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Hearts and hands By KYLIE WILSON
ART OF GLASS:
Leisa Clarke, a glass artist from Beechworth, enjoys being involved with North East Artisans. PHOTO: Wendy Stephens
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IN many ways, it can often seem like our lives are dominated by mass produced items or digital, virtual clutter. But once you take the time to look, you can find spaces where time honoured artisanal skills are still valued and nurtured. One of the places where a range of the region’s artisans and artists have been drawn to is the North East Artisans (NEA). The group began in 2014 as a pop-up shop for Christmas, but by January 2015 a committee was formed and now the NEA provides a support network, exposure and display space for many artisans across the region, as well as opportunities for people to attend workshops and classes. While it is based in Benalla, NEA has members across the North East. “One of the things that has been quite wonderful since starting NEA, is the community that has been born,” said NEA’s Ruth Schloss. “Many of our artisans didn’t know each other before we started and now there are friendships where people support and encourage one another in their creative pursuits. “It’s been an amazing adventure over the last two years and we owe the continued success to all the volunteers who put in many hours in many ways.” Beechworth based glass artist Leisa Clarke is among the local members of the group. She has been creating art with glass for over 15 years – first with leadlighting, then creating art purely with glass. She makes a range of different pieces in her studio using various glass art techniques, ranging from plates and beads to intricately crafted picture pieces. “When you’re doing glass, it’s whatever takes your fancy,” Lisa said of her work. continued page |
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