Lisa Caron Hickey is a visual and teaching artist whose multidisciplinary practice spans fiber arts, felting, collage, painting, fused glass, and illustration. Her work explores texture, color, and creative play—expressed through both finished artwork and hands-on creative experiences.

She has illustrated published children’s books and continues to develop new titles alongside her studio and teaching practice.

Born in Connecticut, Lisa relocated full-time to Vermont in 2024, where she continues to expand her studio practice and community-based teaching.

With over 20 years of experience as a teaching artist, Lisa has worked extensively in arts integration and community engagement. She is passionate about making creativity accessible to all ages, helping individuals step away from screens and reconnect with hands-on making.

Lisa is the founder of Caron Designs, a creative studio and product line focused on thoughtfully designed DIY craft kits and workshops. Her kits are developed to provide high-quality materials and an enjoyable creative experience without requiring a large investment, making art approachable for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Throughout her career, Lisa has taught in a wide range of settings, including schools, libraries, adult education programs, senior centers, and community organizations such as Girl Scouts and women’s groups. She currently teaches monthly workshops in her Vermont studio, along with private group sessions.

• 30+ years working in fiber, mixed media, and craft-based art
• Creator of original artwork and DIY craft kits
• Focus on accessible, hands-on creative experiences

• Wooly, Wooly, Wooly – Illustrated by Lisa Caron Hickey, written by Annette Brocks (2001)
• Hello, Hello – Illustrated by Lisa Caron Hickey, written by Annette Su (2026, forthcoming)
• Designed WESTWIND Wine Labels

• 2026 – Southern Vermont Arts Cente
• 2026 – Fourth Corner Gallery
• 2025 – Southern Vermont Arts Center
• 2024 – Southern Vermont Arts Center
• 2025 – Vermont Craft Council, Open Studio Weekend
• 2023–Present – Gallery at the Vault
• 2015–2023 – Merwinsville Hotel Shows (CT)
• 1999–Present – Guilford Art Center Holiday Expo
• 2017 & 1999 – Peru Fair, Peru, VT

• 2026 – Mountain School at Windhall
• 2023–Present – Workshops in felting, fused glass, jewelry, and mixed media
• 2021-2023 - Founder & Board Member, Sherman Artists Association, Co-founded with Linda Hubbard, Organized community events including Open Studios, ARTFEST, and exhibitions
• 1988–Present – Teaching across adult education, libraries, and community programs

• The Art of Felting
• Needle-Felted Acorns
• Slab Pottery
• Felted Heart Ornament
• Fused Glass Suncatcher
• Wire-Wrapped Earrings
• Evergreen Wreaths
• Seasonal & Family Workshops
• Painting & Collage

1989 – SoNo Arts Festival Logo Design (South Norwalk, CT)
1986 - NH Graniteer Newsletter Design
1984 – 3rd Place, Collage of Color, New Hampshire Institute of Art
1980 - Brookfield Town Report Logo Design

• 2025 – Tides of Tranquility (Acrylic) – Southern Vermont Arts Center
• 2000 – Hand-painted tile backsplash – Danbury, CT
• 2000 – Picasso-style tile murals – South Carolina
• 1996 – Hand-painted kitchen tiles – Bethel, CT
• 2000 – Faux painted interior finishes – Wilton, CT
• 2000 - Wonderous faux painted clouds - baby room - New Milford, CT

• B.A., Marketing and Commercial Art – Notre Dame College
• Marketing Strategy Certificate – Cornell University
• Advanced Graduate Certificate in Social Media – Quinnipiac University

Continuing Studies:
Parsons School of Design • Snow Farm • Brookfield Craft Center • Fiber Studio • New Hampshire Institute of Art • GAS (Corning, NY) • Indy Art Center

• Founder, Caron Designs, LLC (1989) CT, (2024) VT
• Designed and produced 25+ original craft kits
• 17+ years selling through Etsy and online platforms
• Work available through website, Etsy, and regional galleries