Classes and workshops in Folkestone

Beer Shop Yoga with Unity Yoga

A recurring yoga class at The Beer Shop Folkestone run by Unity Yoga. Designed to feel informal and welcoming, especially for beginners or anyone who feels less comfortable in a traditional studio setting. A relaxed class with movement, breathwork and meditation. £10 per class.

Beginners Aerial Hoop Course

A four-week beginners aerial hoop course at Studio Adore in Folkestone. Sessions cover getting in and out of the hoop, learning moves, and building strength and confidence. The full course costs £34, or £12 per session pay as you go. Car parking is available. Contact Studio Adore on 07760106102 for availability or more information.

Life Drawing Club (Fortnightly)

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).

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.

Open Art Folke Artist Admin Lab

Support session for artists who want help developing ideas, completing their Open Art Folke application, dealing with technical issues, or preparing festival ideas before the 1 July deadline. The team will be available at F51, and anyone already sorted is welcome to come along and hang 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

Shroomshop Folkestone Workshop

Shroomshop Folkestone presents a mushroom cultivation workshop covering how to grow mushrooms at kollectiv 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. £5 per person.

FIT Improv Classes (Thursdays)

Folkestone Improv Theatre (FIT) Thursday classes start from 4th June, running for 5 weeks. Cost: £60. Booking open via email (student and assisted places available).

Still Life in Oils Masterclass

Oil painting masterclass with artist John Hoffman focused on seeing and painting everyday still life subjects with a looser approach rather than detailed realism. Open to everyone, including non-members, and suitable for beginners with no experience required. Attendees should check the FAS website for materials to bring. Free parking is available.

Nature Walk on Folkestone Downs

A guided nature walk on Folkestone Downs with bird, butterfly and moth expert Ian Roberts. The group is limited to 12 people to help with quiet wildlife observation and so everyone can hear the guide. Sturdy footwear is recommended because the ground may be uneven. Organised by Chris Turnbull.

FIT Improv Classes (Mondays)

Folkestone Improv Theatre (FIT) Monday classes start from 1st June, running for 5 weeks (new folks welcome). Cost: £60. Booking open via email (student and assisted places available).

How Love Solves Your Problems

A 6-week meditation series led by Kelsang Oden exploring love, relationships, self-love, resilience, anger, isolation and everyday challenges through the Kadampa Buddhist tradition. Each one-hour class can be attended on its own or as a full series. Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators. Light refreshments are provided. Prices: £50 for the full series, free for pre-paid monthly members and full-time students, or £10 per class (£7 low income). Online booking is essential.

Sustainable Style: Tote Bag Painting Workshop

Sustainable Style: Tote Bag Painting Workshop — a relaxed, beginner-friendly evening at Studio Infinara where you’ll design and paint a premium recycled cotton tote bag to take home. Guided step-by-step with example designs (Hummingbird, Abstract Floral, or an ‘Earth/Art’ quote) or create your own. Includes professional fabric paints and tools, gentle tuition in a small group, plus tea/coffee and a supportive, judgement-free atmosphere.

Moved x Yoke Half-Day Retreat

A summer half-day retreat combining an early morning yoga flow at Yoke, coffee and a Ramblejack snack, a guided three-hour hike through Folkestone Warren and the White Cliffs between Folkestone and Dover, and a two-course plant-based brunch back at Yoke. Meet at 07:50, set out walking at 09:00, brunch is served at 12:00, and the retreat finishes at 13:00. Capacity is limited to nine people. Vegetarian or vegan brunch preferences can be requested.

Sun, Sea & Sisterhood Folkestone Hike

Women’s hiking meetup in Folkestone with a group train meet-up from Stratford International Station, then a walk starting from Folkestone West. The event includes meditation and light stretching, is open to all ages and abilities, and attendees should wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes and bring lunch and water. A goodie bag is included; train fare is not.

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.

Charity Church Abseil

A charity abseil at St Leonards Church in Hythe, organised by Folkestone & Hythe Scouts with support from the Kent Scouts Climbing Team. Participants will climb to the church roof and make a 120ft descent down the tower. Open to ages 10.5 and over who can climb unaided on a safety rope, with priority given to those with previous abseiling experience. Funds raised will support local scouting equipment and activities, plus church youth work and maintenance.

Overspill Launch Workshop

Launch workshop for OVERSPILL titled "Do We Need a Bigger Boat?" hosted by Fatladyopera. Attendees are asked to RSVP, and tea will be available.

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 (you’re welcome to bring your own). Places are limited to ensure everyone has space to work. Tickets are £5 per person and are released online around the start of each month; proceeds help cover materials and the artist fee. If you can’t attend after booking, contact the organisers (Instagram DM or hello@thebeershopfolkestone.co.uk); if your place can be resold you’ll be refunded.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Participants make a fabric collage picture by tucking fabric into a pre-cut foam design, with a choice of four summer-inspired templates including floral, landscape, lighthouse and fish designs. Materials, tools, step-by-step guidance, tea and coffee are included. Capacity is limited to 14 people.

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.

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.