Press Release

26/07/16

Announcing the Opening of

Jo Downs Handmade Glass | Twickenham

Grand Launch Event | Monday 1^stto Sunday 7^thAugust

Image: Jo Downs Shoaling Fish Installation, worth £675

Leading British fused-glass designer Jo Downs announces the launch of her new gallery at Heath Road, Twickenham, this summer.

Opening for a seven-day Grand Launch Event on 1^st August, Jo's new Twickenham gallery is offering 10% off everything plus the chance to WIN one of her iconic Shoaling Fish installations worth £675 with any purchase throughout the week.

The gallery will be brimming with all of Jo's best loved ranges, inspired by the beautiful coast of Cornwall where she lives and works. Her distinctive, handmade giftware includes gorgeous hangings, bowls, coasters and jewelry, alongside statement interior pieces such as mirrors, wall panels, art frames and multi-piece installations. Jo is also well known for her stunning architectural and interior projects and has created hundreds of private commissions, producing bespoke pieces for homes around the world. Visitors to Jo Downs Handmade Glass Twickenham will be able to discuss and arrange their own unique commissions with Jo's friendly staff.

Find Jo Downs Handmade Glass, Twickenham, at 136 Heath Road, TW1 4BN. Opening hours Monday to Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.

For further information please contact Jo Downs Handmade Glass | Tel: 020 8241 2296 |twickenham@jodowns.com

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 Jo Downs Ocean Shoal worth £675
 

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 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.

Other Jo Downs galleries can be found in Surrey at High Street, Ripley and in Cornwall 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.

Info

Find Jo's working studio and gallery atUnit 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: 5 Market House, Market Place, St Ives, TR26 1RZ. Tel: 01736 797722 / 24 Middle Street, Padstow, PL28 8AP.Tel: 01841 533854 / 41 Fore Street, Fowey, 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 and at 136 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4BN, Tel:020 8241 2296,open Monday to Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm, Thursday to Saturday 9am - 5pm and Sunday 10am - 3pm.Please phone for information on extended summer opening hours. You can also see and buy Jo's work online atwww.jodowns.co.uk

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