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Workshops Events in London

Hands-on classes, skill workshops, and learning events in London.

100 upcoming workshops events

The Deep Botanical Self-Care Ritual

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Skylight Centre

Join an in-person self-care evening at Skylight Centre London to explore healing botanicals with Medical Herbalist Tash. Learn about herbs for body and mood, then choose the herb(s) that best serve your physical and emotional needs in a guided ritual.

One day Traditional Lead Stained Glass Course

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Spend a hands-on six-hour session in North London learning traditional leaded stained-glass techniques. This one-day craft workshop covers design, cutting, leading, and finishing a small panel under expert guidance.

Intimacy Embedded in Clay

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 18:00

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

An intimate pottery workshop at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre that invites you to explore intimacy by embedding your sexual energy into clay. Through guided clay work and reflective prompts, you sculpt a personal representation of your energy to draw on in the future.

Introduction to MIG welding & metal fabrication with Conan Sturdy

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join Conan Sturdy, artist-blacksmith, for a 6-hour introductory workshop on creative and industrial MIG welding and metal fabrication at Craft Courses London. Get hands-on welding practice, safe metalwork techniques, and green-energy methods in a studio-style London course space.

Bookbinding: 10 projects for beginners

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 at 19:00

City Lit

City Lit presents an introductory bookbinding workshop for beginners, with graded projects that teach stitches, folding, gluing, and cover design. Participants finish with several handmade books and new practical skill.

Intro to Joinery in Yorkshire

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

One-day joinery workshop presented by Craft Courses London, focused on essential woodworking and furniture-making skills. A beginner-friendly session with hands-on guidance; date 24 Apr 2026, 10:00, price £250.

Portrait Sculpture in Clay - Working with a Live Model

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Four-day hands-on portrait sculpture workshop in clay with a live model. Taught at Craft Courses London, the course covers proportion, anatomy, and modeling techniques in a focused studio setting. Price is £625 for the complete course, ideal for aspiring portrait sculptors seeking professional, practical instruction.

Pearl & Gemstone Knotting Workshop (London)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a one-day, in-person jewellery knotting workshop in London with Craft Courses London. Over four hours you’ll learn pearl and gemstone knotting techniques and create a unique piece to take home. Materials and guidance provided for a hands-on, crafty experience in a friendly setting.

Learn the Potters' Wheel in a Weekend

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 2-day weekend pottery wheel workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn wheel-throwing basics and shaping techniques over two days near Dartmoor, with expert guidance and all materials provided—perfect for beginners seeking hands-on ceramics skills.

Learn to use a sewing machine!

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a beginner-friendly sewing machine workshop in London at Craft Courses London. This 5-hour, hands-on class covers threading, stitches, and fabric basics, with step-by-step guidance to build confidence and kick off your sewing projects.

Introduction to Welding for Artists

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Hands-on 3-hour welding workshop for artists at Craft Courses London. Learn basic welding techniques and safety, with artist-friendly guidance in a supportive studio setting.

Woodturning taster with Masuma Rahim

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join Masuma Rahim for a half- or full-day woodturning taster at Craft Courses London. A 6-hour hands-on workshop in a beginner-friendly studio, teaching core woodturning techniques, tool handling, and project ideas for keen hobbyists.

Strange Blooms Paper Collage

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Step into a playful, flower-inspired paper collage workshop at the Dulwich Picture Gallery with artist Sophie Rawlingson. Create your own strange and wonderful blooms to take home in a creative, indoors session—perfect for adults exploring collage and plant-inspired art.

Puppy Training School SW1 Five-Week Course - Saturdays 11.15am from April 25th

Sat, 25 Apr 2026

Ranelagh Grove

Five-week in-person puppy training course for puppies 9-20 weeks, starting Saturday, April 25 at 11:15 am. Bond with your pup, socialise with others, and learn basic obedience in a friendly, small-group setting at Ranelagh Grove, London. Limited spaces—reserve your spot for practical puppy skills.

Make a copper bowl

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Spend 3 hours learning copperworking at Craft Courses London in Romford and handcraft a polished copper bowl. This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop guides you through shaping, finishing, and taking home your own unique metal piece.

Beginners Soap Making Course

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 5-hour beginner soap making workshop in London at Craft Courses London. This hands-on course covers the basics of soap making, safety, and simple designs, perfect for curious beginners seeking a creative DIY craft experience.

Sunday Sessions Earth Day

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join a Sunday Sessions Earth Day workshop at the Garden Museum for hands-on exploration of plants, sustainability, and garden design. This free session starts at 10:00 and welcomes visitors of all ages to learn in a friendly, garden-rich setting.

Copper Jewellery Enamelling Workshop

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a one-day craft workshop in London to learn vitreous glass kiln enamelling on copper for jewellery. Led by Rainbow Glass Studios with The Jewellery Boat, this hands-on session covers basic enamelling techniques, safety, and finishing touches to create your own copper jewellery pieces.

Textile still life workshop

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

A 6-hour textile still-life craft workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn textile techniques, still-life composition and stitching in a hands-on session. Ideal for crafters looking to expand fabric-work and photography-inspired arrangements.

Enamelling on copper bowls – day course

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

A practical day course in enamelling on copper bowls at Rainbow Glass Studios, hosted through Craft Courses London. Over six hours, attendees learn traditional enamel techniques, kiln firing, and decorative finishing to produce a ready-to-display copper bowl.

Kantha Stitch Cushion Workshop

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 6-hour Kantha stitch cushion workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn traditional Kantha embroidery to create a handmade cushion cover; suitable for beginners and improvers, with guidance on stitching, layering, and finishing. A creative textile session in a friendly London studio.

Discover shibori - create a shibori scarf workshop 1

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join this hands-on shibori scarf workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn shibori dye techniques and create your own scarf in a 16½-hour craft session, guided by experienced tutors in a comfortable indoor space. Aimed at textile enthusiasts seeking a tactile, artisanal experience.

Wild Within: Primal Movement Workshop

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 at 15:00

The Life Centre

Join a movement-focused workshop drawing on Vanda Scaravelli’s principles of gravity, breath, and spine to awaken your body’s natural intelligence. The Life Centre in London hosts an immersive session blending somatic awareness with primal, animal-like movement for renewed vitality.

The Ritual: Kundalini Rising Tantric Trance Dance

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 at 12:45

The Amadeus

Join THE RITUAL: Kundalini Rising for Tantric Trance Dance at The Amadeus in West London. An immersive somatic embodiment workshop blending ecstatic dance, conscious connections, boundaries work, and cacao to cultivate presence and sacred connection.

Present With Impact Sessions

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 14:00

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

This focused workshop helps you present with impact, with practical tips on structure, storytelling, and delivery. Held at the Sherfield Building, Imperial College London, it includes hands-on practice and feedback to boost confidence. Date: 29 April 2026, 1:00 PM.

Introduction to Astronomy

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Learn the basics of astronomy with expert tutors from Royal Observatory Greenwich

Beginner-friendly astronomy course led by expert tutors from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. This session at the National Maritime Museum explains celestial basics, stargazing concepts, and telescope usage in a hands-on, museum setting.

Talk and draw: Whistlejacket

Fri, 1 May 2026

The National Gallery

Join a guided Talk and Draw workshop at the National Gallery inspired by George Stubbs' Whistlejacket. A short gallery talk pairs with hands-on drawing prompts, delivering a creative, studio-style drawing session amid the museum's iconic artworks.

Climate crisis sandpit workshop

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 at 11:00

University College London (UCL)

At UCL IOE, a climate crisis sandpit workshop gathers researchers and students to ideate collaborative projects addressing climate challenges. The session features hands-on activities and interdisciplinary dialogue aimed at generating practical research proposals.

Botanical Eco Printing Workshop at The Admiral Hardy

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 1.5-hour botanical eco-printing workshop at The Admiral Hardy, hosted by Craft Courses London. Hands-on instruction in plant-based print techniques using sustainable materials, in a welcoming London workshop space. Tickets £55 for Apr 29, 2026.

Ritual Egyptian Pottery Workshop at UCL

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 13:00

University College London (UCL)

Explore how pottery and ritual intersect in ancient Egypt in this hands-on workshop at UCL. Attendees will examine artifacts, learn clay techniques, and discuss daily life and ceremonial practice from the ancient world.

Turkish Baking

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 19:00

Bread Ahead

Join an evening Turkish baking workshop at Bread Ahead to master pide and a signature semolina cake from start to finish, with hands-on dough techniques, fillings, and olive-oil tricks that make this iconic street food shine.

Online Writing Workshop: Poetry of Restoration and Repair with Clare Shaw

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 at 19:30

The Poetry Society

Join The Poetry Society for a live online poetry workshop on April 28, 2026, with Clare Shaw, exploring themes of restoration and repair. The session blends craft-focused prompts, voice work, and discussion to develop imagery and musicality in contemporary verse.

Silver Casting for Jewellery Making: One-Day Workshop

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

An in-person, six-hour workshop in London teaching silver casting for jewellery making. Hosted by Craft Courses London on May 1, 2026 (10:00–16:00), this hands-on session covers basic casting techniques and finishing to produce a small jewellery piece in a friendly studio setting.

Terrarium Workshop: Natural Landscapes

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Join Dulwich Picture Gallery's Head Gardener, Jack Townson, for a terrarium workshop exploring natural landscapes. Create a miniature garden in glass and learn terrarium techniques in this sell-out session. Price £60 (concessions £54) with limited spaces.

Flowering Fruits with Wild Life Drawing

Fri, 1 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join a relaxed life-drawing workshop at the Garden Museum as you sketch flowering fruits and garden wildlife, guided to capture seasonal detail. A creative session that blends botany with observational drawing inside the museum's charming setting, perfect for artists of all levels.

Indigo by the sea with Carol Ann Eades

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Indigo by the Sea is a 21-hour craft workshop led by Carol Ann Eades at Craft Courses London. Participants learn indigo dye techniques through hands-on sessions, creating seaside-inspired textile pieces in Sandown. A detailed, immersive course for dyeing enthusiasts.

Metal Fabrication for Artists and Designers

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a two-day metal fabrication workshop at Craft Courses London for artists and designers. Learn core metalworking techniques, finishing, and safe studio practice in a hands-on session in central London. Priced at £280, this course builds practical skills and creative confidence in a supportive maker environment.

Commercial Class (Intermediate) - PODDANCE

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 20:30

PODDANCE

London's PODDANCE hosts a Commercial Class (Intermediate), a weekly indoor workshop for adults. This intermediate session focuses on current commercial dance styles, taught in a safe, inclusive environment at PODDANCE studios. Perfect for movers looking to refine technique and stage presence.

Spring Bulb Kokedama Workshop

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 12:00

London Terrariums

Join London Terrariums for a hands-on Spring Bulb Kokedama Workshop on Saturday 2 May, 11:00–12:30. Create a living moss ball featuring spring bulbs and learn kokedama basics in a friendly, crafty session perfect for plant lovers.

Bookbinding: simple leather binding

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 at 11:30

City Lit

Learn the craft of leather bookbinding in this City Lit workshop. You'll explore simple sewing and cutting techniques to create flexible, stylish bindings, finishing with a handmade book.

Textile coastal landscape workshop in Dorset

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 6-hour textile workshop in Dorset focused on coastal landscape motifs. Hands-on crafting at Lydlinch, near Sturminster Newton, exploring coastal textures, color and fabric techniques to capture sea-sky-light in textile form.

Learn to Felt: Intro to Felt Making

Sat, 2 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a beginner-friendly felt-making workshop at Craft Courses London for a 4.5-hour session to learn basic felting techniques. This hands-on course covers wool prep, shaping, and finishing to create your own felt piece in a creative, hands-on setting in London. Price £60.

Present With Impact Sessions 2

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 14:00

Blackett Building, Imperial College London

A practical workshop at Imperial College London's Sherfield Building exploring effective presentation skills. Learn how to structure talks, engage audiences, handle questions, and deliver with confidence in interdisciplinary settings. This session is the second in the Present With Impact series.

Book conservation workshop - intermediate

Wed, 6 May 2026 at 19:00

City Lit

Advance your book conservation skills in an intermediate, hands-on workshop at City Lit. Build on prior binding experience, tackle your own repair projects with expert guidance, and learn practical conservation techniques in a focused, studio setting.

Queer Diary: Zine-Making Evening

Thu, 7 May 2026 at 19:00

London LGBTQ+ Community Centre

Join the Queer Diary team for an evening of nostalgia and hands-on zine making at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre. Create personal zines about coming-of-age, crushes, and prom nights, or simply doodle with a friendly queer crowd to a throwback soundtrack.

Bolex 16mm & 8mm Shooting and Processing with Hannah Kemp-Welch

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 11:00

Photofusion

Join a hands-on photography workshop at Photofusion with Hannah Kemp-Welch, focusing on shooting and developing Bolex 16mm and 8mm film. Learn camera handling, exposure, loading, and processing techniques in a practical session designed for film enthusiasts.

Beaded Embroidery Brooch

Tue, 5 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

A 2-hour hands-on craft workshop in Teddington (London) teaching beaded embroidery to create a decorative brooch. Perfect for beginners and hobbyists looking to add a handmade accessory to their collection.

Vessels of the Future masterclass

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 11:00

National Maritime Museum

Join a free masterclass for young designers aged 13-17 at the National Maritime Museum to design vessels of the future. This hands-on workshop guides teens through concept sketching, model ideas, and how ships may evolve, in an engaging museum setting.

Blacksmithing taster session

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 3-hour blacksmithing taster at Urban Crafts Foundation in Romford (through Craft Courses London). Learn the basics of forging, heating steel, and hammering to craft a simple fire poker in a hands-on craft workshop.

Green woodworking - stool making 1 day

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Learn the basics of green woodworking and stool-making in a hands-on one-day session at Craft Courses London. From timber prep to joinery and finishing, this beginner-friendly workshop helps you create a sturdy stool.

Sunday Sessions: The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of with Jon Druri

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join author Jon Druri for a Sunday workshop at the Garden Museum as he unpacks 'The Stuff That Stuff Is Made Of'. A friendly, educational session blending storytelling with hands-on exploration in the museum's intimate setting.

Terrarium Workshop, Sunday 10th May 11am - 12:30pm

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 12:00

London Terrariums

Join a hands-on terrarium workshop at London Terrariums. Learn to assemble glass containers, moss, soil, and small plants into a thriving miniature garden. No prior experience required; materials provided and you’ll leave with your own mini terrarium.

Introduction to learning leather craft skills

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

This hands-on leather craft workshop in London guides beginners through tools, stitching, and finishing techniques to create a small project. The 6-hour session at Craft Courses London provides practical skills and expert guidance.

Sunday Sessions Cherry Blossom Workshop

Sun, 17 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join a Sunday workshop at the Garden Museum celebrating cherry blossoms. This free session offers hands-on exploration of blossoms, buds, and seasonal garden design in a relaxed, artsy setting.

Present With Impact Sessions 3

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 18:00

Imperial College London

A practical workshop at Imperial College London helping attendees sharpen presentation skills and make a stronger impact. Session 3 in the Present With Impact series covers structure, delivery, and audience engagement in academic and professional talks.

Evening Woodcarving Taster Workshop

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Experience a relaxed evening of woodcarving in London. This 2-hour taster workshop at Craft Courses London guides beginners through basic chisels and carving techniques in a friendly, hands-on session.

Felt Pod Vessels

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

A 4.5-hour felt pod vessels workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn foundational felting techniques to sculpt pod-shaped vessels, guided by an experienced instructor in a relaxed studio setting. Perfect for textile lovers looking to make a practical handmade piece in London.

Bookbinding improvers’ workshop

Mon, 11 May 2026 at 19:00

City Lit

Advance your bookbinding skills in City Lit's improvers’ workshop. Built for students who already know binding basics, this term-long course guides you through advanced techniques, finishing touches, and project development in a hands-on studio setting. A tutor provides feedback and demonstrations.

Beginners Beading Jewellery Workshop

Fri, 8 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 6-hour, in-person Beginners Beading Jewellery Making Workshop in London at Craft Courses London. Learn beading basics, wire-work, and jewellery assembly with a friendly tutor. Perfect for beginners seeking hands-on skills and a wearable project to take home.

Drawing the horse: From anatomy to life

Tue, 19 May 2026

The National Gallery

At MATERIAL Gallery in London, 'Drawing the Horse: From Anatomy to Life' invites everyone into a hands-on workshop where anatomy meets expressive line, with inclusive, artist-led guidance.

Coiled Rope Baskets & Bags

Sun, 10 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Learn to coil rope into stylish baskets and bags in a 5½-hour hands-on workshop in Great Wymondley near Hitchin. Gain essential materials knowledge, coil techniques, and finishing touches in a relaxed, creative session at Craft Courses London.

Silver Casting for Jewellery – One-Day Workshop (London)

Fri, 15 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a practical, hands-on one-day course in London to learn silver casting for jewellery making. This 6-hour workshop at Craft Courses London covers fundamentals, casting techniques, and finishing with guided instruction and all materials supplied.

Carpentry Course: Wildwood Bench Crafting

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a hands-on carpentry workshop in London focused on bench crafting. Over 4 hours at Craft Courses London, you'll learn safe tool use, measuring, and joinery to build a sturdy Wildwood-style bench. Perfect for hobbyists wanting practical woodworking skills.

Crochet Plant Pot Workshop with Heather Orr

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join Heather Orr for a 2½-hour crochet plant-pot workshop at Craft Courses London. Learn step-by-step crochet techniques to fashion a decorative plant pot, in a friendly, hands-on session ideal for beginners and hobby crafters alike.

Conscious Connections & Consent Masterclass

Sun, 10 May 2026

The Crystal London Company

Monthly Conscious Connections & Consent Masterclass by the Academy of Holistic Therapies in London, exploring consent in holistic practice.

Printing on textiles & Polaroid transfers – Alternative Photography Taster Course

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 6-hour craft workshop in London exploring how to print photos on textile, ceramic, and Polaroid transfers. This hands-on session by Craft Courses London covers alternative photography techniques and surface transfer ideas for creative printmaking.

Cook with the Seasons May (Thursday)

Thu, 14 May 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join Food Educator Ceri at the Garden Museum for a monthly cooking workshop focused on seasonal ingredients. This hands-on session explores techniques and recipes that spotlight what's freshest in May, with practical tips to bring seasonality into everyday cooking.

Macrame Bracelets

Tue, 12 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 2-hour Macrame Bracelets workshop at Craft Courses London in Teddington. Learn simple knotting techniques and create your own macrame bracelet, perfect for beginners; price £45. The session is on May 12, 2026 at 10:00.

Stained Glass for Home and Garden

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a one-day stained-glass workshop at Craft Courses London in Leighton Buzzard to learn basic cutting, leading, and soldering. Create a small decorative panel for home or garden and take home your finished piece.

Out-Spoken Masterclass: May

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 14:00

Royal Festival Hall

Three-hour poetry-writing masterclass at Royal Festival Hall with poet Rachael Allen. A focused workshop at the Southbank Centre to sharpen craft, voice, and revision in an intimate setting for aspiring poets.

TRE Introduction Workshop

Sat, 16 May 2026 at 17:00

The Life Centre

Explore TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) to unwind chronic muscle tension and discharge stress hormones. This educational workshop at The Life Centre in London guides you through simple self-help sequences designed to release stored stress and restore vitality.

May half-term: Creative Space

Tue, 26 May 2026

The National Gallery

May half-term: Creative Space at MATERIAL Gallery, London — join family-friendly workshops where kids and parents explore hands-on art, crafts, and collaborative making in a bright, welcoming studio.

2 Day Textile Workshop with Jo McIntosh

Fri, 22 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Two-day textile workshop led by Jo McIntosh at Craft Courses London. Hands-on sessions cover fabric techniques, stitch work, and creative textile projects over a weekend in a London craft space. An engaging, skill-building experience for adults seeking practical textile knowledge with a renowned designer.

Hole-Punch Collage Workshop

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 11:00

Dulwich Picture Gallery

Join a hands-on collage workshop at Dulwich Picture Gallery exploring hole-punched paper to create imaginative landscapes. Learn composition, layering and style in a creative session led by gallery educators; tickets £45 (Friends £40.50).

Terrarium Workshop

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 12:00

London Terrariums

Join a hands-on terrarium workshop at London Terrariums. Build your own glass mini-ecosystem, learn plant selection and moss layering, and take home a personalized terrarium with care tips.

Family Workshop: Planting Seeds

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 11:00

Wigmore Hall, W1U

Join a family-friendly morning at Wigmore Hall for a hands-on workshop where kids and grown-ups plant seeds and explore nature-inspired sounds and crafts. A playful, educational session that blends creativity with music in a welcoming concert-hall setting.

DIY Workshop: Power Tools Course

Sat, 23 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Hands-on 4-hour DIY workshop in London teaching power-tool basics. Learn safety, measurement, drilling, sawing, and project planning through guided practice, with a take-home understanding of common tools, at Craft Courses London.

Contract Drafting Skills Workshop

Tue, 19 May 2026

University College London (UCL)

Transfer printing on fabric - Sublimation Printing using Disperse Dyes

Sun, 24 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a six-hour craft workshop at Craft Courses London on sublimation transfer printing for fabrics using disperse dyes. Learn prep, heat transfer, and finishing techniques in a hands-on session and create your own printed fabric piece.

Online Writing Workshop: Writing Grief with Denise Saul

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 19:30

The Poetry Society

Join Denise Saul for an online writing workshop hosted by The Poetry Society, exploring grief through poetry and prose. This creative, supportive session blends prompts with guided drafting to help participants express personal grief and find a distinct voice in writing.

Present With Impact: Session 3-2

Thu, 21 May 2026 at 18:00

Imperial College London

Join this practical workshop at Imperial College London to sharpen your presentation skills. Learn structure, storytelling, and delivery techniques to communicate ideas with confidence and impact. Ideal for students and professionals building career-ready speaking abilities.

The still life apothecary

Fri, 5 Jun 2026

The National Gallery

Join a hands-on still-life art workshop at the National Gallery, linked to the House Members Exhibition. Explore composition, light and texture as you develop your own study inspired by classic works in a focused studio setting.

Full Day Stained Glass Workshop

Sat, 9 May 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Full-day stained glass workshop at Craft Courses London (Harrow). Learn basic glass cutting, leading, and design while completing a small panel under expert guidance in a hands-on setting.

Sound Check: Youth Focus Group

Thu, 28 May 2026 at 11:00

Join a focus group for young people aged 13-17 to design a new audio tour of the National Maritime Museum

Join a youth-focused focus group at the National Maritime Museum to help design a new audio tour. Free for ages 13–17; meet indoors in Greenwich, London at 10:00 on May 28, 2026, and share ideas to shape a kid-friendly museum experience.

Hertfordshire Garden Visit

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join a guided garden visit at the Garden Museum, exploring The Barn Garden and the Plant Library. This Hertfordshire outing offers horticultural insights, plant collections, and garden design in a relaxed, family-friendly setting.

Fern Kokedama Workshop

Sat, 30 May 2026 at 12:00

London Terrariums

Join London Terrariums for a hands-on fern kokedama workshop. Craft a moss-covered ball with a fern, learn soil and care tips, and style your creation for display in a friendly, practical session. 11:00–12:30 on Saturday 30 May 2026.

Sunday Sessions: Family Dance & Garden Design

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Explore how garden design and movement interconnect in a family-friendly workshop at the Garden Museum. Dance-inspired activities let kids and adults trace design trends across the ages, in a free outdoor session that blends play with learning.

Summer Greek Mezze Cookery Masterclass

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join chef Kathy Kordalis at Garden Museum for a Summer Greek Mezze cookery masterclass. Learn to craft a selection of Greek-inspired mezze, from sauces to share plates, in a hands-on session that blends demonstration with practical cooking in a historic garden setting.

Industrial ai and Data Science Workshop 2026

Tue, 16 Jun 2026

Roderic Hill Building, Imperial College London

A hands-on workshop at Imperial College London exploring industrial AI and data science. Led by academic and industry experts, it covers practical tools, workflows, and case studies, with interactive sessions in the Roderic Hill Building.

Sunday Sessions Paper Flower Making

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join a free DIY workshop at the Garden Museum on Sunday 7 Jun 2026 at 10:00, learning to make paper flowers. Suitable for beginners and families, this hands-on session walks you through simple folding techniques to create decorative blooms to take home.

Fabulous fused glass jewellery for beginners

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

A 6-hour hands-on fused glass jewellery workshop for beginners in London. Learn basic glass techniques to craft wearable pieces under expert guidance, with materials provided, hosted via Craft Courses London at Rainbow Glass Studios.

Wax Carving for Jewellery Making - One-Day Workshop

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a one-day, in-person workshop at Craft Courses London to learn wax carving for jewellery making. Over six hours, you’ll sculpt wax models, explore sizing and finishing, and receive expert coaching in a hands-on, craft-focused setting.

Colour Portraiture in the Studio with Amit Lennon

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Photofusion

Hands-on studio portraiture workshop with Amit Lennon at Photofusion. Learn colour portrait techniques, studio lighting, and posing in a focused, practical session.

Bookbinding: decorative techniques for leather

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 11:30

City Lit

Four-day bookbinding course at City Lit starting June 4, 2026 at 10:30, introducing traditional and contemporary leather decorating techniques. Hands-on sessions cover decorating leather, finishing, and binding for journals, albums, and classic bindings.

Doughnut Workshop

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 at 10:30

Bread Ahead

Join Bread Ahead’s expert bakers for a hands-on doughnut-making class in London. Learn dough preparation and decorating, then take home your own custard grenades and a butter-rich brioche loaf.

The Archive Belongs to Us with Cassia Clarke

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Photofusion

Join Cassia Clarke for a photography workshop on archiving practices at Photofusion. Explore archival methods in contemporary photography through hands-on exercises and discussion, and learn practical ways to document and preserve image archives for future use.

Welding for Artists

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Join a 3-day welding workshop for artists in London. Hands-on metalworking techniques, safety fundamentals, and project-based exploration at Craft Courses London—perfect for makers looking to expand their creative practice.

Tuesday Tots Once Upon a Farm Storytelling

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Garden Museum

Join Tuesday Tots for a farm-themed storytelling workshop at the Garden Museum. This free, kid-friendly session brings farm tales to life through stories and hands-on activities for toddlers and their grown-ups.

Drawing with Steel

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 11:00

Craft Courses London

Two-day craft workshop in London teaching drawing with steel, led by the London Sculpture Workshop at Craft Courses London. Hands-on sessions explore form, texture, and steel drawing techniques in a practical studio setting.

Portuguese Baking Workshop

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 15:00

Bread Ahead

Join a hands-on baking workshop at Bread Ahead to master three iconic Portuguese pastries: custard tarts, Pão de Deus coconut buns, and papos secos rolls. Perfect for beginners and baking enthusiasts looking to recreate Portugal’s beloved breads at home.