Classes and workshops in Folkestone

Kinusaiga (Japanese Fabric Art) Workshop

Studio Infinara’s Kinusaiga (Japanese fabric collage art) workshop: a relaxing, no-sewing session where you tuck fabric scraps into a foam base to create a 3D textured picture. Choose from four pre-cut 15cm x 15cm summer-themed designs (Summer Daisy, Rolling Hills, Coastal Lighthouse inspired by Folkestone’s landmark, or Tropical Fish). Ticket includes the pre-cut foam block, access to a large selection of premium and upcycled fabrics (bring your own scraps if you like), all tools, step-by-step guidance from a local artist, plus tea/coffee and conversation. Limited to 16 spaces.

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.

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.

Conservation Science Investigation Folkestone

A hands-on archaeology event at Folkestone Museum exploring how conservation science helps reveal the past. Conservator Dana Goodburn-Brown and colleagues involved with the Anglo-Saxon sword and other finds demonstrate post-excavation investigation through practical exploration, craft activities, experimental archaeology, and insight into conservation methods and the science behind them. Sessions are free, last one hour, and timed tickets are available from reception. Donations towards materials are welcome.

Badge Making Workshop

Make your own badges in a drop-in craft workshop hosted by Stephen. Materials will be provided, including old books and other craft supplies for creating designs from scratch. Pay what you can, with a suggested donation of £1 per badge.

Draw a Drag

A creative drag-themed drawing session with Elijamjar. Tickets are £10 per person and materials are included.

Guided Fossil Walk from Folkestone Central

A guided 4-mile walk from Folkestone Central through the town, Old High Street, harbour, Sunny Sands, Coronation Parade and East Cliff to Folkestone Warren beach. Led by ecologist and GeoAmbassador Melanie Wrigley, the walk includes looking at local rocks, plants and wildlife, with time on the beach for fossil hunting and beachcombing. Booking is essential. Bring snacks, plenty of water, sturdy footwear and weather-appropriate clothing.

Urban Sketchers August Meet-up

Urban Sketchers Folkestone will meet near the Amphitheatre in Lower Leas Park for a morning sketching session. Gather at 10:30, sketch locally, then return to the Amphitheatre at 12:00 to share sketches and stories. Open to everyone.

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.

Sound Rise: Family Friendly Sound Bath

A family-friendly morning sound bath at Kollectiv featuring gongs, bowls, monochords and voice looping. The session includes a chance to experience the practice, learn more about it and try some of the instruments. Bring a mat, blanket and pillow if you want to lie down. Children are welcome but must be supervised by an adult. Tickets start from £2.

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.

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.

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, starting on 4 August 2026. 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.

Harmonica Workshop with Katie Bradley

Beginner-friendly blues harmonica workshop led by Katie Bradley at Kolectiv in Folkestone. The session covers basic techniques, note bending, groove and first riffs, and is suitable for complete beginners or anyone wanting to try harmonica. Tickets are £12. Bring a C diatonic harmonica if you have one; attendees can ask for help sourcing one. Booking is essential as places are limited.

Flower Bar Craft Night

A relaxed flower arranging evening at SIP at the Signal Box with Blooming Barvellous. Guests will build their own bouquet or posy in the new Tearoom, with an iced drink and cake included. This is SIP's first craft night. Tickets are £35 per person. Booking is via SIP’s social channels or info@thesignalbox.co.uk.

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 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.

Cliff Top Yoga & Breakfast Club

A 60-minute morning yoga session with sea views, designed for beginners and improvers. The class includes movement, breathwork, balance and gentle strength work, with an optional breakfast and social chat afterwards at the Cliff Top Cafe.

Queer Movement Workshop

A guided queer movement workshop led by Dan Laws for all abilities. The session includes opening and closing group reflections with around 90 minutes of movement in between, focusing on everyday movement, flow and body connection. No dance experience is needed. Wear loose-fitting clothing and suitable footwear. Limited spaces.

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.

Paint & Sip: By The Sea

A relaxed coastal-themed paint and sip evening at Yoke. Guests can enjoy a welcome drink, use all provided materials, and create their own seaside-inspired painting in a friendly shared-table setting. No experience is needed.

Improvising Musically Workshop

‘Improvising Musically’ — a 4-hour improv workshop with Lucy Trodd and Ed Zanders exploring improvised music and musicals. Suitable for beginners and returners; covers song structure, lyric tools, and underscoring in improvised scenes. £50. Email folkestoneimprovtheatre@gmail.com to book.

Kinusaiga Workshop: Summer Coast & Gardens

A relaxed no-sew Kinusaiga workshop led by Studio Infinara, exploring Japanese fabric collage art. Participants will make a summer-themed fabric collage by tucking fabric into a pre-cut foam design, with step-by-step guidance from a local artist. Materials, tools, tea and coffee are included, and capacity is limited to 14 people.

Make Time Club Canvas Workshop

A relaxed Make Time Club creative evening at Yoke in Folkestone, with canvas painting in a calm social setting. The session is aimed at adults looking for a slower-paced, creative night out.

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

Drawing the Infinite: Islamic Geometry Workshop

A two-hour talk and hands-on workshop with artist and educator Samira Mian exploring Islamic geometric design. The session includes an introduction to the spiritual, historical and mathematical ideas behind the patterns, guided construction using compass and straightedge, and a colouring activity. Materials are provided and no experience is needed. Hosted by SD Projects as part of First Fridays and the Intersections cultural programme.

Lino Printing Workshop

A small-group evening lino printing workshop led by Studio Infinara and local artist Sarah for beginners and returning makers. Participants will learn how to design, carve and print their own lino block, experiment with techniques, and take home a set of black-and-white hand-printed artworks. All materials are provided, and tea and coffee will be available. Group size is limited to 10 people.

Sip & Paint Evening

Adults-only guided sip and paint session at The Tea Rooms. Over two hours, guests will create a small canvas to take home with all materials provided. The £35 ticket includes one bottle of Prosecco per person, and extra drinks will be available to buy from the bar. Advance booking is required.

Salsa By The Sea

Dance Visions hosts a free salsa and Afro-Latin dance session on Folkestone Harbour Arm. Expect music, easy-to-follow group dances and a relaxed atmosphere for joining in, with no experience needed. The event is weather permitting and runs monthly across summer 2026.

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.

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, or dancers from other styles. Booking is essential, places are limited, and the full course costs £72 per person.

Leas Lift Restoration Site Visit

Over-18s site visit to the Grade II listed Leas Lift restoration in Folkestone. Hosted with Apex Contractors, the visit focuses on plans to return one of the UK’s three remaining water-balanced lifts to operation, alongside works to the upper station, former cafe and Lower Station. The session may count towards CPD logging.

Alcohol-Free Cocktail Masterclass

Hands-on cocktail masterclass at The Lakshmi Store led by alcohol-free drinks specialist and World Alcohol-Free Awards judge Maria Easley. Participants will make and drink three summer-inspired alcohol-free cocktails while learning flavour balance, structure, shaking, muddling and drink-building techniques. Ingredients, tuition and take-home recipe menus are included. Suitable for beginners and more experienced cocktail makers. Over 18s only, and attendees should notify the organiser of any allergies in advance.

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.

The Power of Now Meditation Course

Half-day meditation course led by Buddhist nun Kelsang Oden, exploring present-moment awareness through Buddhist teachings, guided meditation, contemplation and practical ways to bring inner peace into daily life. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Refreshments included. Prices: £25 general admission, £20 low income, free for monthly members and full-time students. Advance online booking and payment required.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.