Walk of the Dandelion

The essence of the project centres around a larger-than-life Puppet named Daniel, who holds a dandelion; a symbol of resilience and hope. Daniel moves through and visits 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.

In the accompanying day-long, open, community craft workshop, participants make woollen dandelions and share their own positive messages. The dandelion symbol promotes creativity and discussions about resilience, well-being, nature, ecology, and sustainability. Daniel is a survivor who has found resilience and strength through the symbolism of the dandelion, which will grow despite neglect and harsh treatment. Participants become part of the project by making and sharing their dandelions and positive messages with others, reminding them of their resilience, and giving them to Daniel to gift on.

Walk of the Dandelion will announce 2026 dates, and booking is still available.

Puppeteers – Amber-Rose Perry, Darcy Collins, Stephen Love & Luke Brown
Workshop Leader – Anna Shiels
Producer – Rosalind Conlon
Production Manager – Cheryl Baldacchino
Original Puppet Build – Naomi Oppenheim
Fabrication & Aesthetic – Claire Roi Harvey
Puppet Direction – Scarlet Wilderink
Dramaturgy – Paschale Straiton
Videography – Mike B Designs and Port of Call Media
Branding Consultancy – Phase Three Goods
Marketing Consultancy – Julia White

Supported by Arts Council England, Crying Out Loud, 101 Outdoor Arts and Proteus Theatre

We are working with Solent based artist and movement director Luke Brown to support the step-change of his artistic practice and the development and presentation of two new works.

This project form part of Crying Out Loud’s Solent Creative Development programme.