Contemporary hand-blown glass

Coloured glass tumblers

Bringing joy

I make things which I hope will bring joy to people every day. Not things to save for best, but to use and enjoy. There’s something intrinsically pleasing about using a functional object which carries within it a spirit of authenticity and craftsmanship.

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Louisa Raven - glassblower, a woman with blonde hair, wearing a striped shirt and gray cardigan, holding a dark glass vase, sitting indoors with a blurred background.

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Upcoming events:

Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair

16-19th GNCCF October Victoria Baths, Manchester

Attenborough Arts Centre Craft and Art Fair

Sat 1st November, Attenborough Arts, Leicester

Harriman and Co. Maker weekend

15-16th November, Harriman and Co. Leicester

The Hepworth Wakefield Festive Market

29-30th November, The Hepworth - Tile Yard North

View fullsize The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair is on now! Had a great preview night with lots of sales and really positive comments. If you’re in or around Manchester it’s well worth a visit, there’s such a diverse range of fantastic w
View fullsize I’ve been a bit quiet on here lately. Sometimes you just can’t do it all! I’m still here, and I’m gearing up for a busy few weeks of shows - and a pop-up. Starting tomorrow, when I’ll be at The Great Northern Contempo
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View fullsize These droplet vases capture a bubble of glass, a moment in time when liquid becomes solid. #moltenglass #blownglass #glassvase #peonyvase #ukcraft #heritagecrafts
View fullsize Feeling overwhelmed and very grateful by the fantastic response to my display this year. This tricolour vase has just found a new home, I only have four left and it’s only lunchtime on the first day 😅 . #lovecraftfestival #handmadeglass #artgl
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View fullsize Two weeks today, @craftfestival Bovey Tracey will be in full swing 👏 . It’s such a fantastic celebration of crafts and making and although it’s hard work, it also feels like a mini holiday! Sarah and team have created such a friendly and
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