Come and join us for an exciting day of stone-related activities, whether walking the Strand on our building-stone tours, watching the carving of an expert stone sculptor or learning to carve stone yourself, tools and materials provided. These personal encounters with stone will be followed by three talks exploring the geology of London, Roman sculpture and the training of new carvers by the City and Guilds.
All events are FREE and take place on the Strand Campus of King's College London. Please note that places are limited so we strongly advise that you book in advance.
1100-1200 Strand Building Stone Walking Tour with John Williams (Natural History Museum): West to Embankment Station (further information and bookings)
1200-1300 Strand Building Stone Walking Tour with John Williams (Natural History Museum): East to Ludgate Circus (further information and bookings)
1300-1500 Carving Demonstration by Andy Tanser and Paul Jakeman (further information)
1500-1700 Stone-Carving Workshop led by Andy Tanser and Paul Jakeman: your chance to have a go at stone carving using traditional tools on English limestones (further information and bookings)
1715-1845 Stone: The Material & Those Who Make With (further information and bookings)
Diana Clements (Natural History Museum), ?Beneath your feet: The Geology of London?
Kevin Hayward (Pre-Construct), 'Roman Sculpture in London - the Geology: 400 years of Quarrying, Supply and Carving'
Alan Lamb (City and Guilds): 'The Art of Reproduction and the Craft of Creativity'