Dalbeattie Wood offers opportunities for families to make and create at our workshop. We design and make Nature Exploration Tools for families to enjoy and explore the natural world.

We have been busy designing activities for families to get creative. Come and join us at our drop in Make and Create Workshop at Dalbeattie Wood, 27 High Street, Dalbeattie, DG5 4AD. Projects start from just £3.50. Some are quick makes, taking 5-10 minutes and others are 1-2 hours+ depending on complexity and/or how fancy you want to get with painting your project.

Great fun for the School Holidays. But remember, our projects are not just for children, they're for adults too!

OPENING TIMES

September to October 11th 2025 open by appointment.

Please contact us by email, phone or text to arrange a visit to the Make and Create workshop.

Interior of Dalbeattie Wood shop

Interior of Dalbeattie Wood shop

A work bench with hammer, pliers, bucket and under the sea themed wooden diy project

A work bench with hammer, pliers, bucket and under the sea themed wooden diy project

Hands holding a wooden dog's head

Hands holding a wooden dog's head

EXPLORE

Hand made products to help children engage with nature

A5 Scavenger hunt tray

A4 nine item beach scavenger hunt tray

A4 Scavenger hunt tray

A4 two item beach scavenger hunt tray

Circular seed identification ring with ergonomic handle

A5 clipboard - printed with non flying bugs and beasts

Turkytail fungus

Magnifier - printed with legged invertebrates

Collect and create

At Dalbeattie Wood we are developing products and workshops for families to express their creative side.

Learning through nature

At Dalbeattie Wood we have many years of experience as Ofsted outstanding early years practitioners.

As Forest School leaders and Montessori teachers we will be using our experience to create engaging products that will support children's exploration of the world.

Turkytail fungus