Thursday, 20 February 2020

Festival of Glass

Ms NEVILLE: On Sunday I once again had the pleasure of opening the wonderful Festival of Glass, organised by the Drysdale Clifton Springs Curlewis Association. This was the 10th annual festival, and I have to say it goes from strength to strength.

People from Murano come out now and hold workshops and offer a hands-on experience for communities. It runs throughout January right through to March; it is not just a one-day event. We had over 5000 people attend. We have now got a mentorship program for young people to learn about using glass in the local schools, which is a great addition. Some great people have been involved: Doug Carson, Mercedes Drummond, Patrick Hughes—and a shout-out to Patrick and Glenda, and I hope we can save their house from the City of Greater Geelong knocking it down. Anyway, congratulations, everyone, it was a great day.