Meet Tanya Philbin of Zinnia Designs
Tanya Philbin-Chin is a ceramic artist based in Needham, Massachusetts, specializing in handmade, personalized ceramic creations that beautifully capture moments in time. Through her business, Zinnia Designs Custom Ceramics, Tanya crafts unique keepsakes such as hand, foot, and paw print plaques, custom dishes, ornaments, and more—each piece carefully handmade in her home studio.
A graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Tanya earned her BFA in Ceramics in 1998. She went on to build a successful career as a marketing manager but ultimately felt the pull to return to her artistic roots. In 2009, after the birth of her son, Tanya made the decision to leave the corporate world and dedicate herself fully to her family and her passion for ceramics.
Tanya takes great pride in the thoughtfulness and craftsmanship behind every piece she creates, helping families celebrate special memories with artwork that is as meaningful as it is lasting!