Portrait of Foster Holcombe
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Foster Holcombe

About the Artist

Foster Holcombe’s interest in glass began in 1976 with his stained glass studio in  Denver, Colorado.  .Whille 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 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 65years experience. Todd Hansen joined the studio in 1999, Bruce Ferguson in 2000 and Josh Ries in 2003.  Each brings his own individual and collaborative style to Art of Fire while assisting with production and instructing glassblowing classes.  They also assist with classes at Corning Glass Studio in New York.                          

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These Traditional Champagne Flutes are an exclusive Art of Fire design. The cup and stem are formed from the same gathers of glass after the optic twist pattern is applied to the outer layer of glass. Once the stem is stretched to the desired length a separate gather of clear glass is applied and spun into a foot while molten. Finally, the cup is finished by hand. Each piece is individually matched with its partner to form a unique pair of stemware. Hand wash. No hot liquids. (8in ht)
Opalescent blue, lavendar, white or jade and red glass are blended together to create the foundation for the various tones of color that flow throughout these individual works of art. Texture and color combine with form as the glass is hand shaped to its finished dimension. Each is a unique work, impossible to duplicate. Contact us with your request.
The variegated colors of these chalcedony pieces are made to represent the 15th Century Venetian glass of old. Melted and blended together at the furnace, the deep texture and striations of color are fully realized as the vessel takes its finished form. Each piece is truly a uniquely handcrafted work of art and is as rare as it is beautiful. (9in. ht)
The origin of the Ewer style pitcher dates back thousands of years. Our update to the ewer is skillfully sculpted in radiant transparent colors. These pitchers are as beautiful as they are functional. Each hand blown piece is crafted for daily use, whether it's for water, iced tea, or a bouquet of flowers. Hand wash only, no hot liquids. (10in ht)
These glass Baskets are 'woven' using our own exclusive color mixes. The colors are spun into multi-chromatic threads and further textured using time honored free-hand techniques. Each basket receives a finishing accent of color in the form of a lip wrap. (10-11in. ht)
Flower Trumpet Fan Vases are a burst of floral color and design that remain vibrant and bright throughout the year. Transparent colors overlayed with Jade green compose the pallet for these elegantly traditional flower vases. (10in ht)