Lynn Guina
Email – lynnguina@icloud.com
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Website – lynnguina.com
Artistic Experiences Prior to my Obsession with Felt
2018 – Exhibited at Gordon SnellGrove Gallery as part of the University of Saskatchewan Certificate of Art and Design (USCAD) graduation show
2015 – Participated in Ness Creek Sisters of Fire, a five-day gathering of female blacksmiths
2014 – Completed Level 2 Blacksmithing at the Western Development Museum
2013 – Completed Introduction to Blacksmithing at the Western Development Museum
2009–2018 – Earned the University of Saskatchewan Certificate of Art and Design (USCAD). Disciplines studied include copper work, clay, soapstone, fused glass, drawing, painting and one fibre class.
1970–1979 – Active member in 4-H, focusing on sewing and livestock, Radisson, Saskatchewan
In-Person Classes
2025
Felt Gathering, Salt Spring Island – Fiona Duthie, Judit Pocs, Sarr Snoek
* Layers in Design – Fiona Duthie
* Grow and Bloom: Botanical and Spatial Forms from Flat Prefelt, Sarr Snoek
Online Classes
2026
Phone Bag with Tassels – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
2025
Soft Revolution Fibre Sculpture – Tina Marais, France
Dreamhood – Judit Pocs, Hungary
2024
PaperFelt Illumination – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Textures and Patterns in Nature – Wendy Bailye, Australia
Felting with Fleeces – Lena Archbold, England
2023
Textural Vessels – Fiona Duthie, Canada Creative Sparks – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Layered Elegance – Zsofia Marx, Amsterdam
Bug Necklace – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Felted Dress: Elegant Solutions – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
Felted Scarf with Braids – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
Fashion Recycling – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
Pebble Shoulder Bag – Aniko Boros, Hungary
2022
Milkweed Sculpture – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Bud Hat – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Hand and Shoulder Bag with Silk Inlay – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Bohemian Double-Sided Reversible Cap – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Felt Decorations – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
Mesh Bag in Wet Felt Technique – Diana Nagorna, Ukraine
Cap Class – Zsofia Marx, Amsterdam
Milkweed Seed Pod – Gladys Paulus, England
Felt Hat Master Class – Zsofia Marx, Amsterdam
Contemporary Dancer – Molly Williams, England
2021
Structural and Textural Methods for Fibre Artists – Ykaterina Mokeyeva, USA
Colour Studies for Felt Making – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Felt Gloves – Lena Archbold, England
Felt Flowers – Lena Archbold, England
Creative Colour – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Berry Necklace – Judit Pocs, Hungary
Mixed Media Textile Art – Ariane Mariane, France
Double-Walled Hats – Ariane Mariane, France
Needle Felt Portraits – Deb Koesters, USA
Silk Painting – Ellen Bakker, Netherlands
Felted Brooches and Rings – Aniko Boros, Hungary
2020
Intermediate Garment Making – Ykaterina Mokeyeva, USA
Small Accessories: Great Ideas – Ykaterina Mokeyeva, USA
Foundations in Felt Garments – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Felt Bags – Fiona Duthie, Canada
2019
Fibre + Paper + Ink – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Felt Jewelry – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Felting Over the Edge – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Surface Form and Space – Pam De Groot, Australia
Introductory Garment Making – Ykaterina Mokeyeva, USA
2018
Surface Design – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Composition for Felt Makers – Fiona Duthie, Canada
Collaborations
2021 – “Free Fall”: A Nuno-Felted Coat. Silk collage work and the custom label was interpreted from one of Jaqueline Miller’s painting series.
2018 – Habitat for Humanity Fundraiser – Jaqueline Miller, Lynn Guina
Exhibitions
2025 – Portrait Show, Dervilia Art and Design, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2025 – Dimensions Juried Show, Saskatoon Craft Council
2024 – Online 5-Day Solo Show, Sculpture Wet Felting Group (8.8K members)
2024 – Threads Show, Dervilia Art and Design, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2023 – Annual Winter Festival Show and Sale, Mann Art Gallery, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
2018 – USCAD Graduation Show, Gordon Snelgrove Gallery, University of Saskatchewan
Publications
2026 –Felt Matters, International Felt Makers Association (March Edition), “Focus on an Artist: Lynn Guina”
2025 – Dimensions, Saskatchewan Craft Council, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
2023 – Prince Albert Daily Harald, Jason Kerr, “Saskatoon felter takes home Winter Festival Peoples choice award” https://paherald.sk.ca/saskatoon-felter-takes-home-winter-festival-peoples-choice-award/
2021 – “Separate Yet Connected” by Fiona Duthie, pg. 94
Awards
2025 – Dimensions People’s Choice
2023 – Guy Rutter Memorial People’s Choice Award
Memberships
Saskatchewan Craft Council
International Felt Makers Association