Mark Ruchlewicz - A Lifetime of Art
Creating art has been a lifelong journey for Mark Ruchlewicz. It manifests in both thought provoking paintings as well as music – typically with obscure time signatures.
Art Chats + Other News
Winner of the 2019 $1000 Art Prize
On Friday September 20th, the winner of the 2019 Uxbridge Studio Tour's $1000 Passport to Art raffle was drawn at The Second Wedge Brewing Company. This year's winner is Susan Allen of Sunderland. Congratulations Susan!
Sadness, Joy & Creativity - Journey Back to Art
Since 2011 jewellery designer and creator Jeannine Rosenberg has been part of the Uxbridge Studio Tour. The 2018 tour was a heart wrenching and challenging tour for Jeannine, and 2019 marks a new chapter in her creative career. Here's a lovely piece about Jeannine's journey over the past 18 months.
Fancy a wee dram of scotch this Studio Tour weekend?
If your idea of the perfect way to spend a little time this tour weekend is with a wee dram of scotch, The Hobby Horse Arms is the place to go!
Mary Philpott - Ceramic Domesticated & Wild Animal Sculpture
Mary Philpott is a full time craft artist whose practice encompasses both sculptural ceramics and bespoke tile design. This year Mary can be found at Studio 10 with host artist Nancy Newman. Here's a little more about Mary Philpott and her work.
What the Uxbridge Studio Tour Means to Jewellery Artist Audrey Morgan
The 34th Annual Uxbridge Studio tour is less than ONE WEEK away! I'm a jewellery artist and it's been a productive summer. As I contemplate the upcoming weekend, I'm struck by the impact the tour has had on my life.
Nancy Newman on Dyeing & Slicking the Edges of Her Design's Leather Straps
Uxbridge purse designer and creator Nancy Newman's interest in textiles "started with the Feminist Movement in the 70's, where attention was being paid to what was disparagingly called 'Women's Work', which was anything to do with textiles". We are delighted to feature Nancy along with her talented guest artist Mary Philpott at Studio 10 of the 2019 tour.
Confessions of a Blacksmith - Part 2
People always ask how did you become a blacksmith. Did you apprentice for someone? Was your father in the trade? Have you seen “Forged In Fire”? As far as I can find no one related to me was involved with forging or metalwork in any way. Although it feels at times like there was some prior knowledge somehow.
Beautiful Jewellery That Reflects The Wonder of Nature
Passionate about life, Uxbridge Studio Tour artist Audrey Morgan turns her vision of the natural world into jewellery – which we see as wearable art.
Unexpected Hurdles in the Creation Process
Sometimes life gets tough! Here it is one week before Studio Tour and I am almost ready. Almost but not quite!!
