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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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Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
In this conversation, Hugh McNeill interviews Glass Artist Helen Brough. She shares her journey from early creative influences to her current work in glass art. She discusses the importance of education, the impact of awards on her career, and the continuous learning process that fuels her creativity. Helen reflects on unique experiences, including working in the the United States at some of the most prestigious Museums and Galleries, She speaks about the challenges of international exhibitions. Helen emphasises the significance of community and offers advice for aspiring artists, highlighting the pressures they face in the industry today. Helen shares about her time working in Cockpit Yard with other outstanding artists and Crafts people.
https://www.instagram.com/helen_brough/#
https://crouchendopenstudios.org.uk/
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