Studio 206
Enjoy an afternoon of sipping tea and painting! Learn to create delightful little sketches of Nature’s late blooming flowers and other foliage such as dried weeds, bulrushes and teasles. This traditional art form of botanical painting was practiced by Victorian ladies to record their day-to-day findings in the fields and forests as they “took the air”.Alton Mill Arts Centre
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Alex Sepkus is a master of design and a true original in today's world. This one of a kind New York designer is first and foremost a craftsman with a rare ability to create spectacular beauty with every piece. You will love his finely carved masterpieces that have helped to define what true creativity and originality are all about. Studio 206
Millrace Room, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206
Join Mill artist CJ Shelton to learn more about where our Halloween customs came from as you weave your own personal ‘Witches Ladder’ from crafty and found objects. Alton Mill Arts Centre
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Studio 2016
Pond Gallery, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Falls Gallery, Alton Mill Arts Centre
The Hive Encaustic Studio, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Studio 206
Enjoy an afternoon of sipping tea and painting! Learn to create delightful little sketches of summer flowers using watercolour and maybe even a little enhancement with pen & ink. This traditional art form of botanical painting was practiced by Victorian and Edwardian ladies during the dreamy, gentle days of summer.The Hive Encaustic Studio, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 201, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 201, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206
Noodle Gallery, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Millrace Room, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Rare Threads, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Millrace Room, Alton Mill Arts Centre
Gallery Gemma
Alton Mill
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 201, Alton Mill
Studio 206, Alton Mill
Gallery Gemma, Alton Mill
Headwaters Arts Gallery, Alton Mill
Alton, Belfountain, Erin, ON
Less than an hour from Toronto.
Throughout the Mill and grounds.
Meet sculptor, designer and goldsmith Noam Carver on Saturday April 29 at Gallery Gemma! Try on 100's of engagement rings and experiment with different wedding & eternity bands.
For total beginners or those who have taken watercolour before, this will be an enjoyable afternoon celebrating the arrival of spring by painting her first arrivals – colourful crocuses. CJ Shelton will guide you through the “how-to’s” of some traditional watercolour techniques such as graduated washes, wet-in-wet and scumbling to produce your very own painting of bright crocuses nestled in dark rich April soil.
Pre-registration is required. Contact CJ at artist@dancingmoondesigns.ca or call 519-942-2018
fabulous designers for 3 glorious days. Try on and see the works of: Marion Cage, Vicente Agor, Rona Fisher, Diana Heimann and Yael Jewels.
An enjoyable afternoon of painting bare trees against a multi-coloured sky as we prepare to welcome back the colours of spring. CJ will demonstrate the classic wet-in-wet technique that watercolor is known for and then let you loose to create some wet and wild March skies and frozen ice reflections!
Throughout the mill and grounds.
Rediscover Canadian winter traditions at the 8th annual Fire & Ice festival on January 21st & 22nd. The stage is set for one of our most popular events of the year, with loads of activities both indoors and out!
On Sunday Oct. 2nd create, participate and share Culture Days. Explore our national-award-winning heritage building with a guided tour by founders Jordan and Jeremy Grant, or participate in one of Headwaters Arts' demos and hands-on activities.
We have a sterling silver extravaganza planned for you - and of course some gold for good measure! New bracelets, rings, earrings, incredible necklaces and pendants handmade in Canada & around the world. You are invited Sat. September 24 & Sun. Sept 25, 10am to 5pm. Light refreshments will be served.
If you have been wondering what all the craze is about with adult colouring books then come experience it for youself… with a difference. CJ Shelton helps you take doodling to the next level! Zen doodling is the art of drawing beautiful intricate designs by intuitively using sections of random patterns to make what are known as ‘zentangles’.
If you have been wondering what all the craze is about with adult colouring books then come experience it for youself… with a difference! CJ Shelton helps you take doodling to the next level! Zen doodling is the art of drawing beautiful intricate designs by intuitively using sections of random patterns to make what are known as ‘zentangles’.
Annex and Festival Courtyards
The Bartlett Gallery
Please join the Bartlett Gallery for the opening reception of their latest show Vice Vers featuring Carlos Delgado and Alex Usquiano. Artists in attendance, Sunday June 12 2-4pm.
Join Headwaters Arts on Saturday June 3, 2016 from 1 – 4 pm at their opening reception for their lastest show, ‘Stoked’ by Ann Randeraad. An artist’s heightened journey through the clay process. Explore/Experience/Respond.
This show is a fundraiser for KAMI for Haiti, a charity founded by Michele and Kathleen Jobin. KAMI is a group that produces stoves and jetropha oil in the northern community Terrier-Rouge in Haiti, a region where very little is offered and where there are few NGOs to help these extremely poor people.
Millrace Room
Millrace Room
Brent will be accompanied by Dave O'Neill on Vibes and Tyler Wagler on bass in an eclectic mix of jazz improv.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
The Alton Mill
Come and be part of the 7th annual
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Paul Morin Gallery
Alton Mill Arts Centre
This December, gather with friends and family as five actors bring the timeless tale of greed, ghosts, salvation, and hope to life.Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Throughout the mill.
Paul Morin Gallery
Dancing Moon Designs
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Dancing Moon Designs
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
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. Alton Mill Arts Centre
CLICK*CREATE*CELEBRATE On Friday, October 23rd, 6 pm, in the Millrace Room, enjoy the Caledon Public Library’s annual literary and arts awards celebration. Live music, fabulous food, an art show of entrants’ works (in The Corridor Gallery), and announcements of the winners in the competition categories. Prizes are: $100 for first place, $75 for second place, $50 for third place in each of the categories.
Dancing Moon Designs
Zen doodling is the art of drawing beautiful intricate designs using sections of random patterns to make what are known as ‘zentangles’. When you zen doodle, you’re creating a miniature work of art, but also a mood, a focus and a state of mind.
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Bartlett Gallery
The Falls Gallery
Dancing Moon Designs
Culture Days ‘Spontaneous Creativity’
Culture Days ‘Spontaneous Creativity’
FREE throughout the weekend of Sat. Sept. 26 & 27
Paul Morin Gallery
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Meet the artists at the Opening Reception of our Juried Show and SaleThroughout the mill and grounds.
Also throughout the hills of Headwaters region there will be open studio tours and gallery exhibitions, Authors Night, art film screenings, and music performances. For more information on the overall Festival, visit http://headwatersarts.com
For more about Festival events at the mill...
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Come out to see and learn about this exciting plan to reestablish the millpond as an ecological, educational, and recreational hub for the village of Alton.
Project consultants and committee members will be present to share the newly-developed master plan with the public.
Millrace Room, Waterfall Courtyard, Turbine Room
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Falls Gallery
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Scary, awe-inspiring, hilarious, bizarre; everyone has a travel story to tell. Join us at the Alton Mill Arts Centre on Thursday, July 30th, from 7-9 pm, as we celebrate the art of storytelling with an evening devoted to tales from the road.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Discover the Headwaters Region's best artisanal food, drink and creativity. Join local chefs, Alton Mill studio artists, and wine, beer and cider makers for one delicious weekend. Watch chefs in action and artists in action! Mark your calendar for June 20 – 21, noon to 5 pm each day.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Three Letters that Trancend the simpliticy of primary colour by evoking a spectrum of emotion. Featuring potter Ann Randeraad and Janet Simmons Sweet Painter. Opening Reception: May 16, 2-4pm.
The Alton Mill
Shaws Creek Cafe
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Paul Morin Gallery
Alton Mill Arts Centre
“All the world’s a stage... Say the magic woyd, win a hundred dollas.”
What happens when you drop William Shakespeare, Noel Coward, Harold Pinter, Alan Ayckbourn, Craig Lucas, Groucho Marx and Billy Crystal into the same room? Why, you get Culture Café’s THESPIONAGE. Theatre lovers rejoice!
Made of Wood Gallery
Opening Reception, Saturday, April 18th
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Participants compete in one of three preliminary rounds at the Alton Mill Arts Centre, culminating in the the Headwaters Region Art Battle Championship!
Next date: Sunday March 29. 6pm - 9pm.
Various Locations
Shaw's Creek Cafe
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Alton Mill Arts Centre
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.Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Feeling the winter blahs? Balance and refresh yourself through working with the colours of your body’s energy system. Join CJ Shelton for a transformative journey as she helps you re-align your body’s energetic system through meridian centres known as ‘chakras’.
The Falls Gallery
Creating Futures: Valentine's Day Reception.The Millrace Room
Get inside the heart of the creative process as five artists take you on a journey from idea to art. How inspiration inspires perspiration for the sake of beauty.
Paul Morin Gallery
Spin Art with Paul Morin. Using premixed fluid acrylic paint on raw untreated canvas you will create a frightfully wonderful abstract spin art painting using an old modified wobbly potter’s wheel.
BW Glass Studio
Join artist Bridget Wilson Jan. 24 for "Retro". Students will learn how to cut glass then follow a 'retro' pattern to create a tile that will be fused into a plate. All supplies included as well as firings.
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Make your mark at the Fire & Ice Festival! Join CJ Shelton in Studio 206 and help create a group mandala, a circular design made up of written words and symbols that carry energy and fire. In this form of art many people add to a single piece which becomes the visual story of all those who have contributed to it.
Paul Morin Gallery
"The Hive " Studio 201.
Throughout the mill and grounds.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
The Hive " Studio 201.
Explore the facinting art of encautic futher in Encaustic 2 with artist Andrea Bird. 10am - 4pm, Saturday January 17.
"The Hive"
Explore the ancient art of painting with beeswax in the "Hive" with Encaustic artist Andrea Bird. 10am - 4pm, January 10.
Paul Morin Gallery
The Millrace Room
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Discover a hidden gem in the beautiful hills of Caledon, just northwest of Toronto. On December 6 and 7 the historic Alton Mill Arts Centre, nestled in the quaint village of Alton, hosts a jam-packed weekend of art exhibitions and studio art sales, ranging from ceramics to wood to jewelry to mixed media. Families will enjoy live music, photos with the Grinch, Humber River Shakespeare Company's classic rendition of 'A Christmas Carol', and the first ever Headwaters Region Art Battle. 519-941-0559 or altonmill.ca.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Headwaters Arts Gallery
The Millrace Room
Paul Morin Gallery
On Friday Nov. 21 in the Paul Morin Gallery at the Alton Mill Arts Centre, there will be an amazing musical happening featuring Jeff Bird, Gary Diggins and special guest Korean percussionist Dong-Won Kim. Titled "Shamanic Convergence" the evening is truly an event not to be missed. Seating is limited so book your tickets in advance at the gallery or call 519-942-4918.
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Friday Nov. 14 & Saturday Nov. 15
10am to 5pm both days
"The Hive"
This three day intesive focuses more on the creative process, with time for group discussions, a written excersise, brainstorming, and trying out new techniques that will help you "sink in" even further to your encaustic explorations.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
The Millrace Room
Alton Mill Arts Centre
For information on becoming one of our generous sponsors who donate food, bowls and services...
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
The Bartlett Gallery
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us October 11, from 2-4pm in the Headwaters Arts Gallery for the opening reception of "Nature's Rhythm: Clay and Carbon" by artist Ann Randeraad.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
This two day event features professional wallers from around North America and special guests from the UK building spectacular dry stone features on site. Watch and be amazed or get involved! Learn the venerable art of stone wall construction from professional instructors.
Paul Morin Gallery
Noodle Gallery
Noodle Gallery Autumn Exhibition (running from Sept. 6th - Nov. 2nd)"The Hive " Studio 201.
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Mad by Madstone New York Trend Setting Designer Jewellery"The Hive " Studio 201.
The Falls Gallery
“Equinox”. Artists reception: September 27, 2-5pm. The Falls Gallery.
"The Hive " Studio 201.
The Hive " Studio 201.
Try your hand at the ancient art of encaustic with artist Andrea Bird during the Headwaters Arts Festival September 20 from 1-2pm or from 3-4pm.
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Throughout the mill.
The Headwaters Arts Festival is back with 18 days of exciting events including a juried art show and sale, studio tours, literature readings, concerts, and workshops that take place between September 20 and October 5. All these activities are located throughout the hills of Headwaters region.
The Alton Mill is one of the premiere venues for the festival, with new art shows in all our galleries, open studios, workshops, demos and special art activities all three weekends.
The Millrace Room
The Bartlett Gallery
“Exposant3” Artists reception: September 14, 1-4pm. The Bartlett Gallery.
"The Hive " Studio 201.
Encaustic artist Andrea Bird offers her studio for you to work on your current encaustic masterpiece.
Studio 206 Dancing moon Designs
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Handcarved Gems by award winning gemcutter Sherris Cottier Shank at Gallery Gemma Jewellery. Two evening showings will take place Friday September 5 and Saturday September 6 the weekend after labour day.
"The Hive " Studio 201.
The Bartlett Gallery
“The Garden of my Imagination”. Artists Reception: August 17, 1- 4pm. The Bartlett Gallery.
Paul Morin Gallery
Join us Saturday August 16 for the opening reception of "Art Lucs: Time, Light and Memory." in the Pau Morin Gallery.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Bartlett Gallery
Join us Sunday July 20 from 1-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery for the "Moody Hues" opening reception. Featuring the work of Juno-award winning musicians this show is not one to miss!
Alton Mill Arts Centre
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.The Hive " Studio 201.
Try your hand at the art of encaustic with Andrea Bird. Watch a demo on the ancient art of painting with bees wax and then try it yourself. No expereince necessary.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Mark your calendar! Rain or shine, join Alton Mill artists, 20 local chefs, beer, wine and cider masters to sample the region's best food and cool drinks at tasting stations throughout the Alton Mill's studios and art galleries with special art demonstrations, collaborative food-art activities, daily cook-off competitions and so much more!
Tickets $35 at the door or $25 in advance available online now.
"The Hive" studio
In this course you will explore various surfaces =: drywall compound on wood, plexi-glass, rusted metal, colour theory, advanced glazing methods, working with 3-D collage items, using oil sticks, water-soluable wax-crayons and carving straight lines.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us June 22 from 1-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery for the opening reception of "Menage a Trois" featuring Elena Henderson, Heidi Falzon, and Jerre Davidson.
The Paul Morin Gallery
The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us June 15 from 1-4pm for the opening reception of "Sticks and Stones" in the Headwaters Arts Gallery.
Paul Morin Gallery
Join us Friday June 13 for an evening of cosmic sounds with Crystal Journey (David Hickey) in concert. Hosted by the Paul Morin Gallery the concert will feature Quartz Bowls, Planet Gongs, the Santoor and Vibraphone.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us May 24 for the opening reception of "Strange Beauty" in the Headwaters Arts Gallery 1pm - 4pm.
'The Hive' Studio
The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us Saturday May 10 from 1-4pm for the opening reception of "Awakenings" featuring juried works by Headwaters Artists.
Studio 206, CJ Shelton, Dancing Moon Designs
Share a day of creativity and artistic play with your Mum this Mother’s Day! Join Alton Mill artist CJ Shelton for her signature “Art in the Round” workshop and learn how to create and colour beautiful circular patterns known as mandalas. There will be a special Mother's Day theme for sessions held on Saturday May 10 and Sunday May 11 from 1 to 4 pm each day
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
Studio 206, CJ Shelton, Dancing Moon Designs
The Alton Mill
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us Sunday April 27 for the opening reception of "La Campagnola" the country girl, featuring paintings and sketches by Linda Jenetti. The reception will run from 1-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery.
The Bartlett Gallery
Mark Grice Studio
Participants will follow artist Mark Grice’s demonstration to create their own 16″ x 20″ acrylic painting on canvas. The image will be a Maple Syrup theme. Check website for details and image. Bring your own “refreshments”. Just $40 per person.
Gallery Gemma Jewellery
The Bartlett Gallery
The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Studio 206, CJ Shelton, Dancing Moon Designs
Feeling ‘knotty’? Join mandala artist CJ Shelton and learn to create classic Celtic knot patterns. This workshop also introduces you to sacred geometry, a fascinating way of understanding the natural world through ‘celtic eyes’.
The Falls Gallery
Join us March 15 from 2- 4pm in the Falls Gallery for the opening reception of "Narratives" featuring new paintings by Missisauga Artist Susan Ross.
The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us March 8 from 1-4pm for the opening reception of "March Madness" in the Headwaters Arts Gallery.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us for the opening reception of the TRU/ Georgian College BFA Grad Exhibition on Saturday March 1, 1-4pm in the Bartlett Gallery.
Studio 206, CJ Shelton, Dancing Moon Designs
Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us Saturday February 8 for the opening reception of the "Faces Places and Spaces" from 2-4pm in the Headwaters Arts Gallery.
Studio 206, CJ Shelton, Dancing Moon Designs
Festival of Imbolc Workshop
Saturday February 1, 2014 from 1 to 3 pm
Have you ever wondered where certain seasonal traditions and customs originated? ‘Imbolc’ was an ancient Celtic festival observed at the beginning of February and the forerunner of what we now know as Groundhog Day.
Studio 206
Make your mark at Fire & Ice! Join Alton Mill artist CJ Shelton upstairs in Studio 206 and help create a collective word ‘mandala’, a circular design made up entirely of written words. Saturday and Sunday During Fire & Ice 2014.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
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, try a maple syrup snow pop from Love's Sweetness Maple Syrup or enjoy a bite hot off the grill at our Millpond bbq.
The Falls Galery
Join us Sunday January 12 for the opening reception of the Erin District Highschool Grade 12 Student Art Show. The reception will take place from 1-4pm in the Falls Gallery.
Cedar and Stone Foral Studio
Create your very own, fresh Holiday Centrepiece with Cedar and Stone Floral.
Cedar and Stone Foral Studio
Join Cedar and Stone for a festive Holiday Wreathe Workshop Sunday December 8. 11 - 1pm or 2 - 4pm.
$45 + tax email Karen@CedarandStone.ca to sign up.
The Millrace Room
The celebrated sports writer/musician brings his new book Keon and Me: My Search for the Lost Soul of the Leafs. Sunday December 8, 2 pm.
Gallery Gemma
Give yourself a day and learn the art of chain making . Make your very own sterling silver bracelet with Gallery Gemma.
Cedar and Stone Foral Studio
Gallery Gemma
The Alton Mill
Celebrate the Christmas season with gifts for the Art lover in your life from "The Little Art Shoppe" opening Sunday Nov 24 from 1-4pm. The store will feature stocking stuffers and fantastic, original art gifts for under $200.00. The Little Art Shoppe will run from November 24 - Dec 23.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
Join us Novemeber 23 and 24 from 10am - 5pm for The Alton Mill Arts Centre Christmas Open Studio Weekend! Find fantastic gifts for the art lover in your life in our shops, tour open artist studios, a performance by the Bells of Westminster and more.
The Falls Gallery
We look forward to welcoming you to our artists reception for "The Painted Square". Featuring the work of 12 artists under the auspices of Claudia Jean McCabe, the reception will take place Sunday Nov 17th, 1-4pm in the Falls Gallery.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us Saturday, November 9, 1 - 4pm for the opening reception of "Force of Nature" featuring two and three dimensional artworks by Floyd Elzinga, Jerre Davidson, Lynne Schumacher, Janny Fraser and Nelson Marques Costa. The exhibition begins Wednesday Nov. 6 in the Bartlett Gallery.
Gallery Gemma
The Alton Mill Arts Centre
Join us Sunday, October 20th for Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for local food banks presented by Ann Randeraad and Bridget Wilson.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us in the Bartlett Gallery for the Opening Reception of "Moments in Between by Artist Teresa Rodrigues Brownell taking place in the Bartlett Gallery from 1-4 pm October 20.
Throughout the Alton Mill and Grounds
The Headwaters Arts Festival is back with 18 days of exciting events including a juried art show and sale, studio tours, literature readings, concerts, a talent contest and workshops for both kids and adults that take place between September 20 and October 6. All these activities are located throughout the hills of Headwaters region.
The Alton Mill is one of the premiere venues for the festival, with new art shows in all our galleries, open studios, workshops, demos and special art activities all three weekends.
Gallery Gemma
The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Gala Opening and Reception of the New Headwaters Arts Gallery with Jazz, Blues and Pizzazz - Friday September 13 6 - 9 pm.
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us Saturday September 7th for the opening reception of "Accidental Chaos" by artist and photographer Brian Barrer. The reception will take place from 1 - 4pm in The Bartlett Gallery.
Gallery Gemma
Friday August 23 & Saturday August 24 - Join us in Gallery Gemma for a Pearl Extravaganza with Pearls from King's Ransom! The Headwaters Arts Gallery
Join us Saturday August 17, 1- 4 pm for the opening reception of Painters Abroad. Umbria: Plein air and studio works.
Alton Mill Arts Centre
The Alton Mill welcomes Doors Open back to the Hills of Headwaters!
The Bartlett Gallery
Join us Sunday August 11 for the opening reception of "Tangled" by artists Jill Price and Magdolene Dykstra. The reception will take place from 1 - 4pm in The Bartlett Gallery.
Gallery Gemma
Mark your calendars and call Gallery Gemma to reserve your bags for Touring For Treasures Wednesday, July 24th, 2013.
Annex Courtyard
Humber River Shakespeare Company returns with a professional production of William Shakespeare's "As You Like It". Enjoy live outdoor theatre under a marquee tent in the stone ruins of the Annex Courtyard as part of the Cuisine-Art weekend.
Throughout the Alton Mill and Grounds
Mark your calendar! Rain or shine, join Alton Mill artists, 20 local chefs, beer, wine and cider masters to sample the region's best food and cool drinks at tasting stations throughout the Alton Mill's studios and art galleries with special art demonstrations, collaborative food-art activities, daily cook-off competitions and so much more!
Plus: kick off the festival with a special dinner and performance of Shakespeare's "As You Like It" under the tent in the Annex Courtyard at 7 pm Friday and then again on Saturday!
The Dam Gallery
Artists' reception for 360: Circles and Cycles June 8th, 1-4pm
The Annex Courtyard
Adrian Raso and his band brings their gypsy jazz fused with blues and latin influences to the Alton Mill as part of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival.
The Dam Gallery
Artists Reception for Art4U, a show by the Orangeville Art Group May 18th 1-4pm
Studio 216
The Paul Morin Gallery
You are invited to join us Sunday May 5th from 1-4pm in the Paul Morin Gallery for the Opening Reception for "Subtle Influence" by artist and scultpor Jacob Yerex.
"Subtle Influence" Runs: May 3rd - 26th
Throughout the Alton Mill and Grounds
Come celebrate the arrival of spring with open studios, special art shows and activities for art lovers.
The Bartlett Gallery
Exhibition Runs: Saturday, April 20th to Sunday, May 12th, 2013.
Opening Reception: Saturday April 12th 1-4pm
The Dam Gallery
Join us in the Dam Gallery for the Artists' Reception for Wood(lands): an open call show by members of Headwaters Arts. April 20th 1-4pm.
Bartlett and Crimson Feather Galleries
Join us April 20th for the Made of Wood Show opening reception in the Bartlett and Crimson Feather Galleries.
The Falls Gallery
Join us Sunday April 7th for the PastelArtists.ca Annual Members' Show opening reception from 1- 5 pm in the Falls Gallery.
The Crimson Feather Gallery
Join us March 17th in the Crimson Feather Gallery for the Ivano Stocco Opening Reception from 1 - 3 pm. Meet the Artist and Enjoy light music and refreshment.
The Dam Gallery
Join us March 16th from 1 - 4pm for music, nibbles and punch during an artist meet and greet in the Dam Gallery.
The Bartlett Gallery
Artists' reception for BFA Grads Exhibition from 1 - 4 pm
The Bartlett Gallery
The Dam Gallery
Artist Recption for 'Passions' a group show by Members of Headwaters Arts in the Dam Gallery - this Saturday, Feb 16 1-4.
Show runs to March 3.
The Alton Millpond
Come out for Canada's favourite past time, played the way it was meant to be - on a pond! BBQ, refreshments, beer tent, prizes and more all to benefit the Alton Millpond Rehabilitation Fund.
Annex Courtyard
As part of Fire & Ice, experience a spectacular multi-layered fire sculpture by mill artist, Paul Morin.
Mill Race Room (lower level)
Throughout the Mill
The Alton Mill's Fourth Annual Festival of Flames, Food & Fine Art. Outdoor and indoor activities for adults and families both days. Open Studios and new Gallery Exhibitions. Spectacular fire sculpture at dusk and dinner and music Saturday evening.
Once again the Celebrated Humber River Shakespeare Co brings Dicken's Classic A Christmas Carol to the Alton Mill for the holidays.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at their website or at the door before the perfomance, get them quick this sells out every year!
Millrace Room, Alton Mill
Bring the whole family out to see this poignant and classic tale told by 5 actors playing 23 characters in Victorian costumes designed by the award winning Nina Okens. Featuring Kevin Hammond, Mark Huisman, Sara Moyle, Clair Frances Muir and Christopher Kelk as Ebeneezer Scrooge.
Advance tickets are available at humberrivershakespeare.ca - this is a sellout event!
Alton Mill
Paul Morin Gallery
Throughout the Alton Mill and grounds.
2 Days Only
Drop in or Call for a Private Appointment
519-938-8386
Alton Mill and Grounds
Our galleries and studios are bursting with creativity and gorgeous art. Our roster of Cuisine-Art chefs and beverage vendors is brimming with inspired offerings to activate your taste buds and to savour this season.
Twenty-five Alton Mill artists, 15 area chefs and 11 local producers of wine, beer, cider, as well as non-alcoholic beverages will be your guides to a delicious weekend of fine art, tastings, demos and cook-offs. Watch chefs in action; watch artists in action. Sample the region's best artisanal food and drink. Discover local colour and creativity. Enjoy new ideas and indulge in fresh flavours at the Alton Mill's Cuisine-Art 2012.
Annex Courtyard
Come and help us kick off Cuisine-Art 2012!
Annex Courtyard
Don't miss the magic!
Gallery Gemma
The Annex Courtynard
Robert F. Hall's Gr. 12 Dramatic Arts Class presents the hilarious comedy THE GROUCH by James Gerus. Thursday, June 14th, 7:00pm, $3.00 admission.
Millrace Room
Music at the Mill welcomes back Grand Canyon on June 8 - don't miss this intimate evening of music!
Throughout the Alton Mill and grounds.
The Millrace Room
Music at the Mill is back featuring Tom Savage and David Celia and their dynamic brand of folk rock!
Tickets $15 in advance or at the door
Doors Open at 8:00pm
Cash Bar & Food provided by Davids Restaurant
For more details or tickets visit Acoustic Traditions
The Millrace Room
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 *
Tickets: $35.00
For Cash Only ticket purchase in Orangeville Visit: * Aardvark Music & Culture * Acoustic Traditions * Broadway Music * CIBC, First Street at Broadway *
In Caledon Village: * Caledon Hills Honey 17895 Heart Lake Road *
For more information: 519 927 3376 or responsible_caledon@hotmail.com
For Photos of the event, go to www.peopleforcaledon.com
Pond Gallery, Millpond, Alton Mill
Saturday January 28th, 2012 (rain date is set for Saturday Feb. 4th)
Don't miss the 3rd Annual Tournament featuring friendly matchs between the villages of Alton, Belfountain, Inglewood and Caledon. Back by popular demand is former NHL official and Hall of Fame Member Ray Scapinello who will ref the games.
The Puck Drops at 9:30am on our beautiful Millpond. **There will also be a special mid-day game featuring some of Caledon's finest female hockey players.
For Tickets and more information, please contact: Caledon Councillor Doug Beffort, 519-927-5365 or by e-mail doug.beffort@caledon.ca
Millrace Room, Alton Mill
Doors Open at 7:30pm.
Tickets $15
Cash Bar & Food provided by David's of Erin
Advanced Tickets are reccomended and available in advance at Acoustic Traditions or at the door.
Throughout the Mill and Grounds
Millrace Room, Alton Mill
Acoustic Traditions Proudly Presents Music at the Mill: 'A Very Jazzy Christmas' featuring the talented Indigo Riff.
Enjoy an evening of warm sounds on a cool night. Sophisticated, evocative, sassy, Indigo Riff a "class act" says Manhattans Music Club, in Guelph.
Friday December 9, 2011
The Pond Gallery, Alton Mill
Join the artists of the Alton Mill Arts Centre November 24 for a magical evening! Studios and galleries will be open late as the artists invite guests to browse their work and one-of-a-kind gift ideas. There will be a silent art auction with select pieces from Alton Mill artists. Proceeds from the auction will go to benefit Family Transition Place. There will be festive goodies and a cash bar available during the evening. The event will kick start the holiday season at the Mill.
Now with over 40 Silent Auction Items! From pottery to photography, from jewellery to scarves not to mention paintings to fit all wall and wallet sizes. Some starting bids as low as $10.00!
Millrace Room, Alton Mill
An Evening of Woman & Music hosted at the Alton Mill on Saturday November 12th, 2011. Featuring these Talented & Beautiful Woman: Olivia Borkosky, Hannah Chapplain, Megan Bonnell and Betty Stew.
Doors open at 7:30pm. Cash bar and food will be available. Tickets $15.00
To purchase advanced tickets please visit Acoustic Traditions, or you may purchase at the door.
Gallery Gemma, Alton Mill
Pond Gallery
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. Tickets just $35 per person.
For more information on our generous sponsors who have donated food, bowls and services, or how to buy a ticket...
Gallery Gemma
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.
There is no charge to attend. The group size is limited, so reservations are required to hold your place at the table on either Thursday Oct. 20 or Friday Oct. 21.
Contact: info@gallerygemma.com
519-938-8386 1-866-914-3662
Pond Gallery
Alton Mill
Acoustic Traditions presents Music at the Mill: an evening of music and ambiance. Enjoy 2 musical guests, a spoken word interlude, cash bar and refreshments.
Throughout the mill and grounds.
Expect an Explosion of Creativity as the Headwaters Arts Festival, Culture Days and Destination Equitation meet under one roof for three weekends through to Thanksgiving day.
Autumn brings its annual pageantry to our Great Lakes forests, when, for a fleeting few weeks, the hills of Caledon are ablaze in red, orange, yellow and brown. Fall is both the most visually stunning season to take in the Alton Mill Arts Centre, and the most bountiful time for the Arts.
Buckets of Colour, the Alton Mill’s third annual Fall arts event features open studios of all tenant artists, with special workshops and demonstrations, a youth art show, plus new gallery exhibitions and openings. For full shedule of events...
Annex Courtyard, Millrace Room if rainy.
The Humber River Shakespere Company Presents: The Comedy of Errors by William Shakespeare! A live outdoor performance by a professional troupe.
Throughout the mill and grounds.
Join us for our second annual winter festival celebrating all things Canadian! Ice skating and shinny on the millpond, a snow sculpture competition, fire themed works of art and scrumptious food and beverages from Shaw's Creek Cafe.
Come to our Lantern Festival at the Alton Mill. All you need is a glass jar, materials incl., candlelit yoga class, tapas & refreshments.
$25 +HST
RSVP 519-940-8802 or sandy@2bfitt.com
