about us
artbyfire was founded in 1997 by Renée Pound and Lenoard Whitfield. Renee and Lenoard sought to create a gallery and studio conducive for students and artists to be able to have a venue to create and sell their work.
We have grown from one small glassblowing studio and gallery to two studios. artbyfire's original location in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood, offers classes in glass blowing , flameworking and casting. Our new studio in Issaquah presently offers glass blowing classes and soon will be teaching fusing.
Work produced in our studios is in collections all over the United States. We help students achieve their own goals- whether they're looking for a hobby or life-changine career. We will help you!