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.
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.
Passionate about life, Uxbridge Studio Tour artist Audrey Morgan turns her vision of the natural world into jewellery – which we see as wearable art.
Sometimes life gets tough! Here it is one week before Studio Tour and I am almost ready. Almost but not quite!!
You may know Tracy Walker from her work as a graphic designer and illustrator but have you seen her incredible photography! The 2019 Uxbridge Studio Tour is proud to have Tracy showing her photography for the first time...and it's a must see!!! Here's a little more about Tracy in her own words...
Our random facts series of blogs is our fun way of letting you know a little more about the artists you admire. Here we pose our 2019 random questions to Uxbridge Glass Artist Francis Muscat.
Our random facts series of blogs is our fun way of letting you know a little more about the artists you admire. Here we pose our 2019 random questions to Uxbridge Jewellery Designer Jeannine Rosenberg.
Gelato isn't just for the heat of summer. This Uxbridge Studio Tour weekend why not treat the child in you to a delicious scoop of gelato at Nexus Coffee Co?!
Our random facts series of blogs is our fun way of letting you know a little more about the artist's you admire. Here we pose our 2019 random questions to Uxbridge Quilter and Fibre Artist Judith Tinkl.
We call it a ‘studio tour’ but it is a plain fact of the tour, that there are quite a few studios that our guests do not get to see, let alone visit. Studios such as sculptor Fly Freeman’s space is so packed full of machines for this and that...
Experience the magic behind the extraordinary work of over 60 talented artists. Tour the studios, engage with the artists, and celebrate 40 vibrant years of local art.