Alchemy Fiber Mill, established in 2023 by Malinda Lesko in Eastworks, transforms local raw fibers into products like yarn and roving. Dedicated to community and collaboration, the mill supports local farmers and hosts events for fiber enthusiasts. It honors Easthampton’s textile heritage while nurturing connections in the fiber arts community.
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Art Lives Here: Summer at Eastworks
The community at Eastworks is hosting diverse summer events that promote creativity and community connection. Highlights include a Japanese Tea Ceremony, a gaming tournament, a fantasy art week for youth, a Southern culinary pop-up, and a monthly art walk. Don’t miss the Eastworks Open Studios on November 1-2, 2025.
Learn to Cope West
We stopped by Suite 102 to visit with Jeff Mastroianni, Executive Director of EMedia, Easthampton and Southampton’s community media center. Jeff shared insights into EMedia’s evolution, the changing landscape of community media, and their exciting new programs aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Behind the Lens with EMedia: Bridging the Digital Divide
We stopped by Suite 102 to visit with Jeff Mastroianni, Executive Director of EMedia, Easthampton and Southampton’s community media center. Jeff shared insights into EMedia’s evolution, the changing landscape of community media, and their exciting new programs aimed at bridging the digital divide.
Spotlight on Easthampton Community Acupuncture: Accessibility, Care, and Connection at Eastworks
We stopped by Suite #120 to chat with Cassie Diaz, MAc, Lic.Ac., Dipl.Ac., the owner of Easthampton Community Acupuncture. Cassie shared about her journey, passion for accessibility, and what makes her practice unique here at Eastworks.
Eastworks Annual Open Studios
Please join us for 2 days of open studios, art, music, food and live demos! Please see below for a list of participants. When: November 5 & 6, 2022. 10am-5pm both days. Basement 016 Volante Design 032 Mindfulness Photography 036 Metal Objects 040 Buffalo Star Heart Studio 044 Resilient Community Arts 046 Tiny Anvil 047Continue reading “Eastworks Annual Open Studios”
‘They are helping us build this business’: Prosperity Candle, Easthampton company that employs refugees, visited by US Rep. Richard Neal, state Rep. John Scibak
Updated Jan 30, 2019; Posted Aug 27, 2018 By Mary C. Serreze | Special to The Republican Read at Masslive.com EASTHAMPTON — A candle company that focuses on employing women who escaped from war-torn countries earned a visit from U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and state Rep. John Scibak on Monday. Prosperity Candle, located in the Eastworks Building, isContinue reading “‘They are helping us build this business’: Prosperity Candle, Easthampton company that employs refugees, visited by US Rep. Richard Neal, state Rep. John Scibak”
Prosperity Candle: Lighting the Way for Their Employees – video by Google – July 9, 2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WkFdJvqcxE “Ted Barber began Prosperity Candle with the mission of employing refugee women who, through federal programs, have relocated from war zones to America. Over the years, the company learned to use digital tools to reach customers across the country and around the world, and help train women working with them from afar. Find freeContinue reading “Prosperity Candle: Lighting the Way for Their Employees – video by Google – July 9, 2018”
"Pop of Ingenuity" – Julie Tuman’s Crooked Stick Pops – UMass Alumni June 2018
Pop of Ingenuity – Julie Tuman’s Crooked Stick Pops – UMass Alumni June 2018
Staying Fit at Any Age – Strength for Life gym featured in Inspire Magazine May 2018
Our neighbor Strength for Life is featured in the May 2018 issue of Inspire Magazine. Staying Fit at Any Age – Strength for Life gym featured in Inspire Magazine May 2018