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Originally
from
the
UK,
Francine
worked
in
Administration
within
the
automotive
industry
before
qualifying
as
a
nurse.
After
a
spell
living
in
Belgium
she
migrated
to
Australia
with
her
husband
and
2
young
sons.
In
2014
she
discovered
a
local
glass
studio
that
ran
lessons
in
lead
lighting
which
appealed
to
her
creative
side.
Whilst
there
she
learnt
the
basics
of
lead
lighting,
copper
foiling,
glass
mosaics
and
fused
glass
through
a
combination
of
regular
classes
and
specific
workshops,
often
with
guest
artists
sharing
their
knowledge.
“I
have
always
been
drawn
to
the
simplicity
of
Oriental
and
Asian
cultures.
Drawing
inspiration
both
from
time
spent
with
Japanese
friends
and
colleagues
in
the
automotive
industry
and
family
holidays,
it
seemed
natural
to
reflect
these
influences
in
my
work.”
From
the
start
of
her
creative
journey,
Francine
has
continued
producing
practical
and
attractive
fused
glass
plates,
bowls
and
platters,
decorative
items
such
as
glass
hanging
ornaments
and
an
increasing
number
of
sculptural
pieces.
Francine Kelsall
Glass
Member Since 2019