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| Some of the original light shades that were salvaged from the Mackintosh Building after the fire |
People across Scotland can learn more
about the meticulous salvage and
documentation operation that followed the fire in The Glasgow School of Art’s
Mackintosh Building at a one-day seminar at the Engine Shed in Stirling.
On Tuesday 22nd August, delegates
will have the chance to hear from those directly involved with the salvage operation
and the work that has been carried out to conserve as much of the original
material and objects from the building as possible following the fire.
will have the chance to hear from those directly involved with the salvage operation
and the work that has been carried out to conserve as much of the original
material and objects from the building as possible following the fire.
The event, ‘The Glasgow School of Art –
Raising from the ashes’, will be held at the Engine Shed, Historic Environment
Scotland’s new national building conservation centre at Forthside, Stirling.
The learning and visitor resource officially opened in July and is currently
hosting a temporary exhibition on the Art School building, the fire, salvage
operation and restoration process along with a display of Mackintosh artefacts
that were recovered from the fire.
Raising from the ashes’, will be held at the Engine Shed, Historic Environment
Scotland’s new national building conservation centre at Forthside, Stirling.
The learning and visitor resource officially opened in July and is currently
hosting a temporary exhibition on the Art School building, the fire, salvage
operation and restoration process along with a display of Mackintosh artefacts
that were recovered from the fire.
The one-day programme will see experts
from Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art discuss topics
such as fire in traditional buildings, surveying the fabric of a building and the
importance of archives in informing the restoration of some of the collections..
from Historic Environment Scotland and The Glasgow School of Art discuss topics
such as fire in traditional buildings, surveying the fabric of a building and the
importance of archives in informing the restoration of some of the collections..
Dorothy Hoskins, Technical Outreach and Education
Manager at the Engine Shed, said: “Restoration and conservation is at the heart
of what the Engine Shed has to offer. Our current temporary exhibition looks at
how experts came together in the immediate aftermath of the fire to salvage and
document as much material as possible to help inform the work of restoring the
building. This seminar offers the chance to learn more about the skills and
techniques brought to this vital work.”
Manager at the Engine Shed, said: “Restoration and conservation is at the heart
of what the Engine Shed has to offer. Our current temporary exhibition looks at
how experts came together in the immediate aftermath of the fire to salvage and
document as much material as possible to help inform the work of restoring the
building. This seminar offers the chance to learn more about the skills and
techniques brought to this vital work.”
The day will run from 9.30am – 3.30pm on
Tuesday 22nd August. Tickets for the day are priced at £32 for Historic
Scotland members and £40 for non-members. The Engine Shed runs a series of
programmes, exhibitions, tutorials and workshops for visitors to explore
Scotland’s traditional buildings and ignite their passion for their built
heritage.
Tuesday 22nd August. Tickets for the day are priced at £32 for Historic
Scotland members and £40 for non-members. The Engine Shed runs a series of
programmes, exhibitions, tutorials and workshops for visitors to explore
Scotland’s traditional buildings and ignite their passion for their built
heritage.
For more information visit www.engineshed.org
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