Press Release

22/06/15

Celebrating the launch of ‘Glass Leaves’

WIN a Jo Downs ‘Drift Collection’ worth £350

EVERY WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER

 Jo Downs 6 piece Spring Drift collection 

Jo Downs Handmade Glass announce the launch of their new Glass Leaves range, a brand new collection of handmade fused glass pieces for the 2015 season.

To celebrate the launch of Glass Leaves, Jo is offering customers the chance to WIN a 6 piece DriftCollection worth £350 every week throughout the summer! You can enter the FREE draw when you buy any Jo Downs item at her St Ives, Padstow, Fowey or Launceston galleries in Cornwall, her new gallery in Ripley, Surrey or online at www.jodowns.com from Saturday 25th July to Sunday 6th September. One winner will be drawn weekly at random and notified by e mail.

Available in both ‘Spring’ and ‘Autumn’ colourways, Jo Downs Glass Leaves are designed in either her 6 piece ‘Drift’, 16 piece ‘Windfall’ or 29 piece ‘Cascade’ collections. Simple to wall mount in whatever combination suits your living space, these beautifully made installations of handcrafted leaves will bring a touch of nature inspired elegance to your home.

Find Jo Downs Handmade Glass galleries in Cornwall at Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey and at her studio workshop, Penygillam Way, Launceston. Find her new gallery at High Street, Ripley, Surrey.You can also buy Jo’s work online at www.jodowns.com  

For further information contact Jo Downs Handmade Glass, Unit 27, Penygillam Way, Launceston, PL15 7ED / 01566 779779 / sam@jodowns.com

Jo Downs Handmade Glass

One of the world's most prominent fused glass artists, British designer Jo Downs’ handcrafted work is inspired by the coastal setting of her Cornwall galleries. Jo’s range of beautiful giftware includes coasters, bowls, hangings, candle holders and seasonal gifts, alongside her much sought after statement interior pieces such as wall panels and art frames.

Jo has also developed her studio to undertake larger architectural and interior projects. Her innovative designs have earned her commissions for cruise liners, hotels, churches and corporate headquarters. She has also created hundreds of private commissions, producing fused glass windows, mirrors, wall panels and other artworks for homes around the world.

Jo Downs Handmade Glass galleries in Cornwall can be found at Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey and at her Launceston studio, where you can also see Jo and her team at work. Jo has also recently opened a gallery at High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey.

Info

You can find Jo’s working studio and gallery at Unit 27g, Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7ED, tel: 01566 779779. The studio gallery is open Monday to Saturday 9am - 5pm.

Other galleries at: 5 Market House, Market Place, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1RZ. Tel: 01736 797722 / 24 Middle Street, Padstow, Cornwall, PL28 8AP.Tel: 01841 533854 / 41 Fore Street, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1AH. Tel: 01726 832005 / 128 High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6AY. Tel: 01483 225742 / all open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm and Sunday 11am - 4pm. Please phone for information on extended summer opening hours.  You can also see and buy Jo’s work online at www.jodowns.com

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