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Dates: 22nd May & 12th June (must attend both dates!)
Time: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Ages: 13 - 25 | 16-35
Discover the joy of pottery in this hands-on, two-day workshop designed for beginners! Under the guidance of skilled ceramics artist Hannah MacKintosh, you'll learn the fundamentals of pottery and create your own handcrafted bowl.
What You’ll Do:
Day 1: Pottery Throwing
Get comfortable with the clay as you learn wheel-throwing techniques and shape your very own bowl.Day 2: Glazing & Finishing
Return to add colour and personality to your piece with glazing techniques before it’s fired.
Why Join?
✔️ No prior experience needed—perfect for first-time potters!
✔️ Enjoy a fun, creative experience in a relaxed environment.
✔️ Take home a beautiful, handmade bowl to use and cherish.
All materials and tools are provided. Spaces are limited—sign up today to create something unique!
Also, Hannah’s dog Diaz will be there to assist. If you have any issues with dogs, please let us know.
This workshop is part of our Jasmine Journeys (Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing) Funded project.
Ceramics Workshop: Bowl Making & Glazing
Aromatherapy Workshop
Location: Creative Stirling
Date & Time: Friday 24th May, 10am–12pm
With: Community Development Officer Sam & LGBT Youth Worker Lou
Cost: Free!
Ages: 16–35
Join us for a relaxing morning of aromatherapy-inspired creativity, designed to support wellbeing and mindfulness. In this hands-on workshop, you'll get to make your own scented sleep masks, clay-scented jewellery, and soothing fidgets — perfect for promoting calm and relaxation.
This is a free, inclusive event for anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community aged 16–35 looking to unwind, get creative, and connect with community in a supportive space.
Spaces are limited — booking is essential!
All genders, expressions, and identities welcome
We will also be welcoming Tom from Kooth, an online mental wellbeing community, to talk about the services they offer.
This event is proudly part of the LGBT Jasmine Journeys Project, funded by the Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund — promoting creativity, connection, and care the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gender Affirming Hair Cuts & Styles
Location: Creative Stirling
Date & Time: Saturday 24th May, various appointments available between 1pm and 5pm
With: Inclusive stylists Carina Rose & Gemma
Cost:Free!
Ages: 13–35 (we will need to obtain parental/guardian consent for anyone under the age of 16)
Join us for a day of self-expression and care through free gender-affirming haircuts and styles, offered in a safe, inclusive space by two experienced and affirming stylists — Carina Rose and Gemma.
This event is for anyone aged 13–35 looking to explore or affirm their identity through hair in a warm and welcoming environment. Whether you’re after a fresh cut or a bold transformation, your style is valid and celebrated.
Spaces are limited — booking is essential!
Light refreshments provided
All genders, expressions, and identities welcome
This event is proudly part of the LGBT Jasmine Journeys Project, funded by Communities Mental Health and Wellbeing fund, promoting wellbeing, creativity, and community for LGBTQ+ youth.
Delivered by Creative Stirling in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland
Hate crime awareness campaign
Your voice matters.
Hate crime affects people from all walks of life — and tackling it starts with listening.
We’re working with a group of local volunteers to create a powerful awareness campaign for Forth Valley. Together, we're producing media, animations, posters, flyers, and hosting a community exhibition this October for Hate Crime Awareness Week.
But we want this campaign to reflect everyone’s reality — which is why we’re inviting you to share your experiences and views.
Whether you're a victim, witness, or even someone reflecting on your own actions — you have a role to play. Your insight will help us build a campaign that promotes understanding, challenges prejudice, and helps make Forth Valley safe and inclusive for all.
Please take a few minutes to complete our anonymous survey and help shape the message.
Fill in the survey and help us tackle Hate Crime in Forth Valley here.
Project funded by Youthlink Scotland and Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing fund.
“STIRLING PRIDE” SHOWREEL
The “Stirling Pride Showreel” was created through a series of animation workshops led by artist David Galletly. The aim was to involve young people in Stirling’s first-ever Pride event, which emerged from a collaboration between LGBT Youth Scotland and Creative Stirling through their “Lavender Lives” pilot project. During these sessions, young participants expressed a strong desire for a Pride celebration in their community, leading to the formation of a Pride Committee and the organisation of Stirling's first Pride event, set for September 21, 2024.
“DATA KNIGHT” CYBER RESILIENCE PROJECT
In January 2024, we collaborated with LGBT Youth Scotland’s Digital Team on this Cyber Security Scotland funded project up to teach LGBTQ+ young people cyber security through digital art. Instead of lectures, participants explored passwords, two-factor authentication, and device updates by creating animations with iPads, guided by artist David Galletly.
The project sparked creativity, personal growth, and new friendships, inspiring many to pursue careers in digital design. It wasn’t just about staying safe online—it was about empowerment, inclusion, and reshaping the digital world.
Over the last few years, we have been working in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland to deliver our LGBTQIA+ projects, including Lavender Lives. LGBT Youth Scotland provides essential support, resources, and advocacy to young LGBTQIA+ individuals, helping us create inclusive spaces where voices are amplified, stories are shared, and positive change is fostered.
We have loved working in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland and together we strive to empower youth, celebrate diversity, and build a safe, equal, future for all.
Find out more about LGBT Youth Scotland below-
Creative Stirling played a key role in the development of Stirling Pride, which emerged from our collaboration with LGBT Youth Scotland and young people in Forth Valley. These engagement projects led to the formation of the Stirling Pride Committee in 2024, culminating in Stirling’s first official Pride on September 21, 2024.
The committee has been remarkable in rallying support for the LGBTQIA+ community, organising vibrant events, and championing equality for all. We’ve loved being part of this journey and watching Stirling Pride grow into a powerful movement.
Show your support and learn more about Stirling Pride below-
In 2023, Creative Stirling, in collaboration with LGBT Youth Scotland and University of Stirling, set up a “Forth Valley Pride Consultation” to provide a platform for Forth Valley residents to have their say and decide if Pride celebrations should take place in their area. Take a look at these results here-
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STIRLING LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND GROUP
Ages 13-25
Every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm
Follow link below for more information/to join group
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/find-local-youth-groups/triangle/
FALKIRK LGBT YOUTH SCOTLAND GROUP
Ages 13-25
Every Wednesday from 6pm to 8pm
Follow link below for more information/to join group
https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/groups-and-support/find-local-youth-groups/fk1nclude/
