2025 Events & Workshops

2025, Here We Come!

I can’t believe it’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, I’m excited to continue exploring local markets and connecting with all of you. From glittery keychains and delicate floral necklaces to beach-inspired home décor, artisanal charcuterie boards, and abstract paintings, my collection keeps growing! 

I’m also thrilled to announce that I’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! 

Here’s to another amazing year of art, adventure, and community—I can’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! ♡

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.  ♡

Acrylic Beach Workshop with Tara O’Connor

🌊 Escape to the Beach with Our Abstract Fluid Workshop! 🎨

Join Uxbridge artist Tara O’Connor,  and create your own stunning, textured canvas masterpiece inspired by lapping waves, golden sand, seashells, and pebbles.

✨What’s Included per participant
✔️ Instruction in creative art methods (palette knives, controlled brush strokes, blowing techniques + more)
✔️ Professional-grade 10″ x 10″ cotton canvas
✔️ High-quality acrylic paints
✔️ Access to artist tools
✔️ Sand, seashells, pebbles + other fun accessories
✔️ A complimentary treat

📅 Book your spot today by emailing taraoconnorartist@gmail.com and experience the joy of fluid art!



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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! ✨️🍾🥂✨️

@taraoconnorartist

#OneBraveNight 1 Week in

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I am creating art every day until April 6th. In hopes to bring awareness to Mental Illness.

1 in 5 Canadians will suffer from one form of Mental Illness in their lifetime. That’s 4 children in a class room of 20! That’s a lot of suffering.

If not handled correctly, Mental Illness can be deadly, it can consume your life, your everyday move, your thoughts and your feelings. I have been there. I suffer from Manic Depression and I am taking a stand against it and taking control of my life.

I took the #OneBraveNight challenge because I want to inspire hope for people living with mental illness now – and to defeat mental illness. By making a donation to my One Brave Night, you are helping CAMH improve access to care, conduct research to find better treatments, and build more spaces for healing.

This is our chance to step up! Please donate generously and help me reach my fundraising goal.lennon

Come to my Art Show on April 6th 6pm-10pm Toronto-exact location TBA *all art will be available for donation*

Please follow me on my social media platforms to behind the scenes of my art progress and final pieces available for donation

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Instagram- @taraoconnorartist

Website- http://www.taraoconnorartist.comspider1

Please Donate Now!

Sincerly,

Tara O’Connor

Artist Biography

Tara O’Connor Studio Artist

Tara O’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