

Leslie Thompson’s final collection at Quiet Creek
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Award winning porcelain artist, Leslie Thompson has retired from the art of ceramics. The final collection of her work is being shown at Quiet Creek Living Room Gallery. An artist champagne reception was held on Saturday evening. From left, Lea Deesing speaks with Thompson about her astounding work. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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