dirk seyfried photography

This is the man who gets the sunrise photos, or stays up for the starry night skies so you don’t have to.  His photos are printed in various sizes so can extend your room into the scene itself, or be smaller but none-the-less impressive.  A regular at Folkestone Harbour’s marketplace throughout the year, Dirk is a friendly face to every visitor.

“I specialise in landscape photography, and am drawn mostly to the sea. Capturing the movement of the tide on the sand or through the rocks is a passion.  We get really dramatic skies which make exciting backgrounds. I’ve been a member of the Harbour Market for the past five years, and am now based in Hut 22.  I share the hut with my partner, Jo Bavington-Jones, the local author behind many books including The Write Way To Die (murder amidst the artworks here in Folkestone).

“There is a real sense of community in being part of the market. Some of the traders have now known each other for years, and we all look forward to having a catch up over the weekend. You can usually find the groups of stallholders by the sounds of laughter. We’re looking forward to getting the tinsel and lights out to make it as festive as we can for the next few weeks.”

that folkestone artist

Danny Windsor is the man behind That Folkestone Artist and creates scenes of Folkestone that we know and love, but can see in a different light.  Using vibrant colours and line drawings, he brings the town to life in a unique way. Also in his hut will be gift tags, exclusive to the Festive Market, posters, cards and more.

Ed’s stuff

The utterly delightful duo of Etiene and David return to the Festive Marketplace with their artwork and ceramics.  From crackled Christmas Baubles to tote bags telling of the wrath of ‘a slightly inconvenienced gay’, follow the laughter to find the hut with gifts for most of the family.

dGriffin art

Take a look at DGriffin Art, then take a closer look.  There is most definitely something there that you weren’t expecting.  These artworks are part of the exciting collection and you can meet the maker as you enter the hut.  It’s a great opportunity to learn more about his process and the artwork to buy something truly unique this Christmas.

pebble folke

There are many pebbles on the beach, but these guys have made them into special gifts to share with your nearest and dearest.  From a cute little memento of the sea, to a message that tells them how you really feel, there’s something in here for at least three people on your Christmas list.

burning desires pyrography

Discover beautifully-crafted Christmas boxes here that can be used year after year and become a special family tradition. There are signs, artworks, and custom-made items to personalise that present, making it completely individual.

Every hut houses creatives so even if not mentioned here, there are many artworks in a lot of the huts.  It’s just an excuse to go into all of them to make sure you don’t miss a thing.