A creative networking experience exploring resilience through painting, conversation and connection. No artistic experience required!

Sip & Paint Networking: Exploring Resilience

A unique networking experience combining creativity, conversation and connection.

📅 Thursday 8 October 2026

🕕 6:00pm

📍 Novotel Edinburgh Park

🎟️ Chamber Members: £28 | Non-members: £35

About this event

Join West Lothian Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Adelphe Connect, for an evening of creativity, conversation and meaningful networking.

This interactive workshop will explore the theme of resilience — what it means to you, your business and your community.

Rather than simply talking about resilience, you'll be invited to express your ideas creatively, share your perspective with fellow business people and discover new ways of looking at the challenges we face.

No previous painting experience is needed — simply bring your ideas and imagination!

What to expect

🎨 Create

Enjoy a drink while creating your own personal representation of resilience on canvas.

💬 Share

You'll have the opportunity to give a short presentation about your painting and what resilience means to you.

🤝 Connect

Share ideas and perspectives with other participants, discovering common experiences and creating meaningful connections.

🍹 Relax

Enjoy a welcoming and informal atmosphere while stepping away from the usual networking format.

Why resilience?

For businesses, resilience is about more than simply surviving difficult times. It's about being able to adapt, respond to change, overcome challenges and find opportunities for growth.

Through this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to reflect on:

How you and your business respond to challenges

What resilience looks like within your local business community

Different ways businesses adapt, innovate and grow

The experiences and perspectives of other local business people

How the workshop works

You'll have approximately 40 minutes to paint your interpretation of resilience.

This will be followed by a 5-minute presentation, where you'll have the opportunity to explain your painting and the ideas behind it.

Participants with similar perspectives will then be grouped together for further discussion and reflection.

The focus isn't on producing a masterpiece — it's about expressing your ideas, learning from others and making genuine connections.

Who is this event for?

The event is open to West Lothian Chamber members and non-members who are interested in:

Meeting other local business people

Exploring a different approach to networking

Sharing ideas and experiences

Discovering new perspectives

Trying something a little different

Whether you're a regular networker or simply looking for a more relaxed and creative way to connect with other professionals, this event offers an opportunity to meet people and have meaningful conversations in a different setting.

What you'll take away

✨ Your own piece of artwork

💡 New perspectives on resilience

🤝 New business connections

💬 Ideas and insights from fellow professionals

🌱 An opportunity to reflect, create and connect

Event details

Date: Thursday 8 October 2026

Time: 6:00pm

Venue: Novotel Edinburgh Park

Tickets

West Lothian Chamber Members: £28 | Non-members: £35

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to book early.

Description supplied by the event organiser.