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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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In this episode of 'Made With These Hands', host Hugh McNeill interviews Wayne Hart, a skilled craftsman specialising in letter carving and glass engraving. Wayne shares his journey from a creative upbringing influenced by his grandmother to his education in graphic design and typography. He discusses the importance of mentorship, the challenges of funding his apprenticeship, and the role of the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust in his career. Wayne also highlights his current collaborative workspace, his focus on teaching and community engagement, and his aspirations for the future, including a desire to create more of his own pieces and explore new creative directions.
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