Karyn Gingras

Karyn Gingras is the owner and designer of Lilliput Hats. Her career began when she signed up for a night school class in tap dancing. She was told that the course was full, but they added, that the millinery course had lots of space.

Karyn has also taught at the International Academy of Design, Ryerson University and the Haliburton School of the Arts.

Karyn’s many theatre and film credits include Mama Mia, The Evelyn Dick Story, Music Man, the Canadian Opera Company, as well as in store display for MAC Cosmetics.

Karyn is the recipient of several awards including the 1999 City of Toronto Accessories Designer of the Year, the One-of-a-Kind-Show Best Traditional Craft Award and The-One-of-a-Kind-Show Hall of Fame award.