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Hugh McNeill is a talented craftsman in Crystal Glass Cutting & Engraving. He has worked professionally in this field over the past 45 years. He trained under Eddie Flavin a master glass cutter from Waterford Crystal Glass in Ireland. Hugh has created pieces for many famous people over the years and has established his name in this field. Hugh has a growing concern for old styles hand made crafts that are slowly dying out and not being taught to next generations. These podcasts are to bring awareness to these crafts provoking new craftsman to take up a dying craft that is now on the ”In danger of being extinct list of which there is well over 100 skilled crafts in danger of being forgotten forever. www.madewiththesehands.com
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Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Hugh McNeill interviews Sarah Brown. Sarah shares her journey from a creative childhood in Essex to becoming a renowned glass artist in Cheltenham. She discusses her early influences, the transition to glass artistry, and the innovative concept behind her award-winning work, 'Good Enough to Eat.' Sarah reflects on the technical challenges she faced, her experiences in prestigious exhibitions, and the importance of community and support within the craft. As the new chair of the Contemporary Glass Society, she expresses her commitment to fostering a collaborative environment for makers and addressing the challenges faced by craftspeople today.
Sarahs Website, Instagram and Facebook
https://sarahbrownglass.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/SBrownGlass
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