CPD: Showcasing Stone Carving

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Description

This event provides an opportunity to see the craft of stone carving in action as you’ll see the carving of a new Arts & Crafts influenced stone cross for the apex of the roof at Miller Hall, a category A listed historic church in Dennistoun, designed by celebrated architect James Miller. Previously known as St Andrew’s East Church, the building was converted to flats in the early 2000s.

The historic cross is beginning to disintegrate and can’t be left due to the risk of pieces of stone falling. It is too important a feature to take away, so the decision was taken to create a replica cut from a new piece of stone.

We will explain the background to the current conservation project, supported by Glasgow City Heritage Trust, and will see the historic stone cross which has been carefully removed from the church. Attendees will learn the various stages of carving involved, from processing a sandstone block, setting out, initial shaping and hand chiselling the stone down to the finished article, including cutting all the exquisite relief detail.

Spaces are limited to 8 people.

PPE can be provided if necessary, however it would be helpful if attendees could bring their own hard hats, safety eyewear and hi-viz vests/ jackets if they can.

All GCHT CPD sessions are recognised by the IHBC, and attendees can obtain a CPD certificate upon completion.

£10 per person / £5 for students