Courtney Downman began working with glass in September of 2012 after enrolling in the Craft and Design program at Sheridan College. While studying she was recognized by Sheridan College with four awards and was selected for a Student Summer Residency Scholarship at Harbourfront Centre in 2014. Upon graduating Courtney worked as a Teaching assistant in the glass program at Sheridan College. Courtney was recently awarded the glass artist-in-residence fellowship at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga, ON.