2023 'How To' Guide for New Studio Tour Visitors
Not exactly sure how to take part in Uxbridge Studio Tour weekend...Here's how it works and a little bit about who we are. Let's get started...
Art Chats + Other News
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A Message from Our Chairperson 2021
Wondering how to enjoy this year's Uxbridge Studio Tour? Our much-loved chairperson Colin Whitebread explains...
Art in the time of Covid
As members of the greater arts community, we visual artists are probably the least affected by the pandemic, in that we can keep working away in our studios, not needing an audience or performing venue.
Goodbye to Gerd
In the late spring this year, the Uxbridge Studio Tour lost one of our favourite artists.
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.
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.
