Pause
Forest bathing meets hands-on art in a quiet, creative escape.
Picton
Pause is a unique experience that encourages you to pause in nature. Learn to engage all of 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. Ispired 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 sensation of calm and clarity that will inspire a piece of art that you will create yourself.
After your nature walk. You will then return to Melt studios 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.
Availability:
- Open May – November
- Selected weekends or by appointment (10am–1pm)
Pricing:
- $275 + HST per adult
Includes:
- Guided herbal/nature walk
- Studio time with encaustic artist
- Create your own art piece
- Herbal tea + 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 got 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 crystallized honey. And then a session filled with play as we made enncaustic collages at the new Melt Studio and Gallery with encaustic artist Susan Wallis, it was magic. This is a new experience that Susan and Bay Woodyard and Tamara Siegel are offering this summer, and it's aptly named "PAUSE"."
- Karen P.
We acknowledge that Prince Edward County rests within the ancestral lands and waters stewarded by the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg (Mississauga), Huron Wendat, and Haudenosaunee. This is a place shaped by their presence, languages, and care since time immemorial. To acknowledge this land is to recognize our responsibility to live as good relatives with each other, with the earth, and with the generations yet to come.