Bon Volks Studios, Margate

24/04/2026

The swifts are back! ✨

They were spotted swooping over our road this morning!

A big congratulations to who guessed the date perfectly in our competition! 🎉
You’ve won a t-shirt and a swift box.

Thanks to everyone who took part - and keep your eyes (and ears) to the skies 🐦

21/03/2026

✨ Member Spotlight: Rachelle Francis ✨

From couture embroidery to community storytelling
Rachelle Francis’ practice spans textile art, social engagement and memory-making.

After 18 years designing for fashion houses, the uncovering of her late mother Diana’s drawings sparked a shift towards a deeply personal and participatory way of working. Her ongoing project With & Without Diana (supported by Arts Council England) holds a posthumous creative dialogue while inviting others to explore creativity and wellbeing.

Now Showing: My Hands Are My Voice
📍 The Beaney, Canterbury
📅 21 March – 17 May 2026

Bringing together Diana’s previously unseen works with Rachelle’s embroideries, the exhibition traces a shared language of pattern, repetition and gesture - where making becomes a voice beyond words.

Featuring community-made cloth books from across Kent + a sound work by Tom Adams drawn from workshop recordings.

Workshops, talks & events throughout - link in bio for tickets. Doodling journal, Mind to Pen is available at The Beaney during the show.

03/02/2026

We’re building new studio spaces!

We believe studios should be shaped by the people who use them. As we plan three new spaces, we’re gathering feedback to guide the build.

If you have a practice and are looking for space to do it, your voice matters - take our short survey via the link in bio and let us know what sort of space you need.

We are interested to hear from all sorts of practices, whether you hit stuff with a hammer or you do stuff at a desk, we want to hear from you.

Also, we are working with to undertake this renovation using over 75% reclaimed materials. Follow us to see how we do that.

03/02/2026

07/12/2025

Hear from our co-founders and directors Rachel and Ross on why we started our Swift Guardians project.

You can help protect our amazing swifts by donating to our Crowdfunder - with all donations matched by Aviva until the 14th of December! Link in bio.

With rewards which make perfect Christmas gifts!

01/12/2025

🎄✨ Festive Studio Social: Wreaths & Singalong! ✨🎄

Join us for a cosy, creativity-filled evening at the studio!

From 5-7pm, roll up your sleeves for a wreath-making workshop with - no experience needed, just bring your festive spirit and we’ll supply all the materials. Suitable for adults and children aged 7+.
🎁 Spaces are limited
💷 Suggested donation: £7pp for materials
🔗 Book via link in bio

Then at 7pm, keep the good vibes going with a festive singalong led by 🎶🎤

Grab your friends, get crafty, and let’s get merry together! 🌟🍊🌿

27/11/2025

This month’s members’ brunch we celebrated Thanks(Volks)giving!

We‘re all feeling very thankful for our wonderful colleagues & friends that make up our special little Bon Volks community.

Thank you to for organising and providing the amazing food!

22/11/2025

Families reimagined the swift as a myth during our Swift Weekend workshop with and the results were incredible.

To bring more workshops, swift walks and community events to Margate next year, we’re fundraising, and every donation is match-funded by

Donate through the link in our bio 💛

19/11/2025

Over the past decade, Bon Volks has brought people together through creativity, gardening and grassroots action.

Now, that same community spirit is helping protect Margate’s beloved swifts.

🕊️ We’ve already installed 23 nesting boxes - with your help, we can do more.

🎄What’s more, our unique presents - from donation certificates, prints and nest boxes - help support real conservation and make great Christmas gifts!

Support the Swift Guardians Project today (link in bio) and your donation will be matched by Aviva’s Community Fund!

17/11/2025

Support our swifts! Our crowdfunder is live and you can grab rewards like donation certificates, prints, tees + even sponsor a swift box. Every donation will be matched by Aviva and helps protect these incredible birds. 💚

Perfect Christmas gifts for your loved ones!