Shirley Elford

Celebrated Canadian artist and glass blower Shirley Elford has gained an international reputation for her exquisite hand-crafted glass sculptures. Her work is represented in private and international collections from Canada to Hong Kong. Shirley's many awards include the 125th Anniversary Commemorative Medal of Canadian Confederation in 1992, Woman of the Year in the Arts from the Hamilton Status of Women in 1991, and the Canadian Achiever Award in 1996. In 2002, Shirley was inducted into the prestigious Hamilton Gallery of Distinction