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UPCOMING EVENTS
Toddler Messy Play
Toddler Messy Play
Friday Oct 31st - 10am-11:15am
Messy Play Session for Toddlers
Join us at The Bower Farm Collective for a fun-filled, ocean-themed messy play session! Designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1-5), this one-hour session is all about exploring textures, colours, and creativity in a safe and engaging way.
Hosted by primary school teacher Rachel and local mumma Joyleen, this one-hour session is set on our beautiful farm (watch for cows!) and ends with morning tea and storytime.
☕ Morning tea for kids + tea & coffee for adults included.
Messy, magical, and made for memories—come play! 🐰🌸
PAST EVENTS
Llama Rama - Painting and Llama Encounter
Llama Rama - Painting and Llama Encounter
Friday Oct 10th - 9:30am-11:30am
🎨 Llama Rama – Paint & Llama Encounter 🎨
Looking for a unique and creative school holiday activity?
Join us on the farm for Llama Rama – a hands-on painting and llama encounter!
✨ What’s included:
🎨 Guided painting session with local artist & teacher Katheryn
🖌️ Paint-by-number option for younger children
🦙 Real llamas right in front of you to inspire your artwork
🌾 Llama fun with Pat – brush, feed, and have your photo taken with the llamas
🍪 Games break halfway through + morning tea provided
👧👦 Age Guide:
Children of all ages welcome
Children 8+ can be dropped off for the session.
Children younger than 8 years will need a parent/carer to stay and assist.
Come paint, play, and enjoy a close-up encounter with our friendly llamas in this unforgettable farm adventure!
Little Pots of Sunshine
Little Pots of Sunshine
Tuesday Sept 30th - 10am-12pm
Little Pots of Sunshine – a hands-on sunflower pot workshop
Join us on the farm these holidays for a Looking for a fun filled, hands-on sunflower pot workshop!
✨ What’s included:
🎨 Paint and decorate your own pot
🌱 Fill it with soil and plant your very own sunflower seeds
🌻 Take a walk to see our new sunflower field just beginning to sprout
🍪 Games break halfway through + simple morning tea provided
👧👦 Age Guide:
Children 8+ can be dropped off for the session.
Younger children will need a parent/carer to stay and assist.
📍 Location: The Bower Farm Collective
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💲 Cost: $25 per child (sibling discount available)
Come get creative, connect with nature, and take a little bit of sunshine home with you!
Teens Art Workshop
Teens Art Workshop
Wednesday July 9th - 12pm - 3pm
Cyanotype Printmaking Art Workshop for Teenagers
Join artists Estelle Leishman and Kasey Pender for an inspiring cyanotype print-making workshop at The Bower Farm Collective – where nature meets creativity.
Teens will learn how to create stunning botanical prints using the sun as their camera! We’ll forage for flowers, leaves and natural materials, then transform them into beautiful artworks using an eco-friendly photographic process.
🎨 What they’ll make: Botanical paper prints, a printed tote bag, a pair of sock
🌱 Perfect for teens who love: Art, STEM, photography, painting, sewing, upcycling, fashion or nature.
✨ No art experience needed – just curiosity and a willingness to get a little messy! All materials included.
🥪 Lunch and afternoon snacks INCLUDED
Clay by Numbers
Clay by Numbers
Thursday July 17th - 9:30am-12pm
Clay by Numbers: Parrot Sensory Art Workshop
Join us on the farm these holidays for a creative clay-by-numbers workshop surrounded by nature! Kids will bring a vibrant parrot to life using soft air-dry clay on a framed wooden board — with cows in the paddock and maybe even some curious lorikeets dropping by to check out their portraits.
Hosted by primary school teacher Rachel Barry, the session will be engaging for all age kids and includes a fun brain break game. Morning tea will be provided, you are welcome to bring your own as well. Please bring a drink bottle, hat and a warm jacket.
Suitable for ages 5+. Children 8+ can be left in Rachel’s care (WWCC and all safety checks in place). Kids under 8 will need a supervising adult to stay for the duration of the workshop.
All materials provided. A colourful, hands-on morning of creativity and farm charm!
Guided Painting
Guided Painting
Thurs April 17th - 9:30am-11:30am
Kids Guided Painting - Bee
KGet ready for a fun, creative morning at The Bower Farm Collective! Set our paddock with friendly cows nearby, kids will enjoy painting their very own Bee & Wildflowers canvas from the Emma Whitelaw Paint By Numbers range—perfect for beginners.
The session will be led by local primary school teacher Rachel Barry, who’ll guide the group step-by-step and keep things fun and relaxed. We’ll even throw in a brain break game to get everyone moving and laughing! All materials are provided, along with morning tea for the kids and tea and coffee for the grown-ups.
Recommended for ages 6+, but younger kids are welcome if you think they’re up for the challenge! Come paint, play, and enjoy a creative morning on the farm.
Piggy Picasso
Piggy Picasso
Thursday July 17th - 9:30am-12pm
🎨🐷 Piggy Picasso – Kids Painting Workshop with Real Piglets! 🐷🎨
Get ready for a school holiday experience like no other! In this colourful and creative painting workshop, kids will be guided step-by-step to create their very own Piggy Picasso – a bright and silly portrait of a pig pulling a funny face.
Led by local artist and art teacher Kathryn Coetsee, this hands-on workshop is perfect for kids aged 6+ who love to paint, giggle, and get a little messy. We’ll explore sketching, colour mixing, and playful self-expression – with a paint-by-number option available for those who like a more guided process.
And the best part? We’ll be visited by real-life piglets during the session! Kids will have the chance to meet, greet, and fall in love with some of the farm’s cutest little residents.
Morning tea is included, and there’ll be a fun brain break to shake out the wiggles halfway through.
Easter Sensory Play
Easter Sensory Play
Tues April 15th - 10am-11:15am
Messy Play Session for Toddlers
Messy Play Easter Fun at The Bower Farm Collective!
Join us for a magical Easter-themed messy play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–5). Think colourful Easter rice trays, fizzy fun, gooey goodness, egg-and-spoon races, a plastic egg hunt, and more—perfect for curious little ones!
Hosted by teacher Rachel and local mumma Joyleen, this one-hour session is set on our beautiful farm (watch for cows!) and ends with morning tea and storytime.
☕ Morning tea for kids + tea & coffee for adults included.
Messy, magical, and made for memories—come play! 🐰🌸
Toddler Sensory Play
Toddler Sensory Play
Fri March 28th - 10am-11:15am
Messy Play Session for Toddlers
Messy Play Easter Fun at The Bower Farm Collective!
Join us for a magical Sunflower themed messy play session designed for toddlers and preschoolers (ages 1–5). Think colourful rice trays, fizzy fun, gooey goodness, sunflower seed explore table, and more—perfect for curious little ones!
Hosted by teacher Rachel and local mumma Joyleen, this one-hour session is set on our beautiful farm (watch for cows!) and ends with morning tea and storytime.
☕ Morning tea for kids + tea & coffee for adults included.
Messy, magical, and made for memories—come play! 🐰🌸
Guided Painting
Guided Painting
Tues January 21st - 9:30am-11:30am
Kids Guided Painting - Cow in the Sunflowers
Get ready for a fun, creative morning at The Bower Farm Collective! This session will be led by local artist, and art teacher, Kathryn. Set our paddock will will be bringing the cows in to eat the last of the sunflowers, right in front of us. Kathryn will provide simple steps, perfect for beginners.
The session will be hosted by local primary school teacher Rachel Barry, who’ll guide the group and keep things fun and relaxed. We’ll even throw in a brain break game to get everyone moving and laughing! All materials are provided, along with morning tea for the kids and tea and coffee for the grown-ups.
Recommended for ages 6+, but younger kids are welcome if you think they’re up for the challenge! Come paint, play, and enjoy a creative morning on the farm.
Guided Painting
Guided Painting
Thurs January 23rd - 9:30am-11:30am
Kids Guided Painting - King Parrot
🌻 Be inspired by the farm setting, if we are lucky we may even see one of our resident wallabies.
🎨 Using a paint-by-number kit designed by renowned Australian artist Pete Cromer, each child will work on a large canvas artwork. After the workshop, they’ll take their paint and brushes home to continue their creative journey! 🖌️
🍪 Morning tea is provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Don’t forget your water bottle!
🎯 Enjoy a fun brain break game midway to shake the wiggles out.The session will be hosted by local primary school teacher Rachel Barry, who’ll guide the group and keep things fun and relaxed. We’ll even throw in a brain break game to get everyone moving and laughing! All materials are provided, along with morning tea for the kids and tea and coffee for the grown-ups.
Recommended for ages 6+, but younger kids are welcome if you think they’re up for the challenge! Come paint, play, and enjoy a creative morning on the farm.
Guided Painting
Guided Painting
Wed January 29th - 9:30am-11:30am
Kids Guided Painting - Wallaby
What’s in store:
🌻 Be inspired by the farm setting, if we are lucky we may even see one of our resident wallabies.
🎨 Using a paint-by-number kit designed by renowned Australian artist Pete Cromer, each child will work on a large canvas artwork. After the workshop, they’ll take their paint and brushes home to continue their creative journey! 🖌️
🍪 Morning tea is provided, but feel free to bring your own snacks as well. Don’t forget your water bottle!
🎯 Enjoy a fun brain break game midway to shake the wiggles out.The session will be hosted by local primary school teacher Rachel Barry, who’ll guide the group and keep things fun and relaxed. We’ll even throw in a brain break game to get everyone moving and laughing! All materials are provided, along with morning tea for the kids and tea and coffee for the grown-ups.
Recommended for ages 6+, but younger kids are welcome if you think they’re up for the challenge! Come paint, play, and enjoy a creative morning on the farm.
PAST EVENTS - Adults
Golden Threads: Embroidery Workshop
Golden Threads: Embroidery Workshop
March 22nd - 2pm-4:30pm
🌻 Golden Threads: Embroidery Workshop at The Bower Farm Collective 🌻
Begin with a guided stroll through the sunflower fields with Rachel from The Bower Farm Collective. As you wander among the golden blooms, pick a few of your favourites to use as inspiration for your embroidery masterpiece.
Next, we’ll take a short stroll to our serene back paddock by the creek, where the embroidery workshop will begin. Emma from Boutique Barn Co. will lead you through an embroidery masterclass, sharing stitching techniques and tips. Choose from a beginner or advanced design and stitch your artwork onto either a stylish tote bag or an embroidery square of fabric. Emma will provide guidance throughout the session to ensure your design comes to life.
Take home everything you need to continue your embroidery journey (over $50 value), including:
✔️ Embroidery hoop ✔️ Needles and threads ✔️ Tote bag and fabric square
✔️ Design templates ✔️ Printed instructions and more.
Enjoy a delicious grazing board, cool drinks, and a selection of tea and coffee as you stitch. Feel free to BYO your favourite “special” drinks. 😉
This workshop is open to all skill levels, from beginners to experienced stitchers. Spaces are limited—book now and let the sunflowers spark your creativity!
Watercolour in the Blooms
Watercolour in the Blooms
Sat January 11th - 9:30am-11:30am
🌻 Watercolour in the Blooms 🎨
Join us by the sunflower field for a hands-on watercolour workshop, where you’ll learn to capture the vibrant colours and details of these golden blooms. With expert guidance and all materials provided, this immersive experience promises creativity, connection, and a beautiful sunflower-inspired masterpiece to take home.
What’s Included:
🌻 A stunning outdoor setting in the sunflower fields
🎨 Local Artist and art teacher Marion Rounsley with 30+ years experience
🧀 A delicious grazing platter to enjoy as you paint
🥂 Refreshing non-alcoholic drinks (BYO welcome!)
✨ A laid-back, creative atmosphere—perfect for all skill levels
Foraged Printmaking - Cyanotype
Foraged Printmaking - Cyanotype
March 22nd - 2pm-4:30pm
Foraged Printmaking Workshop: Cyanotype Creations on the Sunflower Farm
For this creative workshop in the sunflower fields, you will be guided by artist Estelle Leishman, who specialises in foraged ink making and eco-friendly art. Learn the skill of cyanotype printing using natural treasures you’ll forage from our farm. Materials will be provided to experiment on, including a tote bag and various types of paper and fabric. You can also bring a plain shirt, pillowcase, or tote to up-cycle.
This is open to families, and children can attend for half price with a paying adult.
Let the sunflowers inspire you—see you in the blooms!
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