| What’s your name? | |
| Linda Jury | |
| What is the name of your business? | |
| Linda’s Leadlight | |
| How long have you been trading? | |
| Approx. 15 years | |
| What products do you sell? | |
| Leadlight / Stained Glass suncatchers, gift items and small panels. | |
| What sells the best? | |
| Fairies, dragonflies, butterflies and New Age themed items | |
| What markets do you trade at? | |
| Avoca Beachside Markets and Hunter Wine Country Markets | |
| How did it all begin? | |
| Since I was young I have enjoyed making things. Firstly it was knitting and sewing etc. Once my girls were in their late teens, and I had time to spare, I went to learn the art of Leadlighting after admiring beautiful church windows for many years. On a visit to a large glass supplier I went overboard and ended up with a huge amount of the most amazing glass. With so much glass I had to do something, and so began the journey of my market life. I also attended Hornsby Tafe and studied Ceramics (pottery) attaining my Ceramic Cert 111. | |
| What do you like most about being a stallholder? | |
| Firstly, I always have fun meeting up with likeminded creative people. There is a great camaraderie between stallholders who always help each other out if needed. Secondly, I love meeting new people and sharing knowledge of my craft. Its also nice to receive compliments about my work and even nicer when someone makes a purchase. I often do commission pieces. | |
| What do you like least about being a stallholder? | |
| Early mornings can be a bit hard at times especially in winter when it is cold and windy. | |
| Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? | |
| I am planning on studying Floristry next year so hope to be working in a florist/gift shop and still working with my glass. | |
| What one piece of advice would you give to a new stallholder? | |
| Believe in what you do or the product you are selling and have fun. Markets can be a little tense while bumping in and out so stay relaxed and go with the flow. | |
| Do you have a Facebook page you would like us to feature? | |
| https://www.facebook.com/lindasleadlight | |
| Plus any other social media links like Twitter, Pinterest or LinkedIn? | |
| https://www.instagram.com/lindasglass/ | |
| Attach a picture ideally of yourself, your stall or your products. | |
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