Craft Awards

Tanya Lyons
Kent and Doug Farndale Award of Excellence

Tanya Lyons graduated with honours from the Sheridan College glass program. She also studied at the University of Art and Design Helsinki, Finland, The Atlin Art Centre in BC, and the Toyama Institute of Glass Art in Japan. She taught glass at Sheridan College for four years, was a resident at the Harbourfront Centre as well as volunteering on the Board of Directors for the Glass Art Association of Canada. After 14 years in Quebec, Tanya has moved back to her hometown community to raise her daughter and continue her sculptural work with glass. Reflecting her passion for helping people find their way, she continues to teach in the glass program at the Haliburton School of Art and Design. She recently became Coordinator of the Madawaska Valley Studio Tour and an artist in residence with the Ottawa Valley- Creative Arts Open Studio. Tanya has always been a gatherer, collecting and taking in, objects, moments and memories. She uses clear glass in combination with natural and found objects to express and reflect her experiences, thoughts and questions about the world we live in and who we are. Her work has been exhibited internationally which she has received a number of awards and grants for.

www.tanyalyons.ca

<PREVIOUS MAIN MENU NEXT>

 

Dream Pillow 3
Flameworked glass, brass mesh, recycled lace, cedar branches, 2015 11.5 h x 25.5 w x 25.5 d

Winter Frost
Flameworked glass, brass mesh, recycled lace, cedar branches, 2016 145h x 89w x 10d

Survive
Flame worked glass & wood, 2016 37 l x 3 h x 3 w

Gathered Memories
Flame worked glass, cotton, grass, cedar & pearly everlasting, 2017 10 h x 20 l x 13 d

Day Dreamer 5
Flame worked glass, birch branch, textiles & copper, 2016 112 h x 40 w x 40 d

Coming Home
Hot worked and Flameworked Glass, 2016 9 h x 12 w x 14 l largest butterfly

Shelter from the Storm
Flame worked glass, birch bark, stainless steel, 2016 147 h x 30 w x 30 d

Shelter from the Storm - detail
Flame worked glass, birch bark, stainless steel, 2016 147 h x 30 w x 30 d cm

Finding Love
Flame worked glass, metal & leather jacket, 2016 110 h x 180 w x 40 d cm (approx. overall dimension)

Finding Love - detail
Flame worked glass, metal & leather jacket, 2016 110 h x 180 w x 40 d cm (approx. overall dimension)

Who We Are

Formerly the Ontario Crafts Council, Craft Ontario is a not-for-profit service organization that works to have craft recognized as a valuable part of life. We promote and celebrate professional craft through providing member opportunities, and advocate for craft practice by educating and empowering diverse audiences.