Low Sensory Kite Making Workshop - Kite Fest

Held in a private room inside the Visitors Centre, the space is softly lit with minimal noise and visual distractions. Each 30-minute session includes everything needed to construct and decorate a kite, including a kite kit with gentle, non-irritating fabric, multicolour plastic tails, smooth fiberglass rods, plastic handles, kite string, and kite sticky tape. Kites are decorated using non-toxic, low-allergen crayons, or textas.

A visual schedule and a social story will be available to participants in the lead-up to the workshop, to help them feel prepared and confident.

Once your kite is complete, fly it in the Arboretum’s amphitheatre, or for a quieter, lower sensory experience, try the nearby National Rock Garden. Take your kite home to enjoy again the next time you visit.

Workshops will go ahead rain or shine. If the weather is unsuitable for kite-flying participants will still be able to create and keep their kite to fly on another breezy day.

To support all participants - especially those who thrive in quieter settings - we kindly ask that voices and noise levels be kept low. If the space becomes too stimulating, participants are welcome to take a short break or step outside and return to the workshop when they feel comfortable. Please let our staff know how we can offer our support in making this a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Times: 5 sessions between 9am - 12noon, each day

Duration: 30 minutes per session

Location: Check-in at the Information desk in the Visitors Centre

Ages: 5 years and older (with adult supervision)

Capacity: Maximum of 10 participants per session

Price: $20 per person (no charge for carers) - one kite per ticket booked

Parental or guardian attendance is required for children participating in this session.

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