MADE WITH THESE HANDS
MADE WITH THESE HANDS
Podcast Description
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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The podcast explores themes related to handmade crafts, craftsmanship preservation, and the challenges faced by artisans. Specific episodes have included discussions on glass engraving with Sandra Snaddon, violin making with Anya Crook, watchmaking with Seth Kennedy, and the significance of mentorship in crafts with various guests, showcasing creative journeys and techniques in fields at risk of being lost.
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
In this engaging conversation, Hugh McNeill from the podcast Made With These Hands interviews one of Britain’s leading glass engravers Chris Ainslie. He shares his remarkable journey as a glass engraver, reflecting on his early life, monastic experiences, and the evolution of his artistic techniques. He discusses the importance of community and guilds in the craft, his inspirations, and the continuous exploration of new artistic avenues. At 88 years old, Chris remains passionate about his work and the creative process, emphasizing the significance of nature and personal connections in his art.
Guild of Glass Engravers https://www.gge.org.uk/
https://cgs.org.uk/artists/ainslie-christopher/
Dom Robert De Chaunac https://www.boccara.com/en/artist/dom-robert-2/
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