Make your mark in memory of Thomas Muir

Date: 
Thursday, 31 August, 2017

 

Families are being invited to get creative and celebrate the life and times of one of East Dunbartonshire's most famous sons.

A linoleum-printing workshop is taking place on Saturday 16 September inspired by Thomas Muir - known as the 'Father of Scottish Democracy'.

The event - organised by East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture (EDLC) Trust's Trails & Tales team - will be led by artist Marion Smith.

Parents and children will be shown how to carve designs into a soft lino block using specialist tools, which will then be printed onto paper.

Two workshops are taking place on Saturday 16 September in the Barony Chambers, Kirkintilloch - from 10am-12.30pm and from 1.30pm-4pm.

Muir - who has strong links to East Dunbartonshire - was persecuted and eventually banished in 1793 for his work campaigning for reform, freedom of speech and voting rights for all.

Councillor Jim Gibbons, Convener of Place, Neighbourhood & Corporate Assets, said, "This promises to be a fascinating event for families - inspired by the life and times of Thomas Muir.

"I hope it inspires people to learn new skills and find out more about one of Scotland's most important champions of democracy."

The event ties in with the annual celebration of Muir's life - organised by the Friends of Thomas Muir.

Sandy Marshall, Chair of EDLC Trust, said, "Trails & Tales is an arts and heritage learning programme - created by the Trust - which is uniting artists and communities to celebrate local history.

"I hope as many people as possible book up to take part in this special event."

Please note, the workshop is free, for one adult to work with one child (age 10 and over), but you must book in advance.

For more information go to the website, call 0141 777 3143 or e-mail info@trailsandtales.org

The Trails and Tales programme - supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, East Dunbartonshire Council and Creative Scotland - aims to generate research, conversations and creative responses to learning.

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