Exhibitions

Made In Whitstable presents Moods

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Talks

Smallfilms talk series: Ivor the Engine

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Film

Klimt and The Kiss

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Smallfilms Talk: Ivor the Engine

March 27: Join Simon Postgate as he talks about much-loved children's television show Ivor the Engine co-created by his dad Oliver Postgate along with Peter Firmin.

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A Detailed Drawing of a Horse workshop

March 30: The Horse, that enigmatic champion of beauty and drama. Simon Postgate guides you through the processes and decisions involved with producing a detailed and dramatic charcoal drawing of a horse.

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Big Kids Art Club With Nicola Priest

April 4: A fun arts and craft workshop for adults. Aimed at people new to creativity and those that just want to have fun with it. Try out art and craft trends in a relaxed supportive environment. New activity every session.

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Drypoint printmaking short course

6 AND 13 April Drypoint uses a sharp tool to drawn a design onto a plate before inking and printing. Explore the printmaking technique of drypoint expertly guided by Rochelle Bloom on this 2 day short course. 

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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

Open fortnightly between 2-4pm on Mondays the Art Bank is an initiative that we have developed in partnership with Whitstable artist Catriona Campbell.

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.

 

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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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.

Text Donate

Did you know you can support our work right now from your phone? Just text WEBGIVE and the amount to 70085.

To donate £5 text WEBGIVE 5 to 70085.

This costs your donation amount  plus a standard rate message.

Become a Friend

Join our Friends scheme and not only are you supporting our work, but you also get benefits including discounts in our shop and cafe. From just £25 for an individual you know it makes sense.

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