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Industry Review: Glass Blowers

For many, glass is nothing more than the thing in your windows, but for an entire industry in Ireland, it is so much more. Art pieces made from glass are all over our cities, towns, and homes and so, Bobby wanted to understand that industry from some of the preeminent names in it. To do that, Bobby is joined by: Tom Watts, Head of Design at Design and Crafts Council Ireland Elke Westen, Owner of Studio Elke Westen Michelle O'Donnell, Owner of Glasshammer Studios

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12.45 11 Nov 2023


Industry Review: Glass Blowers



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12.45 11 Nov 2023


For many, glass is nothing more than the thing in your windows, but for an entire industry in Ireland, it is so much more. Art pieces made from glass are all over our cities, towns, and homes and so, Bobby wanted to understand that industry from some of the preeminent names in it.

To do that, Bobby is joined by:

Tom Watts, Head of Design at Design and Crafts Council Ireland

Elke Westen, Owner of Studio Elke Westen

Michelle O'Donnell, Owner of Glasshammer Studios


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