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Art of Fire is a full scale working art glass studio in Northern Montgomery County, Maryland where Foster Holcombe, Todd Hansen and Josh Ries perform each step of the glassmaking process themselves. No molds are used in the free blown, off-hand technique. Consistency of size is the result of calipers, expertise and experience. Foster'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, he became interested in hot glass. In 1980-81 he studied glassblowing, decorating and technology in Stourbridge, 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. Between them, Foster alnd Theda bring you more than 50 years experience. Todd Hansen joined the studio in 1999 and Josh Ries in 2003. Each brings his own indivual and collaborative style to Art of Fire while assisting wtih production and instructing glassblowing classes.
