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UPCOMING EVENTS - JULY 2025
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 May 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!
PAST EVENTS - Kids
Toddler Messy Play
Toddler Messy Play
POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER
Friday May 16th - 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! 🐰🌸
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.
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! 🐰🌸
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.
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
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.
Guided Painting
Guided Painting
Thurs January 23rd - 9:30am-11:30am
Kids Guided Painting - King Parrot
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.
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