Walk of the Dandelion

Taking hopeful steps forward

This September we are creating Walk of the Dandelion – an uplifting community engagement project designed to spread joy, connect families, friends and neighbours in both outdoor and indoor settings. The essence of the project will centre around a larger-than-life Puppet named Daniel, who holds a dandelion; a symbol of resilience and hope. Daniel will move through and visit a variety of community settings encouraging the making, receiving and passing on of handmade dandelions. The mission is to help stimulate mindfulness and encourage a focus on resilience.

Wherever Daniel walks, whenever you meet him, he will bring a moment of calm and shared hopefulness. After the past 18 months, we all need reminders that we are wonderful, resilient dandelions.

TO FIND OUT MORE INFO ON THE BUILD OF DANIEL CLICK HERE

Call out for an Arts and Health practitioner

We are looking to collaborate with a practitioner who has experience in mental health contexts to work with Luke Brown Dance, testing workshop engagement for the Walk of the Dandelion project

Apply here

“Daniel’s presence in the garden today was mesmerising. The way this kindly giant moves to embrace plants and people creates a wonderfully gentle, benign and calming atmosphere in tune with the needs of those around him. A totally magical experience.” Audience member at Horatio’s Garden, Salisbury Hospital

Download our FREE activity pack

We have designed a free MINDFUL activity pack for you to download, print and enjoy from the comfort of your own home. To download, simply click on the image below.

Walk of the Dandelion is funded by Proteus and Arts Council England and generous public support. We are still raising funds for a continuation of the project so that we can visit even more settings– especially schools, care homes and hospitals. If you are able to donate and support Daniel getting out and about even more, we would be truly grateful.

Donate to our Gofund Me campaign HERE

This project is supported by Arts Council England and Proteus Theatre