“ I started lampworking at a young age in my parents glass studio in Northern California. In 1994, with my uncle Robert Hansen’s help, I began to encapsulate the lampwork in hopes of making fine paperweights. My lampwork and off-hand work came together in 1996 with the operation of a hot shop in Grapevine, TX.  Thanks go to my wonderful wife, Cheryl, and my family for their help and inspiration in this life-long endeavor.   I hope that my unusual background in glass results in a distinctive body of work for you to enjoy. Thank you for your interest in my glassworks.   Eric W. Hansen