Maureen Winnicki Lyons

Maureen Winnicki Lyons

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Craft, Inter-arts, Visual arts

Grade Level: k, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Language: english

Regions: Norman, Parklands, Interlake, Westman, Central Plains, Pembina Valley, Eastman, Capital Region

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Biography

Maureen rages (quietly) against the machine using handcrafted art to save the world with wool. As a mixed media artist for 25+ years, Maureen values the versatility with which wool can be shaped to fit every vision: felted, hooked, punched, tufted, spun or woven. A collection of 200+ breeds of wool is at the core of MWL WOOL MOUNTAIN: it informs her practise as each breed of sheep grows wool with its own qualities and strengths. This ultimate in sustainable material then begs a different approach: slower, more earthy. Handpicked, handwashed, hand-dyed, hand-crafted, it is altered with intention and purpose.

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Project Samples

Botanical Prints, Inks and Natural Dyes

Using only petals, roots, leaves, bark, bugs or seed, we create stunning, colourful light- and wash-fast designs on organic cotton or wool in the form of yarn. Focus on how-to grow your own dye plants, incorporating food waste into art, and planning dye gardens with edible components such as vegetable dyes

Introduction to Tapestry Weaving

Participants are introduced to tapestry weaving and provided all the tools and materials to create an appropriately-sized, achievable project of significance for their homes

Needle-felting 101: Cookie Cutter Critters

With little more than a felting needle and tufts of wool, students discover how astonishingly easy it is to create forms by deliberately tangling fibre such as wool. After years of working with beginners of all ages, we begin the lesson using cookie cutters which are then filled with wool to help achieve shape but also provide a barrier between the felting needle and tender fingers

Testimonials

I have had the pleasure of having Maureen Lyons run an art workshop in my classroom. I teach grade 2 at Grosvenor School. The year she worked with my class, there were 25 students. She led them through the process of how to paint a variety of designs on rock surfaces. She was well prepared, with all aspects of the task...table coverings for my desks, a variety of paints and colours, hand-outs where students could follow the step by step procedure of how to do the task, and practice design sheets

—Catherine Rankin Banks, Grade 2 Teacher, Grosvenor School

Maureen's mixed media work is characterized by the combination of colour and texture, a touch of whimsy and fine craftmanship. Her workshops provide clear and calm instruction with encouragement for emerging artists to add their own flourishes. A fun and engaging experience!

—Tallula Wilkie, Parent, Grosvenor School

I have participated in a number of craft nights (making wreaths and other things) with Maureen and her family, it is always a well orchestrated and enjoyable experience. The consideration and planning she puts into sourcing an abundance of options for materials and the necessary tools we need to carry out the crafts, facilitates a well organized and enjoyable crafting experience I would highly recommend.

—Cole Wielgosz, Graphic Artist and Business Owner, Winnipeg