Mountaineering club "Subra" is organizing the "Vratlo 2025" drywall workshop from May 9 to 11, during which participants will have the opportunity to hear a story about the history of drywall construction, and then participate in the preparation and construction. Registration is possible until Thursday, May 8, until 8 p.m.
The gathering is planned on Friday, May 9 at 5 p.m. at the former Borići motel, from where it will continue to the "Za Vratlo" Mountain Lodge by off-road vehicle or by a one-hour hike. After settling in the home, a presentation is planned on the topic of dry wall construction in our country and in the world, history, current state, perspectives, and then socializing by the campfire.
On Saturday, May 10, two workshops are planned: from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the renovation of cobblestone terraces, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. the construction of utilitarian stone furniture for the picnic area, while from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. a presentation and discussion will be held on the topic "Pedestrian cobblestone paths of the Montenegrin coast".
On the last day of the workshop, Sunday, May 11, from 9 to 11 a.m., the participants will complete the construction of the bench next to the hearth and the carving of the exposed parts, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. it is planned to present the production of a single dry border, and the assembly of the vault, then the evaluation and completion of the "Vratlo 2025" workshop, and around 3 p.m. they will leave home.
Applications for the workshop can be made by sending a viber message to the number 069 360 803, which should contain the name and surname, age and previous experience, as well as the reason for participating in the workshop.
Learn the principles and application of traditional ways of building with stone in the dry-stone technique, under the expert guidance of mentor B.Sc. archaeologist Željko Starčević (MC Subra, i.e. Orjen Nature Park - protection and valorization of cultural heritage).
The co-building workshop "Vratlo 2025" is organized with the support of the project "Integrating biodiversity into sectoral policies and practices and strengthening the key points of biodiversity in Montenegro" which is implemented by the Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development and Northern Development with the support of the United Nations Development Office (UNDP) in Montenegro, and which is financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF).
Drywalls are an important part of our heritage, but also a refuge for small wild animals. Unfortunately, many of our retaining walls are falling into disrepair because the traditional skills needed to maintain them are being lost. Join us at this event to learn more about this ancient craft and try to add "your stone" - MC "Subra" invites.
Cover photo: PK Subra
