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The aim of Allegory Gallery is to promote artisan craftspeople, inspire the community to explore their creativity, and act as a focal point for classes and artistic education. Links: https://www.allegorygallery.com/pages/links

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Newest Pottery Pieces by @wmmjones.bsky.social!

21.08.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s @squonkapalooza in Johnstown this Saturday! While we can’t be downtown this year, we hope you’ll visit us at 608 Grove Avenue in Moxham to see what we have available for you!

28.07.2025 21:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing the latest artwork by Andrew Thornton, Protective Hearts.

Get yours today at allegorygallery.com

26.07.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen our amazing selection of vintage Austrian, German, and Japanese glass beads and cabochons? Check them all out online today!

23.07.2025 15:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This past weekend, we took our show on the road and Andrew taught an enameling class at @sccpgh in Pittsburgh. We had a great time and had such a great group of students. He’ll be doing it again this weekend! If you’d like to join, there’s still time to sign up. Details on our blog.

02.07.2025 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We had some really amazing vintage finds in our live broadcast yesterday on June 26th. Tonight, we’re going to have even more! Be sure to tune in or catch a replay as soon as you can for your chance at these wonderful vintage jewelry making items! Watch us on Facebook or YouTube at 7:30pm (ET).

27.06.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some of the great reveals from the F.I.R.E. Conference at the @metalmuseum in Memphis, TN! We had such an excellent time, and hope to be back to visit very soon!

27.05.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pour Day was amazing at the F.I.R.E. Conference! It was a celebration of togetherness and art & craft.

If you get a chance to attend in the future, we hope you will. It’s a true community spirit moment, and that’s something we can always get behind.❀️

22.05.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s been another great few days here at the @metalmuseum for their F.I.R.E. Conference! There’s really a sense of community and camaraderie here. The people are amazing and we’ve made a lot of great new friends. We’re so grateful for all our friends and supporters who’ve helped us get here! ❀️

17.05.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Here’s a glimpse of our time so far at the F.I.R.E. Conference at the @metalmuseum

We’re having an amazing time creating some fun things while exploring the world of metal. We can’t wait to see how everything turns out and tell you about what we’ve learned and show you what we’ve made!

16.05.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Get one of our Road Trip Mystery Kits today!

This is a special limited-time offer. You'll receive a jewelry-making kit with a surprise mix of components. You can choose a color or be surprised by one!

This kit is helping to fund our Memphis trip.

www.allegorygallery.com/products/roa...

14.05.2025 03:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn how to make Clover Leaf Headpins with us and our friend Jenn Tuschong of The Giggly Gypsy!

youtu.be/qInu5gAf3R4

14.05.2025 03:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

Use discount code MOTHERSDAY to save 25% on almost everything in our online store through Monday, May 12th at 11:59pm (ET).

Not sure what to get mom? Grab one of our gift cards to send to her via email so she can shop for her own goodies during our sale!

08.05.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Mother’s Day Weekend!

Use discount code MOTHERSDAY to save 25% on almost everything in our online store through Monday, May 12th at 11:59pm (ET).

Not sure what to get mom? Grab one of our gift cards to send to her via email so she can shop for her own goodies during our sale!

08.05.2025 18:59 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to everyone who came in for jewelry classes this weekend! It was so nice to spend time teaching and learning more about the people in our Johnstown community!

If you’d like to make jewelry with us, stop in, call, email, or message us to set up a class! 608 Grove Avenue, Johnstown, PA.

05.05.2025 03:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing our faux vintage floral wooden pendants!

These pendants are created by us using techniques that give them that worn and aged/vintage look.

We think they’ll complement so many of the other wonderful vintage items in our online store.

Visit allegorygallery.com to get yours today!

29.04.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Introducing our faux vintage floral wooden pendants!

These pendants are created by us using techniques that give them that worn and aged/vintage look.

We think they’ll complement so many of the other wonderful vintage items in our online store.

Visit allegorygallery.com to get yours today!

29.04.2025 19:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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AG Quick Demo - Knotting Between Beads

Knotting between beads or pearls isn’t as hard as you might think! Here’s a quick demo to show you how so you can use bead knotting or pearl knotting in your work!

27.04.2025 17:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you all for your support of my pottery! It means the world to me that you like what I do and believe in my journey! ❀️

25.04.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Memory Garden by Andrew Thornton now available. Get them on Andrew’s Facebook timeline for a limited time at a discounted price: www.facebook.com/story.php?st...

24.04.2025 19:20 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know that our Shadow Play acrylic pins come from a series of art pieces by @andrewtthornton.bsky.social This Shadow Play original art series is now available for the first time at allegorygallery.com. At only $24 each, these make great gifts, and we still have pins available as well!

22.04.2025 18:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andrew’s teaching in Pittsburgh at Contemporary Craft this summer! If you’d like to learn more about Drawing & Mark Making on Enamel, Decals on Enamel, Razzle-Dazzle for Enameling, or Mold Making & Fast Cast Resin, visit our blog at allegorygallery.com today for more information!

21.04.2025 17:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight’s our Creative Make-Along on Zoom! Come join us tonight hang out, make projects, and meet new friends! Visit our blog here for more info: www.allegorygallery.com/blogs/news/c...

18.04.2025 19:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you to all of our supporters. We are so grateful for you all who support us by making purchases, sharing our posts, tuning in to our lives, and just sending good energy our way. You all make up this family of ours and you’re all so very important to our mission. Thank you ❀️ #agbeadfam

18.04.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you seen our latest bronze coins and pendants available at allegorygallery.com? If not, we hope you’ll check them all out.

Each design is hand-created by Andrew Thornton using molds that he’s developed and carved himself. These designs are unique to us, and you won’t find elsewhere.

14.04.2025 22:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sometimes when you’re looking for inspiration, you can find it by switching up your materials. If you’ve not taken a look at our vintage plastic collection, we invite you to visit our store or online store to see what may inspire your next piece.

11.04.2025 21:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Looking for some new inspiration? Try using different materials in your projects! Have you seen our line of beautiful vintage plastic beads?

11.04.2025 21:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We've just added new pottery by William in our online store! Each piece is hand crafted by William and decorated using various glazing techniques.

10.04.2025 20:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Where do you find high-quality, gorgeous Czech glass bead strands? Well…maybe in a few different places. But, where do you find them for $2/strand? Here at Allegory Gallery! If you missed our live broadcast, you missed some great deals. Rewatch soon, as these limited-time prices are expiring!

09.04.2025 20:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Omg! This is stunning!! 🀩

09.04.2025 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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