Christmas is coming and to help spread the festive cheer, our popular Elf Academy is once again opening its doors to young recruits.
Enrol on a special workshop and learn everything you need to know to gain your Elf Diploma, including special ‘elf & safety guidelines, the spirit of kindness, gift wrapping for beginners and essential craft skills.
Our Head Elf and her assistants will guide elves-to-be in the art of creating their own personalised wooden crafts and magic reindeer food to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve!
Training will continue as you wrap and label your donated pre-loved gift (a toy or book in good condition that we ask Elf Academy recruits to bring with them on the day and we then donate to a local charity).
Finish the experience with a special graduation ceremony, when elf recruits will receive their official Elf Diploma! Then enjoy a well-earned hot drink and tasty treat in our Waterside Café, with wonderful views of wetland wildlife.
Dates: Saturdays and Sundays 3/4, 10/11 and 17/18 December.
Times: 10-11.30am and 1-2.30pm.
Cost: £12 per child and £5.00 per adult (includes a hot drink and festive treat, plus take-home crafts for the newly trained elf).
Suitable for: This event is not suitable for under-4s. We would ask that only elf recruits (aged 4+) and their grown-ups attend.
To book and find out more, visit https://bit.ly/WA-elf-academy-22
PLUS…
Dawn walk – Thursday 1 December
Enjoy a dawn walk at Washington Wetland Centre this winter followed by a hot breakfast sandwich and drink in Waterside Cafe. Join our reserve team for a guided walk around our wetlands before they open to the public. Soak up the dawn lighting and early morning wildlife, which can include winter thrushes such as redwing and fieldfare, waders including lapwing and curlew, and roe deer in our woodlands at this time of year.
Date: Thursday 1 December
Time: 8-10.30am
Cost: £18pp (inc members). Pre-opening admission to WWT Washington is included as part of this event. Those wishing to explore the site afterwards must purchase general admission separately, or be WWT members.
Suitable for: Adults and children aged 12+
Menu: Bacon, sausage, halloumi or vegan sausage breakfast roll with tea, coffee, or apple/orange juice.
Please note: The route for this seasonal walk is not suitable for mobility aid users.
Book now at https://bit.ly/dawnwalkDec01
Festive robin art workshop (adults) – Wednesday 7 December
Join artist Amy Brooks (Mrs BArts) in this special 2-hour adults art workshop where you’ll create a watercolour painting of a festive robin finished with gold leaf detail. All equipment will be provided on the day, so all you’ll need is the enthusiasm to learn a new skill or brush up on your existing creativity!
Date: Wednesday 7 December
Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Cost: £26.50pp (including tea, coffee and biscuits)
(Cost covers the art workshop only – general admission much be purchased if you’d like to explore WWT Washington after the event).
Book now at https://bit.ly/festiveartDec07