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WHAT'S THIS WESTER HAILES TOTEM POLE?
COME ALONG TO WHALE ARTS AND FIND OUT!
Become part of a large
social history project that will see memories and photos stored online and
accessed through
QR codes and Facebook, as well as being carved on totem poles
that will soon be appearing around Wester Hailes.
CARVING SESSIONS
Taking place at WHALE Arts between the 30th January and 8th February
Morning Session:
The morning session will be a chance to watch
the lead artist Robin Wood at work as the community's design starts to
take shape and a 15ft, 300 year old piece of timber becomes the only
21st Century Memory Pole in Wester Hailes
- and possibly the world!!
Afternoon Session:
The afternoon session will be a chance for YOU or your small groups to get 'hands on' and have a go at carving
the pole under the expert guidance of Robin Wood.
Sessions are on a 'drop-in' basis but as demand for space within the sessions will be high we would recommend that you contact WHALE Arts to arrange a time to view the work in progress or to try your hand at carving a part of the pole.
You can also learn more about how to use your mobile phone or computer to share your stories
of Wester Hailes
and
compare them with other people's memories of the area. During
Carving sessions a 'memory booth' will be set up at WHALE Arts to
record your memories and thoughts on the project.
Read The Scotsmans article about the project here
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Last updated 3 February 2012