Vitrix Hot Glass Studio was founded in 1979, in Corning New York. Thomas Kelly and several associates are committed to uncompromising quality, craftsmanship, and satisfaction of all customers. Having been exposed to the Carder-Steuben glass collection, he found himself learning to blow glass with Alex Brand and Thomas Buechner. Thomas often says that hot glass challenges him constantly, and he only influences the glass, never controls it. Signed Snowman.