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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View fullsize At this time of year, I’m busy juggling my glass business and also leading Christmas wreath workshops. The remaining classes are fully booked, but if you are local to me and would like a handmade door decoration, made from locally foraged mat
View fullsize FIND A MAKER WEEK Day 4: Christmas traditions I’m starting with an image of my carafe… in the hope that you might make it your Christmas tradition to serve your wine at Christmas dinner in one! They’re gently squeezed in whilst
View fullsize FIND A MAKER WEEK Day 3: Christmas Gift Guide 🎄 🎁 🧑‍🎄 May I suggest… 1. A giant bauble. Basically the gift that keeps on giving. Every year when it’s time to deck the halls, the giant bauble can be unpacked from its special
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View fullsize FIND A MAKER WEEK DAY 1 Recently I joined (only 30 of 170 applicants were accepted!) Find A Maker, by Craft Festival and this week is all about shining a light on all the wonderful makers in Find A Maker Week. So, I’ll be posting on a theme
View fullsize Huge thanks to Drew @harrimanandco for hosting us at this weekend’s Maker Weekend, and to everyone who came by to chat & learn a bit about glassblowing. . Special thanks to those who went home with a handmade piece of glass. Your support f
View fullsize So happy to be at Harriman & Co. This weekend showing my glass. It’s such a beautifully curated space, I would love to own everything in here! My lovely pals Sue & John from @suepryke and @wild_and_wood are also here today with their
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