Foster Holcombe - Glassworker
Foster Holcombe
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 Foster 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 and Theda bring you more than 70 years experience. Art of Fire is a full-scale working art glass studio located in a renovated dairy barn in northern Montgomery County where Foster Holcombe, Theda Hansen, Todd Hansen, Josh Ries, and Bruce Fergu-son ply the trade of glassmakers of old. Foster, Todd, Josh and Bruce perform each step of the glass making process themselves. No molds are used in the free blown, off-hand technique. Consistency of size is the result of calipers, expertise and experience. Each museum quality piece is unique, made with a degree of skill and attention to detail that cannot be approached in mass production.
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