About this Event
🎄Midlothian & East Lothian Outdoor and Woodland Learning (MEOWL)
Winter Skills Share Event🎄
📅 Date: Sunday 30th November 2025
🕙 Time: 9.30am – 2:00pm
📍 Location: Clifton Hall School, Newbridge, Edinburgh EH28 8LQ
Get ready to embrace the magic of the season with a joyful day of outdoor learning, festive fun, and creative exploration in nature! Whether you're an educator, outdoor enthusiast, or simply love the idea of celebrating winter in the woods, this event is for you.
🌟 What’s On Offer?
Enjoy a rich mix of hands-on workshops and seasonal activities designed to spark creativity, build skills, and connect with nature:
- 🪵 Green Woodworking Skills – Learn traditional techniques using natural materials. Try your hand at crafting simple woodland items and discover the beauty of working with wood.
- 🔧 Tools Workshop – Get confident with tools in a safe and supportive environment. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their skills.
- 🎄 Festive Arts & Crafts – Create nature-inspired decorations and seasonal keepsakes using foraged and sustainable materials.
- 🌰 Awesome Acorns – Explore the many uses of acorns. You’ll never look at an acorn the same way again!
🎶 Expect laughter, learning, and a lovely sense of community as we gather around the fire, share ideas, and celebrate the season together.
☕ Warm Up With Seasonal Treats!
We’ll have hot drinks (including something mulled!), biscuits, and mince pies to keep you cosy. Please bring your own packed lunch, water bottle, and any personal items you’ll need for the day. A camping chair might come in handy too!
👢 Dress for the Weather
This is a fully outdoor event, so wrap up warm and wear sturdy, weather-appropriate clothing and footwear.
📧 Dietary Requirements?
Let us know in advance by emailing: [email protected]
✨ Whether you're a seasoned outdoor educator or just curious about woodland learning, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share, and celebrate the season in a beautiful natural setting. We can't wait to welcome you!
See you there !
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clifton Hall School, Clifton Hall Road, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 10.00
