ABOUT THE BAY COLLAGE CLUB
CONNECTING PEOPLE, ONE BEAUTIFUL COLLAGE AT A TIME
CONNECTING PEOPLE, ONE BEAUTIFUL COLLAGE AT A TIME
I founded The Bay Collage Club because I wanted to create a relaxed and encouraging studio in Herne Bay where people could slow down, disconnect from screens, and rediscover the pure joy of making things by hand.
Collage is a wonderfully forgiving, tactile, and expressive art form. Whether you are exploring art for the very first time or you are a practicing, seasoned artist looking to push your mixed-media boundaries, my studio doors are wide open to you.
Art and design have always been the underlying theme of my life. After graduating with an Illustration degree from Falmouth College of Arts in 2003, I spent 15 years navigating the fast-paced, high-pressure world of digital project management.
Eventually, the pull to return to my creative roots and work with my hands became too strong to ignore. I established our gorgeous Tresanton Garden Studio to serve as a light-filled, inspiring, and fully stocked hub for local creatives.
Now celebrating our 4th year, the club has grown into a vibrant community with over 40 members arriving at the studio table every single week. Today, along with our wonderful guest hosts, our goal is to guide you through experimental paper techniques, composition tricks, and inspiring weekly prompts while keeping every single session completely relaxed, supportive, and fueled by plenty of good conversation, tea, and biscuits!
Trying a new workshop or coming to a new space can sometimes feel a bit daunting. I have designed the entire experience to be as smooth, welcoming, and effortless as possible from the moment you arrive:
π The Location: Nestled in a charming garden studio at 59 Canterbury Road, Herne Bay (CT6 5DQ). When you arrive, simply enter via the garden gate to the right of the main house and follow the path straight to the back studio.
π Easy Parking: Free, unrestricted street parking is readily available right outside the studio on Canterbury Road, or just a few steps around the corner on Cecil Park.
βοΈ Zero Preparation: The studio is heavily archived with thousands of vintage magazines, text volumes, custom hand-painted sheets, and premium cutting tools. Everything is laid out and waiting for youβthere is never a need to buy or bring your own supplies.
Ready to join us at the studio table? Discover our upcoming dates, explore our community, and claim your seat today.
With a degree in Illustration from Falmouth College of Arts, Alison spent many years in Digital Project Management before returning to her creative roots to discover the art of collage.Β Alison is a practising artist and our founder at The Bay Collage Club.
Jess has been an integral part of the original Wednesday Collage and a Cuppa since the club began in 2022.Β Jess' creativity and passion for collage made her the perfect choice to lead our Tuesday class introduced in January 2025, and our Thursday Night Social introduced in January 2026.