The ‘Fusion 2025’ exhibition is what happens when artists and song writers share their imaginative ideas! There is a wealth of creative talent in the far West of Dumfries and Galloway.Through a series of artist gatherings, talks and demonstrations, they’ve been exploring different materials, processes and styles, to bring you a mix of artwork, inspired […]
Join us for a weekend of creativity, family fun, and local opportunities this Easter! We’re teaming up with DG Works – D&G Local Employability & Skills Partnership to bring you three days of free activities for families — while also shining a spotlight on local businesses and organisations who are here to help people into […]
Join us for a weekend of creativity, family fun, and local opportunities this Easter! We’re teaming up with DG Works – D&G Local Employability & Skills Partnership to bring you three days of free activities for families — while also shining a spotlight on local businesses and organisations who are here to help people into […]
Join us for a weekend of creativity, family fun, and local opportunities this Easter! We’re teaming up with DG Works – D&G Local Employability & Skills Partnership to bring you three days of free activities for families — while also shining a spotlight on local businesses and organisations who are here to help people into […]
Write On! is a creative writing workshop, hosted by Diana Hamilton. Creative writing can be a fantastic outlet for your thoughts, feelings and own stories you wish to record or share. Writing creatively can unlock memories, help you capture moments and generally give you a chance to have some fun with words. No experience is […]
Join Creative Stranraer and a Host of Brilliant Organisations for a Free, Family-Friendly Day of Cycling, Outdoor Fun, and Wellbeing Activities for All Ages! What to Expect Get Involved Wheels Water Wellbeing Festival is calling on passionate, community-minded individuals to join our team of volunteers! Whether you’re a logistics whiz, a friendly face for guests, or […]
Join us for a fun-filled day of hands-on making as we build brilliant bird species using recycled materials! What birds do you spot around Stranraer? Or maybe you’ve dreamed up your own? From beaks to feathers, we’ll help you design your very own Stranraer Marinus Rarus—part bird, part invention, all yours! We’ve got all the bits […]
Get messy, get colourful, and make your mark—outdoors! Join us in The Unexpected Garden for a playful outdoor finger painting session full of colour, creativity and hands-on fun. There’s no right or wrong—just paint, paper and plenty of space to get stuck in! It’s a great way to explore big, bold ideas through messy play—perfect […]
Join us for a day of hands-on making where you’ll design your own shoes, decorate them with shoreline-inspired patterns, and help create a colourful Zine full of your ideas! We’ll be crafting, drawing, sticking and styling…and discovering a few surprising connections between Stranraer and Norway along the way! Children under 16 must be accompanied by […]
Big colours, bold shapes—and your chance to help decorate a garden! Join us outdoors in The Unexpected Garden for a colourful finger painting session where you’ll get to make your mark—literally! We’ll be decorating a brand-new outdoor bench for the garden, and we want your ideas about what Stranraer means to you to help shape the design. […]
Return to your creations or join in for the first time to design your own shoes, decorate them with shoreline-inspired patterns, and help create a colourful Zine full of your ideas! We’ll be crafting, drawing, sticking and styling… and discovering a few surprising connections between Stranraer and Norway along the way! Children under 16 must […]
Get creative with materials that would usually go in the bin! Join us for hands-on art-making using recycled and repurposed materials. Led by guest artist Vivien Jones, these playful drop-in sessions are all about experimenting, building and imagining new things from everyday stuff. We’ll have plenty of materials ready to use—but feel free to bring […]