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Wildlings
We believe children don't need to be taught how to be perfectly calm.
They need opportunities to discover their bodies, follow their curiosity, get their hands messy, notice the world around them, move when they need to move and experience what it feels like to belong.
So Wildlings makes room for exactly that.
Depending on where we are and what we're exploring, you might find us making with leaves and mud, moving like creatures, following sensory trails, breathing with feathers, building tiny worlds, making noise, lying very still, getting curious about the seasons or disappearing down an entirely unexpected child-led rabbit hole.
There is no right way to be a Wildling.
There are a thousand ways to explore a world.
Children make sense of themselves and their world through movement, imagination, sensory experience, creativity and play.
Our sessions follow that instinct rather than asking children to leave it at the door. Some Wildlings gatherings are creative. Some are outdoors. Some explore movement, breath and rest. Others are simply opportunities for families to come together and make something wonderful.
What connects them is a belief that children deserve spaces where curiosity matters more than getting it right.
Different minds. Different bodies. Different Wildlings.
Wildlings is designed with different ways of participating in mind.
Children are welcome to watch before joining in, move around, take breaks, avoid activities they don't enjoy, communicate differently or engage in their own way.
We don't expect every child in the room to have the same experience.
That would be rather un-Wildling-like.
Parents and carers remain part of the experience, and we'll always share information about individual events so you know what to expect before you arrive.
Find your next Wildlings adventure
Wildlings: Autumn Craft & PlayWed 28 OctVictoria Hall
Bring Wildlings to you
Wildlings doesn't only happen at Ashwild events.
We can bring Wildlings to schools, nurseries, community groups, festivals and family events — creating playful experiences shaped around your children, your setting and the space we're exploring together.
Sessions can weave together movement, sensory play, creativity, nature, breath and rest, and can be adapted for different ages, needs and environments.
Whether you're imagining a one-off workshop, a family event or something created especially for your community, we'd love to hear what you're dreaming up.
