Originally from Zimbabwe, Thurle Wright studied and taught modern languages and literature in Australia and the UK before specialising in visual art. Starting with the look of text on a page and the feel of the paper, Thurle cuts, folds, weaves… Continue Reading
Nina Clark is a Folkestone-based musical activist. The different strands of her career span across several disciplines; singer, songwriter, guitarist/pianist, recording artist, live performer, musical practitioner and workshop facilitator. Music ? There was never a time when I wasn’t… Continue Reading
Chris Lightwing is the co-owner and manager of the Silver Screen Cinema in Folkestone. In addition to the cinema, he runs Kip Films, a film and media company based in the Creative Quarter and also work with Screen South. Last and foremost,… Continue Reading
Dolly Doowop is a well known DJ in Folkestone. She plays the sounds that get the party started. Retro tunes from R’n’B, Soul, Northern, Motown, Disco, Funk, Ska, Reggae through Showtunes & 90s. She drives the night with infectious energy and Go-Go dancing, a musical trip… Continue Reading
Philippa and Luke run Threads. A DIY Gallery, a Gallery without a building. Following other DIY initiatives across the country they believe that sometimes it is better to get on and just “Do it Yourself”. They felt, as Art Graduates… Continue Reading
Terry Smith is a British-born artist living in Folkestone since the end of 2015. His body of work questions who are we, what are we and where are we. He says « I guess thats about all we can deal with… Continue Reading
Brigitte Orasinski is the artistic Director of Strange Cargo. A charity established in Folkestone in 1995 initially focusing on celebratory outdoor arts projects and carnival. Strange Cargo has subsequently developed a significant reputation for its portfolio of imaginative public and… Continue Reading
Alan Smith lives in a secret world. Aged 11, one of seven children in a small terraced house, he haunted Nottingham Castle Museum, exploring the world of art. Against family advice, he went to art school in the 70s. He’s… Continue Reading
Karen opened her Inside Out Dress Agency on april 2016. She used to work in the city and also as a qualified personal style and image consultant she was selling clothes for her clients in London. When she arrived in… Continue Reading
Sam and andy moved from london 11 years ago and in to “space towers” 6 years ago. They planned to rent the shop and live upstairs but when they were refurbishing it, they fell in love with the “Space”. Sam & Andy:… Continue Reading
Karen Pamplin is an artist, curator and education consultant. She was an art teacher for many years but she is now promoting art in Folkestone as well as developing her own arts practice. Karen: I have lived all over the country with… Continue Reading
Alison runs Vintage & Vinyl in the Old High Street, a shop of simple pleasures – music in the form of records and top quality wine from local producers. Alisson: I’m originally from Durham in the North East of England,… Continue Reading
Shane Record is a self-taught artist. He studied French, Sociology and Law at university but always painted alongside as it was something he enjoy doing. By the time he was 30 he was able to turn fully professional. Shane: “I had… Continue Reading
Cathy Burton and Andi Elliott are partners in life and the creation and delivery of Lime Bar Cafe. After having met in North Yorkshire some 30yrs+ Andi and Cathy came down to Folkestone together permanently in 2014.
Suzi Ashworth is a textile Artist & a painter. She lives in the Creative Quarter with her very spoilt cat Herman, she knit and paint and sew and draw and watch the seagulls and the people walking past, and generally she… Continue Reading
Block 67 is the Creative Foundation’s new studio space at 67 Tontine Street, the base for a new and exciting programme of workshops, talks and events that embrace exploration, play and creativity. Block 67 encourages individuality, imagination and the exchange… Continue Reading
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Still in the early stages of its redevelopment, Folkestone’s Harbour Arm has rapidly become a food, drink and entertainment destination for the town and its visitors. Originally the railway terminal for the Folkestone- Boulogne Ferry and departure point for soldiers… Continue Reading
With a series of crafted original songs combined with distinctively re-worked covers this is the essential English artist Randolph Matthews. Performing solo accompanied only by his looped voice where his roots in Jazz, blues and folk music explore the thin… Continue Reading