Paint and Pause

17/02/2026

In our first Paint & Pause session, Replenish & Radiate, we explored the idea of the bottle we carry inside. The one that holds our creativity, our exhaustion, our unspoken thoughts and untapped light. Through gentle breath and guided reflection, we imagined uncorking it, not dramatically or forcefully, but softly. Allowing something to move again. As the meditation settled into painting, the room shifted. Colour began to pour onto canvases, conversations flowed, shoulders dropped, and what started as stillness slowly transformed into expression. Watching the table fill with artwork felt like witnessing energy return to its rightful place; not perfect, not pressured, just honest and flowing.

Torfaen Talks CIC Coffi kitoko

16/02/2026

What a beautiful first session with this lovely group. Every person painted something different; some being surprised by the colours they used, which stemmed from their guided meditation. Lots of techniques were used and one person decided to turn their painting upside down so it felt more appropriate to what they were trying to express.

I’m very much looking forward to our next 3 sessions together. You all done fantastic!

A massive thanks to Coffi kitoko for our lovely drinks. Evyn was (as always) a delight!

And of course thanks to Torfaen Talks CIC for helping fund and make this event possible.

16/02/2026

Just a reminder with your information ready for this evening! I’m looking forward to meeting you all 👩🏻‍🎨

13/02/2026

3 days to go!

In just 3 days, we open the doors to the very first Paint & Pause session.

No pressure.
No “I’m not creative enough.”
No expectations.

Just space to slow down. To breathe. To put brush to canvas and let your mind catch up with your body. January and February can feel heavy; dark mornings, long days, and big goals. This is your permission to pause instead of push.

Have a lovely weekend and I will see you Monday 👩🏻‍🎨

08/02/2026

Hopping on the bandwagon…

22/01/2026

Wow wow wow! I didn’t expect to sell out in 24 hours. Thank you so much to those who booked on. I’m genuinely blown away by the response 🫶🏻

If you didn’t get a place this time, watch this space… I have a feeling this will be the first of many 🤞

See you all soon!

20/01/2026

✨ Find Your Calm & Creativity! ✨

Join us for Paint and Pause With Amy Rose: Mindful Art for Emotional Wellbeing—a unique four-session journey to process emotions and find peace without needing any words (or art skills!).

🗓️ Four Sessions, Four Themes:
• Replenish & Radiate
• Grow Through the Light
• Release the Heavy, Keep the Magic
• Inner Flame (Warrior Edition)

📍 Where: Coffi Kitoko in the Park
⏰ When: Monday evenings, Feb 16th – Mar 9th (6pm-8:30pm)

Limited spots available!

Grab the special four-session pass before it's gone for £15 a person for all four weeks.

Free hot drink in each session

🔗 Booking required https://torfaentalkscic.org.uk/paintandpause

This project is funded by the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.

Find calm, connect, and express yourself through guided mindful painting. This unique wellbeing journey combines mindfulness and expressive art for emotional processing and self-reflection. No experience is needed—focus on the process, not the product. Explore themes of resilience and inner streng...

20/01/2026

We have new rescheduled dates :)

Please click on the link provided to book!

Find calm, connect, and express yourself through guided mindful painting. This unique wellbeing journey combines mindfulness and expressive art for emotional processing and self-reflection. No experience is needed—focus on the process, not the product. Explore themes of resilience and inner streng...

08/10/2025

Ever notice how quickly our thoughts can spiral?

Sometimes the most mindful thing we can do is pause long enough to notice what’s really going on in our mind before it runs the show.

We don’t have to believe every thought that shows up.
We can simply breathe, choose again, and move with a little more kindness.

That’s what Paint & Pause is really about. It’s creating space to slow down, reflect, and find calm in the moment.

06/10/2025

The shift in seasons reminds me to slow down and take in change.
I’ve never found change easy, but nature shows us how graceful transition can be - shedding what’s old to make space for what’s next.

02/10/2025

Good news! 🥳

I’m so pleased to share that Paint & Pause has secured funding to support our workshops!

What does this mean?
✨ It’s a step towards making our sessions more accessible and inclusive.
✨ It allows us to focus on creating a welcoming space for everyone.
✨ It shows that others believe in the importance of creativity and wellbeing too.

Things are very much still in the planning stages - I just wanted to celebrate this milestone with you 💕

I will be taking you on this journey with me and keeping you up to date on the process. I cannot wait to see the you at a workshop soon.