Creative interventions on family archives: using past photographs to re-connect with our past
Share a family photo and reconnect with the past in this interactive workshop. Enjoy storytelling, breathing exercises, and guided writing, then create a unique photo-collage using arts and crafts. Explore the benefits of sharing stories and creating art, fostering personal and collective memories.
Booking a free workshop ticket is necessary: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/explorathon-creative-interventions-on-family-archives-tickets-983533423947?aff=oddtdtcreator
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Advanced Research Centre (ARC), University of Glasgow, Chapel Lane, Glasgow, UK, G11 6EW
Advanced Research Centre
11 Chapel Ln, Glasgow G11 6EW, UK
G11 6EW
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 10 : 30 PM
TOUR INFORMATION
Tour Duration: 150 minutes
Tour Meeting Point: Meet at ARC reception at least 5 minutes before the event, which will take place in room 223
Tour Meeting Point: Meet at ARC reception at least 5 minutes before the event, which will take place in room 223
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
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BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Partick and Hillhead
Parking Available: yes
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Parking Available: yes
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ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: For details on accessibility please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: For details on accessibility please visit: https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc/accessibility/
Facilities: Seating, Toilets, Wheelchair Accessible Toilet
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: University of Glasgow
Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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Website: https://www.explorathon.co.uk/
Explorathon has received funding through the UKRI Horizon Europe Guarantee Fund under Grant Ref: EP/X020762/1. It is delivered by a consortium of Scottish Universities: University of Aberdeen University of Dundee University of Glasgow University of Highlands & Islands University of Strathclyde
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Website: https://www.explorathon.co.uk/
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