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Festivals & Events

Mindful Wild Steps offers creative, nature-based sessions for children and families at festivals, community events, markets and gatherings across Lutruwita (Tasmania, Australia).

These workshops are always hands-on and relaxed, encouraging slow creativity, sensory play and meaningful connection.

I only attend events that align with the values of community, connection, and sustainability. If you're planning something that shares this ethos, you're welcome to reach out.

Session Details

Format: Drop-in style – families are welcome to come and go

Offering: Two activities (chosen from the below sheets)

These can be run across one full 3-hour block, or split into two shorter sessions (e.g. 1.5 hours each with a break in between)

Max children at a time: 15 - 20

Max session length: 3 hours per day

Setup + materials: All provided and packed down by us

Supervision: Our workshops are designed for shared family participation. Children must be accompanied by a parent or carer. We’re not insured or set up to provide childminding.

Facilitators

Mindful Wild Steps is a small, family-run business.

Workshops are usually facilitated by 2–3 team members. As part of our family-first approach, there may be children present during setup or sessions. This is a core part of how we operate and is non-negotiable.

Insurance

Mindful Wild Steps is fully insured, with cover in place for:

  • Public Liability Insurance

  • Personal Accident cover for facilitators and volunteers

  • Coverage includes travel to and from sessions

All facilitators also hold a current Working with Vulnerable People card and a valid First Aid certificate.

Full documentation is available on request.

A wooden table outdoors with a woven basket filled with dried leaves and twigs, a small white candle with a butterfly-shaped decoration, a wooden container holding strips of paper, and a metal bolt or hinge, all near a large tree trunk.

What we ask

We don’t charge a facilitation fee. We simply ask for:

Travel covered at 50c/km return from Brighton, TAS

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A mutually supportive exchange, such as:

  • Event tickets or passes for facilitators + any children attending

  • Food or drink vouchers during the day

  • Anything else that feels fair and helpful on both sides

This exchange-based model helps us stay accessible while still honouring the time, energy, and preparation that goes into what we do. We're happy to discuss options that work for both sides.

If it’s a good fit, we’ll make it work.

Activity Options

  • A wooden framed shadow box contains pressed plant and animal fossils, including leaves, seeds, and small animal footprints.

    Clay Wall

    A large board covered in clay where children can press natural items (sticks, leaves, nuts, etc.) to create a collaborative artwork.

    Best for: creative free play and group connection.

  • A watercolor illustration of a piece of paper with star and swirl designs, a bowl of honey with a honey dipper, and a jar of vinegar.

    Magic Painting

    Children use vinegar to “draw” invisible images on paper, then reveal their designs by painting over with turmeric solution.

    Best for: calm, focus and sensory curiosity.

  • A decorative wall hanging shaped like a house, made of wooden sticks with colorful woven accents and hanging tassels.

    Popsicle Wall Hangers

    Children create their own decorative wall hangings using popsicle sticks, wool and simple embellishments.

    Best for: older children or those wanting longer engagement.

  • Three decorated oval cookies with different plant and swirl patterns on a black background.

    Story Stones

    Painting smooth stones with simple symbols or images. Children can take them home or hide them when they’re out and about.

    Best for: calm creativity and take-home keepsakes.

  • Diagram of a bundle of different colored wood strips tied together with twine.

    Stick Wands

    Nature-inspired wands made with sticks, wool, paper and ribbon.

    Best for: quick, easy, and fun for a wide age range.

  • A decorative hanging piece with a circular wooden ring, colorful fabric strips hanging down, and a loop at the top for hanging.

    Collaborative Mobile

    Children and families tie fabric offcuts and natural fibres to a large shared hoop to build a communal hanging piece.

    Best for: slow, repetitive movement and shared creation.

  • A drawing of a bowl of soap suds, a hand mirror, and soap bubbles floating above them.

    Bubble Blowing & Prints

    Free bubble play alongside coloured bubble paint – kids can blow bubbles onto paper to create beautiful patterns.

    Best for: energetic and engaging.

  • A colorful illustration of a DNA double helix with a rainbow pattern, topped with a stylized bow. The helix twists upward against a black background.

    Paper Plate Twirlers

    Decorated paper plates cut into spirals and hung up to twirl in the breeze.

    Best for: quick, fun, and colourful – easy to display onsite or take home.

  • Illustration of three round cookies decorated with different types of seeds, along with scattered seeds and a heart-shaped cookie in the background.

    Clay Art

    Clay decorated with dried seeds, beans and natural textures.

    Best for: nature connection, sensory play, fine motor skills

  • Illustration of a square wooden board with four green leaves, one orange leaf, and one small brown stick arranged on it.

    Weaving Frames

    Cardboard looms with string, where children can weave natural treasures as they explore the event.

    Best for: ongoing engagement and take-home projects.

  • A paper bag with three seed balls inside, two seed balls outside, and a label that reads 'SEED BALLS'

    Seed Bombs

    Kids roll their own wildflower or native seed balls using clay, soil and seeds. Wrapped in paper to take home and plant.

    Best for: environmental themes, sustainability-focused events

  • A wooden table with a floral pattern on the surface and a paint palette on top.

    Collaborative Painting Sheet

    A large sheet laid out for families to paint together using watercolours and paint sticks (accessible and easy to clean).

    Best for: gentle, inclusive, and continuous.

  • A small green sprout with two leaves growing in a brown paper plant pot filled with soil.

    Paper Pots

    Children fold origami-style paper pots, fill them with soil and plant a sunflower seed to take home.

    Best for: garden-themed events, sweet and symbolic – one pot per child.

  • Illustration of baking ingredients including a rolling pin, cookie cutters in flower, star, and heart shapes, and a bowl of dough with some leaves.

    Playdough Station

    Leave-out table with homemade playdough, cutters, rollers and loose parts for open-ended tactile play.

    Best for: constant flow of little hands throughout the session.

  • Hand-drawn illustration of a wooden stick with a round top featuring a daisy flower design, and two small round beads attached by strings.

    Spin Drums

    Cardboard circles with string, beads and sticks – twist them back and forth to make rhythmic sounds.

    Best for: easy to make and satisfying to play with afterward.

  • Water bowl with floating flowers and leaves, watercolor style, surrounded by additional floating petals and leaves.

    Magic Flowers

    Paper flower cut-outs that slowly bloom when placed in shallow water.

    Best for: curious kids, sensory play, calming energy