Headwaters Arts Festival 2016
- Sat Sep 17, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sun Sep 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wed Sep 21, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thu Sep 22, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fri Sep 23, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sat Sep 24, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sun Sep 25, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wed Sep 28, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thu Sep 29, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fri Sep 30, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sat Oct 1, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sun Oct 2, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Wed Oct 5, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Thu Oct 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fri Oct 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sat Oct 8, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Sun Oct 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Experience an arts-rich weekend with a Canadian twist.
Come Celebrate! 
Headwaters Arts Festival
This year's fundraising Gala will showcase striking new works by artists from across the province juried into this prestigious Art Show and Sale. Listen to live musical performances and hors d'oeuvres while having an opportunity to meet the artists.
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Chef Pam Fanjoy, one of the chefs behind the Mill's new cafe 
Get your feet tapping, your fingers snapping and your hands clapping at the Alton Mill! Join host and award-winning songwriter Bruce Madole (Folk/Americana) for a musical afternoon of original songs, performed by the people who wrote them!
Back by popular demand, Humber River Shakespeare presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in the stone-walled Annex courtyard! The perfect way to spend a beautiful summer evening outdoors with the family. 
Can you feel the heat? 
Making small pen & ink drawings and watercolour sketches of the natural world was a gentle timeless art practiced by Edwardian and Victorian ladies in their leisure time. Why not take a page from their books? You too can discover the joy of sketching ‘plein air’ (outdoors) and creating little studies of flowers, birds and rural landscapes. It’s a creative and relaxing way to enjoy our Ontario spring and summer!
The Falls Gallery
Make your own beautiful garden art! In this workshop you will paint and decorate your very own prayer stick with beads, feathers, coloured string, yarn, or cloth to symbolize different aspects of whatever it is you wish to manifest. As you work the stick will be infused with your special prayers or wishes.
Open talk & book signing with author Dr. Lance Secretan takes place on May 26 at Caledon Country Club, 7pm. Learn how his latest book, A Love Story, has helped to shape his entirely new theory on leadership which is transforming organization to vibrant, inspiring institutions. Get your tickets now!
A day retreat inspiring emotional well-being. Taking place at the Falls Gallery at the Alton Mill, artist Sandra Kunz will introduce her spirit animal oracle cards offering inspiration, intention setting and inner guidance. Mindful yoga and meditation teacher Ann-Marie Ahye will offer mindful yoga, meditation and self-inquiry.
This workshop being offered by Mill artist, 
Signing up for workshops at the Hive encaustic studio is ideal for art enthusiasts that enjoy creating with unconventional mediums and experimenting with different approaches to painting. Throughout the months of April and May, the Hive will be offering a variety of workshops such as one or two day workshops, half-day introduction workshops and adult/child workshops.
All studios will be open, so feel free to visit the mill's artists and see what wonderful works they are creating. Get creative by signing up for art classes and workshops, and take home your own original work of art!
Dr. Jason Wilson is a two-time Juno Award nominee and Canadian Reggae Music Award winner from Downsview, Ontario. Known for incorporating jazz, Scottish and English folk influences atop a reggae foundation, Wilson is a multi-instrumentalist best known for his piano skills. In addition to amazing music, there will be a delicious light fare offered by The Friendly Chef Adventures. This is one party you won't want to miss! Click for 
Are you ready? Learn the art and craft of chain maille. Make yourself a beautiful sterling silver bracelet in this 1/2 day class at Gallery Gemma! 
Mill artist, 
Culture Café is pleased to present 
Learn how to draw and paint your own triskele spiral pattern! This enjoyable full day workshop is an introduction to the beautiful tradition of creating Celtic style spiral patterns often seen on shield designs and jewelry.
It's that time of year again... we're gearing up for the 7th annual Alton Millpond Hockey Classic at the Alton Mill and Millcroft Inn. The hockey classic is Saturday Jan 23rd and is a fundraiser for the 
Experience an arts-rich weekend with a Canadian twist.
Headwaters Art Gallery is excited to present their first show of 2016, Small Wonders! Located on the main floor of the Alton Mill, this new art exhibition is on from January 6th – February 14th with an opening reception January 9th 1pm-4pm. The show will feature two and three-dimensional works that are 12”x12” in size. All are welcome to attend the opening, enjoy some light refreshments and great art!
Why wish on a star when you can wish on a candle! We all know to make a wish when we blow out the candles on our birthday cake. Wishing candles follow pretty much the same principle. Decorating a candle with specific symbols, words, coloured ribbon and other special tokens not only makes a unique gift idea but is a fun activity for welcoming the return of the Sun on the winter Solstice (December 21), the shortest day of the year. What better way to celebrate then by lighting your special candle, making a wish and visualizing it coming true, knowing that as the days begin getting longer again so too will your dreams grow.
Ondine Chorus (with special guests Jeff Bird and Gary Diggins) will again be doing a christmas concert on Friday Dec 18 at 8:15PM followin the performance of "A Christmas Carol" by the Humber River Shakespeare Co. (doors open 7:30) tix $20 advance, $25 door.
This December, gather with friends and family as five actors bring the timeless tale of greed, ghosts, salvation, and hope to life.
TOYS performance at the Alton Mill Arts Centre December 18. The Orangeville TOYS Choir will be performing a 1/2 hour of Christmas Standards this weekend starting at 2om. Enjoy the sweet sounds of this Children's chorus during photos with the Grinch!
He's back! The Grinch returns to the Alton Mill for another year. Bring your naughty children for a photo the green menace. Don't miss this chance to scare your kids into behaving this Holiday season. 
Join us for the Alton Mill's Christmas Open House weekend. See our uniquely artistic take on tree-themed Christmas decorations, refreshments, music. This year treat your family to unique hand-crafted local gifts. Special selecton of small items available from milll and guest artists in the Headwaters Arts Gallery, Noodle Gallery and seasonal Little Art Shop. Open Studios all weekend.
Canadian recording artist and music pioneer Scott Merritt will be revealing his new LP at a release party Saturday November 7 in the Paul Morin Gallery. 
Join artist CJ Shelton to learn more about where some of our Halloween customs originated as you weave your own personal ‘Witches Ladder’ from wool, ribbon and a variety of found objects. Set your intentions for the winter ahead or weave thoughts and prayers symbolically into your creation. Your ‘ladder’ can be hung indoors or outdoors to send its message to the spirit world and protect your home.
Empty Bowls is a Fundraiser for Local Food Banks. Enjoy Specialy soup in a handmade bowl of your choosing, and keep the bowl! 
In this interactive workshop you will take a magical journey around the Wheel of the Elements with artist CJ Shelton to discover your own unique elemental symbols. Through exploration of their deeper meaning there is potential for change, transformation and deeper insights. Once your symbols have been gathered, you will integrate them creatively into a single mandala or circular design (no artistic ability required). Like a ‘map’ this personal power symbol will be a visual representation of this journey of discovery. We are constantly being offered signs, symbols and synchronicities – clues from the ‘wheel of life’. The trick (and the fun) is deciphering it all!
Gemma Jewellery is excited to bring back one of North America's leading cultured pearl experts, Betty Sue King of King's Ransom in San Francisco. 
Take your doodling to the next level! In this special Halloween themed doodle art workshop find inspiration from the ancient pagan legends and customs associated with the origins of ‘All Hallow’s Eve’ when it was believed the ‘veils between the worlds’ were thinnest and all manner of spirits could easily pass back and forth.
"Art by 9: Creative Force, Fire Within" Opening Reception. Saturday October 10 in the Headwaters Arts Gallery from noon-3pm.
Join us Saturday October 10 from 1-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery for the opening reception of "Intrigue3" featuring Barbara Shaw, Barbara Bryce, and Nancy Farrell.
A conceptual exhibition exploring the plight of glaciers, from the edge to the ridge. Opening reception Saturday September 26, 2-5pm.
Culture Days ‘Spontaneous Creativity’
SOLOWORKS. Brilliant violinist Anne Lindsay employs both classical and fiddle techniques as she presents selections from her recently released CD "Soloworks" on Thursday, September 24th. Paul Morin Gallery, Alton Mill, 7 pm. 
Meet the artists at the Opening Reception of our Juried Show and Sale
Join us for a three-week-long celebration of all the Arts in the Hills of Headwaters. This year the gala and juried art show will be hosted right here at the Alton Mill Arts Centre. There will also be new art shows in all our galleries, open studios, workshops, demos, performances and special art activities all three weekends.
At long last and after several years of work, the Master Plan for the Alton Millpond's rehabilitation is complete.
Alton Mill Arts Centre's Culture Cafe presents Gallery on the Bay's production of Assisted Living, written by David Dawson, starring Liz Inman and Jo Skilton, and directed by Mickle McCauley. Admission $20. For more information go to 
On August, 16 2015 between 10am and 4pm Putt for the PLanet will be hosting a putting competition on the Alton Mill Grounds in Alton, Ontario. The course will represent the five continents of the world. Putt for the Planet aims to bring awareness to both local and global causes through sport."Green Fees" will help support a local and global charity. Participants will have the chance to win prizes. 
Dr. Stevie Ji's 
An evening of storytelling on the theme of travel. Once upon a time. Who doesn’t love a good story?
The Humber River Shakespeare company presents "The Merry Wives of Windsor" Thursday, July 16. Hide the women and the money, Falstaff is in town! 
Saturday June 20 & Sunday June 21, noon – 5 pm.
Friday, May 29th
Friday May 22, 7-10pm. Winners of this season's previous three regional competitions will square off for a chance to advance to the provincial round. 
Enjoy a special menu at Shaw's Creek Cafe for Mother's Day. Treat mom to scones and tea in our beautiful building.
Join us for the BIG REVEAL at Gemma Jewellery Owner and Jewellery Designer Anne-Marie Warburton will present her first jewellery collection. Inspired by the colours from her home gardens. Anne-Marie has created a line of mix and match jewellery that can be collected over time handmade in sterling silver and gold vermeil with genuine marquise gemstones. 
Treat Mum to a creative afternoon out in this relaxing and fun session learning to make beautiful circular designs called mandalas.
Join us in the Paul Morin Gallery May 8 for Hugin & Munin: A Song Cycle, performed by Jeff Bird, Neal Evans, Peg Evans, Nora Hutchinson, Tor Lukasik-Foss and Sue Smith. 
Give yourself a day and learn the art of chain making. In this class we make a "king's chain" bracelet. You will be given all the instruction, tools, materials to make your custom bracelet and go home with the knowledge and skills as well as your personal sterling silver bracelet.
Join us Saturday April 11 for the public reception of "
Art Battle is live, competitive painting. Painters create the best work they can in twenty minutes. As they work patrons move around the easels, closely watching the creative process take place! With only limited tools the artists must battle to create the winning piece! The victor in each round will be decided by the audience and all the pieces created during the course of the battles will be for sale at silent auction following the event. 
Kids Artfest is back! Children can come out and sample the arts, get a taste for dance, painting, pottery and photography to name a few, without the commitment to a long term program. Artists present their workshops, encouraging the budding artists to paint, dance, capture the shot, hear the words or manipulate the clay…all in the spirit of creativity. 
Drop by 
Join us Saturday, March 7 for the opening reception of "
Create your own personal power symbol. In this interactive workshop you will take a magical journey around the Wheel of the Elements to discover your own unique elemental symbols. Through exploration of their deeper meaning there is potential for change, transformation and deeper insights. Once your symbols have been gathered, you will integrate them creatively into a single mandala or circular design (no artistic ability required). 
Culture Cafe presents FEMMES MUSICALES, an evening in celebration of the female voice. Featuring multi-talented singer/songwriters Erin Bolton, Hannah Chapplain, Nicole Robertson, and Sue Smith. 7 pm. $10 at the door, with nibbles by Shaw's Creek Cafe.
Creating Futures: Valentine's Day Reception.
A sizzling evening of live music, artsy videos, cash bar and exotic finger food immediately following the fire sculpture spectacle.
Bring the whole family to this arts-rich weekend with true Canadian flavour. Enjoy skating on the Millpond, igloo building, ice sculptures, raku and blacksmith demonstrations, indoor art activities and workshops, stories, music and more! Cozy up by the fire with hot drinks and treats from Shaw’s Creek Café.
The Alton Millpond Hockey Classic is back Saturday January 24, 2015! Cheer on the teams as they compete for the Millpond Cup.
Friday Dec 19 at 7:30 PM, there will be a unique Winter Solstice concert by The Ondine Chorus with special guest Gary Diggins . Come celebrate the Solstice in ths fantastic setting. Advance tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Refreshments will be availabile.
Enjoy this holiday favourite Dec 7 at the Alton Mill Arts Centre with a performance by the Humber River Shakespeare Co. 
Why wish on a star when you can wish on a candle! We all know to make a wish when we blow out the candles on our birthday cake. Wishing candles follow pretty much the same principle. Decorating a candle with specific symbols, words, coloured ribbon and other special tokens not only makes a unique gift idea but is a fun activity for welcoming the return of the Sun on the winter Solstice (December 21), the shortest day of the year. What better way to celebrate then by lighting your special candle, making a wish and visualizing it coming true, knowing that as the days begin getting longer again so too will your dreams grow.
Bring your kids to have their photo taken with the Grinch this Christmas season. This holiday favourite is in its third year and is a great way to scare your kids into behaving during the holiday season! 
Join us Sunday November 30 for the opening reception of "Christmas in Caledon" from 12 noon - 3pm. Come experience a winter wonderland in the Headwaters Gallery. Find that unique gift for you - or someone else! 
Culture Cafe presents Caledon Library's Stopping By Mill On A Poetry Evening. As part of the library's read local campaign, a plethora of local writers will be filling the air and ears of the Millrace room with poetic jewels. Eat local? Read local, too! 7-9 pm. November 28.
Diana returns bringing luscious coloured gemstone jewellery and luxurious gold and diamond pieces to 
A day of frightful family fun at the Alton Mill Arts Centre! Celbreate Samhain, All Saints Day, Halloween and Harvest Sunday October 26th, 11-5pm. 
Join artist CJ Shelton to learn more about where our Halloween customs came from as you weave your own personal ‘Witches Ladder’ from wool, ribbon and found objects.
Join us for the first in a series of events to be held in the Millrace Room. Taking place in the evening, from 7-9pm Culture Cafe brings presents Keep Calm & Play On!, a varietal bouquet of young keyboardists with munchies by Shaw's Creek Cafe. October 24.
Help fight hunger. Buy a delicious soup in a hand-made bowl, keep the bowl as a gentle reminder that not everyone has a full bowl every day. Bowls and soups donated, 100% of the proceeds donated to local food banks.
In this interactive workshop you will take a magical journey around the Wheel of the Elements to discover your own unique elemental symbols with artist CJ Shelton
Please join us on Sunday, October 12th, 2014, 1-4 pm for the Artists' Reception "Evolution" Exhibition Runs October 8th to November 2nd, 2014 
The Dry Stone Walling Association of Canada and the Alton Mill Arts Centre present: Stonefest '14, the association's annual dry-stone walling festival Thanksgiving weekend, Friday October 10th & Saturday October 11th.
Join us October 5, 1-4pm in the Paul Morin Gallery for the opening reception an installation of Assemblage boxes at the Alton Mill. The works explore history and culture through objects of nature, sacred items, curios and flea market finds gleaned from Paul's extensive collection.
Noodle Gallery Autumn Exhibition (running from Sept. 6th - Nov. 2nd)
Learn the basics of this ancient art form with Artist Andrea Bird! This mini-intro will lay the groundwork for contuing your education in encaustic and is a great way to try it out. 
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Provides an opportunity for a parent to attend and take part in the class with their child... overseeing their progress in the workshop. Tools provided are heat gun and iron only. We will be working on matt board, by the end of the workshop creating several beautiful greeting cards +/or small paintings to take home. Minimum age for child: 7 years.
Take a 2 hour teen workshop with encaustic artist Andrea Bird during the Headwaters Arts Festival September 21.
Try out the age-old folk tradition of straw craft! Join artist CJ Shelton for this fun informative workshop and learn how to make your own harvest knot, also known as a corn dolly. 
When Andrew Welch moved to Alton in 2004, he had no idea that scattered incidents during that transition would lead him to a unique exploration of human motivations, the power of numbers, and the role of value systems in our everyday lives. A decade later, his book, "
Balance and refresh yourself! Join CJ Shelton for a transformative journey as she helps you re-align your body’s energetic system through meridian centres known as ‘chakras’.
Half-day Introduction to Encaustic Workshops give students a chance to try it out over a three and a half hour period. You'll be introduced to basic layering techniques, the fusing tools (iron, heat gun and blow torch) as well as photo transfer and basic collage. Class takes place from 1:30 - 4pm. 
Doors Open
Passion. Romance. Violence. Vengeance. Despair. Love. Romeo and Juliet is a tale of warring families and star-crossed young lovers. Shakespeare's most thrilling and romantic play is a masterpiece of poetry and emotion, suitable for all ages.
Ondine Chorus with special guest Gary Diggins presents an evening to celebrate the season. Saturday June 21 at 8 pm in the Paul Morin Gallery at Alton Mill Arts Centre. Tickets: $20 Advance / $25 Door, available at the Paul Morin Gallery 519-942-4918.
Join encaustic painter Andrea Bird and learn the ancient technique of painting with bee's wax. 
International Pearl Expert Betty Sue King the "Pearl Goddess" will be in attendance at Gallery Gemma Jewellery for two evening events. 
Join mandala artist CJ Shelton in her nature-filled studio to learn more about this celebration of the ‘greening of the earth’ as you weave your own personal Moon Braid or Witches’ Ladder from natural materials, wool and ribbon.
Join us May 3 and 4 for Spring Fever: The Alton Mill Spring Open House! Celebrate the season of renewal with workshops, art demos and gallery shows at the Alton Mill. Plus, stop by the Made of Wood Show, on until May 11. 
Join us for the opneing reception of the "Made of Wood Show" A juried show and sale of one of a kind works in wood by artisans from across Canada, April 26 2-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery. 
Give yourself a day and learn the art of chain making. In this class we make a "king's chain" bracelet. You will be given all the instruction, tools, materials to make your custom bracelet and go home with the knowledge and skills as well as your personal sterling silver bracelet.
Join us March 30 from 2-4pm in the 
In this workshop, bring a dream and positive thoughts then let the magic unfold! Using a combination of guided imagery, goal-setting and the power of symbolism.
Cedar and Stone Floral Studio presents a holiday wreath workshop to help you design and create your very own exquisite wreath. The workshop will be held December 1 at 11-1pm and 2-4pm. Email 
Join 
Friday August 23 & Saturday August 24 - Join us in 
Come and meet artist and TV personality James Connelly and view his latest stunning collection of mixed media paintings at Studio 216. 
Please Join us Saturday, April 20th, 2013 1-4pm for the opening Reception of Elements, a 'celebration' of a variety of media from glass to stainless steel on canvas and everything wood, exhibiting alongside the 12th Annual Made of Wood Show in the 
Join us Saturday February 23rd for an evening of music, light refreshment and an art auction to help keep 'the Hive' Buzzing. 
Heritage Canada Foundation has designated February 18, 2013 as Heritage Day to celebrate the architectural heritage and historic places of Canada. The Alton Mill is open holiday Mondays and we will be offering heritage tours of the building and our millrace room heritage exhibit. Come see the original water power equipment that drove the mill and find out a little about the industrial heritage of the area. Tours at 1:00 and 3:00pm. Gather in the tower entrance.
No negotiations or stalled talks here, just a good, old fashioned hockey tournment!
After the Fire Sculpture lights up the sky outside, warm up inside with dinner by Soulyve Caribbean Foods accompanied by the funky jazz, fusion and urban folk sounds of Ed Roman and his band.
Our popular annual touring production of Dickens' A Christmas Carol returns this December to the Alton Mill Arts Centre.
Come and celebrate the season with the Artists of the Alton Mill! Grab a glass of cheer from the cash bar, all studios and galleries will be open for browsing and shopping, visit 'The Litte Art Show' for affordable art, perfect for gift giving. There will be complimentary hors d'oeuvres & live music.
Help fight hunger. Buy a delicious soup in a hand-made bowl, keep the bowl as a gentle reminder that not everyone has a full bowl every day. Bowls and soups donated, 100% of the proceeds donated to local food banks. Last year Empty Bowls raised almost $12,000 for the food banks operated by Caledon Community Services and Orangeville's Westminster United Church.
Experience the rhythm of the arts over three weekend as Alton Mill artists participate in the Headwaters Arts Festival with special multi-media workshops, demos, music and public, hands-on art activities.
Gallery Gemma Jewellery presents: "Made In Manhattan" - Designer Jewellery Collections from Madstone
Cuisine Art is back bigger and Better & More Delicious!
A Drum, A Drum…..Macbeth Doth Come! Humber River Shakeakpeare Co. is back this summer with their production of Macbeth!
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Celebrate this season of renewal with art activities and exhibitions at Mill during our 2012 Spring Awakening Event. Visit our tenant art show, 
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presents LARRY KURTZ AND THE LAWBREAKERS. Here at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Friday April 20, 2012 at 7:30 PM * Silent Auction * Cash Bar *
Alton Millpond Hockey Tournament
Acoustic Traditions Presents - Music at the Mill, An East Coast Kitchen Party. Featuring The Mainlanders with special guest Wayne Jardine.
Join us for our 3rd Annual Winter Festival of Flames, Food and Fine Art. Themed activities outside and in. Explore demonstrations and workshops in Raku, Iron Forging, Encaustic Art, Textiles and Glass making. Ice skating and shinny taking place on the Millpond, or warm up by one of the fires with story time, music, and gourmet s’mores from Shaw’s Creek Café. Mingle through our open studios and enter to win a Diamond Treasure Ring from Gallery Gemma. See the ice sculptures and igloos being created throughout the duration of the festival. Join us for Music at the Mill on Saturday Night for An East Coast Kitchen Party. 
From our Hands to Yours!
Acoustic Traditions Presents Music at the Mill
Gallery Gemma Presents Girls Night Out. Have some fun, create your holiday wishlist and make everyone happy. 
Lisa Elser is back by popular demand. Lisa travels the world buying rough gems from small local miners and then cuts and polishes the coloured gemstones for use in fine jewellery. Come and join us. at our "roundtable" format. You will arrive at 7pm and be seated at the table. Lisa will circulate the stones while we enjoy lively discussion, wine, food and gasps of delight.
The Headwaters Arts Festival is hosting a talk by renowned wildlife painter 
Fall’s Most Vibrant Arts Event: Buckets of Colour at the Alton Mill Arts Centre
Delicious art, beautiful fare. July 16 & 17, 2011. Our 3rd annual summer festival of Food & art promises to be nothing short of spectacular. With the return of our popular Toonie Tastings, the area’s finest in Art, Food and Drink, our Open Air Market, and Humber River Shakespeare Company performances of Comedy of Errors, Cuisine-Art is the event of the summer – you will not want to miss it!
Fourth Annual Take Two Film Festival, in support of Family Transition Place takes place in several venues February 28th to March 5. Wraps up with MOONLIGHT AT THE MILL a soiree of film, food and festivities - short films, silent auction, art boutique, door prizes, dj, raffles, live band & dancing, cocktails & hors d'oeuvers. March 5, 2011, 7-11 pm $75. For information or to buy tickets please call 519.942.4122 ext. 243 or visit 
