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Press Release | Glass designer Jo Downs launches new Celtic Coast Collection

Press Release

07/02/16

 

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Announcing the Launch of our Celtic Coast Collection

New for Spring / Summer 2017

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Image: Pieces from Jo Downs' new Celtic Coast collection, including mirror £550 and grand-scale 
limited edition feature platter £695. Photo credit: Mike Evans Photography

Leading British fused-glass designer Jo Downs announces the launch of her stunning Celtic Coast collection, new for Spring/Summer 2017. Established for the last ten years as one of Cornwall's most iconic designer brands, Jo Downs Handmade Glass is inspired by the beautiful Cornish coast.

Available at Jo Downs Handmade Glass galleries in from Easter 2017, the new Celtic Coast collection includes gorgeous decorative bowls, candle stands, mirrors and stunning grand-scale feature pieces, all cut, crafted, fired and finished at her Cornwall studio in clear glass and dazzling hand cut copper fish.

 

Retail Prices

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

Celtic Coast candle stand are priced at £25

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

Grand Scale limited edition feature platter is priced at £695

The Celtic Coast collection is available from Easter 2017 exclusively at Jo Downs Handmade Glass Galleries at Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall and High Street, Ripley, Surrey, and across her galleries at this summer | Tel: 01566 779779 |www.jodowns.com

 

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Image: Jo Downs' new Celtic Coast collection 37cm bowl, £125. Photo credit: Mike Evans Photography

 

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Celtic Coast mirror and ltd edition platter

Celtic Coast square bowl


 
 
 

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.

 

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 / 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