Shirley Al - Local Clay Artist on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour....pay her a visit this week at the Studio Elora

THE STUDIO ELORA

Shirley Al – Clay Artist

With a BFA from the University of Waterloo and an MA in Design from Stanford University, Shirley brings years of technique and an impeccable eye to her clay sculptures. Uniquely hers, they reflect a play on the human form with elements of imbedded nature and organic movement. The result is whimsical yet richly enticing.  Works can be seen at The Studio Elora and the Barber Gallery, Guelph.

Currently, Shirley is working on a “Study in Collaboration” with studio partner Jo Lomas. Finished pieces will be the creative combination from a left- and right-handed approach to large-format painting and clay works.  

Supria Karmakar - Encaustic Artist - Free Demonstations all weekend for both weekends, Come have some fun!

New Work:  Step Out on Faith, Encaustic Mixed Media Collage, 24 x 24, 2010

The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour opens this weekend, Sat. Sept. 25th & Sun. Sept. 26th 10 - 5 and next weekend too, Sat. Oct. 2nd & Sun. Oct. 3rd. 10 - 5 ...I will be doing encaustic demonstrations both weekends...come out to check it out...and even to try your hand at it...For more information on my work and workshops visit: www.supriasdesigns.com  or my blog.

Enter a ballot for a chance to win a prize from "Supria's Designs" studio and from any of the wonderful artists on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour.   

Elora - Fergus Studio Tour Opening Reception Thursday Sept. 16th 7 - 9 p.m.

The Elora-Fergus Studio Tour opens this Thursday Sept. 16th, 7 - 9 p.m. with their group show of all 33 local artists showing new works.  This group show is located at the Elora Centre for the Arts, Minarovich Gallery.  It is a great place to start the tour, pick up a brochure, ballots and get a full sampling of the local talent in this area.

Hope to see you at our studios.  Enter your ballot for a chance to win a prize of $250 to go towards any art items you might like from any of the artist's on the studio tour.  It is an inspired filled event.



The opening group show and event is free and lots of fun.

Beryl Dawson, Painter, Elora-Fergus Studio Tour Opens Soon!

The Majestic Grand by Beryl Dawson

Beryl Dawson - Featured Artist- Wellington Artists Gallery and Art Centre - Sept 4 to Oct 4, 2010

As a member of the Elora Fergus Studio Tour,  Beryl is the featured artist at Wellington  Artists' Gallery and Art Centre,  during the month leading up to the tour. She is a self taught painter of realism. Working with oils, watercolour or mixed media she endeavours to make every piece of work, through exacting detail,  a tapestry of lifelike, natural colour and form. She paints on many different surfaces, including steel gold pans from the Yukon, pieces of shale, glass and textile.  Her current project is her Canadiana series depicting scenes from coast to coast. Represented in her portfolio are endangered historic buildings, flora and fauna and landmark landscapes of different regions of the country. Regardless of the subject,  the results are dramatic, vibrant and correct in detail often making viewers ask if it is a painting or a photo. 

Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre members play a major part in the Elora Fergus Studio Tour

The Elora Fergus Studio Tour runs for 2 week-ends…Sept 25 and 26 and Oct 2 and 3.  There are 36 artists on the tour  this year,  8 of whom, (approximately one-quarter of the Membership) are also members of Wellington Artists’ Gallery and Art Centre.   Those members  are  Anne Luxton, textile artist;  Beryl  Dawson, painter; Dorothy Collin, potter; Jacqueline Tate, potter; Jerre Davidson, glass artist; Maggie Vanderweit, textile artist; Melanie Morel weaver and Supria Karmakar, encaustic artist.  When you visit these Studios you are also supporting Wellington Artists' Gallery and Art Centre members, which is greatly appreciated.  For information about these artists and their studios visit  www.wellingtonartistsgallery.ca  andwww.elorafergusstudiotour.ca .

Pam Starratt - New Potter on Elora-Fergus Studio Tour

Pam Starratt - Potter

As a young mother of three beautiful girls, Pam managed to keep herself throwing pots one way or another wherever she could find a corner. So when she joined The Studio Elora two years ago, her dreams to “stay in the clay” were realized. With lovely, organic glazes on functional pieces, and a generous amount on Pam, she may seem the messy potter but there is nothing messy about her wonderful bowls and cups. Pam is currently working on a large commission of goblets for a client’s wedding party.

Pam at Wheel

Grayce Perry - An Award Winning Artist Living in Elora, visit her on the tour....

"Eye of the Storm"

Grayce is an award winning artist who lives in Elora. She is well known for her recent series of scultpures "Women I Have Known" and for her textured acrylic paintings. Recently she has shifted her focus to contemporary mixed media paintings and works on mylar. Grayce uses oil, charcoal and graphite to build up layers of material and gestural mark making. Her recent work is inspired by Joan Miro, Cy Twombly and Motherwell.

Grayce Perry, Elora Artist

"Musings"

Grayce is a self taught artist who pursues her artistic development with a passion. She brings to her work a rich background of world travel and a childhood spent in India. Her paintings and sculptures explore form, texture and colour to express the complexity of feelings that are the human experience.

Grayce participates in numerous group shows in the area at the Barber Gallery and Alma Gallery in Guelph. She is a member of the Harris Collective with regular showings at The Elora Centre for the Arts. Grayce won the first prize for sculpture at the Insights Juried Art Show in 2007 and 2009. Most recently her work was shown at a the show "False Prophets" in Aspen, Colorada.

Grayce works at her home studio on Colborne St. in Elora. She can be contacted by phone at 519 846 9177 or by e mail at grayceperry@gmail.com

"Nesting"

"Weathering the Storm"

" Women I have Known, 2009"

Featuring Jo Lomas - A wonderful clay artist on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour

Jo Lomas -- Clay Artist
Ten years and a lot of mud later, Jo's unique style is emerging.  Colourful and engaging, the subject of her quirky creations is all about expressions of the human condition, asking the viewer simply to muse.  Works can be seen at The Studio Elora and the Barber Gallery, Guelph.  Jo is currently working on a 'study in collaboration' with studio partner Shirley Al.  Jo's work will surely delight, come visit her on the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour...soon be to here...  More on our new Elora - Fergus Website to come! So come back soon for a visit to our blog.

Jo Lomas - Painting in her studio

Lovely work by Jo Lomas above, this last one was a commission, what a wonderful idea to have a commission made up for someone significant in your life.

Macadi Jewellery - Elora Artist on Tour designs unique pieces just for you

On September 1st, 2007 I established MACADI Jewellery as a Jewellery and Art Design Studio and Retail Space at 13 East Mill St. Elora, ON. N0B 1S0

Featuring a Gallery and Studio on site gives customers the ability to connect with the designs available as all jewellery is made on site.

I also offer jewellery from independent Designers across Canada.  By doing this, I am able to offer many different styles of jewellery to my customers.  Paintings, and Mixed Media Art is also available at MACADI.  Check in to see what is new, as designs and art forms are constantly changing!

One on one custom designs are available to clients for Special Orders.  If you have an idea, we can work together to create that special piece.  To set up an appointment with Mandy, please call 519-846-0116, or email at mandy@macadijewellery.com

New Gallery Opening - All Sorts....in Hamilton

Two of the Elora-Fergus Studio Tour artists, Katherine and Tim McManus are opening a new gallery called, "All Sorts Gallery" in Hamilton...if you are in the area check it out.
www.allsortsgallery.com

Another Highlight on an Elora-Fergus Studio Tour Member - Jerre Davidson, Kiln Formed Glass Artist...check out her fabulous work

Jerre Davidson of Alma, Ontario, Canada has been working in Kiln-formed glass for 10 years and in 2010 she will have been on the Elora-Fergus Studio tour for four years.

Here is what Jerre says about her work, " I use the contradictory properties of glass to create my kiln-formed glass landscapes.  Some of my work is assembled face up and fired multiple times whereas others are fired face down allowing for a more impressionistic image. With this work I endeavour to share my sense of place in the natural environment."

She is a member of the Harris Collective at the Elora Centre for the Arts.  Recently she joined the Artist's Collective at the Whitestone Gallery in Guelph.  You can also see her work at the Harbinger Gallery, Waterloo and at the Barber Gallery in Guelph. 

The Art of Barry McCarthy - Quiet Moments, New Book & More....

Barry McCarthy, Watercolour and Oil Painter, lives in Elora and has launched his first book called, "The Art of Barry McCarthy, Quiet Moments".  Congratulations Barry, look for it and /or contact Barry directly if you are interested in purchasing this book.  If you would like to learn watercolour techniques from Barry, he is teaching April 30th, May 1st and 2nd at the Elora Centre for the Arts.
Upcoming news from Barry include Oil Colour Workshops in the fall at the same location, dates to be determined.  He will be teaching also at Geneva Park in Orillia.  And a much anticipated "One Man Exhibition" at the Loch Gallery in Yorkville in the Fall of 2010.  Keep checking back for details on these upcoming events.

New Elora Fergus Studio Tour Rackcard - Look for it about town and mark your Calendars