Lucie Kovarova-Weir

Stop #2:

Flameworking Glass and Jewelry

Lucie Kovarova-Weir was born in Boskovice, and grew up in Hradec Kralove, Czech Republic. Pursuing studies in animation; she graduated with a Master's Degree from the prestigious Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design, in Prague. She moved to Toronto in 2001 and established the Lunacy Glass Studio in 2002. Lucies work is been exhibited through out USA, Canada and Europe, most notably was recently included into permanent collection of Corning Museum of Glass. Lucie lives and works in Tweed, Ontario.

Creative process and form awareness is always at the forefront of Lucie’s work focus. The glass pieces she creates surprise viewers by the great attention to detail and meticulous craftsmanship. Inspiration for her work often comes from folk art, her garden and a daily life in a small town. Coming from an animation background, she tells a story with a sense of humor and lightness of spirit. All work is created with love and high quality materials in hopes to delight for years to come.

Email: lucie.weir@gmail.com

Address: 229 Colborne street, box 128, Tweed, K0K3J0