Melt Studio and Gallery

Melt Studio and Gallery Melt Studio and Gallery is located just in a historical air force barrack in the former Camp Picton.
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It is owned and operated by Canadian encaustic artist Susan Wallis. The space includes her working encaustic studio and a gallery space.

At Melt Studio & Gallery, we don't charge admission to enjoy the wonderful exhibitions that change monthly. But every no...
06/14/2026

At Melt Studio & Gallery, we don't charge admission to enjoy the wonderful exhibitions that change monthly. But every now and then, visitors who have especially enjoyed their experience find their own unique way to say thank you.
Recently, a visitor surprised me with a sweet box of local strawberries from Van Grootheest Farm in Bloomfield. 🍓

I couldn't resist enjoying a few while admiring Grace Dam's painting 'You Are the Sweetest', currently on display in the Focus Gallery.

If you're looking for something inspiring to do today, drop by and explore our current exhibitions. We're open from noon to 5 pm and would love to see you.

Open today noon-5pm.

RAVEL Opens Saturday, June 13!Join us for the opening of RAVEL, our inaugural juried textile exhibition, celebrating the...
06/11/2026

RAVEL Opens Saturday, June 13!

Join us for the opening of RAVEL, our inaugural juried textile exhibition, celebrating the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation of contemporary textile artists.
This special exhibition will open simultaneously at two locations:

đź“Ť Gather in the County (The Bluebird Room at the Crystal Palace)
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

đź“Ť Melt Studio & Gallery at Base31
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Featuring a diverse collection of juried works, RAVEL explores the rich traditions and exciting possibilities of textile-based art. From weaving and fibre art to embroidery, mixed media, and contemporary interpretations of textile practice, this exhibition highlights the remarkable talent of artists working in this dynamic medium.

We invite you to visit either location—or both—to experience this exciting inaugural exhibition and meet some of the artists whose work is featured.

We look forward to celebrating the opening of RAVEL with you!



Photo Credit: (Clockwise)
Fall on the Muscote Bay by Jennifer Raetsen, Water's Edge by Jackie Kavanagh, Sanctuary (detail) by Carolyn Murphy, Wrapped by Elinor Rush, Peaceful Shoreline Moments (detail) by Andrea Elmhirst and After Blood and Fire by Christina Margaretha

Along with RAVEL, our textile exhibition opening June 13, we'll also be showcasing a selection of works by more than 20 ...
06/09/2026

Along with RAVEL, our textile exhibition opening June 13, we'll also be showcasing a selection of works by more than 20 roster artists whose work is available year-round exclusively at Melt Studio & Gallery.

Whether you're looking for a statement piece or the perfect finishing touch, you're sure to find something for that spot in your home that needs a little something special.

Drop by and explore the incredible variety of artwork on display.

Photo credit (clockwise): Yellow Iris by Linda Hamilton, Plant a Garden of Positivity & Grow Love by Lanni Weingarten, Splendid Ending by Susan Wallis, and Steel Patchwork Heart by Mona Rutenberg & Jeff McDonald.

Today is the opening reception for Just Between You and Me, featuring new works by Grace Dam. Join us between 1–4 pm to ...
06/06/2026

Today is the opening reception for Just Between You and Me, featuring new works by Grace Dam. Join us between 1–4 pm to meet the artist and explore her latest exhibition.

And don't forget—RENEWAL wraps up this weekend. While many pieces have already found new homes, there is still a wonderful selection of artwork available. You may just discover the perfect piece for that special spot in your home.

Open today from noon- 5pm

Just a reminder that this is the final weekend of RENEWAL!Before we wrap up this wonderful exhibition, we'd like to shin...
06/05/2026

Just a reminder that this is the final weekend of RENEWAL!

Before we wrap up this wonderful exhibition, we'd like to shine a spotlight on a very special young artist, Ida, whose artwork is currently on display.

Ida's piece was selected from a juried children's art contest organized by our neighbours at Wildings Play Café also in Barrack 3 at Base31. I was honoured to be invited to judge the exhibition and select one artwork to be featured at Melt Studio & Gallery during RENEWAL.

You really need to see this sweet little piece in person—it is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Encouraging children to explore creativity and the arts has always been important to me, and it was a pleasure to support this initiative. A heartfelt thank you to Wildings Play Café for including me in such a meaningful way.

And if you haven't checked out Wildings with your kids yet, you're missing out. It's a wonderful space for families, full of creativity and imagination—and they make a great cup of coffee too! They are just down the hallway from Melt Gallery!

Drop by this weekend and take in the final days of RENEWAL—including Ida's delightful contribution.

How an artist interprets the world can be so different across so many mediums. Whether it’s delicate watercolours, detai...
06/04/2026

How an artist interprets the world can be so different across so many mediums. Whether it’s delicate watercolours, detailed photography, or abstract works each piece reflects an individual vision and creative voice. Every artist brings their own perspective, emotions, and experiences to their work, making the RENEWAL exhibition both inspiring and deeply personal. Catch these pieces in person during the final week of the show ending Sunday, June 7, at the Melt Studio and Gallery.

Photo credit (clockwise): '"Ephēmeros" - Spring Rites' by Ed Lehming, 'Hellebore Love' by Cynthia Pechenick and 'Closer' by Fraser Radford.

This is the final weekend for RENEWAL!Artists will begin picking up their works on Sunday, making this your last opportu...
06/03/2026

This is the final weekend for RENEWAL!
Artists will begin picking up their works on Sunday, making this your last opportunity to experience the exhibition in its entirety.

A heartfelt thank you to all of the artists who participated and generously shared their talents with us. RENEWAL has brought together an incredible range of artistic voices and perspectives. Here are just a few of the participating artists and their works.

We are open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Noon–5 PM.

Drop by and take in this remarkable exhibition before it closes!

Sometimes, part of looking forward is taking time to look back.These two pieces in our current exhibition RENEWAL, on vi...
06/03/2026

Sometimes, part of looking forward is taking time to look back.

These two pieces in our current exhibition RENEWAL, on view until June 7th, do just that. Both draw upon cherished childhood memories, from the classic sweet treats we looked forward to as kids to beloved television characters such as Casey and Finnegan from the classic Canadian children's show Mr. Dressup.

Through nostalgia, these works invite us to reconnect with moments of wonder, comfort, and imagination that helped shape who we are today. While RENEWAL is about growth and moving forward, it also reminds us that our past experiences remain an important part of our journey.

Experience these and many other thoughtful interpretations of renewal at Melt Studio & Gallery before the exhibition closes on June 7th.

Photo Credit: Treehouse Friends by Timothy Wilson Hoey and Smarties by Raegan Little

Looking at the world through the eyes of an artist is interesting, to say the least. The way they interpret the natural ...
06/02/2026

Looking at the world through the eyes of an artist is interesting, to say the least. The way they interpret the natural world around them, notice texture and movement, or celebrate the things that are important to their culture can emerge in so many imaginative and inspiring ways. Artists have a unique ability to transform everyday moments, landscapes, memories, and traditions into something deeply expressive — inviting us to slow down, look closer, and see the world from a new perspective.

Photo Credit (clockwise): 'Under My Wing (Killdeer/Charadrius vociferus)' (detail) by Christine Currie, 'Shenanigans #22' (detail) by Dale Tomlinson and 'Many Moccasins' by Janice Brant Kahehtoktha.

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343 County Road 22
Picton, ON
K0K1P0

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 5pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+14168938664

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