Press Release

06/07/17

Settle in for the Season with the Autumn Glow of our

New Celtic Hearts Collection

Image: Jo Downs' new Celtic Hearts Large Square Bowl, £75. Photo credit: Mike Evans Photography

Settle in for Autumn with the copper and golden glow of fused glass designer Jo Downs' gorgeous new Celtic Hearts collection. Cut, crafted, fired and finished at her Cornwall studio, this new range is handmade in clear glass and cut copper hearts, and includes beautifully finished feature bowls, mirrors, candle stands, coasters and jewellery dishes.

Established as one of the country's leading glass makers, Jo's beautiful interior pieces are inspired by the colours and textures of the Cornish landscape where she lives and works. Available in Surrey at Jo Downs Handmade Glass, Ripley, Woking, and in Cornwall at St Ives, Padstow, Fowey, Tintagel and Launceston, and online at www.jodowns.com.

The Celtic Hearts collection is available from Jo Downs Handmade Glass Galleries atHigh Street, Ripley, Woking, Surrey and in Cornwallat Market Place St Ives, Middle Street Padstow, Fore Street Fowey, Fore Street Tintagel and Pennygillam Launceston | Tel: 01566 779779 |www.jodowns.com

Image: Feature bowls from Jo Downs' new Celtic Hearts collection. Photo credit: Mike Evans Photography

Retail Prices

Celtic Hearts coasters are priced at £11

Celtic Hearts bowls are available in a range of sizes, priced from £19 to £125

Celtic Hearts candle stand are priced at £25

Celtic Hearts mirrors are available in a range of sizes, priced from £150 to £550

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Jo Downs Celtic Hearts square feature bowl

Jo Downs' New Celtic Hearts Collection 

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 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.

Further Information

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. 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 director@fineartcommunications.co.uk / Tel 07825 270235 / www.fineartcommunications.co.uk