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Pause

Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all your senses and embrace the beauty of nature. Culminating in bringing that beauty into a piece of art that you created under the guidance of an experienced encaustic artist.

The basis of this experience connects you to the healing powers of nature. Inspired by the Japanese tradition of shin-rin yoku or more commonly referred to as forest bathing, you’ll be led on a meditative nature walk by a local herbalist.

During this meditative walk, your guide will help you to connect to nature, identifying local plants, and teaching you about their medicinal and healing properties. The idea is that you will feel a sense of calm and clarity that will inspire a piece of art that you create yourself.

After your nature walk, you will then return to Melt studio, where you will compose a collage encaustic painting. Guided by an experienced encaustic artist, you will create an original art piece using items that you collected during your walk, along with some additional pieces if you choose that will be provided.

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Open May- November
Selected Weekends
or by Appointment
10am - 1pm

Keep an eye out for scheduled weekend dates in Spring & Fall. Weekday or Summer (July- August) weekend groups can be accommodated by request. Spaces are very limited, a minimum of 4 to a maximum of 6 participants.
$275+HST
Per Adult
Base31 (Camp Picton) Barrack 3, 343 County Rd 22, Picton
416-893-xxxxReveal Phone
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What you’ll get

  • Personal introduction to local plants by knowledgeable herbalists
  • Exclusive, hands-on, studio time with an award winning encaustic artist
  • Unique setting at historic Loch Sloy / Camp Picton
  • Your own encaustic piece to take home
  • Herbal tea and light snack
"Seeing everyone's pieces come together was my favourite part. It was such a treat to see how everyone interpreted the experience and how each participant's personality came through in their art. I felt like I had a lot of direction but also freedom to create something that was uniquely mine. The custom frame that you get to take home was an excellent addition."

Megan F.

"I had a beautiful day yesterday, like tonic for the pandemic soul. It started with a walk and forage at Honey Pie Hives and Herbals, with a cup of tea and a chat about the wonders of crystalized honey. And then a session filled with play as we made encaustic collages at the new Melt Studio + Gallery with encaustic artist Susan Wallis. It was magic. This is a new experience that Susan and Bay Woodyard and Tamara Segal are offering this summer and it's aptly named PAUSE."

Karen P.

"Wow! What a wonderful experience! The world would be a much better place if more people paused, connected to the natural world and created beauty through that connection."

Regina Quinn, Encaustic Artist & Instructor, Catskills Mountains

"I loved slowing down, being immersed in nature, learning about things that I walk past every day in my own lawn and how I can incorporate them into my life. I took home my own piece of art and so much more!"

Avery R.

"PAUSE was truly uplifting and nourishing for the soul. Being immersed in nature and then in art, created the right conditions for creative serenity. I left the experience feeling calm, connected, and accomplished which I don’t often feel living a fast-paced city lifestyle. I highly recommend it for friends looking for a unique group experience – your take-home art is exquisitely framed in walnut wood which really elevates the piece!"

Nataly

Pause Gallery

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