Dark Skies Workshops

Dalbeattie Wood Make & Create Workshop Dark Sky Festival Creative Experiences:
- Celebrate the South of Scotland’s extraordinary night skies with two hands‑on creative workshops designed especially for the South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival. At Dalbeattie Wood Make & Create Workshop, you can explore constellations, lunar phases and the beauty of darkness through unique craft experiences that let you take home your own piece of the night sky.

What’s on Offer:
- Join us for two Dark Sky Festival workshops designed to be creative, relaxed and enjoyable. Whether you choose the rotating constellation coaster or the driftwood wind chimes, you’ll make a piece inspired by the night sky to take home and enjoy.

Workshop 1: Rotating Constellation Coaster:
- Build your own rotating constellation coaster, a decorative wooden piece that reveals six northern sky constellations when held up to the light. As you turn the inner wheel, each constellation appears clearly in the window, creating a striking educational display inspired by the night sky.
Made from 3 mm birch‑veneered ply, all parts are pre‑cut and the build uses simple gluing, sanding and waxing. The project takes around an hour to complete, and is normally sold finished for £12. This workshop offers a rare chance to make your own.
- Dates
Saturday 10 October, 10.30am
Wednesday 14 October, 10.30am
Wednesday 14 October, 2.00pm
Friday 16 October, 6.00pm
- Prices
£8 per maker
Joint Maker option: £4 extra (adult and child building together)
Recommended age: 7+
Supervision: No unaccompanied children; a supervising adult must remain present

Workshop 2: Dark Sky Driftwood Wind Chimes
- Create your own phases‑of‑the‑moon driftwood wind chimes, designed especially for the inaugural Dark Sky Festival. Celebrate our region’s dark sky heritage by crafting a piece inspired by lunar cycles, stars and natural textures. Add shells, pebbles and star shapes to make your wind chimes completely unique.

Dates
Saturday 10 October, 2.00pm–4.00pm
Tuesday 13 October, 6.00pm–8.00pm

Prices
£15 per maker
Recommended age: 8+
Supervision: No unaccompanied children; a supervising adult must remain present (no fee)

Places are limited, so early booking is recommended.

Venue and Booking
Dalbeattie Wood Make & Create Workshop
27 High Street, Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway

School Holiday opening: Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm).
Outside these times we are open for private bookings (minimum three makers).

Booking links are available via our website www.dbtwood.com

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing these Dark Sky creative experiences.