The Stove NetworkBrought to you by Up Yer Airts The prestigious Loud Poets Slam Series returns for its third year! Watch Dumfries and Galloway’s top poets compete in one of 10 heats taking place across Scotland and England for the biggest prize in UK slam poetry. The winner will take home £200 and qualify for the 2025 […]
Doongamers are a friendly, inclusive community of Doonhamer gamers with a passion for geek culture from Magic to D&D, Digimon to collectables! Hosting regular gaming sessions at the Stove Cafe, the community is always on the look-out for new members. With a community both in-person and online, Doongamers is fun-first, competition second. Oh, and milkshakes. […]
Welcome to WRITE! Join us at our monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session we’ll chat about a writing-related topic, then provide prompts and a theme. Then attendees are given the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a […]
On the 9th and 10th of May 2025, our Creative Spacer Sonah, will be hosting an exchange at The Stove Cafe, 100 High Street, Dumfries, from 9am to 5pm. "There, you’ll find me with a selection of jewellery I’ve made over the past month. Each piece is handmade by me and not for sale. Instead, […]
This month's Sonic Labs will be taking place at the earlier date of the 14th of May. Our June session will resume at the regular time on the last Wednesday of each month. Welcome to Sonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation!), a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted […]
For amateur bakers and bread enthusiasts alike. Doughlicious is a bread club with a twist. Share recipes and techniques in a relaxed atmosphere and get practical with some hands-on activity. Open to all! Discover more about Doughlicious here. The levain will be provided, but you’ll need to bring some tools from home. These are: A mixing […]
You’re invited to join a friendly and welcoming community in the Doongamers group, with live gaming meet-ups taking place at The Stove. Digimon is about creatures which inhabit a “Digital World”, a parallel universe that originated from Earth’s various communication networks. Starter deck provided for new players £5 entrance fee, provides 1 booster pack from […]
Anna Murray - Personal Project Exhibition ‘The Gaze’ is a short film and accompanying song focusing on the impact the male gaze has on the daily lives of women and non-binary people. It explores ways in which we view ourselves in the third person in order to fit into a standard of being that doesn’t […]
Join Kirsty Geddes, from the Stove Network, for an introduction to all things Riso Printing! Information to be announced. This workshop is for people aged 16-30. This event is part of our Creative Spaces Showcase Micro Festival. If you are aged 16-30, interested in the Creative Sector and are based in Dumfries & Galloway, make […]
James Gough - Personal Project Exhibition: ‘Everything is rubbish and all rubbish is wonderful’. This debut exhibition will be a celebration of the unserious, and an opportunity to delve into the lost artist within us all. James draws inspiration from his own life experience and his works act as a light hearted social commentary. He […]
Join Project Coordinator Wren Winters to delve into the world of Creative Placemaking, what it means for young people and the impact it has, including real life examples of ongoing work locally, regionally and nationally. Followed by a discussion on young people’s place in Creative Placemaking. This event is part of our Creative Spaces Showcase […]
With the help and guidance from one of Dumfries Music Collective's super talented and experienced tutors, young people (aged 15-25) are invited to pop-in to Hopper Records (Dumfries) and get hand’s on in creating short and simple music tracks. No music experience required!
Join Martin O’Neill, Artistic Director of The Stove Network, for a Doonhame Walk Aboot! Together, we’ll ask: how can our environments—and the people we live alongside—inspire bold, imaginative futures for our towns? How can socially engaged arts challenge the cultural, economic, and emotional futures of the places we call home? Open to creatives of all […]
Calling all of Dumfries & Galloway's young creatives! Join the Creative Spaces team for an evening of networking and reflection this May!You are invited to the Creative Spaces Showcase 2025! 🎉🥳 Creative Spaces is a collective of Dumfries-based young creatives, working with and advocating for our region’s young artists. Join us at our Showcase for […]
Join us at Caerlaverock Castle for a vibrant afternoon celebrating sound, storytelling, hidden histories, and collective imagination. Over the past year, young creatives, local groups, and artists have been reimagining Caerlaverock through a creative lens. The Finale brings their shared journey to life—through soundscapes, installations, performances, and printed works inspired by the land and its […]
DMC presents Dave Bass’ under 18 acoustic afternoon. Showcasing even more of the incredible young & talented musicians from across the region. Enjoy a chilled afternoon with good food, great coffee and live entertainment in the heart of Dumfries High Street. Are you under 18 and would like to perform? Sign up now via Eventbrite […]
Doongamers are a friendly, inclusive community of Doonhamer gamers with a passion for geek culture from Magic to D&D, Digimon to collectables! Hosting regular gaming sessions at the Stove Cafe, the community is always on the look-out for new members. With a community both in-person and online, Doongamers is fun-first, competition second. Oh, and milkshakes. […]
Welcome to WRITE! Join us at our monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session we’ll chat about a writing-related topic, then provide prompts and a theme. Then attendees are given the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a […]
Come along to find out about the exciting WRITE! Anthology project. This session will give you information about what we're doing, along with an opportunity to take part, and possibly have your creative writing included. The session will include a tour of the Print House and the risograph technology that will be used to print […]
lo Capitano | Matteo Garrone |2024 | Drama | 122 mins | France | French | 15 Io Capitano tells the story of Seydou and Moussa, two Senegalese teenagers who leave Dakar to travel to Europe where they believe opportunities await. On a journey neither could have imagined, the boys face the dangers of the […]
From performing at quaint dinner parties, to a haunted castle: Ryan's journey as a magician has been nothing but varied! Now, Ryan takes his immersive, contemplative brand of magic to The Stove. Enjoy an evening of mysterious marvels with Ryan, as he shares strange tales, unique feats, and even shows off his new favourite sunhat. […]
Magic: the Gathering is a collectable trading card game dating back to 1993. Players use their decks, containing lands, spells, and creatures, to battle against their opponent using a variety of tactics and strategies until one player emerges victorious. Magic comes in many formats, each with its own list of cards that are allowed to […]
For amateur bakers and bread enthusiasts alike. Doughlicious is a bread club with a twist. Share recipes and techniques in a relaxed atmosphere and get practical with some hands-on activity. Open to all! Discover more about Doughlicious here. The levain will be provided, but you’ll need to bring some tools from home. These are: A mixing […]
Join us this Guid Nychburris Day for a series of hands-on creative activities that explore what it truly means to be a neighbour. Get stuck in with screen printing, badge making, gift-giving and more – all contributing to a new café-style installation capturing stories, memories, and everyday acts of neighbourliness. From the smallest encounter or […]
You’re invited to join a friendly and welcoming community in the Doongamers group, with live gaming meet-ups taking place at The Stove. Digimon is about creatures which inhabit a “Digital World”, a parallel universe that originated from Earth’s various communication networks. Starter deck provided for new players £5 entrance fee, provides 1 booster pack from […]
Welcome to Sonic Labs (formerly known as Free Improvisation!), a hub where noise and sound collide in a whirlwind of creativity. Crafted by a group of local music lovers and innovators, Sonic Labs warmly welcomes everyone to join in the joy of making music together. Our sessions follow an open-style approach that mixes improvisation with […]
A Celebration of 14 Years of the Stove + a Fond Farewell to Matt Baker. We’re inviting everyone to a big community bash to celebrate 14 years of the Stove — and to mark the departure of our co-founder and long-time Chief Executive, Matt Baker and our Creative Spaces Producer Mia Osborne We’re calling on […]
Doongamers are a friendly, inclusive community of Doonhamer gamers with a passion for geek culture from Magic to D&D, Digimon to collectables! Hosting regular gaming sessions at the Stove Cafe, the community is always on the look-out for new members. With a community both in-person and online, Doongamers is fun-first, competition second. Oh, and milkshakes. […]
Welcome to WRITE! Join us at our monthly creative writing workshop with author Karl Drinkwater. WRITE! is all about letting your imagination guide your hand. In each session we’ll chat about a writing-related topic, then provide prompts and a theme. Then attendees are given the opportunity to write based on the inspiration. It might be a […]
Where Olive Trees Weep | Zaya Benazzo | 2024 | Documentary | 103 mins | USA | English | 15 Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. About the Film We follow, […]
