what’s on at kollectiv
Wednesday 7 October
7-8:30PM
Join printmaker and T’ai Chi teacher Catherine Robinson to hear about ancient symbolism and the imaginary of T’ai Chi, and how she adapted it for her suite of thirteen etchings made to illustrate her book. Hear the story of Everywoman’s mythical journey through life, and see her demonstrate the T’ai Chi movements that inspired it.
The talk is part of OpenArtFolke festival, is associated with Catherine’s exhibition now showing at the House of Afsana Gallery in The Old High Street until 14 October.
Thursday 15 October
6:30pm
It's the first one. Everybody walking in will be new.
Is this for me?
Almost certainly, yes, and you do not need to be technical. Not a bit, not secretly, not "well, I did a course once".
FAM is for everybody, but specially for people who make things: illustrators, filmmakers, producers, sound people, designers, writers, anybody working in or around the creative industries that have suddenly got a lot to argue about. You do not need to understand how any of this works to have a useful opinion about what it is doing to your work, and the people who do understand how it works are, on the whole, keen to explain it to you at the bar.
Some people coming are excited about all of it. Some are angry about all of it. Quite a few will be both, on the same evening, about the same thing. All of that is welcome, so long as you extend the same patience to the person standing next to you that you would want extended to you.
Nobody is selling anything from the front. There is no recruiter working the room and no pitch at the end. It is a room, some chairs, a projector and a bar.
And since this is the very first one: there is no in-crowd to be outside of. Everybody there will be working out what it is at the same time you are.
If it helps to know where the line is before you come: read the code of conduct. It is short and we mean it.
More info here:
Saturday 10 October
6pm
Join us for launch of “Imperfect” , a new book from photographer David George.
When I step into a new landscape my first question is: why does it look like this? For me, the answer reflects where we are as a society. - David George.
Sublime and ethereal. These are works of love and loss. Susan Andrews, London Metropolitan University.
Poetic, tactile, almost painterly. A meditation on endurance. Zelda Cheatle, Curator.
Breathtaking, magnificent and intimate at the same time. Seamus Murphy, Photographer.
Extremely moving. The colour makes my heart sing! Sandra Lousada, Photographer.
Exceptional craft, an eye for beauty - and a thoughtful approach in each picture. Michael Pritchard.
Both evocative documentation and visceral abstraction. An amazing series of meditations. Barry Lewis, Photographer and filmmaker.
In Imperfect, photographer David George brings together some 200 unpublished photographs – striking night-time colour images, and fine monochrome photogravures using the century-old intaglio method. It is the culmination of eight years’ work, drawn from more than 4,000 images made while walking hundreds of miles over carefully planned routes along the major river corridors of North-East England.
Uniquely, George has deliberately relinquished control over the final outcome, accepting ‘imperfection’ as part of his process. The result is a body of work of exceptional power and subtlety: a memorable record of land shaped by industry. Images that invite us to think about our landscapes – and what they reveal about our society.
Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps
Cover: Essential Velvet 300 gsm
Text: Essential Velvet 150 gsm
Welcome to Folkestone’s third fringe festival of performing arts.
We're back again this October with another fantastic line up including theatre, comedy, family shows, and improv.
The opening party is taking place at kollectiv alongside 4 fantastic shows.
Get your festival pass or tickets to individual shows HERE
Wednesday 14 October
7pm
An unforgettable night of cocktails and jazz.
Travel back in time to Prohibition Era with a finest selection of cocktails presented to you by David from The Potting Shed and accompanied by live jazz performance.
First cocktail included in ticket.
Discover a new cocktail being created right in front of your eyes.
There is no better way to indulge yourself on a Wednesday evening.
Thursday 22 October
1pm
Jazz for Babies ... and their mums and dads IS BACK!
With Katie Bradley (vocals and harmonica) and Mick Bishop (piano).
We are delighted that the wonderful Katie Bradley and the superb Mick Bishop are coming to kollectiv to sing songs we all know for babies and their mums and dads. Crying and screaming are allowed and mums and dads can listen to some great musicians do their stuff without worrying about the noises off from their wee ones. There will even be opportunities for everyone to take part and sing along. Do join us - it will be great fun - for everyone!
recurring events
We run a weekly writing workshop keeping our ticket prices low to encourage as many people as possible to participate. We’ve been meeting for over a year, accepting new writers every week.
The group has been described as ‘life changing’ and ‘the best thing in Folkestone’ by some of the participants. We strive to make sure all voices are heard and the group keeps its intimate and friendly atmosphere.
Poems on all subjects are welcome, whether your own work or a favourite poet.
Our May open mic was dazzling, with humour, love, deep emotion, all shared to an enthralled gathering, proving Wordsworth's comment below to be true.
Performance slots are up to 5 minutes. Or just come to listen.
£5 on the door.
Please arrive promptly at 7pm
Dive into a magical world of words and pictures. Comics Kollectiv is a monthly book club focused on graphic novels. From heartbreaking memoirs to stoner comedies and superhero classics, each month we’ll explore unique stories and colourful characters told through this exciting medium (which is obviously the best medium).
Expect lively discussions, fresh perspectives, and something to drink (cold or hot). Whether you’re a longtime graphic novel fan or just curious about the medium, this is a place to get inspired, challenge your imagination, and connect with others who love stories told in panels and ink.
July 16th: Palestine by Joe Sacco
August 13th: Making Comics by Lynda Berry
September 17th: Acting Class by Nick Drnaso
October 15th: Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann
November 19th: Red Son by Mark Millarb
December 17th: Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? / Talking to my Father’s Ghost by Roz Chast and Alex Krokus
January 14th: Black Hole by Charles Burns
February 18th: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloekner
March 18th: Watchmen by Alan Moore
Curated by local illustrators and comics writers, Navied Mahdavian (This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America) and Ben Gore (imagined matter; Hip Hop Cocktails), meetings will be a mixture of conversation and doodling (we’ll doodle, but you can join if you’d like).
Come for the books. Stay for the conversations. Leave seeing stories differently.
Ages 13 and up.
Books can be bought at our local comics shop, Lighthouse Comics for a 20% discount. Shop local, please.
Every Monday
10am-1pm
Join us for a wholesome morning at kollectiv - let’s play scrabble together! Join us for as long as you can - grab a coffee and a cake from the bar and let’s get scrabbling (is it even a word?)
People of all levels of experience are very welcome to join this friendly and chatty group. It's a good opportunity to meet new people, have fun and improve your Scrabble skills.
Why scrabble?
An easy to learn game it keeps your mind active. It’s a great way of socialising, getting out of the house and making new friends.
And even if you don’t know how to spell a word, it might turn out you just find a new one!
Every Saturday
4pm-6pm
Discover our friendly, fully inclusive craft group right here at Kollectiv. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, background, or ability – whether you love knitting, crochet, or want to try both, you’ll find a kind, safe, and inviting place with us.
If you’ve been crafting for decades or have never held a hook or pair of needles before, you’ll fit right in. We gather to share our passion for all things yarn – from cosy scarves, soft blankets and cute toys to intricate patterns and colourful creations. There’s no pressure to be perfect: we help each other learn new techniques, fix dropped stitches, swap patterns, handy tips, and cheer on every finished project, big or small. It’s a lovely chance to relax, chat, make new friends and enjoy some quiet creative time away from the busyness of everyday life.
Best of all, there is no charge to attend! Drinks and delicious pastries are available to buy from the bar. Bring along whatever you’re working on. If you’re a beginner we have plenty of patience to help you get started. We welcome other crafts too.
Come along, pull up a chair, and unwind with yarn in good company – we’d love to meet you!