NEWS RELEASE
ELORA FERGUS ARTS COUNCIL
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The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) presents the next installment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring master goldsmith and EFAC member Tony DeLuca.
Join Tony DeLuca, master goldsmith and seasoned jewelry artist, for an engaging Art Talk exploring the world of fine jewelry design, traditional casting techniques, and the vibrant local art scene.
Tony will share insights into his unique approach to silver casting with cuttlefish, an ancient technique that creates one-of-akind textures and designs. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the intersection of craftsmanship, community, and creativity.
A Q&A session will follow the talk.
Event Details
- Speaker: Tony DeLuca
- Topic: Cuttlefish Casting & Creative Forces: Jewelry, Art, and Community
- Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. • Location: Local Pieces Gallery, 126 St Andrew St W, Fergus
- Admission: $10 - Tickets available at the door
Tony DeLuca is a master goldsmith with over 20 years of experience in fine jewelry design, working with precious metals and stones. He is an expert in the art of silver casting with cuttlefish and other traditional techniques. In addition to his jewelry practice at his business, About Face, Tony teaches at Georgian College and offers local workshops.
He manages Local Pieces Gallery in Fergus where he curates exhibitions and promotes the work of local artists. He is also the creative force behind the Fergus Cogs and Clockwork Steampunk Festival. About the Art Talk Series Established in 2015 to celebrate the Elora Arts Council’s 30th anniversary, the Art Talk series continues to highlight the incredible artistic talent residing in our community.
Through these engaging presentations, audiences gain deeper insight into the artists’ lives, their creative processes, and the stories behind their work. Next Art Talk: Michael Madden: Designing Worlds for the Silver Screen Sunday, March 23 at 2:00 p.m. Fergus Library
Join Michael for a behind-the-scenes dive into his globe-trotting career designing movie sets, such as The Hulk and Good Will Hunting.
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