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With its unique blend of studios, galleries, shops, café and event spaces in a stunning setting, the Alton Mill is a wonderful escape. Here you can discover art for your collection or that perfect piece to complement your space. You can find hand-crafted gifts or that special piece of jewellery. Enjoy the ambiance of a spectacularly beautiful building and its fascinating heritage exhibit. Take a hike in the woods, skate on the pond, partake in an art class, or experience a delectable treat from Shaws Creek Cafe. Join us for one of our seasonal events when all studios are open to the public, or check us out as a venue for your next corporate or social function. Stop by on a day trip or spend the night next door at the award-winning Millcroft Inn & Spa, and leave inspired by art, nature and heritage!
The people of the mill are pleased to host special events for each season of the year. Our winter Fire and Ice Festival leads to Spring Awakenings in May, and Cuisine Art in July. With Buckets of Colour we are one of the main venues for the autumn Headwaters Arts Festival and then on to Twas the Art Before Christmas. We also host periodic music and theatrical performances. Read on for more information and details of events...
The Alton Mill offers a variety of classes and workshops from painting and drawing to photography and pottery. Classes range from beginners and childrens classes and camps through master classes for artists looking to hone their technique or discover new media. You can sign up for a regular weekly or semi-weekly class, or a day-long, weekend or week-long workshop. The mill also offers custom corporate team-building or family projects, available to be booked on a one-off basis subject to a minimum number of people.
The Alton Mill was the longest-running water-powered mill on Shaws Creek, and much of the original equipment managed to survive to the present day. Now in collaboration with Peel Heritage, the Turbine Room has been converted into a fascinating interpretative display, highlighting the industrial and social history of Alton. The displays also explain the history and use of various pieces of equipment from the mill's past. The speed of the turbine was regulated by an ingenious mechanical governor...
