Make a Planter Bench: Choose L.I.F.E (Leith Improvements For Edinburgh)
Description
Make something different as a group every week to improve green spaces around the city
Come along for the morning, afternoon or stay all day. We're flexible!
On Wednesdays to the Edinburgh Tool Library Leith Community Workshop
Free to Attend Book your spot up to 6 days in advance
Make useful things including planters, benches, picnic tables, bird boxes or little free libraries
Learn woodworking skills from skilled and experienced professional tutors
Feel good about doing something for your community! Every week we'll be supporting a different community organisation.
What to Expect
You will be working as part of a group on one object
There will be one tutor and one volunteer to support the group
All materials, PPE and tools will be provided
Please wear closed toe, flat, non slip shoes
We have a quiet space if you need some time out from the workshop
You can find out more about the space on the Edinburgh Tool Library website
We expect all members, volunteers and staff to follow and uphold our shared Code of Conduct.
Schedule
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Morning Session
- 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch Time
We will provide a light lunch
- 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Session
This Week We're Making
A Planter Bench For The Wester Hailes Community Wellbeing Space
They have green space around their building, but nowhere to sit!
Gallery
Everyone is Welcome
✅ All ages - children must be accompanied by a adult at all times
✅ All Genders - we're a trans inclusive space
✅ Beginners - no experience necessary
✅ Support Person e.g. support worker, translator, trusted person. carer
Please let us know in your registration if you are brining a support person
Your Group Leader is

Carolina Costamante
I am a carpenter and furniture maker. I’ve also worked as a support worker for adults with learning disabilities.
Funded By
Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN)
Thank you to ECCAN’s Greenlight programme, and the kind votes of the Edinburgh public
FAQs
- How accessible is the workshop
We are committed to continually improving the accessibility of out workshop and urge you to contact us directly on hello@edinburghtoollibrary.org.uk if you would like to discuss specific requirements or need any help to plan your visit.
Within the workshop space we have a number of aids set up to help improvement the quality of your time spent with us. These include; a hearing loop, gripping aids and height adjustable bench seats.
Support workers and personal assistants are welcome to attend
- What do you do with my personal information?
Our Privacy Policy & Data Protection Statement explains what personal information is collected and kept in connection with the Edinburgh Tool Library activities and how that information will be shared and used.
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