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SUMMARY:Conversing Building: TRIBUTARIES
DESCRIPTION:Tributaries brought together communities\, artists and scientists along the River Nith to explore the river\, its tributaries and the life they sustain. \n\n\n\nThrough activities including moth trapping\, bat walks\, water sampling\, birdwatching and species recording\, local people worked alongside scientists to observe and learn about the river and the ecological changes taking place around them. These encounters brought together different generations and forms of knowledge\, from scientific observation to lived experience of the river. \n\n\n\nThis knowledge and experience became the starting point for creative workshops with textile artist Elizabeth Stephenson in which participants designed and made traditional trade union-style banners reflecting their communities’ particular relationships with the river and its tributaries. \n\n\n\nThe banners joined the Salty Coo procession in this year’s Nithraid in August. \n\n\n\nThe trade union banner is a symbol of solidarity\, collective action and the demand for change. Here\, we extend that idea beyond the human: could solidarity also be imagined between species\, and between human and more-than-human communities? The banners celebrate the river and give visual expression to the interconnected lives that depend upon it. \n\n\n\nCollective making created space for conversation\, skill-sharing and intergenerational learning\, offering a practical and creative way to respond to environmental change. \n\n\n\nTributaries is an outreach project for Nithraid\, Dumfries’s annual river festival and boat race and we would like to continue the project.  If you would like information about how to become part of the banner making project please contact: nithriverunion@gmail.com  \n\n\n\nMany thanks to everyone involved in the making and……. \n\n\n\nEmily McLatchie (Artist – Thornhill workshops) Old School ThornhillDeborah Iden and the Moniaive InitiativeKirsty Johnson and Nith LifeMalcolm Haddow at SWSEIC\, Antoine Lemaire at Alouette Nature Tours\, Leah Belford  – Wallacehall Academy  \n\n\n\nNithraid and the Tributaries Project are EcoArt productions
URL:https://wildgoosefestival.scot/event/conversing-building-tributaries/
LOCATION:The Stove Cafe\, 100 High Street\, Dumfries\, Scotland\, DG1 2BJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Wild Voices | Session Two
DESCRIPTION:As part of this year’s Wild Goose Festival you can join us for three risograph workshops at the Print House exploring storytelling and environmental activism. \n\n\n\nOur environments are full of stories waiting to be heard. By discussing\, imagining\, and making together we can listen to what the living world is asking of us during the current mass extinction. \n\n\n\nTaking our places as stewards and advocates for all the wild things around us we will use the risograph printer to create posters and zines which can share what we learn in the festival hub and beyond. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Information\n\n\n\nOur workshops are offered on a pay-what-you-can basis. We suggest a standard contribution of £25\, but you are welcome to choose the amount that feels manageable for you. No proof of income is required. \n\n\n\n\nCommunity Rate – £5 For anyone on a low income\, receiving benefits\, or experiencing financial difficulty.\n\n\n\nReduced Rate – £10 For those with a modest income\, students\, or anyone who needs a little flexibility.\n\n\n\nStandard Rate – £25 Our suggested contribution\, helping us cover the cost of running the workshop.\n\n\n\nSupporter Rate – £35 For those who can contribute a little more and help keep workshops affordable for others.\n\n\n\n\nNo one turned away for lack of funds. If even the community rate is a barrier\, please get in touch and we can arrange a free place.This session will take place at Print House\, 135-139 High Street\, Dumfries \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nAccessibility Information\n\n\n\nThe Print House is step-free and located on a single level\, with an accessible toilet available on site. \n\n\n\nThe space is compact\, so we recommend getting in touch in advance if you’d like to plan your visit. We’re happy to provide photos or video of the space to help you get a sense of the layout before arriving. \n\n\n\nWe are continuing to develop our accessibility and welcome conversations about what would make your visit more comfortable. If you have any specific access requirements\, please let us know — we’ll do our best to make adjustments so you can fully take part. \n\n\n\nPersonalised Assistance \n\n\n\n\nIf you have any specific access needs\, please let us know\, and we’ll be happy to accommodate. You can reach us at info@thestove.org or call us at 01387 252435 to speak with a member of our team.\n\n\n\n\nAdditional Support Available \n\n\n\n\nWalk-throughs of the building can be arranged prior to your visit so you can familiarise yourself with the space.\n\n\n\nReserved Seating can be arranged to ensure comfort and accessibility; please let us know if you would like seating assigned before arrival.\n\n\n\n\nWe’re committed to making your experience as enjoyable and accessible as possible. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions or specific requirement
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LOCATION:Scotland
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