Classes and workshops in Folkestone

60+ Keep Fit

Low-intensity, low-impact keep fit sessions for people aged 60 and over at Hawkinge Community Centre. Classes run every Monday morning and Thursday afternoon in a friendly, welcoming setting. Drop-ins are welcome, sessions cost £5 per person, and online booking is available.

Finding Peace with Painful Feelings

A weekly meditation course from Kadampa Meditation Centre Kent on working with difficult emotions such as anxiety, grief, loneliness, anger and overwhelm. Sessions include practical Buddhist teachings, guided meditation and reflection, and are suitable for beginners as well as experienced meditators. Each class lasts one hour and can be attended as a drop-in, or as part of the full 5-week series. Light refreshments are available before or after class. Prices: £40 for the 5-week series, £10 per class, £7 low income, and free for pre-paid monthly members and full-time students. Online booking is essential.

Monday Hand-Build Pottery Classes

Weekly hand-building pottery classes in Folkestone for beginners and more experienced makers. Sessions focus on learning ceramic hand-building techniques at your own pace in a relaxed studio setting. Two Monday evening time slots are advertised for September.

Neighbourhood Choir

Neighbourhood Choir meets every Monday in September at The Music Workshop in Folkestone.

Weekly Writing Workshop

Weekly writing workshop at kollectiv Folkestone for new and returning writers. The group is small, friendly and welcoming, with space for all voices. New writers are welcome each week. Tickets are £5.

Folkestone Singing Club

A relaxed weekly singing group led by Josie Matcham at The Music Workshop in Folkestone. Sessions run on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30. Expect feel-good group singing with familiar songs and live piano accompaniment. There are no auditions, no performances to prepare for, no expectation to practise at home, and no need to attend every week. Entry is £8 per session, places are limited, and online booking is available.

Tuesday After-Work Wind Down

A relaxed evening pottery class in Folkestone for anyone wanting to unwind after work and make with clay. Suitable for complete beginners as well as people developing their pottery skills.

Argentine Tango Improver Class

Improver-level Argentine tango class for people returning after a break, building on a beginner course, or refining core technique. The session runs for 1 hour, followed by a 15-minute práctica with music and guidance from the hosts. Advance booking is required; anyone wanting to drop in should contact Folkestone Tango first because places are managed as a block booking.

Beginner Argentine Tango Course

Six-week beginner Argentine Tango course in Folkestone with weekly Wednesday classes covering the foundations of improvised tango. Suitable for complete beginners, people new to tango, dancers from other styles, and those who want to build on the basics, return after a break, or continue after a beginner course. Each session is followed by a 15-minute práctica with music and guidance. Advance booking is required, places are limited, and the full course costs £72 per person. Drop-ins are only available by prior contact because the class runs on a block-booking basis.

Form & Decoration Clay Class

A 7-week Wednesday pottery course focused on form, decoration, colour, chemistry and surface control. Designed as a structured skill-building class for makers who want to deepen their practice, with beginners also welcome. Held at 29 Tontine Street, Folkestone.

Spanish Cafe Beginners Class

Weekly beginner and improver Spanish class with Mel at The Blind Pig. Starts this week on Wednesdays at 5pm. £5 per session. Contact Mel on 07764479053.

Spanish Conversation Class

Weekly Spanish conversation session with Mel at The Blind Pig, following the earlier beginners class. Starts this week on Wednesdays at 6pm. £5 per session. Contact Mel on 07764479053.

Wine Glass Painting Craft Night

A relaxed craft night at SIP at the Signal Box led by Lettered by Kayleigh. Guests will hand-paint a wine glass to take home during a cosy tea room session. The £30 ticket includes bubbles and nibbles.

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

Hanman’s Art Club

A recurring art club at The Blind Pig in Folkestone on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Sessions run from 7:00pm to 8:30pm, all materials are provided, and entry is £5 cash. Booking is by messaging Hanman’s Art Club.

Thursday Hand-Build Wind Down

A 7-week Thursday evening pottery class focused on hand-building in clay. Participants can develop their own projects at their own pace using techniques such as pinch, coil, slab and sculpt, with support for beginners as well as those wanting to build their practice. Runs 6:30pm-9:00pm at 29 Tontine Street, Folkestone.

Thursday Pottery Wheel Classes

Weekly pottery wheel classes at Clayfolk on Tontine Street, Folkestone. These small-group wheel-throwing sessions cover the basics and are suitable for both beginners and people looking to improve their technique. Two sessions run each Thursday: 4:00-6:00pm and 6:30-9:00pm.

Coffee n Climb

A Friday morning climbing session at F51. Runs from 9:30am to 11:30am and costs £10, including shoe hire.

Friday Zumba Gold at Hawkinge Community Centre

Weekly Zumba Gold class at Hawkinge Community Centre on Friday mornings. This lower-impact session is aimed at beginners, older adults, and anyone wanting a gentler version of Zumba while still enjoying the music and movement. Everyone is welcome.

Autumn Equinox Earth Offerings & Altars

A hands-on Autumn Equinox gathering in Kingsnorth Gardens where participants create earth offerings and seasonal altars using natural materials. The session focuses on creativity, nature connection and marking the change of season.

Every Body with Ali James

A four-hour improv and movement workshop led by Ali James as part of the FIT Weekenders season. The session explores how to use the body to bring emotion and meaning into scenes, develop characters, build environments and create playful, expressive performance work. Ali James is a movement director and performer with Showstopper! The Improvised Musical. Tickets are £40 and booking is via Folkestoneimprovtheatre@gmail.com.

Kinusaiga Workshop: Autumn Harvest & Woodlands

A hands-on Kinusaiga workshop where participants create a textured fabric artwork by tucking fabric into a pre-cut foam design. Seasonal options include autumn and woodland-themed templates, with summer designs also available. All materials and tools are provided, along with step-by-step guidance and one complimentary hot drink. The session is for adults aged 18+ and capacity is limited to 14 people.

Tattoo + Tarot at Wild Hope

A self-care event at Wild Hope Tattoo combining a bespoke flash tattoo with a 20-minute tarot reading. The day features three tattoo artists and two tarot readers. Tickets are £85 and include one tattoo choice plus the reading. Hand, feet and face tattoos are not offered.

Adult Handstand Class at F51

Weekly adult handstand class at F51 led by Coach Bobak. The session focuses on balance, strength, falling drills and step-by-step handstand technique. Drop-ins are welcome.

Beer Shop Yoga with Unity Yoga

A recurring yoga class at The Beer Shop Folkestone led by Unity Yoga. Designed to feel informal and welcoming, especially for beginners or anyone who feels more comfortable outside a traditional studio setting, the class includes movement, breathwork and meditation for a relaxed, light-hearted start to the weekend. £10 per class.

Kollectiv Knitters

A free weekly craft group at Kollectiv for knitting, crochet and other yarn-based projects. Beginners and experienced crafters are welcome, and the session is described as inclusive for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Bring your own project or come to learn, share tips and patterns, and spend a relaxed couple of hours crafting and chatting. Drinks and pastries are available to buy from the bar.

Saturday Breakdance Sessions at F51

Weekly breakdance sessions at F51 on Tontine Street starting on Saturday 2026-09-05. Open to ages 5 to 105. Places are limited; booking is via email at bboybobak@hotmail or by direct message.

Evening of Mediumship with Sandy Britton

An evening of evidential mediumship with Sandy Britton at Folkestone Masonic Hall. Admission is £10 per person, cash only on the door. Doors open at 19:00 and the event is listed to run until 21:00. Everyone is welcome. A separate listing time of 19:30 is also shown.

Halloween Clay Taster Day with Robert Pou

Beginner-friendly Halloween hand-building pottery session at Clayfolk with Robert Pou. Participants can make spooky clay pieces such as pumpkins, gargoyles, welcome signs or sweet bowls. Materials, decoration and firings are included, and finished work will be transparent-glazed for collection before Halloween. Ages 12+ with parental supervision. £65 per person, limited to 9 places.

Monthly Creative Writing Workshop

Monthly creative writing workshop at The Folkestone Bookshop led by Mikayla Elias. Open to writers and creatives of any genre or experience level, the sessions use prompts and exercises to explore form, style and content while encouraging participants to challenge creative expectations. Spaces are limited. Sessions are priced on a choose-what-you-pay basis at £5, £10 or £15, with refreshments included and an optional reading list available.

Week of Wonderful Workshops

A week-long programme of hands-on workshops in Folkestone ahead of this year’s festival. Local artists and makers will lead taster sessions in embroidery, sculptural sewing, weaving, experimental surface design, and reusing and reimagining materials. Workshops start from £10. For more information contact Janet at janet@therobingroom.co.uk or 01303 764999.

Drawing Into Print

Adult printmaking course at Creative Folkestone with seven monthly evening sessions in autumn. Participants explore drawing and mark-making, then develop ideas through monoprinting, drypoint, lino printing and screen printing, finishing with a group exhibition. Suitable for beginners and those wanting to build existing skills. All materials are provided. Ages 18+. £180. Limited to 10 places.

HEARTBEAT Ecstatic Dance Folkestone

Monthly ecstatic dance evening hosted by Sasha and André from Ecstatic Dance Folkestone. The session includes an opening circle, guided free-form movement, a live DJ-led dance journey, and a closing sharing circle. Doors open at 18:45, the opening circle starts at 19:00, dancing runs from 19:15 to 20:30, and the closing circle finishes around 20:45. Sliding-scale tickets are offered from £5 to £20. This is a sober, over-18s event with no phones or chatting on the dance floor and no footwear unless needed. Candles, white sage and incense will be used, and filming or photography may take place.

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.

The Big Music Draw

A free guided art session with local artist Shane Record, created in response to live music by the Sacconi Quartet as part of Sacconi Residency Weekend 2026. The evening brings together drawing, chamber music, beer and pizza. No booking is required.

Halloween Clay Taster Day with Polly Segal

Beginner-friendly Halloween hand-building pottery session at Clayfolk with Polly Segal. Participants can make spooky clay pieces such as pumpkins, gargoyles, welcome signs or sweet bowls. Materials, decoration and firings are included, and finished work will be transparent-glazed for collection before Halloween. Ages 12+ with parental supervision. £65 per person, limited to 9 places. Includes a 30-minute lunch break.

Lino Printing Workshop

Adult lino printing workshop for beginners and returners. Participants will learn how to design, carve and print a lino block, try different printing techniques, and make a set of black-and-white hand-printed artworks to take home. All tools and materials are provided, and the session includes a complimentary first hot drink. Group size is limited to 10. Ages 18+.

Community Tilemaking Sessions

Free community tilemaking sessions for a large artwork celebrating the Coastal Park. Participants will make their own tile at Folkestone Library. Sessions run on 3 and 17 October from 10:30 to 12:30. To attend, email communityartkent@gmail.com.

Folkestone’s a Drag Workshops

Beginner-friendly drag workshops hosted by Folkestone drag king Hugh Mann. Open to newcomers and all experience levels, with sessions focused on building drag skills and meeting queer friends.

Rise Dance

A sober dance session in the Neptune Room at the Grand Burstin Hotel with Sookers on DJ and percussion. The event begins with a warm-up, continues with immersive dancing, and ends with a guided relaxation. Attendees are asked not to use phones or talk during the dance.

Beach Magik: Autumn Home School Session

A Beach Magik themed home school beach session from Feral State exploring seasonal nature, wonder and unusual coastal discoveries. The exact meeting point on the Folkestone shore depends on tide and weather and will be sent to booked attendees at least 36 hours before the session.

Coffee & Collage

A relaxed collage-making meetup at Okay Coffee in Folkestone. Attendees can enjoy a coffee, make collage art and socialise in an informal creative setting. No experience is needed. Hosted by Art&Mynds.

Sensory Movement Workshop

Outdoor workshop led by Elly Rutherford as part of Open Art Folke. Expect playful movement, sensory materials and guided meditation while exploring East Cliff park and the former Jennifer Tee Triennial artwork site. No dance experience is needed, and all ages and abilities are welcome. Meet at Oceans Tree of Life beneath Martello Tower 1 on Jock's Pitch. Tickets are £5 plus booking fee, with a pay-what-you-can option.

Folkestone Repair Café

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.

Collage Club (monthly)

A monthly collage-making social at The Beer Shop Folkestone, run in collaboration with artist Sarah Lloyd. Each session has a theme and materials are provided, and you’re welcome to bring your own. Places are limited to ensure everyone has space to work. Tickets are £5 per person, with proceeds helping to cover materials and the artist fee. If you can’t attend after booking, contact the organisers via Instagram DM or hello@thebeershopfolkestone.co.uk; if your place can be resold you’ll be refunded.

The Land of Common Disgrace Set-Build

Collective set-building session for The Land of Common Disgrace during Folkestone Documentary Festival. Directed by Saeed Taji Farouky, this collaborative live documentary project explores the criminalisation of pro-Palestinian protest in the UK. Participants are invited to get involved.

Autumn Needle Felting Workshop

A small-group 2D needle felting workshop led by Studio Infinara in Folkestone. Participants will learn safe needle felting techniques, colour blending, shading and texture-building to create an autumn-themed artwork in an embroidery hoop. Choose from seasonal designs including a pumpkin, woodland mushrooms, forest sunset or cosy fox, or create your own design. All materials are provided, including merino wool, felt backing, felting needles, foam mats, a wooden hoop frame, templates and a complimentary first hot drink. Limited to 14 places and for ages 18+.

Ceroc Escape Folkestone Splash 2026 Weekender

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.

Lympne and Royal Military Canal Walk

A guided walk through the Folkestone and Hythe district starting at Lympne Village Hall. The route follows the Saxon Shore Way towards Hythe, joins the Royal Military Canal, passes the Hythe Sound Mirror, crosses open countryside and continues to Lympne Castle. The walk focuses on local heritage, historic coastal defences and rural landscape.

Lino Printing Workshop: Christmas Cards

A small-group lino printing workshop where participants design, carve and print a festive lino block, then make six hand-printed Christmas cards to take home. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience. All materials are provided, including lino blocks, carving tools, black ink, cards and envelopes, plus step-by-step guidance and a complimentary first hot drink. Guests can bring a printed image or festive idea, or use reference images and Christmas puns provided. Limited to 10 places and for ages 18+.

Healthy Hearts ECG Screening

Subsidised ECG screening appointments at Three Hills Sports Park for players, coaches, volunteers and match officials with a FAN. Screenings are delivered by the KIMS Hospital medical team, take around 5 minutes, and cost £20 for ages 8–12, £30 for ages 13–15, and £40 for ages 16+ plus transaction fees. Booking is required and participants must complete the medical questionnaire and consent form before attending.

Christmas Engraving Evening

Lettered by Kayleigh hosts an evening of engraving at Coterie. Guests are invited to bring Christmas presents for personalised engraving.

Paint a Pal

Paint a Pal returns to Coterie for a creative social painting event.

Wet Felting Workshop: Festive Bowls

A small-group wet felting workshop at St George's where participants will learn to shape a festive 3D bowl from merino wool using soap, water and friction. Materials are included, with options to add red or green shimmer fibres and gold, silver or iridescent accents. Suitable for beginners, with step-by-step guidance, a complimentary first hot drink, and a maximum of 14 places. This workshop is for ages 18+.

Kinusaiga Festive Christmas Workshop

A festive Kinusaiga workshop at Studio Infinara at St George’s where adults can make a textured Christmas artwork by tucking fabric into a foam base, with no sewing required. The session includes step-by-step guidance, all materials and tools, and a first hot drink. Participants can choose from seasonal designs including a robin, snowman, holly, reindeer, gingerbread house, gnome and winter scenes. Capacity is limited to 14 people, and the workshop is for ages 18+.

Create Your Own Christmas Jumper

Christmas craft session from Smile in Sandgate where attendees create their own festive jumper.

Wet Felting Workshop: Festive Christmas Trees

A small-group wet felting workshop where participants make a 3D Christmas tree from merino wool, mounted on a wooden base. The session includes step-by-step guidance, all materials and tools, accent fibres for decorative sparkle, and a complimentary first hot drink. Suitable for beginners and limited to 14 places. Ages 18+ only.

Festive Needle Felting Workshop

An adults-only festive craft workshop teaching the basics of 2D needle felting. Participants will make a framed Christmas hoop artwork using merino wool, choosing from five seasonal templates or creating their own design. The session includes step-by-step guidance, all materials and tools, an embroidery hoop frame, and a complimentary first hot drink. Group size is limited to 14 people.

Christmas Social: Jolly Jumpers

Adult craft session at Smile in Sandgate where attendees decorate their own Christmas jumper in a festive style, with a cuppa and something to eat included.

Christmas Social: Pin Cushions & Decorations

Adult Christmas social at Smile in Sandgate making pin cushions and decorations, with cheese included. Takes place on Friday 19 December from 1:30pm to 3:00pm at 21 Sandgate High Street, Sandgate.

Have Your Say, Folkestone!

A Legislative Theatre event from The Folkestone Performing Arts Company where people with lived experience work together to create short scenes about food poverty and mental health. The session is designed to help local decision-makers, including councillors and MPs, engage with real experiences and explore practical policy responses.

East Kent Careers & Recruitment Event 2027

A free careers and recruitment event at Quarterhouse for anyone looking for work, a career change or a first step into employment. Local employers and organisations will be there with full-time and part-time roles, apprenticeships, training and volunteering opportunities. Attendees can bring a CV and get help with it if needed. Organised by Your Office Events Team.