Free stone carving class will highlight importance of using renewable materials

Stone carving is being offered to families in Raploch later this month.

Residents are invited to attend Raploch’s Oak Garden on Saturday, November 27, to have a go at carving.

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

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.”

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 where you’ll find information and inspiration of what you can do differently to reduce your carbon emissions.”

To book your free place on the November workshops visit: https:// www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/a-mark-in-timetickets-209100985677