Locals will get a chance to make their own soap stone carvings on Saturday 27 November.

Local families are invited along to Raploch’s Oak Garden on Saturday 27 November to have a go at stone carving.

The free traditional skills workshop, with artists Peter McCaughey and James Winnett, will run from 11.30am – 2pm and is free and open to all.

The free workshop presents an opportunity to get creative and learn about the climate emergency.

INSPIRING FUTURES

The event, funded by Scene Stirling, is part of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s Inspiring Futures campaign, highlighting the importance of the built environment in addressing the climate emergency.

Architect Karen Anderson said: “Architects from all over Scotland are working together to raise awareness of the climate and resource emergency. We hope the workshop will highlight the importance of using renewable and durable materials in future building construction and design; as well as in taking care of our existing buildings.”

COP MARKER

The community workshop is a prelude to the installation of a COP marker on the banks of Forth next month, warning of the risk of rising water levels.

Designed by architect Tim Crone, the arresting stone sculpture will highlight that we need to act now to prevent a climate catastrophe.

Tim Crone said: “The Raploch COP Marker is one of six sculptures being installed at places at risk from rising water levels across Scotland. It’ll feature an exclamation mark, warning of the dangers of doing nothing to prevent global warming.

“There will also be a QR code linking to the Inspiring Futures website you’ll find information and inspiration of what you can do differently to reduce your carbon emissions.”

To book your free place at the November workshop, click below.

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