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The Horsebridge
@thehorsebridge.bsky.social
Providing creative & cultural activities through exhibitions, workshops, events & community arts projects in Whitstable
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk
🎄 Last chance! Christmas Makers Market open until 3pm on 23 Dec. Our most popular and amazing market ever - don't miss out!
We'll be closed until to 5 Jan. Come explore before it's gone! #ChristmasMakers
December 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
🎁 Horsebridge Gift Cards now online! Perfect for last-minute holiday gifting. Use for Studio Sessions, films & more. Support a local charity while finding the perfect present! 🎨 https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/shop#!/Gift-Voucher/p/803576496
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
🎁 Horsebridge Gift Cards now online! Perfect for last-minute holiday gifting. Use for Studio Sessions, films & more. Support a local charity while finding the perfect present! 🎨 https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/shop#!/Gift-Voucher/p/803576496
December 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
🎬 Disaster Movie season at Black Pearl Cinema! Airplane! & cult classics every fortnight. £11 ticket, free drink, big screen magic. Book now for 2026! 🍿 https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/blackpearlcinema
December 17, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Dive into art history with Richard Dean MA! Explore Van Gogh, Michelangelo & Kokoschka's worlds. Fascinating art sessions await! 🎨 More: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/art-and-artists-6
December 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Open everyday to 23 Dec our Makers Market has an extraordinary range of locally made gifts. Be a great gift giver and also support our local maker and creator industry. A very merry Christmas all round!

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December 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
🎨 FREE Family Art Club Christmas Special today! Create winter mobiles & festive decorations. All ages welcome. Suggested £5 donation. Details: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/kids/family-art-club
December 13, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Last chance! Submit your print work for inPRINT, our first print-based open show. Calling all printmakers - exhibit & sell alongside artists like Laura Boswell, John Pedder and Hannah Forward. Deadline: 20 Dec. Hand-printed techniques only! Details: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/inprint-submission
December 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
🎨 Escape pre-Christmas chaos! Join Steve's Clay Figure Making workshop Dec 18. All skill levels welcome. Create unique sculptures, tools & clay provided. Unleash your creativity! #ClayArt #WorkshopFun
December 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Jazz legend Jim Mullen performs with his organ trio at The Horsebridge, Dec 21st, 5pm. Legendary guitarist with 50+ years experience. Book now! 🎸🎶 https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/jazz
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Stories from the Sound Booth: Art Decades' final talk explores legendary music producers & unsung studio heroes. Tomorrow, 11 Dec, 6-7pm. Details: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/art-decades
December 9, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It is amazing news all round in our latest newsletter ... read it all, but the headlines are:
- Hosting the Whitstable Whistler launch on 4 Dec 4-7pm
- Lottery target reached
- Free festive fun for Friends of The Horsebridge on 10 Dec.

Read here! (mailchi.mp/40598ed36cec...)
December 2, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Join us for a fabulous evening of Jazz ! Louise Cookman, legendary vocalist performs here on Sunday 23 November at 5pm. Tickets £17.50 (£15 for friends). Book now: https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/jazz or call 01227 281174 #LiveJazz
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📣 Calling all Print Artists ! Open Print Show at Horsebridge Jan 2026. Submit up to 3 framed prints (£30-£90) and be part of a fantastic print showcase exhibition. Limited places - apply NOW
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/inprint-submission #printmaking #printexhibition
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
For £1 a week you could be in with the chance to win £25,000!
We've teamed up with One Lottery and with your support we can fund places for activities like Young Makers Club which some of our community rely on but cannot afford.
https://onelottery.co.uk/support/the-horsebridge-arts-centre
October 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Join us for the first event of our new jazz line up! With Christine Tobin & Phil Robson
The duo are currently touring their new show The Long Road – a rich, genre-crossing programme exploring journey, growth, and resilience.
for more info and booking:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/jazz
September 14, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Join us for Attila’s current solo performance comprised of fiery, satirical, political and personal spoken word, dub poetry, acoustic songs and early music punk on ancient instruments.
book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/attila-stockbroker
September 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Come and join us for our Back To School fundraising quiz!
Book your tickets to test your knowledge with our fun, nostalgic quiz with classic trivia and bonus rounds!
book now ✏️
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/quiz
September 11, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Book tickets for this unique opportunity to explore how to transform your creative process into an eco-friendly practice.
book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/kim-oneil-and-alex-spence-interactive-talk-paint-demo
September 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The History of Witchcraft and Women with Professor Purkiss is coming to The Horsebridge on Oct 12th.
Explore modern witchcraft in a new light and its connections to feminism and political movements throughout history.
Book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/history-of-witchcraft
September 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Get your tickets for the final Art Decades talk
A deep dive into the evolution of music in the movies with the stories behind the blockbuster soundtracks that we all know as well as the hidden gems
book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/art-decades
September 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Richard Dean is back with a brand new round of talks for Art & Artists 6
Explore topics from Vincent Van Gogh to Oskar Kokoschka
Book tickets now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/talks-events/art-and-artists-6
September 3, 2025 at 5:17 PM
On September 15th come and see Mr Burton
A moving, untold story of how Rich Jenkins became Richard Burton the biggest star Wales has ever produced.
Book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/films-theatre/mr-burton
September 2, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Join us for our linoprint reduction course starting September 13th with Rochelle Bloom
On this course you will learn how to plan your design, cut your block and produce an edition of prints.
Book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/classes/studio-sessions-2024-reduction-linoprint
September 1, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This Autumn channel your inner sewing Bee, and join saturday sewing club. You maybe a beginner or have experience. Work on your own projects, with support and guidance.
Book now:
https://thehorsebridge.org.uk/archive/archive-classes-and-workshops/studio-sessions-2025-sewing-club
August 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM