Source for nice blown glass in Maryland?

I'm interested in several very colorful accent peices to set on some antique
marble topped furniture.
I found a store in Bethesda, MD called Fire & Ice that had some interesting
stuff, but I'd really like to find someone's studio or shop I could browse
around in.
Vases, bowls, lamps, globular stuff all intrigue me.
David

Not a studio or shop but you might want to visit the American Craft
Council Show at the Baltimore Convention Center . Public days are
February 27-29th. Glass from studios and artists from all over the
country. And other crafts also.

Bob

David Modine wrote:

I'm interested in several very colorful accent peices to set on some antique
marble topped furniture.
I found a store in Bethesda, MD called Fire & Ice that had some interesting
stuff, but I'd really like to find someone's studio or shop I could browse
around in.
Vases, bowls, lamps, globular stuff all intrigue me.
David

I found a store in Bethesda, MD called Fire & Ice that had some interesting
stuff, but I'd really like to find someone's studio.

Or Heart's Afire in Alexandria...

though I suspect what you are thinking is that things will be cheaper at the
artist --- because both of those places are VERY expensive...
(I know - I dropped $800 at Hearts Afire over 7 years ago.... LOL)

Cheryl
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Or Heart's Afire in Alexandria...

I had not heard of that shop.
Do they have a large selection?


though I suspect what you are thinking is that things will be cheaper at
the
artist --- because both of those places are VERY expensive...
(I know - I dropped $800 at Hearts Afire over 7 years ago.... LOL)

Quality & selection are my priority. I don't mind paying good money for
quality product. I would prefer to buy from an artist directly, as then I
would know the piece is truly an original, not something mass produced in a
factory overseas somewhere.
There was a series of vases & bowls at Fire & Ice that were signed by the
artist, and they had a little bit of info about the artist on a card. I
don't remember the name right now. IIRC he was from the midwest.


Cheryl
last semester of lawschool! yipee!

Congrats!!

David

that sounds like it may be Rollin Karg. His stuff is usually priced pretty
low as he does a lot of production. I think you should check out some art
festivals in your area. Sunshine Artist magazine has listings by state. m


There was a series of vases & bowls at Fire & Ice that were signed by the
artist, and they had a little bit of info about the artist on a card. I
don't remember the name right now. IIRC he was from the midwest.


Cheryl
last semester of lawschool! yipee!

Congrats!!

David

last semester of lawschool! yipee!

Congrats!!

David

Thanks
my mistake on the name of the gallery
it is "ARTS AFIRE"
here is their webpage
http://www.artsafire.com/main.html

I went in there 3 months after I had started lampworking myself -- went hogwild
buying beads....LOL
yes- - over $800 in BEADS...
they have some nice glass too...

You might also check out DC Glassworks
some of the student stuff might just be appealing - you never know when you
will get a piece by a future "Famous" artist.

I have a blown glass piece by Sid Hutter... from 1977, and he doesn't even do
hot glass anymore! LOL
There is an open house THIS SATURDAY - you might want to go - such open houses
at glass shops are usually great fun. .

Also - I found this site listed

http://www.glassworksgallery.com/

have fun- now I am jealous and wish I had some DC trips planned!!!
LOL


http://www.dcglassworks.com/

Thanks for the links. I can't make the open house at DCG this Sat, I have to
work. I will certainly visit Arts Afire.
I'm looking forward to the Baltimore show next weekend.
David



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last semester of lawschool! yipee!

Congrats!!

David

Thanks
my mistake on the name of the gallery
it is "ARTS AFIRE"
here is their webpage
http://www.artsafire.com/main.html

I went in there 3 months after I had started lampworking myself -- went
hogwild
buying beads....LOL
yes- - over $800 in BEADS...
they have some nice glass too...

You might also check out DC Glassworks
some of the student stuff might just be appealing - you never know when
you
will get a piece by a future "Famous" artist.

I have a blown glass piece by Sid Hutter... from 1977, and he doesn't even
do
hot glass anymore! LOL
There is an open house THIS SATURDAY - you might want to go - such open
houses
at glass shops are usually great fun. .

Also - I found this site listed

http://www.glassworksgallery.com/

have fun- now I am jealous and wish I had some DC trips planned!!!
LOL


http://www.dcglassworks.com/

If you are looking for nice blown glass, go no further than Art of
Fire (http://www.artoffire.com). Foster Holcombe is an extraordinary
glassblower, and operates a studio in Laytonsville, MD. If you have
ever been to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, you've seen Foster's
glassblowing.

Enjoy!
JR

Very cool!!!
Thanks for the info, that location is within 10 miles of home.

David

"JR" wrote in message
m...
If you are looking for nice blown glass, go no further than Art of
Fire (http://www.artoffire.com). Foster Holcombe is an extraordinary
glassblower, and operates a studio in Laytonsville, MD. If you have
ever been to the Maryland Renaissance Festival, you've seen Foster's
glassblowing.

Enjoy!
JR

hi david
my father hand blows glass vases and candle holders and we have a shop in
camden stable market if you would like to come and have a look i could send you
some picture's if you like.
we also have a web site:
www.amylouglassart.co.uk
aimee