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Press Release | Summer Holiday Fun Family Workshop at Jo Downs | Sat 12 Aug

Press Release

02/08/17

 

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Summer Fun Family Workshop

and ‘Nearly Perfect' Sale

Saturday 12th August, 10am to 4pm

 

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On Saturday 12th August, Jo Downs Handmade Glass are holding another of their ever-popular Summer Fun Family Workshop events at Jo's Launceston Studio and Gallery.

This super school holiday event invites parents and children to make their very own fused-glass artwork with the help of Jo Downs' skilled and friendly team. Visitors will also be able to see Jo's studio workshop, browse her latest creations in the studio's two floored fused-glass gallery, and take advantage of a special one day ‘nearly perfects' sale of unique pieces.

There is no need to book, just come along anytime between 10am and 4pm. All ages and abilities are welcome. Workshops are free to attend but there will be a small charge for materials used. Jo Downs Handmade Glass is situated a few hundred yards off the A30 at the Pennygillam junction, Launceston. For directions visit www.jodowns.com. The onsite gallery is open year-round Monday to Saturday from 9 till 5.

Find Jo Downs' studio workshop and gallery at 27G Pennygillam Way, Pennygillam, Launceston, PL15 7ED| Tel: 01566 779779 | www.jodowns.com

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Summer Fun Family Workshop poster 



Notes for Editors:

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 Cornwall where she lives and works. Jo's range of beautiful glassware includes hangings, bowls and mirrors alongside her much sought after statement interior pieces such as wall panels and art frames.

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

Jo Downs galleries can be found in Ripley, Surrey and Twickenham, Middlesex, and in Cornwall at Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey, Fore Street Tintagel and at her Launceston studio, where you can also see Jo and her team at work.

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 and gallery are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, and the gallery on Saturdays 9am - 5pm.

Other galleries at: Market House, Market Place, St Ives, TR26 1RZ. Tel: 01736 797722 / Middle Street, Padstow, PL28 8AP.Tel: 01841 533854 / Fore Street, Fowey, PL23 1AH. Tel: 01726 832005 / Fore Street, Tintagel, PL34 0DB. Tel: 01840 770954 / High Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey, GU23 6AY. Tel: 01483 225742 / Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4BN. Tel: 020 8241 2296. You can also see and buy Jo's work online at www.jodowns.com

 

For press information, additional images or samples contact Mercedes at Fine Art Communications mercedes@fineartcommunications.co.uk / Tel 07825 270235 / www.fineartcommunications.co.uk