Classes and workshops in Folkestone

The Resting Place: Reiki & Rest Session

The Loft, 9-17 Sandgate Road, Folkestone

A 90-minute monthly resting space led by Folkestone-based Reiki practitioners Becca and Sarah. Slow down, settle, and experience gentle holistic practices such as Reiki—or simply rest.

Meditations for a Kind Heart (Half-day course)

The Green Room, The Grand Metropole Road East Folkestone

Meditations for a Kind Heart: a nurturing half-day course on cultivating loving-kindness with Buddhist Nun Kelsang Oden. Includes guided meditations and teachings from Kadampa Buddhism on calming the mind, understanding attachment vs genuine love, and extending loving-kindness to others. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Refreshments provided. Cost: £20 general admission; £25 low income (unemployed/on benefits); monthly members and full-time students free. Online booking and payment required before the course starts. Schedule: registration 9:40am; session one 10:00–11:15; break 11:15–11:45; session two 11:45–1:00.

Monogram Needle Felting Workshop

Studio Infinara’s Monogram Needle Felting Workshop: a relaxed, beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn the basics of needle felting and create a personalised framed monogram artwork (your chosen initial) using colours, textures and decorative elements such as florals or nature-inspired motifs. All materials and equipment are provided (wool fibres, felting needles/tools, fabric backing, and embroidery hoop frame) with step-by-step guidance. Limited spaces available.

Self-Care Saturday: Aromatherapy & Treatments

Folkestone Community Fridge, 180 Dover Road, Folkestone

Self-care Saturday at Folkestone Community Fridge with Sarah Lovestropic, offering a relaxing afternoon of aromatherapy and treatments using sustainable products. Book a free slot by DM or popping in, bring a towel, and pay as you feel on the day (donations support the community project).

Sisterhood: Sweat, Stretch, Splash

SISTERHOOD; Sweat, Stretch, Splash – a summer season special morning of movement, wellness, and women’s empowerment. Includes a welcoming workout session led by Lauren (all levels, beginner-friendly), a rejuvenating yoga class with Claire, and a guided sea dip, followed by complimentary tea to warm up. Organised by Lauren Lugg Lifestyle Fitness.

Unplug by the Sea: Digital Detox Day

A digital detox retreat day by the sea with somatic movement and creative exploration using the Tamalpa Life/Art Process®. Includes gentle intuitive movement, drawing/mark making, reflective writing, and quiet reflection. No previous dance or art experience needed. Led by Lian Wilson (Tamalpa UK).

Yoga at The Beer Shop

The Beer Shop Folkestone, 32 Rendezvous Street, Folkestone

Unity Yoga Folkestone takes over The Beer Shop with Kat.

Folkestone Repair Café

Sunflower House, Foord Road, Folkestone CT19 5AE

Folkestone Repair Café returns—bring items along and mend them together at Sunflower House. The next session is on Sunday 8th February, 10:30–12:30.

How to Be Happy During Unhappy Times (Meditation)

The Green Room, The Grand Metropole Road East Folkestone

Four-week Kadampa Buddhism meditation series with practical teachings and guided meditations to help you stay calm, hopeful, and compassionate in challenging times. Each one-hour class stands alone (drop-ins welcome); suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Light refreshments served before or after class.

Life Drawing Club (Fortnightly)

kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone

Life Drawing Club at kollectiv: a welcoming fortnightly life drawing salon for all levels, featuring a nude model with dynamic poses (from quick gestures to longer studies). Bring your own materials and join for a relaxed, supportive session to draw, connect, and share ideas. £17.50 per session (inc VAT).

Illustration Study Club No. 11 (Food theme)

The Folkestone Bookshop, 70-72 Tontine Street, Folkestone

Illustration Study Club No. 11 (Food theme revival) at The Folkestone Bookshop—come draw foods in your local bookshop. No drawing experience required; drawing materials will be available, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Hosted by @jen_the_illustrator. Free ticket/free space booking required.

Fantastic Flora & Beautiful Botanicals Masterclass

Join artist Angela Wooi for the “Fantastic flora and beautiful botanicals” Masterclass—an all-levels mixed-media workshop inspired by flowers and plant life. Expect intuitive play, texture building and bold experimentation using coloured pens, paints and collage to create nature-inspired artworks. All materials and handouts are provided (bring your own watercolour paints/coloured pens/brushes if you prefer). Free parking available. Booking via the Folkestone Art Society website; you don’t need to be a member.

Activity Volunteer Award (13+)

Activity Volunteer Award session at Folkestone Academy, a leadership development programme for young people (age 13+) who want to volunteer in the community. Delivered through a partnership between Folkestone & Hythe District Council, The Sports Trust and Kent County Council, with the award issued by the Leadership Skills Foundation. Participants develop core transferable skills including problem-solving, self-belief, communication, teamwork and self-management.

Easter Holiday Workshop: Secret Pokémon Box

Chaos Cards, 100 Sandgate Road Folkestone

Easter Holiday Workshop: Secret Pokémon Box! at Chaos Cards Tabletop Gaming Centre in Folkestone.

Fairy Garden Class

Create your own mini fairy garden in a relaxed, hands-on workshop. Choose from plants, decorations and fairy details to build a magical scene. All materials provided with friendly guidance. Take your finished fairy garden home.

EVERYBODY Community Life Drawing Circle

A diverse and inclusive peer-supported space, welcoming models and artists of all experiences. We have monthly life drawing sessions, 7-9pm on the last Thursday of the month, at Sunflower House. Pay what you can ticket options, £5-£15. 💛 Find out more and book your spot at https://www.incalculable.co.uk/lifedrawing

Trance Workshop with Claire Edwards DSNU

Trance workshop with Claire Edwards DSNU in Folkestone (listed as a related event).

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Restorative Rituals (Women Only)

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Restorative Rituals at Folkestone Jiu Jitsu Team: a women’s-only day starting with a free 90-minute open mat, followed by a ticketed restorative rituals programme focused on nervous system regulation and calm/inner wellbeing. Schedule: Open mat 10:45–12:15 (free), 12:30 1-hour yin–yang yoga, 13:30 30 minutes somatic experiencing, 14:00 30-minute guided reiki meditation, 14:30 1-hour sound bath. Bring comfy clothes and optionally a blanket for the later, more restful sessions.

Lino Printing Workshop (Studio Infinara)

Studio Infinara’s Lino Printing Workshop with instructor Sarah: a relaxed, beginner-friendly afternoon where you’ll learn to design, carve and print your own lino block and create a set of black-and-white hand-printed artworks to take home. Small group (max 10) with all tools and materials provided; wear older/dark clothing due to black ink. Early booking recommended as spaces are limited.

Fossil Walk at Folkestone (Beginners)

Beginner-friendly guided walk exploring the geology and fossils of the Folkestone area, led by qualified geologist Philip Hadland. Meet 1pm by the information board opposite the junction of Foreland Avenue and Wear Bay Road, then head to the beach for fossil hunting, chalk viewing (if accessible), sea glass search, and more fossil spotting before returning to the meeting point. Organised by Kent Wildlife Trust - Education & Training.

Street Photography Workshop (Folkestone)

Join P3T Photography for a Street Photography workshop in Folkestone, focused on capturing candid coastal life, street vendors, buskers and everyday moments. Learn observation techniques, how to approach and photograph people confidently, and essential camera settings, focusing tips and lens choices, with hands-on guidance in a dynamic environment. Bring your camera, curiosity and love for urban storytelling—spaces are limited.

Neurodivergent & Sensitive Adults Retreat

Two-day, non-residential in-person retreat for late-identified neurodivergent and highly sensitive adults, using the Tamalpa Life/Art Process® (movement/dance, somatic awareness, creative mark-making/drawing, reflective writing) in a gentle, accessible environment. Led by Lian Wilson and Sandra Maria Carey. All sessions take place indoors at Chichester Memorial Hall in Sandgate; no prior movement, dance, or art experience necessary.

Argentine Tango Class (Beginner Plus)

Folkestone Tango’s friendly Argentine Tango class at Beginner Plus level for dancers continuing their tango journey or consolidating foundations. Includes a 1-hour class followed by a 15-minute práctica to practice to music with guidance. Advance booking required; drop-ins should contact the organiser due to block booking structure.

Immersive Sound Bath at Lympne Castle

An Immersive Sound Bath at Lympne Castle in Folkestone.

Moss + Mist Mythic UK Retreat

Moss + Mist: Muse Mysterium + Mythic Voyage is a mythic UK retreat hosted by Jessi Marino and Sam Mossy Goodlet—an intimate pilgrimage for dreamers, witches, artists, and healers. The programme includes elemental rituals and earth offerings, visits to sacred sites (including Glastonbury Tor and Chalice Well), creative rituals and storytelling, mythology/history/ancestral teachings, somatic grounding practices, daily movement and breathwork, wildcrafting, and spacious time for reflection, plus lodging and most meals (except 2). Limited to 16 spaces; travel to/from the retreat site not included.

Restorative Rest & Yoga + Sound Bath

Restorative Rest and Yoga with Bee Hart followed by Sound Bath (listed as another event from Giles Mountain Sound Art Somatics).

Unsettled Babies Study Day: Evidence Into Practice

Study day exploring ethical practice in supporting families with unsettled babies, focusing on current and emerging evidence. Tea/coffee available at registration and throughout the day; lunch included. Organised by Shel Banks IBCLC.

Tamalpa UK Summer Retreat (Somatic Movement)

Tamalpa UK Summer Retreat: “Returning to Your Body, Mind and Heart” — a two-day in-person weekend retreat with Lian Wilson (MSMT/MSME) exploring the Tamalpa Life/Art Process® through guided somatic movement, creative practices/mark-making, reflective journaling, and individual/shared inquiry. No dance or art experience needed. Takes place indoors at Chichester Memorial Hall in Sandgate on the Kent coast. Cost £210 with concession rate £175 available.

Attwood Clock Guided Tour

Join a small-group guided session exploring the Attwood Clock mechanism—one of the oldest working tower clocks in the country—now displayed inside St Mary & St Eanswythe’s Church. Learn how the medieval clockwork operates, what makes its construction unusual, and how its parts reflect centuries of metalworking and timekeeping history, with time for questions and close-up viewing. Organized by Victoria Friedrich.

Introduction to Self-Employment Workshop

RIFT Social Enterprise presents a one-day “Introduction to Self-Employment” course in Folkestone, covering legal aspects, finding customers, marketing strategies, and creating social media content, plus practical tips to help you start and grow your business. Led by RSE staff.

Ceroc Escape Folkestone Splash 2026 Weekender

The Grand Burstin Hotel, Marine Parade, Folkestone

Ceroc Escape Folkestone Splash 2026: a seaside dance weekender at the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone, with half-board catering, accommodation, three dance rooms of lessons and music day and evening (Beginner to Advanced; solo and partnered), masterclasses, top UK teachers, and multiple dance styles including Ceroc, SILC, Tango, Blues, Jive, Burlesque and more. Includes Saturday night Cabaret Hour, the Great Escapee competition, and access to the hotel Health & Leisure Club (swimming pool and sauna). Packages mentioned include ‘Share with a Stranger’ from £199pp and places from £50pp deposit.