Creative Stranraer

Drawing Classes with Natasha (Bhan Wellness)
2024-12-18 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-04 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Whether drawing is your passion, hobby or something that is brand new to you, come join Natasha, from Bhan Wellness, in the Creative Stranraer Hub.

As a continuation of the introduction to portraits classes, Natasha’s next block of sessions will explore a number of theme’s from facial features to hair patterns. Whether you came to previous sessions or want to come along for the first time, Natasha’s classes are intended for everyone one from ages 10+.

Children under 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

"Festive Fun" - Christmas Crafts and Light switch on in The Unexpected Garden
2024-12-14 15:00 - 17:30 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Come and join the festivities with the Unexpected Garden and Creative Stranraer!

Join us at the Millennium Centre from 3pm – 5pm for Crafts, Nibbles & Hot Chocolate. We’ll then be heading to the Unexpected Garden for a festive Light Switch on from 5:15pm.

BOOK YOUR PLACE HERE

Our Full Festive Programme

Get ready to “deck the halls” with our magical Christmas craft lineup!

From a fun wreath making session, to cosy handmade decorations and card making, there’s something for everyone. Come and join us in the Hub this festive season and dive into a world of creativity. Come together, have fun, be creative and spend time with family and friends.

DECMEBER 13th:

Festive Night Flicks

The Hub 6pm – 8pm

DECEMBER 14th:

“Festive Fun” – Christmas Crafts and Light switch on in The Unexpected Garden

Millennium Centre 3pm – 5pm

The Unexpected Garden from 5:15pm

DECEMBER 21st:

HUBBUB: Cosy Christmas Crafts

The Hub 11am – 2pm

Hubbub is a welcoming space for all ages where creativity can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking for a space to explore your own artistic project, we have something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, inspiration, and discovery for all. No prior experience or materials needed. Come let your imagination run free at our fun creative stations in the Hub every Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

Festive Night Flicks - Elf!
2024-12-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Join us for a special festive edition of Friday Night Flicks!

It’s Christmas Time at Creative Stranraer join us for Festive Night Flicks. We will be showing a screening of the family favourite, holiday classic Elf. Starring Will Ferrell as the title character who arrives in the Big Apple where fun & festive magic happens.

Come along to the Hub Friday 13th December at 6pm to begin your Christmas celebrations.Due to limited space, booking is essential.

“A visual, aural and imaginative journey to enhance appreciation of cinema & creativity”

The Film Club is a community-based gathering of movie enthusiasts aimed at enhancing their understanding of cinema, thereby enriching their appreciation of films and storytelling.

Our Full Festive Programme

Get ready to “deck the halls” with our magical Christmas lineup at the Hub! From a fun wreath making session, to cosy handmade decorations and card making, there’s something for everyone. Come and join us in the Hub this festive season and dive into a world of creativity.Come together, have fun, be creative and spend time with family and friends. Stations are set up, everything is easy to do and no materials are needed. You are also welcome to do your own thing.

DECEMBER 7th:

HUBBUB: Christmas Card Making

11am – 2pm

DECMEBER 13th:

Festive Night Flicks

The Hub 6pm – 8pm

DECEMBER 14th:

“Festive Fun” – Christmas Crafts and Light switch on in The Unexpected Garden

Millennium Centre (Time TBC)

DECEMBER 21st:

HUBBUB: Cosy Christmas Crafts

The Hub 11am – 2pm

Write On with Penny McPherson
2024-12-12 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Write On!

Have you previously enjoyed creative writing? Do you find words and how they can be knit together interesting and intriguing?

Would you like to ‘have a go’ and get those creative ideas down on paper?

Writing can be so expressive, freeing the mind, or a fun, heartfelt and even therapeutic experience…

Get those creative juices flowing and free the writer within! Join Penny McPherson for a series of four relaxed and fun creative workshops which will inspire you to pick up your pencil and explore new paths to expression.

The 2-hour workshops are designed to reawaken your delight in expressing yourself through words. You will be inspired and encouraged, with ideas to help you move forward on your writing journey. We will be exploring and using methods to develop and distil our own unique writer’s voice.

This event is recommended for those ages 14+.

HUBBUB: Christmas Card Making
2024-12-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
HUBBUB: Play it, Stitch it, Draw it, Make it!

Get ready to “deck the halls” with our magical Christmas craft lineup!

From a fun wreath making session, to cosy handmade decorations and card making, there’s something for everyone. Come and join us in the Hub this festive season and dive into a world of creativity.

Come together, have fun, be creative and spend time with family and friends. Stations are set up, everything is easy to do and no materials are needed. You are also welcome to do your own thing.

Our Full Festive Programme

DECEMBER 7th:

HUBBUB: Christmas Card Making

11am – 2pm

DECMEBER 13th:

Festive Night Flicks

The Hub 6pm – 8pm

DECEMBER 14th:

“Festive Fun” – Christmas Crafts and Light switch on in The Unexpected Garden

Millennium Centre (Time TBC)

DECEMBER 21st:

HUBBUB: Cosy Christmas Crafts

The Hub 11am – 2pm

Hubbub is a welcoming space for all ages where creativity can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking for a space to explore your own artistic project, we have something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, inspiration, and discovery for all. No prior experience or materials needed. Come let your imagination run free at our fun creative stations in the Hub every Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

Singer Songwriting with Stacey Joy
2024-12-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Join Stacey Joy as she helps you to refine your songwriting skills.

Moving on from “Introduction to Songwriting”, these next three sessions Stacey will help you dive into the habits of successful songwriters by exploring the ‘songwriter’s toolbox’, and how to create songs that evoke emotion and express your ideas to an audience through the art of song.

You will begin to refine your songwriting structure and look at vocal exercises and tips that will help you to perform your song better. By the end of these sessions you will be able to song share and be involved in supportive critiques with the group, as well as be confident in critiquing your own song.

Please be mindful that these sessions may not be beginner friendly. However, all those over 16 are welcome to join the group.

HUBBUB: Wreath Making with Natasha!
2024-11-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
HUBBUB: Play it, Stitch it, Draw it, Make it!

Get ready to “deck the halls” with our magical Christmas craft lineup!

From a fun wreath making session, to cosy handmade decorations and card making, there’s something for everyone. Come and join us in the Hub this festive season and dive into a world of creativity.

Come together, have fun, be creative and spend time with family and friends. Stations are set up, everything is easy to do and no materials are needed. You are also welcome to do your own thing.

To reserve a space at this free workshop, please direct message us on Facebook, or send an email enquiry to savannah@creativestranraer.com

Our Full Festive Programme

NOVEMBER 30th:

HUBBUB: Wreath Making with Natasha

11am – 2pm

DECEMBER 7th:

HUBBUB: Christmas Card Making

11am – 2pm

DECMEBER 13th:

Festive Night Flicks

The Hub 6pm – 8pm

DECEMBER 14th:

“Festive Fun” – Christmas Crafts and Light switch on in The Unexpected Garden

Millennium Centre (Time TBC)

DECEMBER 21st:

HUBBUB: Cosy Christmas Crafts

The Hub 11am – 2pm

Hubbub is a welcoming space for all ages where creativity can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking for a space to explore your own artistic project, we have something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, inspiration, and discovery for all. No prior experience or materials needed. Come let your imagination run free at our fun creative stations in the Hub every Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

Poetry Writing
2024-11-28 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Welcome to Poetry Writing!

Come join us at Creative Stranraer Hub for a fun and creative event where we will be exploring the world of poetry writing. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to express themselves through words.

Guided by author and poet Patrick Scott Hogg, develop your poetry writing skills and let your creativity flow in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Don’t miss out on this chance to hone your writing skills, and have a great time exploring the beauty of poetry.

This event is recommended for ages 14+

Hubbub!
2024-11-23 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-09 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-11-02 11:00 - 14:00, 2024-10-26 11:00 - 14:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
HUBBUB: Play it, Stitch it, Draw it, Make it!

Creative Stranraer is excited to welcome you to our new creative play activity “Hubbub”.

Hubbub is a welcoming space for all ages where creativity can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking for a space to explore your own artistic project, we have something for everyone.

Join us for a day of fun, inspiration, and discovery for all. No prior experience or materials needed.

Come let your imagination run free at our fun creative stations in the Hub every Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

View our full activity programme HERE.

CANCELLED: Drawing Classes with Natasha (Bhan Wellness)
2024-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED ON THIS DATE (20th November)—apologies for any inconvenience.

Whether drawing is your passion, hobby or something that is brand new to you, come join Natasha, from Bhan Wellness, in the Creative Stranraer Hub.

As a continuation of the introduction to portraits classes, Natasha’s next block of sessions will explore a number of theme’s from facial features to hair patterns. Whether you came to previous sessions or want to come along for the first time, Natasha’s classes are intended for everyone one from ages 10+.

Children under 14 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Sea Pyot Arts Winter Exhibition
2024-11-16 10:00 - 2024-11-30 16:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Sea Pyot Arts are holding their 7th Member’s Winter Exhibition.

Come down to the Hub to view the amazing work on display. A member of the group will be in the Hub to let you know more about Sea Pyot Arts, answer anyquestions you have and just to have a chat.

The exhibition runs from the 16th – 30th of November and is available to view during Hub opening hours, 10am – 4pm,

Friday Night Flicks
2024-11-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Creative Stranraer is starting a film club!

“A visual, aural and imaginative journey to enhance appreciation of cinema & creativity”

The Film Club is a community-based gathering of movie enthusiasts aimed at enhancing their understanding of cinema, thereby enriching their appreciation of films and storytelling.

This eight-week block will cover genres such as Classic Hollywood Cinema, Comedies, Westerns, Horror, Animation, Sci-Fi, Romance and Thrillers.

This event is recommended to those aged 15+.

SCAMP: "Into the Deep" Sea Creature Workshop
2024-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Would you like to find out more about what creatures might live under the water in Loch Ryan and the sea around the Solway Coast? Would you like to enjoy a creative session of sea monster sewing at Creative Stranraer?

Join us for a fascinating journey “Into the Deep” to explore what might be under the water and live deep in the Solway. We will be showing a film by eco film of underwater edited footage by Newton Stewart Sub Aqua Club which gives us a glimpse of what might be down there. Then we invite you to imagine and create your very own sea creature from recycled materials. Lorna Graham, sewing expert, will be on hand to show you how and guide you through the creation of your sea creature.

This workshop is brought to you by Solway Coast and Marine Project and Creative Stranraer.

Ages 8 – upwards…

SCAMP is an initiative by the D&G Council Environment Team supported by NatureScot in collaboration with the Scottish Government and in partnership with the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

BOOK HERE

SCAMP: Sea Creature Drawing Workshop
2024-10-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Join us for a sea creature drawing extravaganza at Stranraer’s Creative Hub with SCAMP.

Saturday 5th October, Meeting at the Creative Hub, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Meeting at Stranraer’s Creative Hub join environmental artist, Jan Hogarth to take a journey into the deep where you will be invited to a showing of eco filmmaker, John Wallace’s film from edited underwater footage shot by Newton Stewart Sub Aqua Club and SCAMP research trips.

After the film, Jan will show you how to use stills and film footage to create some fabulous drawings that celebrate and reimagine those sea creatures. Taking inspiration from the little creatures and making them big!

Come prepared to get messy and creative! Ages 8 – upwards

This workshop is brought to you by Solway Coast and Marine Project and CreativeStranraer.

BOOK HERE

SCAMP: "Oyster Odyssey" - Create Your Own Grotto with Oysters
2024-10-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
Join us for a SCAMP celebration of Oysters and create some Grottoes with these incredibly beautiful shells.

Saturday 28th September, Meeting at the Creative Hub, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Meeting at the Creative Hub at Stranraer, Nic Coombey will take you on a walk to find out more about Oysters and why they are so important to Stranraer and the outer Solway. After an adventure in search for Oyster shells we will return to the Creative hub to create some sculptural Oyster grottos.

Grottos have been around for a long time, often magical places in the form of small caves hidden away in the rocks or coves of coastlines. Sometimes these caves were carved to create decorative mythology-inspired features. They can also be man-made and became fashionable in gardens in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Afterwards, you will be invited to join artist Maya Edwards for an oyster sand castle competition on the beach.

This workshop is brought to you by Solway Coast and Marine Project and Creative Stranraer.

Please dress for the weather. Ages 8 – upwards.

BOOK HERE

‘Harbourland’ launches at Creative Stranraer Hub
2024-10-15 11:00 - 2024-11-11 16:00 | The Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, DG97JU, United Kingdom
Stranraer waterfront’s artist-in-residence Maya Rose Edwards will be sharing their work with the town at the Creative Stranraer Hub (23 King Street) from 15th October – 11th November.

Entry is free of charge and visitors are invited to view and comment on a display of exciting works that have been co-created with local people. The display relates to the potential future of the waterfront area as active leisure and events destination for tourists and locals.

Maya’s work is a part of the Stranraer Waterfront Community Engagement Project, an innovative community engagement project funded by Dumfries & Galloway Council and delivered by The Stove Network and Creative Stranraer. It aims to place the community right at the heart of Stranraer’s future vision for the Waterfront.

Between November 2023 and April 2024, the project has engaged with nearly 900 local individuals and 27 community groups to get people’s thoughts about the kind of waterfront they would like to see for the town. ‘Harbourland’ is the second phase of Maya’s work, homing in on one aspect of the Waterfront proposals – a new area of reclaimed land between the slipway and the East Pier, which will be formed using the material dredged from Loch Ryan to make the harbour area deep enough for larger boats to use the marina.

At the display in the Creative Stranraer Hub you’ll be able to see some of the initial design ideas suggested by local people for the new piece of reclaimed land through the creative activities that Maya has staged. There will also be a digital display of Loch Ryan underwater footage commissioned by SCAMP (Solway Coast And Marine Project) screening in the Hub windows and an interactive community report detailing the creative engagement process and its outcomes so far. You can find out more about Maya’s work to date at their online blogs HERE.

POSTPONED - Hubbub!
2024-10-12 11:00 - 14:00 | Creative Stranraer Hub, 23 King Street, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, DG9 7JU, United Kingdom
POSTPONED TILL SATURDAY THE 19TH OF OCTOBER.

Hubbub is a welcoming space for all, where creativity can flourish. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply looking to explore your inner self, we have something for everyone. Join us for a day of fun, inspiration, and discovery for all ages. No prior experience or materials needed.

Come let your imagination run free at our fun creative stations in the Hub every Saturday from 11am – 2pm.

View our full activity programme HERE.
