Classes and workshops in Folkestone

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.

Film It On Your Phone Workshop

Hands-on workshop from Folkestone Documentary Festival and Screen South on making a short documentary with a smartphone. The session covers shooting and editing, framing for different screens, planning sequences, and tools to get more from phone filmmaking. It is part of the Filmmaking Challenge 2026.

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.

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 and sessions cost £5 per person.

Creative Retreat Folkestone

A weekend retreat in Folkestone led by Heather Orr, combining macramé workshops, yoga, relaxation, food and free time. The programme includes beach yoga at Sunny Sands, studio sessions and a Sip & Knot macramé workshop at Glassworks, meals at Yoke, brunch, time around the harbour, and a sauna and optional sea swim to finish.

Cliff Top Yoga & Breakfast Club

A 60-minute seaside yoga session for beginners and improvers, focusing on movement, breath, balance and gentle strength-building. After class, attendees can optionally head to the Cliff Top Cafe for breakfast, coffee and a relaxed chat.

Improv Your Writing Workshop

“Improv Your Writing” workshop with Kerry Ryan and Lucy Trodd, using improv techniques to generate ideas and support focused writing. Bring a laptop if you wish (paper and pens also provided). Cost is £50; booking via email: folkestoneimprovtheatre@gmail.com.

Wuthering Rehearsals

Saturday morning rehearsal sessions to learn or refresh Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights dance ahead of the main event on Sunday 26 July. Meet at the south end of Harbour Station towards the Harbour Arm, near the large seagull marker.

Banner Making Social

A Folkestone Pride craft session where attendees can make banners and signs for the parade. Everyone is welcome, whether creating a simple message or a more elaborate design, and materials are provided.

Paint & Dip

A relaxed beach painting session at Mermaid Beach in Folkestone, followed by an optional sea dip. No experience is needed. Bring a picnic blanket, a towel, and anything else you would usually want for a morning by the sea.

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.

Filmmaking Challenge: Production Workshop

Introduction to Screen South’s camera and sound kit, with Q&A and advice on all aspects of the Folkestone Documentary Festival Filmmaking Challenge 2026.

Paint & Plant: Sip and Paint Terracotta Pots

A relaxed Paint & Plant workshop at Yoke where attendees decorate a terracotta plant pot, with guidance and inspiration from Make Time Club with Zo. Each ticket includes a welcome drink, all materials, and seeds to take home and plant. No experience is needed.

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.

Evening of Mediumship with Janet Mills

An evening of mediumship with Janet Mills at the Masonic Hall in Folkestone, hosted by The Folkestone Spiritualist Centre. Doors open at 19:00 and the event starts at 19:30. Entry is £10 on the door, cash only. Open to both newcomers and regular attendees.

codeHarbour: ML for Plant Water Scheduling

Monthly codeHarbour technology meetup featuring a talk by Alex Cachia on building a machine learning system for plant water scheduling using plant growth, IoT and weather data. The evening includes drinks and mingling, a two-part talk, an intermission, and discussion/networking. Attendees are asked not to arrive before 19:00. Attendance includes consent to photography, audio and video recording for promotional use.

EVERY BODY Life Drawing Circle

Inclusive peer-led life drawing session at Sunflower House in Folkestone, hosted by local artist Beckbobart with Michelle modelling. Open to all experience levels in a relaxed, body-positive setting. Materials are provided, or you can bring your own. Tickets are pay-what-you-can from £5 to £15.

DaVinci Resolve Documentary Editing Workshop

Beginner-friendly day workshop on documentary editing using the free version of DaVinci Resolve, led by Screen South Technical Manager Gavin Robers. Participants will learn core editing tools and practise cutting a one-minute interview. Attendees can bring their own computer with the latest free DaVinci Resolve installed or use a Screen South machine. The session is part of the Folkestone Documentary Festival Filmmaking Challenge 2026 and places are limited.

Lino Printing Workshop

A small-group lino printing workshop led by Studio Infinara in Folkestone. Participants will learn how to design, carve and print a lino block, then make a set of black-and-white hand-printed artworks to take home. Suitable for beginners and those with some previous experience. Materials are provided, and attendees may want to wear older or dark clothing because black ink will be used. The workshop is taught by Sarah, who has over 10 years of teaching experience.

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.

Sip and Bead Night

A relaxed beginner-friendly bead-making evening at Folkestone Museum with conservator Dana Goodburn-Brown. Participants will make their own polymer clay beads with step-by-step guidance. Tickets are £15 plus booking fee and include all materials and a first drink; additional drinks will be available to buy during the session.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

An evening lino printing workshop led by Studio Infinara for beginners and returning makers. Participants will learn how to design, carve and print their own lino block, then take home a set of black-and-white hand-printed artworks. The session is guided by local artist Sarah, with all materials provided. 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.

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.

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.

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.