Made With These Hands Podcast Hugh McNeill Interviews Engraver Chris Ainslie

About this episode

Hugh McNeill interviews renowned glass engraver Chris Ainslie about his artistic journey and the significance of community in craft.

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/

People in this episode

Host: Hugh McNeill

Guest: Chris Ainslie

Topics covered

• glass engraving
• artistic journey
• community in crafts
• inspiration
• nature in art

Keywords

• glass engraving
• art techniques
• community
• inspiration
• creative process
• nature

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Guild of Glass Engravers, CGS

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