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Shropshire stained glass artist launches appeal to preserve endangered craft
Overview
Stained glass artist Nathalie Hildegarde Liege has launched a crowdfunding campaign to create a dedicated library and study room at her studio in Wem, Shropshire, aiming to inspire future generations and help preserve an endangered craft.
Key points
- Nathalie Hildegarde Liege has launched a crowdfunding appeal to raise £5,000 by 13 November for the Andrew Moor Library and Study Room project.
- The project aims to create a study space at her Wem studio using her collection of approximately 150 specialist books built up over three decades.
- The Heritage Crafts Association placed historic stained glass window-making on its endangered crafts 'red list' in 2023 due to concerns over viability and falling numbers of craftspeople.
- The crowdfunder has already received a £150 boost from the Mid-Counties Co-op community fund.