Geology Public Open Day
This November we celebrated everything geological as part of the Festival of Geology, in partnership with the Geologists’ Association.
We were showcasing some rare rocks, minerals and fossils from the UCL Geology Collection and Materials Library. Visitors saw meteorites that are composed of a rare type of iron not found on earth. Played with naturally magnetic sand from California. Gazed into an obsidian mirror, which has a long history of association with the supernatural. Watched master flintknapper Karl Lee make delicate tools, weapons and decorative items lump of flint.
We were also exploring the world of geological fakery with fool's gold and synthetic rubies. Visitors got the chance to see if they can spot the synthetic diamonds.
Guests made and named their very own fake rocks with prop maker Richard Graham.
People could try their hand at carving soft materials, like limestone, pumpkins, chocolate, cheese and soap; architectural stonemason Paul Jakeman was on hand to lend carving tips!
Our Makespace manager Ellie, made honeycomb rock and you could try rock! Finally Jo Lathwood was displaying her latest project, ‘Is this Magma?’ and discussing the melting points of rocks.
Geology Public Open Day
This November we celebrated everything geological as part of the Festival of Geology, in partnership with the Geologists’ Association.
We were showcasing some rare rocks, minerals and fossils from the UCL Geology Collection and Materials Library. Visitors saw meteorites that are composed of a rare type of iron not found on earth. Played with naturally magnetic sand from California. Gazed into an obsidian mirror, which has a long history of association with the supernatural. Watched master flintknapper Karl Lee make delicate tools, weapons and decorative items lump of flint.
We were also exploring the world of geological fakery with fool's gold and synthetic rubies. Visitors got the chance to see if they can spot the synthetic diamonds.
Guests made and named their very own fake rocks with prop maker Richard Graham.
People could try their hand at carving soft materials, like limestone, pumpkins, chocolate, cheese and soap; architectural stonemason Paul Jakeman was on hand to lend carving tips!
Our Makespace manager Ellie, made honeycomb rock and you could try rock! Finally Jo Lathwood was displaying her latest project, ‘Is this Magma?’ and discussing the melting points of rocks.