of our newest lines, The Ohio State University Collection. To celebrate it’s release, we’re giving back to our valued customers admirers with this sweepstakes. You can win the OSU Bread Tray, Ornament, Walnut Box, and the square coaster set. Each will be right at home on your desk, [...]
Barnicott and Youngo Grace Grove City
Christmas in July continues Saturday July 23rd as Pittsburgh artist Linda Barnicott and Wendell August’s own Len Youngo come to our flagship store as we release 3 new Artist Series ornaments from Linda. Len Youngo has perfectly cut 3 of Linda’s Pittsburgh memories into steel as only a man with his 30 years of artisan [...]
Bollinger and Youngo Make Their Way to Exton
Christmas in July continues Saturday July 16th as two master artisans, world renowned artist Richard Bollinger and Wendell August’s own master die engraver Len Youngo, will be visiting shoppers at our Exton Showroom. During your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to take home 3 new releases from the Artist Series Ornaments which feature Bollinger’s canvas [...]
Wendell August Releases Running Mates – The 2011 Annual Plate
Running Mates – What was Bollinger referring to when titling this piece? Is it the sleigh and its miniaturized counterpart the sled. Was it the snowman, and the little ones that made him before mounting the slopes just a short while ago? Only Mr. Bollinger knows for sure, but to no matter what his intent [...]
Meet Jim Ptacek and Dave Bruck in Amish Country
If you are near Berlin Ohio this Saturday July, 9th stop in to our Holmes County Store (directions) for a special treat. Cleveland based photographer Jim Ptacek and Master Die Engraver Dave Bruck will be on location while we release Ptacek’s latest 3 contributions to our Artist Series. These masters of their art will be [...]
TrueHandTM – A Revolution in Personalization
There are two things we all know about Mother’s Day gifts. First, whatever it is, Mom will love it. It’s one of a million things that make each person’s mom special. Second, whatever we give her, Mom will have a place for it in her home and her heart. This year, Wendell August is breaking [...]
Another Hit from Emily Hendrie – Pebble Creek
A new line of jewelry from Wendell August has been designed by Emily Hendrie and is available just in time for summer. These pieces are all hand-distressed aluminum mixed with other metals in some cases for dramatic effect. The Interlocking Necklace is a perfect example. The necklace features two interlocking rings, each of different metals [...]
As We Welcome Spring We Bring you Magnolia
The magnolia is an ancient plant, even pre-dating the venerable honey bee. As a result, the flower evolved to be beautiful but also durable. The beauty attracts us; the sturdiness protected it from hungry insects. The magnolia survived such global disruptions as ice ages, continental drifts of yesteryear and even the formation of mountains. The [...]
Introducing…Thistle!
As the snow continues to fall in Pennsylvania, we approach the month of March with great faith in the coming of spring (hopefully very soon!). Spring always reminds me of new beginnings and new life; Flowers blooming, the birds singing, and the sun shining. New beginnings… The early part of March marks a new beginning [...]