Artisans at the Whitin Mill

Artist Palette
Pam Murphy

Artist Palette, owned by artist Pam Murphy, is located at 70 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, in the Alternatives’ Whitin Mill complex. It opened its doors in October 2008 at the Whitin Mill. Its mission is to bring art awareness to the local community.

Artist Palette offers fine art classes in a safe and fun environment. Classes are offered for school age children to adults. Private and home-school classes, therapeutic art classes and birthday parties are among the many opportunities offered through Artist Palette.

Pam has worked with Alternatives for a number of years collaborating with the organization on several events, from pumpkin carves to craft fairs. More importantly, Pam has taught inclusive classes for years working with many of the individuals served by Alternatives. She, also, has had a number of exhibitions in the Alternatives’ Uxbridge Community Gallery.

To learn more about Artist Palette and Pam’s background, please visit her website at http://www.artistpalettestudio.com/bio.htm.

Bella Luce Art Café
Cristi Winona Collari

The Bella Lucé Art Café is a brand new, creative art center that includes an Art Gallery, a Gift Shop, and two working art studio/classrooms; the Creative Arts Studio and Kats Glass Studio. It is located in the award winning, historic 1826 Red Brick Mill Building in the Alternative's Whitin Mill Complex in Whitinsville, MA. We are proud to be included in the same Mill Complex with The Lexi Singh Performance Center, The Aldrich Heritage Gallery, and The Artist Palette Fine Arts Studio.

"Our mission is to create an exciting, unique, contemporary art center environment that supports, encourages and inspires artistic creation, collaboration and education for all ages and abilities, while supporting local artists and artisans in their pursuit to achieve excellence in their craft."

The Art Gallery supports select exhibits for accomplished regional artists in group and solo shows. The Gift Shop supports only talented, regional artists and artisans offering high quality, hand crafted items at prices for every purse. Come in often to see what's new and support your LOCAL economy!

The Creative Arts Studio supports many talented, local artists and artisans offering a wide variety of classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults. Check out the art classes page for detailed course descriptions, artist profiles, and a schedule of all current classes and workshops offered.

Kats Glass Studio is owned and operated by glass artist, Kathy Olson who specializes in Stained Glass Panels, Kiln Formed Glass Jewelry, and other functional glass art. Kathy offers classes for teens and adults in Basic Stained Glass (Copper Foil Technique), and workshops in fused glass.

For more information regarding the Bella Luce Art Café Art Gallery, Gift Shop, and Art Studios, or if you are a regional artist interested in consigning, exhibiting, or being a visiting artist, please contact Cristi at (508) 234-1234 | cristiwinona@yahoo.com, or visit the studio website at CreativeArtsStudio.org.

Click here to view the fall class schedule.

Kats Glass Studio
Kathleen Olson

Kats Glass is the newest member of the artisan family at Alternatives’ Whitin Mill complex, opening its doors in January 2010. The Studio is located at 34 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, in the Red Brick Mill.

Owner and artist, Kathy Olson, specializes in Stained Glass Panels, Kiln Formed Glass Jewelry, and other functional glass art. Kathy will begin offering classes for teens and adults on Basic Stained Glass (Copper Foil Technique), as well as workshops in fused glass, in the near future. A website for Kats Glass is currently being designed.