The Horsebridge Arts Centre

The Horsebridge Arts Centre Whitstable's arts centre. Galleries, shop, and a varied programme of classes and workshops. We look forward to seeing you soon.
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The Horsebridge Centre is a registered charity and is a community hub for enabling artists and groups across the Canterbury district and beyond to come together to enjoy the arts, use our meeting rooms or have a coffee. See art, take a class to enhance your well-being or spur on your creativity, have coffee on the balcony and smell the sea.

Join Simon Postgate for a Detailed Portrait of a Dog workshop on Saturday, 24th October 10am - 4pm. Immortalise your poo...
04/10/2026

Join Simon Postgate for a Detailed Portrait of a Dog workshop on Saturday, 24th October 10am - 4pm. Immortalise your pooch with a portrait you'll love to display.
The emphasis at the start is on accuracy using tried and tested methods such as measuring and using a grid. The class then opens out to the stage of adding tone and detail to the drawing which is largely where the individual identity of the relationship with the subject unfolds.
By the end of the day, you'll have created a portrait you can be proud of and the skills to make plenty more! Simon will also be holding a Detailed Portrait of a Horse workshop on 21st November, all information is on our website. Please remember to bring photograph or digital image to work from. The workshop costs £60 and is aimed at adults. Booking is essential via the studio sessions link on our website, by calling 01227281174 or drop into the centre.

Join Kim O'Neil for her Autumn Abstract Painting studio session on Saturday, 17th October, 10:30am–3pm. Discover natural...
03/10/2026

Join Kim O'Neil for her Autumn Abstract Painting studio session on Saturday, 17th October, 10:30am–3pm. Discover naturalistic colour mixing and create abstract responses to autumn's ever changing atmosphere. Start with a guided colour mixing workshop to build soft, earthy palettes. Using autumn references; leaves, seed pods, plant textures, transform them into abstracted colour fields, layered marks and intuitive compositions. Take home a richly layered abstract artwork and your own personalised palette. £60 per person, adults only. Booking essential: visit our website, call 01227281174 or drop into reception.

It's the final weekend to see the work in both our galleries! In Gallery 1, 'In Practice' a stunning exhibition showcasi...
02/10/2026

It's the final weekend to see the work in both our galleries! In Gallery 1, 'In Practice' a stunning exhibition showcasing visual artwork by Kent based artists whose work is available to buy in our shop. Participating artists: John Butterworth, Cath Deeson, Deborah Isabella Gilbert, Debra Ivens, Nick Kelly, Karen King, Jo Oakley and Liz Shedden. Visit to discover more about their creative practice.

In Gallery 2, Caroline Anderson presents 'Natures Senses.' Her art aims to connect her love of nature with viewers' senses, inviting them into the canvas. Inspired by animals, the sky, sea and reflections, Caroline works with acrylic to create bold, dramatic pieces.

Both exhibitions close Monday, October 6th.

Join Richard Dean for his next fascinating Art and Artist talk on Thursday 8th October, 1:30-3:30. This week's topic: 'C...
01/10/2026

Join Richard Dean for his next fascinating Art and Artist talk on Thursday 8th October, 1:30-3:30. This week's topic: 'Creative Partners. Sometimes artists are lucky enough to find friends who share their ideas and support their work. This talk looks at some of those partnerships: Morisot and Manet, Van Gogh and Van Rappard, Gorky and de Kooning. Richard's talks are perfect for beginners and intermediate students in a relaxed, friendly environment. Led by practising artist and experienced lecturer Richard Dean MA (formerly of Tate Britain and London art colleges). £10 per talk (£9 Friends). Booking is recommended via the talks link on our website, by calling 01227 281174 or visit reception

Join us on Monday 19th October, 2pm-3:40pm for our next matinee film screening! A mainstay of the London art scene since...
01/10/2026

Join us on Monday 19th October, 2pm-3:40pm for our next matinee film screening! A mainstay of the London art scene since his starry breakout in the 1960's, Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) has drifted into a cluttered, self-imposed seclusion. His two estranged children enlist Lori, a young painter and sometime-forger, to pose as a prospective assistant and gain access to a fabled series of unfinished canvases buried deep in his home studio, all in a deceptive bid to secure an inheritance. Certificate 15 | Tickets: £6 / £5 earlybird and Friends.
Book your seat now! Visit the film link on our website, call 01227281174 or drop into reception. Booking is essential.

Our next Jazz at The Horsebridge welcomes Norma Winstone & John Parricelli with guest Richard Rozze. On Sunday 25 Octobe...
30/09/2026

Our next Jazz at The Horsebridge welcomes Norma Winstone & John Parricelli with guest Richard Rozze.

On Sunday 25 October at 5pm, Legendary jazz vocalist Norma Winstone brings over 50 years of excellence to the stage. Renowned for her work with small groups, big bands and orchestras, she's celebrated as a fine lyricist who's written for Ralph Towner, Egberto Gismonti and Ivan Lins. She is joined by acclaimed jazz guitarist John Parricelli, who's performed with Annie Whitehead, Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Paul Motian and many more. With special guest guitarist Richard Rozze, who studied with John Parricelli at Guildhall School of Music, making this a truly special collaboration of fine musicians.
Bar opens 4pm, tickets £17.50 (£15 for Friends). Booking is essential via the activities link on our website, by dropping into the centre or calling 01227281174.

Enjoy a creative couple of hours making a clay figure or figures of your choice with the gentle demonstration and advice...
29/09/2026

Enjoy a creative couple of hours making a clay figure or figures of your choice with the gentle demonstration and advice of experienced sculptor Steve Postgate. Use of tools, clay and firing for one large or up to three small pieces per person is included, along with refreshments. Price includes clay and firing. These workshops are taking place on 15th October, 12 November and 17th December, 6:30-8:30 pm. Price per session is £35 and booking is essential. Book via the studio link on our website, drop into reception or call 01227281174.

Richard Dean's next Art and Artists talk focuses on Cubes and Cubists: Picasso, Braque, Gris, and Leger were the founde...
28/09/2026

Richard Dean's next Art and Artists talk focuses on Cubes and Cubists: Picasso, Braque, Gris, and Leger were the founders of Cubism; the most significant innovation in art since the Renaissance. This talk explores what they created, their contributions and the reasons behind this revolutionary movement
Join Richard on Thursday, 1st October, 1:30-3:30 PM as he guides you through this fascinating period in art history. Richard Dean is a practising artist and experienced lecturer who creates an accessible learning environment suitable for both beginners and intermediate students.
Tickets: £10 (£9 for Friends)
Book via our website's talks and events section, call 01227 281174, or visit us in person.

Come explore collage with artist Anne Davison in an energetic, interactive workshop on Friday 30th October from 10am–4p...
27/09/2026

Come explore collage with artist Anne Davison in an energetic, interactive workshop on Friday 30th October from 10am–4pm. Break free from conventions and unleash your creativity through experimental mark-making.
You'll hand print, mono-print and create your own textured papers from scratch. Then spend the day cutting, ripping and layering them into bold, one-of-a-kind compositions full of contrast and scale.
Whether you're a complete beginner or have collage experience, you'll leave with the skills and confidence to explore collage independently and creatively.
Workshop cost: £80 | All materials included | Booking essential via studio sessions link on our website, by phone (01227 281174) or in reception.

There are still a few places left on Lindsay Wilkinsons Make A Felt Vase workshop, a half-day fundraising studio session...
26/09/2026

There are still a few places left on Lindsay Wilkinsons Make A Felt Vase workshop, a half-day fundraising studio session on Saturday, 3rd October from 9:30am–1pm.

Artist Lindsay has kindly offered to host this fantastic workshop as a fundraiser for the Horsebridge, teaching the ancient craft of wet-felting to create your own unique vase!
Choose your colours, design your pattern and craft a felt sleeve around a glass. All materials included to take home your beautiful creation for only £25 per person (adults).
Booking essential via https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/classes/studio-sessions-fundraiser-felt-vase in person at reception or call 01227281174.

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11 Horsebridge Road
Whitstable
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