At FSTC we believe that we are all life-long learners and would like to support Forest School leaders and all those interested in outdoor woodland learning to continue developing their skills. For information on Forest Kindergarten click here. Scroll down for other options.  

 

One of our tutors, Louise, has started making YouTube videos, designed to support Forest School practitioners in training, and those who may need to refresh their knowledge. 

 

Click Here to visit her channel. 

 

 

 

Starting date: Sat 8 Mar 2025 10.30 am to 2.30 pm 

Join us for a skills and ideas workshop, whether you're a beginner or experienced. We'll explore simple willow weaving projects—perfect for sharing with learners and developing woodland connection, craft, creativity, sustainability, mindfulness, and maths. Indoor space & toilets available, No prior experience needed! 

Cost: £50 - all materials included 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Starting date: Fri 14 Mar, 2-4 pm 

A hands-on workshop for all those interested in outdoor learning or Forest School for learners of any age. We'll explore how greenspace nurtures our minds and stimulates natural drives towards certain types of activity. Combined, these provide empowering and motivational contexts for building focus, sense-making and social intelligence skills.  

Woodland Venue: Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh, EH8 8HG 

 

 

 

 

Starting date: Tues 18 Mar , 10 am to 2 pm  

A skills and ideas workshop for beginners and improvers. Suitable for all those intersted in outdoor learning or Forest School. Enhance your fire skills in this hands-on workshop, where we'll explore tinder testing, fire steels, char-cloth, tinder bundles, charcoal making, and creative fire-based crafts. Perfect for those looking to deepen their knowledge and enjoy a sustainable, satisfying experience. 

Woodland Venue: Newhailes Estate, Musselburgh EH21 6RY