New exhibition! Stranraer had its first Cycle Festival back in June and our Arts and Engagement Officer Janet Jones visited all twelve Primary Schools in and around Stranraer, asking pupils to draw their idea of a ‘future bike’, with the chance of it being the poster art for the festival’s poster. With so many talented […]
Natasha from Bhan Wellness has been painting and drawing ever since she was little, however, during the Covid lockdown period she began developing some techniques for drawing portraits. Natasha’s background is in health and social care, and holistic therapies because of this, she enjoys sharing craft workshops with others as a creative outlet which can […]
Stacey Joy has been working with a group of individuals over the last several months, helping them hone their skills and building their confidence. Now the group invites the community to watch them perform in a Songwriter Showcase in a “Songwriters in the Round” setting. “Songwriters in the Round,” was established in Nashville and has […]
Natasha from Bhan Wellness has been painting and drawing ever since she was little, however, during the Covid lockdown period she began developing some techniques for drawing portraits. Natasha’s background is in health and social care, and holistic therapies because of this, she enjoys sharing craft workshops with others as a creative outlet which can […]
Natasha from Bhan Wellness has been painting and drawing ever since she was little, however, during the Covid lockdown period she began developing some techniques for drawing portraits. Natasha’s background is in health and social care, and holistic therapies because of this, she enjoys sharing craft workshops with others as a creative outlet which can […]
September Vision and Action The Vision and Action meetings have become known as the lace to go to find out what is happening with the regeneration of the town and surrounding areas and to be part of the changes. September’s Topics Action in the Community The Spotlight Discover the latest progress for the Cycling Skills/Trails […]
As part of our ongoing work to connect young people with artists and makers, we have collaborated with Better Lives Partnership this year to create a fun-filled programme of activity for their service users. Upland has partnered up with BLP Stranraer, who support autistic young adults, to connect them with a range of artists/makers from […]
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 […]
As part of our ongoing work to connect young people with artists and makers, we have collaborated with Better Lives Partnership this year to create a fun-filled programme of activity for their service users. Upland has partnered up with BLP Stranraer, who support autistic young adults, to connect them with a range of artists/makers from […]
As part of our ongoing work to connect young people with artists and makers, we have collaborated with Better Lives Partnership this year to create a fun-filled programme of activity for their service users. Upland has partnered up with BLP Stranraer, who support autistic young adults, to connect them with a range of artists/makers from […]
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 […]
Is music your passion? Do you want to learn how to write your own songs? Then join Stacey Joy, who is back with another round of singer songwriter sessions! These classes are beginner-friendly and will explore themes such as: ‘What is a song’ and ‘How to take inspiration and begin to craft a song’, before […]