MADE WITH THESE HANDS

About MADE WITH THESE HANDS

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

Publisher

Hugh McNeill

Category

arts · education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Nov 2024

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

37 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Made With These Hands Podcast Hugh McNeill interviews Oliver Schmidt

   In this-episode Hugh McNeill of Made with these hands podcast, sits down with Oliver Schmidt of Pitch Green Woodwork. They explore his journey from apprentice to building his own wood working business rooted in craftsmanship, provenance and longevity. Oliver shares the lessons he has learnt along the way - from sourcing sustainable British hardwoods and understanding the stories behind the material, to balancing bespoke commissions with his own design and finding ways to grow a craft-based business without losing sight of what makes it special. Pitch Green Woodwork | Handcrafted British-made hardwood products Pitch Green Woodwork | Facebook https://www.instagram.com/pitchgreenwoodwork

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Hugh McNeill of Made With These Hands Interviews Navah Langmeyer of nlenamels.com

   In this episode of Made With These Hands, Hugh McNeill sits down with Navah Langmeyer, a retired mathematician who has embraced a remarkable second career as an enamel artist and jewellery maker. Blending analytical precision with boundless creativity, Navah's journey is an inspiring story of following a passion and discovering new ways to express it. Join us as we explore the captivating world of enamelling, discuss the joy of creating interactive jewellery that invites curiosity and play, and hear what continues to inspire Navah's work as an artist today. Website      https://nlenamels.com/

3. 

   11 Jul 2026

   Hugh McNeill Interviews Tom Gaskell of Limned Glass

   In This Episode, Hugh McNeill of Made With These Hands, the podcast for those who love everything handmade, Hugh interviews Tom Gaskell of Limned Glass. Tom shares his journey from engineering to glass art, highlighting the importance of creativity, quality, and personal expression. Discover how a life-changing event inspired a new artistic direction and learn practical insights for aspiring artists and craftspeople. https://www.limned.glass Metamorphosis - The Gallery: Shop 1, The Old Barn, Staithe Street, Wells-next-the-Sea NR23 1AQ Wonky Wheel Gallery: The Old Shop, Majendie Lane, Castle Hedingham, Essex CO9 3FS https://wonky-wheel.co.uk Gallery Above and Beyond: 94 High Street, Linton, Cambridge, CB21 4JT Craft In Focus Online:   I have an online shop via Craft In Focus: https://www.craftinfocusonline.com/store/limned_glass/ https://www.instagram.com/limnedglass Open Studios July Open Studios 2026 - Cambridge Open Studios

Who has been a guest on MADE WITH THESE HANDS

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chris Ainslie
• Ella Merriman
• Amelia Skachill Burke
• Anna Rennie
• Chris Fisher

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YouTube views

3,484,444

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 45 / 100

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Quality

53

Social presence

0

YouTube

93

Engagement

0

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