by Sharon McSwiney 
                
                
                  
                    January 5, 2025 
                   
                
                
                  
                  
                  
                  
                    
                      
                         
                    
                   
                
                
                  
                    A look back at what we did in 2024 in & around Cornwall.  Sharing some of my inspiration, interests & achievements throughout the year.
                  
                
                
                  
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                  by Sharon McSwiney 
                
                
                  
                    February 17, 2023 
                   
                
                
                  
                  
                  
                  
                    
                      
                         
                    
                   
                
                
                  
                    The oak project or 'Lightening Dancer' is a project I worked on with artist James Eddy at the Lost Gardens of Heligan. This involved the creation of over 500 copper oak leaves which are now on permanent display in the Stewards House within the garden.
                  
                
                
                  
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The Lightening Dancer 
                    
                   
             
           
         
       
    
   
 
     
    
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