Louisa creates functional hand-blown lead crystal pieces designed for everyday enjoyment, not just special occasions. She values authenticity, individuality, and craftsmanship, believing there’s a unique pleasure in holding objects that embody these qualities. Influenced by Scandinavian design, her work features simple, tactile shapes in natural colours inspired by landscapes she loves, like forests and mountains. After a 20-year break, she rediscovered her passion for glass-blowing two years ago. Louisa graduated from the Royal College of Art in 1997, having previously trained at the International Glass Centre, Brierley Hill, and Manchester Metropolitan University.
“I’ve thought a lot about why I like working with glass so much. It’s a very instant medium, the process is quite fast and you need to think on your feet. I like the vague danger and excitement of it all, it’s quite a performance. I love the fact that the tools and techniques haven’t changed for hundreds of years. You only have a combination of heat, gravity, centrifugal force and hand tools to create a piece.”
