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Exploring the Artist as an Agent of Social Change With Tracey Falcon
25 April - 16 May: A series of practical and conceptual, co produced sessions to create work that looks at art for social change and the artist's responsibility to society. This is a 4 week course.
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Essential paint techniques in 10 weeks With Kim O'Neil
25 April to 4 July: Explore a 10-week paint techniques art course led by acclaimed artist and paint technologist Kim O'Neil.
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Talks: Art and Artists of the Great War
Sunday 28 April: In conjunction with our Heritage Lottery Funded WW1 history project; Our War, Their Story, we have invited art history lecturer Richard Dean to present a talk inspired by the artists who lived and worked through this difficult time.
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Talks: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Weds 1 May: Join Sarah Nathaniel, the regional co-ordinator for the South East to hear more about the work of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and how stories of the fallen are told to throw a spot light on the men and women they help ensure are not forgotten.
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Our Shop supporting local creatives
See our range of cards, prints, ceramics, glassware, homeware, bags, t-shirts, accessories and craft kits for kids. Many of our products are designed and made locally and sustainably.
The Whitstable Seaside Guide commissioned by The Horsebridge is now in stock.
Art Bank accessible art materials for all
We collect unwanted arts and crafts materials (and books) and offer these on a “pay what you can basis” along with using some of the materials in Art Bank Live! sessions where you can try something new in an informal, supportive session.
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Become a FRIEND of The Horsebridge
Becoming a FRIEND not only gives you great benefits, but it really does support and benefit& us too.
With your support and donations we are able to open 6 days a week. You support us delivering youth and teen projects all year and we can provide accessible activities and community events.
Hire a room
Did you know we have rooms and spaces available for hire at incredibly reasonable rates at the centre?
Whether you are looking for a one-to-one meeting space, a creative space for workshops and demonstrations or somewhere to take the team away for the day we have spaces that can fit up to 220 people. You can also hire multiple rooms to create break out spaces at different times of the day.
Better still we are in a fantastic location right by the sea and in the heart of Whitstable. A chance for a working from home team to meet up and work together?
Prices start from £15 an hour, and you can hire as a one off or make regular bookings. We have facilities you'd expect like WiFi and our team can make sure the room furniture is setup before you arrive.
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WHAT'S ON NEXT
Adult Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Adult Classes & Workshops
Studio Sessions 2024: Essential paint techniques in 10 weeks with Kim O'Neil
Thursday 25 April10:30am to 12:30pm
Adult Classes & Workshops
Adult Classes & Workshops
Adult Classes & Workshops
Talks and Events
Adult Classes & Workshops
Introduction to Portraiture Drawing with Camille Serisier
Friday 26 April9:30am to 12:00pm
Talks and Events
Adult Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
Childrens Classes & Workshops
SUPPORT
Your support has made so many of our past events, projects and everyday activities possible. Projects like the 2022 Jubilee community celebrations and ongoing Art Bank along with our regular activities like Young Makers Club and volunteer sessions are only possible because of the donations we receive and regular support of our amazing Friends.