Artist Biography

Tara O’Connor Studio Artist

Tara Oโ€™Connor is an OCAD University Graduate of Fine Arts where she majored in Sculpture and Installation. Tara has a wide arrange of sculpting skills from mold making, resin & plastics, wood working & even bronze casting as she continues to expand her artistic knowledge in different applications and processes. Her sculpting skills are life like with surreal elements & bright colours reflecting the season she created the work in.  She often uses recycled materials, collected from her studio or travels, within her resin  & artworks to reduce her impact on the environment. Tara can be found working in her Uxbridge studio on a regular basis & traveling all over Ontario throughout the warmer months selling her resin works & paintings at different festivals, concerts & art events.  

Tara’s small business, Studio, which includes her resin key chains, coasters, bookmarks, jewelry, abstract paintings & more can be found for purchase at the below retail locations:

  • 6×8 Market, located at 184 Baldwin Street, Toronto
  • Moonflowers, located at 312 Osborne Street, Beaverton
  • Bounty in the Boonies, located at 18 Brock Street, Uxbridge
  • Art Arrows, located at 106 Main Street, Mount Forest

Tara is currently booking events, festivals & art events for the 2025 season. If you would like to have her at your event, please send her an email to taraoconnorartist@gmail.com

2025 Events & Workshops

2025, Here We Come!

I canโ€™t believe itโ€™s been three years since I took the leap and launched my small business full-time! It has been an incredible journey traveling across Ontario, sharing my handmade resin creations through *Studio by Tara*. 

This year, Iโ€™m excited to continue exploring local markets and connecting with all of you. From glittery keychains and delicate floral necklaces to beach-inspired home dรฉcor, artisanal charcuterie boards, and abstract paintings, my collection keeps growing! 

Iโ€™m also thrilled to announce that Iโ€™ll be adding workshops this year! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these hands-on sessions will be a fun way to create your own unique resin art. Stay tuned for dates and details! 

Hereโ€™s to another amazing year of art, adventure, and communityโ€”I canโ€™t wait to see where 2025 takes us! 


January 19th- World Snow Day at Dagmar Ski Resort

February 2nd- Uxbridge Farmers Market, indoor at Uxbridge Arena

February 22nd- Workshop, Paint your Planter at Moonflower’s in Beaverton, ON. 10 am – 12 pm

March 2nd- Uxbridge Farmers Market, indoor at Uxbridge Arena

March 9th- Acrylic Beach Workshop at Bounty from the Boonies in Uxbridge, 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

March 12th – Dagmar Ski Resort MardiGras

April 5th- 6th- Sunderland’s Maple Syrup Festival

May 10th – Port Perry Farmer’s Market

May 11th – Uxbridge Farmer’s Market

June 7th – Stouffville Market

June 14th – Port Perry’s Farmers Market

June 15th – Uxbridge Farmer’s Market

June 21st – 6×8 Market Pop Up, Kensington Market,  Toronto

July 10th – East Gwillimbury Farmers Market

July 12th – Port Perry’s Farmers Market

July 13th – Uxbridge Farmers Market

July 18th – 19th – Tall Pines Music Festival, Gravenhurst

July 26th – Stouffville Market

August 1st – Moonflower’s Pop-up

August 9th – Moonflower’s Pshyic Fair

August 10th – 6×8 Market Pop-up

August 16th- 17th- Uxbridge Art in The Park, Elgin Park

August 21st – East Gwillimbury Farmers Market

August 30th – Moonflower’s Pshyic Fair

August 31st – Uxbridge’s Farmers Market

September 6th – Port Perry’s Farmers Market

September 13th-14th- Beaverton Fall Fair

October 4th – Port Perry’s Farmers Market

October 25th – Moonflower’s Halloween Fair

October 26th – Uxbridge Farmers Market

November 9th – Uxbridge Farmers Market- Uxbridge Arena, 10am – 3pm

November 15th – Port Perry Lions Christmas Market, PP Legion

November 16th- Uxbridge Farmers Market- Uxbridge Arena, 10am – 3pm

November 22nd- Christmas Market at 14125 Lakeridge Road, Sunderland, 10am – 3pm

November 26th – Beaverton Rapids Christmas Market, 3pm – 8pm

November 28th – Port Perry’s Farmers Holiday Market, 4pm – 8pm, Latcham Centre

November 29th – Christmas Market at Scouts Hall, Port Perry

December 4th – Sip & Shop Hosted at Ash’s Lashes, Uxbridge, 4pm – 8pm

December 13th – Moonflower’s Christmas Market & Fair 10am – 5pm

Thank you for following along! I hope to see you at one of these amazing local events! โ™ก

Private Art Lessons available for $25/hour for Uxbridge & Port Perry residents & surrounding areas. Please email taraoconnorartist@gmail.com to book.

Looking to book me for your event or party? Email taraoconnorartist@gmail.com with your inquiry.  โ™ก

Acrylic Beach Workshop with Tara Oโ€™Connor

๐ŸŒŠ Escape to the Beach with Our Abstract Fluid Workshop! ๐ŸŽจ

Join Uxbridge artist Tara Oโ€™Connor,ย  and create your own stunning, textured canvas masterpiece inspired by lapping waves, golden sand, seashells, and pebbles.

โœจWhatโ€™s Included per participant
โœ”๏ธ Instruction in creative art methods (palette knives, controlled brush strokes, blowing techniques + more)
โœ”๏ธ Professional-grade 10โ€ณ x 10โ€ณ cotton canvas
โœ”๏ธ High-quality acrylic paints
โœ”๏ธ Access to artist tools
โœ”๏ธ Sand, seashells, pebbles + other fun accessories
โœ”๏ธ A complimentary treat

๐Ÿ“… Book your spot today by emailing taraoconnorartist@gmail.com and experience the joy of fluid art!



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WORKSHOP

โœจ Exciting News! โœจ
Join me for my first workshop of 2025! ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŒฑ

๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, February 22nd
๐Ÿ“ Location: Moonflowers, Beaverton
๐Ÿ• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

We’ll be Painting Planters together! All supplies are included: a cement planter, brushes, paints, sealers, and more. No experience is neededโ€”just bring your creativity!

๐Ÿ’ต Cost: Only $35
๐Ÿ“ฉ Send me an email at taraoconnorartist@gmail.com to pre-register and secure your spot!

Letโ€™s create something beautiful together. I canโ€™t wait to see you there! ๐Ÿ’•


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2024 Events

I am so excited to be back on the road, traveling throughout Ontario selling my resin products & artworks at different events, festivals & shows.

I will be offering my new resin line, Studio, which includes handmade keychains, bookmarks, jewelry & home decor.

Find me at the below events in 2024

โ˜†March 10 – Uxbridge Farmers Market

โ˜†March 23 – Fraserville Easter Spring Hobby Show, Kawartha Downs

โ˜†April 6-7 – Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival, River Street

โ˜†April 27- 6×8 Market Pop Up, Kensington Market, Toronto

โ˜†April 28- Toronto Sunday Market, Parkdale Hall, Toronto

โ˜†May 4 – C.E. Broughton Bazaar,  Whitby

โ˜†May 11- Port Perry’s Farmers Market, Harbor Front Port Perry

โ˜†May 12- Uxbridge Farmers Market, Second Wedge Brewery

โ˜†May 22- 6×8 Market Pop Up, Kensington Market, Toronto

โ˜†May 26- 6×8 Market Pop Up, Kensington Market, Toronto

โ˜†June 8- Claremont Lions Yard Sale

โ˜†June 9- Toronto Artisan Market, Trinity Bellwoods Park, Toronto

โ˜†June 29 – Port Perry’s Farmers Market, Harbor Front Port Perry

โ˜†June 30-Uxbridge Farmers Market, Second Wedge Brewery, LIVE DEMO

โ˜†July 13- Stoufville Fushion Festival, Memorial Park

โ˜†July 19-20- Tallpines Music & Arts Festival, Gull Lake, Gravenhurst

โ˜†July 28- 6×8 Market Pop Up, Kensington Market, Toronto

โ˜† August 3- Port Perry’s Farmers Market, Harbor Front Port Perry

โ˜†August 4- Uxbridge Farmers Market, Second Wedge Brewery

โ˜†August 9-11- Alliston Potato Festival

โ˜†August 17-18- Uxbridge Art In the Park,  Elgin Park

โ˜†August 24-25- Autofest,  Elgin Park, Uxbridge

โ˜†September 6-8- Creekside Music Festival, Aspley

โ˜†September 13-14 – Beaverton Fall Fair

โ˜†September 21- Port Perry Farmers Market

โ˜†September 28- Port Perry’s Farmers Market

โ˜†September 29- Uxbridge Farmers Market with Live Acrylic Demo in the Kids Zone at 11:00 am

โ˜†December 7- Claremont Holiday Market

โ˜†โ˜†โ˜† more to be announced โ˜†โ˜†โ˜†

2023

That’s a wrap! 2023, you have been kind to me, I have been able to focus on my art by having the continuous support of my fiance, family & friends. Thank you sincerely to all my new followers and for those who purchased a piece of my art! I am looking forward to 2024 as new and exciting opportunities come my way! Be sure to follow my account to watch along! Happy New Years! โœจ๏ธ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿฅ‚โœจ๏ธ

@taraoconnorartist