Hi, I'm Rina
Messy play champion, mum and founder of Messy Minis
Messy Minis officially began with a simple idea: give families a place where children can explore, create and get gloriously messy — while parents get to slow down and connect.
The idea started long before the business. I'm a mum who has always been happiest surrounded by paint, playdough, sensory trays and little hands deep in discovery. Over the years I've set up countless invitations to play at home, in playgroups and with the families around me.
But the real inspiration for Messy Minis came from home. Watching my own children scoop, pour, mix and create showed me how much magic happens when kids are simply given time, space and freedom to explore. Those little moments — fingers in paint, feet in mud, faces covered in giggles — are the moments that matter.
I wanted to create more of those moments for other families.
Today Messy Minis is all about helping parents slow down and make meaningful memories with their children. Our sessions are carefully set up so you can just turn up, play, and leave the mess behind. Whether it's a weekly class, a pop-up event or a party, everything is designed to encourage creativity, curiosity and connection.
My hope is that when you spend time with us, your child feels free to explore, and you get to slow down and enjoy those precious little moments too.
Because they really do grow up far too quickly.
Rina x
What you'll find at Messy Minis
Sensory-rich play
Thoughtfully prepared invitations using natural and open-ended materials that invite children to touch, smell, pour and create.
Creativity without pressure
A calm space where children can explore, imagine and create at their own pace — there is no right or wrong way to play.
A welcoming community
A relaxed environment where families can slow down, connect and make memories together.
Made with intention
Every session is designed with care, safety and plenty of washable paint, so the only thing you take home is a happy child.
Experience & Qualifications
- Mum with real-world experience of life with little ones.
- Years of hands-on experience with babies, toddlers and young children in playgroup and early-learning settings.
- First Aid + CPR certified.
- Blue Card / Working With Children Check.
- Public Liability Insurance.
Thanks for being here. Whether you're joining us for a session, celebrating a birthday or simply exploring messy play for the first time, I can't wait to welcome you.
Rina x
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