The Art of Fire state-of-the-art glassblowing studio is located in Laytonsville, Maryland, offering experience, creativity and distinctive quality in handblown glass. Foster Holcombe's interest in glass began in 1976 with his stained glass studio in Denver, Colorado. While attending a summer seminar in enameling techniques at Pilchuck in 1978, Foster became interested in hot glass. In 1980-81 he studied glassblowing, decorating and technology in the Stourbridge area of England, the heart of England's glass industry.
In 1985, Theda Hansen joined Foster and together they have designed a line of glass uniquely their own. Todd Hansen joined the studio in 1999 and Josh Ries in 2003. They bring their own individual and collaborative styles to the Art of Fire while assisting with production and instructing glassblowing classes.
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