Draw inspiration from nature to carve your own design into lino and create stunning prints to take home.
All equipment is provided, no previous experience necessary. A skilled print maker will guide you through this fun workshop.
We are super excited to be delivering a partnership event between community woods and gardens and Pride Outside CIC
WHAT TO EXPECT ON THE DAY....
Our sessions are a rare opportunity to take a break from digital connection and instead use nature connection to help ground and relax us. Our sessions usually start with a queer nature quiz, then involve some bushcraft, such as fire lighting, along with some gentler wellbeing and nature-inspired craft activities.
We also stop to have a cuppa and toast marshmallows over the fire or cook some food to share. The activities are very relaxed, and all are invitations to explore or learn a new skill and connect with yourself and others. We also have shelter, seats, and a fire so everyone can stay cosy!
You are welcome to bring your own food, however we will supply lots of lovely warm drinks and snacks including vegan and gluten free goodies.
We're also going to talk about what activities the LGBTQ+ community would like to see in West Lothian and what are the barriers to accessing LGBTQ+ spaces. If you can't make the event but would like to share your thoughts on this, please email [email protected]
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS
Over 1,000 people attended our wellbeing in the Woodlands events last year, and 100% of people who responded said their wellbeing was improved as a result. Our evaluations showed:
● 100% I enjoyed meeting new people
● 92% I feel more connected to the local queer community
● 71%I have benefited from the meditation and mindfulness practices
● 79% I have spent more time in nature as a result of this session
ACCESSIBILITY:
We want to make our events as accessible as possible, so please get in touch if there is anything else we can do to support your attendance. We are always happy to hear from you and will always do what we can to ensure you feel cared for and looked after.
Please email Lou and Ellis at [email protected] and we can have a chat.
We can provide:
A BIT ABOUT LOU AND ELLIS and PRIDE OUTSIDE CIC
We are an LGBTQ+ couple who set up Pride Outside CIC and are on a mission to build a world where all LGBTQ+ people are safe and well. We do this through our Diversity and Inclusion training programme, which then funds our LGBTQ+ wellbeing programme.
Our Wellbeing programme includes free monthly wellbeing events in the woodlands, as well as our annual Pride Outside Festival on 2nd September and a smaller one in West Lothian on Sat 26th August. All details are on our website below: