Creative making: Inspired by nature

Tue Mar 10 2026 at 11:00 am to 01:00 pm UTC+00:00

National Library of Scotland | Edinburgh

National Library of Scotland
Publisher/HostNational Library of Scotland
Creative making: Inspired by nature
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A writing and zine making workshop exploring the natural world.
About this Event

Find out more about the work of The Nature Library and create your own response to archives and books on themes of the natural world.  

Writer and artist Christina Riley will guide you through the creation of a one-page folded zine. With prompts and creative writing exercises, you will fill your zine with nature-inspired words and images to explore the power of putting the natural world onto the page.  

Depending on the weather, there may also be a chance to visit a nearby green space or garden for more inspiration.  

About the facilitator 

Christina Riley is based in Ayrshire. Her work, focused on coastal waters, draws attention to small details. Her debut book, ‘Looking Down at the Stars: Life Beneath the Waves’, was longlisted for Canongate’s Nan Shepherd Prize for Nature Writing.

Created in 2019, The Nature Library began as a roving collection of books popping up in public spaces across Scotland. The Nature Library shares stories which put the endless wonders and curiosities of the natural world on the page. 



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 10.00

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