PROUD TO BE LOCAL — SPONSORED BY CFM IS OUR INSPIRATIONAL FEATURE , HIGHLIGHTING HOMEGROWN COROMANDEL PENINSULA FOLKS DOING WONDERFUL THINGS OUT IN THE WORLD.
Growing up, I wanted to be an artist, a professional wrestler, musician, writer, actor and director. Dare I say it, I have had the privilege of doing all of the above.
The sunlight filters through the window illuminating a glorious bunch of flowers on an old kitchen table. Inside, the basement studio is a hive of activity … heads are bowed over colourful creations as members of this group settle into their mahi.
When it comes to art, some folks are just born with it in their blood. They breathe creativity, they live it, and it becomes a part of who they are. Jenny McLeod, a local artist based in Thames, is one of those artists. With more than 30 years of experience in glassmaking, she’s got the magic touch, and she’s not afraid to share it with her community.
Every year, locals and tourists alike enjoy sunny afternoons at Lukes Kitchen. What many don’t know is that before serving epic pizzas and cocktails, Paul Reilly, Luke’s father, ran a mechanic shop in that same spot.
PROUD TO BE LOCAL — SPONSORED BY CFM IS OUR INSPIRATIONAL FEATURE , HIGHLIGHTING HOMEGROWN COROMANDEL PENINSULA FOLKS DOING WONDERFUL THINGS OUT IN THE WORLD.
Growing up, I wanted to be an artist, a professional wrestler, musician, writer, actor and director. Dare I say it, I have had the privilege of doing all of the above.
The sunlight filters through the window illuminating a glorious bunch of flowers on an old kitchen table. Inside, the basement studio is a hive of activity … heads are bowed over colourful creations as members of this group settle into their mahi.
When it comes to art, some folks are just born with it in their blood. They breathe creativity, they live it, and it becomes a part of who they are. Jenny McLeod, a local artist based in Thames, is one of those artists. With more than 30 years of experience in glassmaking, she’s got the magic touch, and she’s not afraid to share it with her community.
Every year, locals and tourists alike enjoy sunny afternoons at Lukes Kitchen. What many don’t know is that before serving epic pizzas and cocktails, Paul Reilly, Luke’s father, ran a mechanic shop in that same spot.
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