Easterhouse Living Archive project launches at Platform & upcoming workshops

It was great to welcome along so many people along to Platform earlier this month for Keira McLean and Joey Simons project launch of the Easterhouse Stained Glass Window.

The event was a chance for people to find out more about the new and upcoming heritage project - the creation of a stained glass window - which will form part of the Living Archive for Easterhouse project in collaboration with Glasgow City Heritage Trust.

Keira and Joey talked through the project which included details about a series of workshops that will explore lesser known stories and histories of north east Glasgow. Alongside information about opportunities to be part of the creative process in the design and making of a community stained glass window and print publication. 

Those attending chatted with Keira and Joey and had a look through archive material provided by Joey and Easterhouse Library. There was also a chance to check out materials and tools used in stained glass window making and try some glass cutting. 

Keira said: “It was great chatting through the project. The importance of researching, documenting and celebrating our own histories of resistance and survival feels more relevant than ever as Glasgow’s working class history and diaspora are further pushed to the margins. We are here and we want to live! Lots of great chat and sign ups. We canny wait to get stuck in!”.

The first two sessions for people to get involved will take place on Tuesday 18 February at Platform, both are free and no experience needed. All welcome.

TUESDAY 28 FEBRUARY:
Researching online archive | 2pm - 4pm
Learn how we can research the history of Easterhouse and Glasgow using digital collections, websites and resources like the Internet Archive. We will also look at ways we can use local libraries to uncover hidden histories and deposit our own stories. Get a shot on the computer and give it a go yourself!

Oral Histories | 5.30pm - 7.30pm 
Learn how we can record the story of Easterhouse by using oral history. What kind of questions are useful to ask in interviews? How can we use voice recorders? What can we do with the stories we record? Do you have a story of your own to tell? Get a shot with the recorders and start us off!  

Interested in taking part? Want to find out more or be kept up to date? Email: margaret@platform-online.co.uk or speak to a member of Platform team.

Easterhouse Stained Glass Window is supported by Glasgow City Heritage Trust and Platform in partnership with Glasgow Life - Libraries & Communities.