Biography and Training
 Biography
From an early age, Sylvie Daunais fell in love with the
magnificent stained glass windows in churches and cathedrals. She
would imagine stained glass patterns, inspired by books, paintings,
sculptures and her very surroundings. She came to a realization;
stained glass would be the medium that would allow her to fully
express herself.
Having worked for 12 years in programming in the
telecommunications industry, Sylvie decided that she needed to work
with her hands. In 1997, she made a dramatic change in her
professional life. With the support and inspiration of her husband,
she decided to follow her dream; the creation of
beautiful things.
Training
Sylvie studied at the Studio du Verre in Montreal and at
l’Atelier du Vitrail in Beloeil. Today, mentors guide her as she
perfects her art, improving the quality and longevity of the pieces
she creates.
She started with the study of the Copper Foil Technique developed
by L.C. Tiffany, used mostly in the creation of lamps. Using this
technique, she created small pieces such as jewellery boxes,
candlesticks, suncatchers and other small decorative ornaments.
Sylvie then studied the Lead Came Technique, the oldest technique
used in making stained glass windows, and which is absolutely
necessary for the creation of large pieces. Her Mosaic work adds
another dimension to her repertoire and can be integrated into
furniture, patio paving stones, or any object that may inspire you!
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