Ron Leach Soapstone
Ron Leach "patiently coaxes his creatures out of rough blocks of...soapstone" - Mark Franczyk ourho
28/12/2023
From all of us at Arts at the Albion we want to thank you for all your love and continued support this past year and wish you all a safe warm holiday season!! ❤️🎄
Closed December 25-26
Open December 27-30 10-6
Open December 31 11-2
Closed January 1-2
Re-opening January 3rd with our winter hours
Wednesday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 11-4
24/12/2023
24/11/2023
We’re all set up for the Muskoka Arts and crafts Holiday Market at the Chapel Gallery, 15 King St in Bracebridge . 11-6 today and tomorrow , 11-4 Sunday! Come and say hi!’
19/11/2023
Ron will be taking part in the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Holiday Market this weekend at the Chapel Gallery, 15 Kings St, Bracebridge.
Fri Nov 24 - 11-6
Sat Nov 25 - 11-6
Sun Nov 26 - 11-4
Come and see us!
17/11/2023
We’re all set up ready for the Festive Christmas Market at the Muskoka Discovery Centre. There are over 40 vendors here!! The show runs from 1-8 today and 9-4 tomorrow - come and check it out!
17/11/2023
Tomorrow is the day!! We are looking forward to this new show!
The MDC Christmas Artisan Market is coming up this Friday and Saturday November 17th and 18th! Join us for vendors, crafts, food truck, hot chocolate & cider, craft beer tasting, and more!
Friday the market is open from 1pm-8pm and features horse and buggy rides from 6pm-8pm. (MDC exhibits closed)
Saturday the market is open from 9am to 4pm as well as KidZone featuring visits with Santa. (MDC exhibits closed)
Admission to the market is by donation.
11/11/2023
This fellow will be joining us next weekend at the Festive Christmas Market at the Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre - come and say hi!!
Friday, November 17 - 1-8 p.m., Saturday November 18 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
07/11/2023
We are looking forward to being part of the Festive Christmas Market at the Muskoka Steamships & Discovery Centre! Come and see us! Friday, November 17 - 1-8 p.m., Saturday November 18 - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
And on the Friday from 6-8 p.m. you can also enjoy Light up the Wharf https://www.gravenhurst.ca/en/explore-and-play/light-up-the-wharf.aspx
29/10/2023
11/10/2023
Ron Leach's stunning Brazilian Soapstone sculpture 'The Fisherman'.
Available at Arts at the Albion.
Open
Tuesday-Saturday 10-6, Sunday 11-4
04/10/2023
Come and see your favourite soapstone carver at the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market today!! This is the final day for the market for this year, and it looks like it will be a wonderful day!!
27/09/2023
It's going to be another stunning day and the colours are really popping right now. See you all tomorrow down at the market, 9:00-2:00!
24/09/2023
Ron's studio is not accessible by the public, but his work is at Arts at the Albion, and so we are pleased to be part of the inaugural Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour. Come to Gravenhurst next weekend to see the work of some very talented artists!
⭐️🍂Mark your calendars!!🍂⭐️
Next weekend (Sept 30- Oct 1) is the inaugural 🍁Gravenhurst Autumn Arts Tour🍁and of course Arts at the Albion is a part of it!!
Go to Gravenhurst.ca/ArtsTour for all the details.
Hard copy pamphlets/maps available at Arts at the Albion as well as other local shops, stores and studios.
A great fun way to support all your local makers!!
21/09/2023
20/09/2023
Ron made a new batch of hedgehogs!
20/09/2023
It is a beautiful day at the Market!
Another great market day!! All your favourite vendors are here. 😍
30/08/2023
It looks like it will be a lovely day at the Gravenhurst Farmers’ Market! Come and see us!
17/08/2023
I've just updated the website with some new pictures :)
Ron Leach Soapstone Soapstone Carvings by Ron Leach
Just letting everyone know that we will not be at the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market tomorrow because we're having car problems😕 - it's a little difficult to get the carvings there without a car😁. We'll see everyone next week!
30/07/2023
Less than two weeks to the Baysville Arts and Crafts Festival! We're looking forward to being in beautiful Baysville!
21/07/2023
The Haliburton Art & Craft Festival has started! We’re in Booth #85 - come and see us, and all the other talented artists!
19/07/2023
🚀🎉 The moment we've ALL been waiting for is FINALLY HERE! This very weekend, the Haliburton Art & Craft Festival is ready to WOW you like never before!
Get ready, because we're about to turn your ordinary weekend into an EXTRAORDINARY art extravaganza! 🎨🔥
Set right in the heart of the breathtaking Haliburton Highlands at the picturesque Head Lake Park, this isn't just any festival. It's an explosion of talent, creativity and fun with 100...yes, count 'em...ONE HUNDRED brilliant art & craft vendors displaying their passion and creativity! 🎉💥
You'll find ceramics that make your heart sing, fashion that dazzles, intricate fine woodworking, home and garden accessories that scream 'take me home', sparkling jewelry, and visual art & sculptures that will blow your mind!
This isn't just a feast for your eyes; it's a bonanza for your soul! 🎭🏺💍
Art & crafts aren't the only thing you'll find!
We're serving up a pulsating blend of music & performance art with the likes of Juno nominated Beny Esguerra and New Tradition Music that will make your heart thump!
And if you're in the mood to get your hands busy, join our Journal-Making Drop-In and craft your own festival memoir! 🌍🧶
Friday, July 21: 12-5
Saturday, July 22: 10-5
Sunday, July 23: 10-4
Your $5 ticket not only gives you an all-access pass to this vibrant fest but also contributes towards a fantastic cause - supporting community arts programming at Rails End Gallery and Arts Centre! And remember, if you're under 14, you're in for free! 🌟
This INCREDIBLE festival is happening at Head Lake Park, your ultimate destination for art, community and fun! With its tranquil lakeside paths, WIFI, Rotary Beach, a Bandshell, town docks, dog park, and courts for tennis, pickleball and basketball, it's more than just a venue; it's an experience! 🏖️🏀🎾🐾
This weekend, be a part of something MAGICAL! We're counting down the seconds until we see you there! 🚀🎉
14/07/2023
We’re all set up for the Muskoka Arts and Crafts Summer show! Come and see us at Booth #147!!
08/07/2023
Less than one week before the Muskoka Arts & Crafts Summer Show begins!!
You'll find us at booth #149!! Come and say hi!!
06/06/2023
Here is one of our newest little carvings! Hedgehogs will be joining our little beavers and turtles at the Gravenhurst Farmers' Market this Wednesday! Come by and say hi!! Gravenhurst Farmers' Market
04/06/2023
Arts at the Albion was broken into last night. We are closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Soapstone Carvings by Ron Leach
I am self-taught in the art of carving, and while I have been carving stone for over 40 years, I am always learning more about it. I began as a woodcarver, but was drawn to soapstone, feeling that this material offered strength and a certain amount of permanence in a “throw-away” world. I enjoy the challenge of producing a carving that will showcase the grain and strength of each individual stone. Over the years I have experimented with different types of stones, as well as different methods of combining stone with other materials, adding new dimensions to my carvings.
I have been involved in many art and craft shows, from North Bay to Windsor, and my sculptures now reside in over two dozen countries around the world. In addition to creating my art work, I also enjoy sharing my experience and expertise with others, having taught many students at schools in the Muskoka area over the years, as well as adults in a variety of locations. One of my delights is to have former students come to show me carvings they have made and to share what is going on in their lives. I participate in about a dozen Art and Craft Shows each year, and truly appreciate the opportunity to meet potential clients and share my art. I am blessed to be able to make a living doing what I enjoy most!
My work studio is next to my cottage on the Kahshe River, near Gravenhurst, which is accessible only by water, and so is not open to the public. I work there with my wife, Jeanette, from spring until the winter snows come. I get inspiration for my carvings from nature, and from the shape and configuration of the stone, and I sculpt the stone into various animal, bird, or abstract forms. The carvings are then hand-polished and finished by my wife and myself.
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