Welcome to the Dragon's Pen Events page

On this page you will find details of any events that are being organised.

June 2026

Creative Workshops Day

Sunday 14th, 10am to 5pm
Location: TREIGNAT, near Boussac
Who it's for: Anyone
Price: 20€ for up to 3 workshops (with 6€ surcharge, for just one of the options) - from 5th June, tickets are being sold for individual workshops at 10€ each - Ticket sales close 12th June at 5pm.
There will be a range of creative  workshops all around 1.5hrs, including watercolours, writing for beginners,  hand-sewing, wax-scented decorations, wire bookmark making,  creative mentoring, a creative session, and more. Come and enjoy a lovely day out amongst like-minded people. There will be a pop-up café on site - sandwiches, cakes, and drinks. We will also have a pop-up creative shop showcasing the creations of our members.
FULL DETAILS HERE

The Dragon's Pen Writers' Group  - ZOOM

Wednesday 24th at 2pm CEST (1pm BST)
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Writers of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Join fellow writers - from beginners to pros - for support, feedback, and inspiration. Followed by an hour of Writing Sprint for those that want to.
For zoom link see  The Dragon's Lair

Anthology 2027  - ZOOM

Monday 15th at 6pm (5pm BST)
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Dragon's Pen Members only

This one-off Zoom meeting is for anyone who would like more information about how to participate in the Anthology that will be published in the spring of 2027. 
For zoom link see  The Dragon's Lair

Urciers' Night Market

Saturday 27th June from 5pm onwards
Location: 36160 Urciers
Who it's for: Everyone
The Dragon's Pen will have a stall at this lovely event - please come and join us, have a chat, a wonder around all the other artisan and producer's stalls - enjoy a drink from the pop-up bar, some food...soak up the ambience. 

July 2026

Poetry with Kate Rose

Date TBC on Zoom  7pm CEST, (6pm BST)
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Members and non-members

A new monthly endeavour run by the wonderful poet and valued Dragon, Kate Rose, along with the poetry@gouzon group. This online group is a place where poetry lovers can meet and talk freely about poems and poets, followed by an optional thirty minutes after the group for attendees to write together if they wish.
For more information and to book your place, connect with Kate directly at katerosepoetry@gmail.com

Creative Zoom

Sunday 5th July, 4pm-5pm CEST
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: All creatives of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Come along to our monthly Creative group on Zoom! 
The idea is that each month we will be given a prompt - it could be a word, a phrase, a picture...and we have a month to create something inspired by it - whether a poem, a story or a piece of artwork. The choice is yours. We then meet again on Zoom at 4pm the first Sunday of each month, to share and chat and at the end of each meeting a new prompt is given.
The Zoom link will be shared in the WhatsApp and Facebook groups nearer the time. 
These online events are open to members only and free.
The image prompt for April 2026 will be posted on The Dragons Pen Lair

2026 Anthology Celebration

Monday 6th July, at Midday
Location: Royal Wok in Guéret
Who it's for:  Dragon's Pen Members and their guests

We are celebrating our first Anthology by the Dragon's Pen - if you would like to join us, please contact vicky@dragonspen.com as she will be booking the table.

The Dragon's Pen Writers' Group 

Tuesday 14th July from 2pm to start at 2.30pm
Location: Le Relais de la Fontaine, Châtelus-Malvaleix, 23270
Who it's for: Writers of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Join fellow writers - from beginners to pros - for support, feedback, and inspiration. Food and refreshments available to purchase at the cafe before the group starts (for food) and during for drinks.

The Dragon's Pen Writers' Group  - ZOOM

Time and Date TBC
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Writers of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Join fellow writers - from beginners to pros - for support, feedback, and inspiration. Followed by an hour of Writing Sprint for those that want to.
For zoom link see  The Dragon's Lair

August 2026

Poetry with Kate Rose

Date TBC on Zoom  7pm CEST, (6pm BST)
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Members and non-members

A new monthly endeavour run by the wonderful poet and valued Dragon, Kate Rose, along with the poetry@gouzon group. This online group is a place where poetry lovers can meet and talk freely about poems and poets, followed by an optional thirty minutes after the group for attendees to write together if they wish.
For more information and to book your place, connect with Kate directly at katerosepoetry@gmail.com

Creative Zoom

Sunday 2nd August, 4pm-5pm CEST
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: All creatives of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Come along to our monthly Creative group on Zoom! 
The idea is that each month we will be given a prompt - it could be a word, a phrase, a picture...and we have a month to create something inspired by it - whether a poem, a story or a piece of artwork. The choice is yours. We then meet again on Zoom at 4pm the first Sunday of each month, to share and chat and at the end of each meeting a new prompt is given.
The Zoom link will be shared in the WhatsApp and Facebook groups nearer the time. 
These online events are open to members only and free.
The image prompt for April 2026 will be posted on The Dragons Pen Lair

The Dragon's Pen Writers' Group 

Tuesday 11th August from 2pm to start at 2.30pm
Location: Le Relais de la Fontaine, Châtelus-Malvaleix, 23270
Who it's for: Writers of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Join fellow writers - from beginners to pros - for support, feedback, and inspiration. Food and refreshments available to purchase at the cafe before the group starts (for food) and during for drinks.

The Dragon's Pen Writers' Group  - ZOOM

Time and Date TBC
Location: Zoom
Who it's for: Writers of all abilities and genres - Dragon's Pen Members only

Join fellow writers - from beginners to pros - for support, feedback, and inspiration. Followed by an hour of Writing Sprint for those that want to.
For zoom link see  The Dragon's Lair

Fête de la peinture de Verneuil sur Igneraie

Sunday 30th August, from 9am (or before for set up) until 7pm
LocationVerneuil sur Igneraie near La Châtre
Who it's for: Anyone - the Dragon's Pen will be taking a double or tripple stand for members.

This is an amazing day for creatives and visitors alike. If you'd like to take part in the competition - please see the details HERE and let us know if you want to be part of it under the Dragon's Pen Stand - everyone will still have to pay their own entry fee.
As part of the day there is the brocante through the village, food, music and more. There are art materials prizes for all participants in the competition and 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes for each category - it is a well organised friendly event. This is it's 28th year!! Debi and Caitlin have been going for many years, and for the last two, our member Jo has entered and won her category each time.
If you want to be part of this even please email debi@dragonspen.com so that she can add you to  the list and give you all the details you need.

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