London Craft Week 2024

Secret Ceramics 15–19 May

An anonymous sale and exhibition in support of FiredUp4

100 single-stem vessels by leading artists and emerging talent

SoShiro 23 Welbeck Street London W1G 8DZ

Further information and sales: www.londoncraftweek.com

Welcome

Guy Salter, Chairman

‘Putting making centre stage in the world’s creative capital.’ That was our aspiration when The King & Queen launched the first London Craft Week in 2015. Ten years on, we still aim to bring alive the excitement, richness and depth of exceptional craftsmanship from around the UK and the world. Partly by ensuring it’s the talk of the town for seven days but mostly by doubling down on your desire to meet the creators, especially those who are less well known but world class. To see for yourself how skills, materials and inspiration separate great from good.

What has changed is the sheer numbers of you that take part and our scale, variety and reach, not just across more parts of the city but how many international makers and visitors join us. When we started, craft was somewhat of a poor relation compared to art, fashion or design. This is beginning to shift, for example with burgeoning collectors or savvy consumers wanting to know how and where something is made. Or who want to commission, rather than buy off the shelf. Increasingly, as we all understand more about mental health, we appreciate the healing power of creating something.

But there’s still much to be done. Artists, even those with great reputations, often struggle to make a living. Making can be lonely and isolating. Not nearly enough young people are aware of or know how to enter our sector. Making is still not as fashionable and desirable as painting or designing. So we feel like we have only just begun. Hopefully this year’s programme reflects that energy and continued sense of wonder and discovery.

Have a wonderful time. A big thank you for participating so enthusiastically and to our tiny, super-dedicated team, our Founding Partner, the Richemont Group, who’ve supported us since the start, and to the talented makers who’ve been at the heart of LCW for the last ten years.

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Headline Sponsors

Montblanc

Synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and design, Montblanc has been pushing the boundaries of innovation ever since the Maison first revolutionized the culture of writing in 1906.

Ingenuity and imagination continue to be driving forces for the Maison today as it advances its expression of fine craftsmanship across product categories: writing instruments, watches, leather goods, new technologies and accessories.

Reflecting upon its ongoing mission to create fine lifetime companions born from bold ideas and expertly crafted through the skills of the Maison’s artisans, the iconic Montblanc Emblem has become the ultimate seal of performance, quality and an expression of sophisticated style.

This 2024, Montblanc celebrates the 100th anniversary of one of its icons, the Meisterstück writing instrument. The Meisterstück was first introduced in 1924, and through a century of continuous use and popularity, the Meisterstück has been perfected and has become recognised as a writing icon.

This writing instrument has left an indelible mark on mankind, wielded by many influential individuals who shaped our collective culture and history, with the iconic writing instrument appearing at key historical moments and throughout pop culture.

The 100th anniversary of the Meisterstück further cements Montblanc’s position as a master of luxury craftsmanship and a creator of products that transcend their purpose, from utilitarian artifacts to icons of their own.

To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Montblanc has returned to its origins to create the Meisterstück The Origin Collection. Visit the Montblanc Boutique to find out more.

Montblanc Boutique

119 New Bond Street London W1S 1EP

montblanc.com

Serapian

In the world of leather goods, the name Serapian is synonymous with excellence in craftsmanship and elegant Milanese design. The Maison was founded in 1928 by Stefano Serapian and since then, Serapian’s creations for both men and women have attracted a loyal following of discerning connoisseurs. Entirely crafted in Italy from the most noble leathers and materials, Serapian stands out with its iconic Mosaico craft, refined tonal palette and soft geometric shapes.

When Stefano Serapian brought Mosaico to life in 1947, he created a specialty so unique that it would become one of the Maison’s hallmarks. Delicate strips of lamb nappa are meticulously handwoven together by Serapian skilled artisans creating a geometric, hypnotic effect somewhere between Byzantine mosaics and Japanese origami. Each Mosaico creation is enriched with an inside leather tag singed with the name of the Artisan who created it. Balancing tradition and innovation, Serapian remains one of the few Maisons to offer a complete bespoke service. The Bespoke Atelier is housed inside Villa Mozart, a beautiful Art Deco landmark in the heart of Milan and the experience is guided by Giovanni Nodari Serapian, a third-generation family member. Serapian over time has collected one of the largest collections of Italian leathers in the world with which clients are invited to endless personalisation.

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Events

Belgravia Fitzrovia Marylebone Mayfair Pimlico Soho St. James’s

Pimlico Road

A fraternity of world-class craftspeople, artisans, curators and makers, the Pimlico Road Design District is a hub of inspiring design and best-in-class interiors. From sculptors to woodworkers, embroidery to antiques, textiles to crystals, it’s a melting pot and meeting place for creativity.

Located in Belgravia and a short walk from Chelsea, Victoria and Knightsbridge, Pimlico Road has long been an esoteric destination to discover brands who cater for the discerning designer and collector. The area is unique in that not only will you find the eponymous brands of world-renowned designers on the street, but also the designers themselves — resulting in a creative neighbourhood with a village feel, where every shop window tells a different story.

Since 2016, the Pimlico Road Series has hosted inspiring talks and panels, interactive workshops and fascinating demonstrations for London Craft Week. This year, discover the world of textile craft as Bonadea welcomes artist Chiara Grifantini to the store, shop Goldfinger’s sustainably crafted wood furniture in Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, or experience an exhibition championing the work of artisans in Cox London. Gain insights into the traditional techniques of paper cord weaving at Carl Hansen & Søn or view the newly launched Clochette Light at Ochre, plus much more.

For further information and inspiration, visit belgravialdn.com

Highlights of the Series

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Rose Uniacke Lara Pain in Residence

Rose Uniacke has invited textile designer Lara Pain to take residence in its Pimlico Road shop. Offering a rare insight into her craft, process and skill, Lara is weaving an exclusive fabric in-store which will in turn be made into cushions, with a limited quantity available to purchase during the week.

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And Objects Crafting Beauty: The Art of Scagliola with And Objects

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Bonadea Honouring the Craftsmanship of Textile Art with Chiara Grifantini

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Carl Hansen & Søn The Weaving of the CH24 Wishbone Chair

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Chelsea Textiles The Art of Hand Embroidery

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Cox London Our Makers

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de Le Cuona Rhythms of Nature

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Edward Bulmer Natural Paint x Goldfinger Contemporary Ceramics Pop-up

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OCHRE

Introducing the Clochette Pendant Light

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Rose Uniacke

Lara Pain in Residence

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Soane Britain

In Celebration of Making: The Soane Symphony by Charlotte Johnstone

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Studio Pottery

London

Michel François Presents ‘The Art of Glaze’

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The Odd Chair Company Masters of Making: The Perfect Room Layout

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Tom

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Nina Campbell Partners with Helen Chislett to Showcase Skilled Artisans

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Nina Campbell

Nina Campbell Partners with Helen Chislett to Showcase Skilled Artisans

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Studio Pottery London

Michel François Presents ‘The Art of Glaze’

Following his recent commission with Studio Pottery London for the newly refurbished suites at The Dorchester, acclaimed potter Michel François showcases a new series of sculptural pieces inspired by his work for the iconic hotel. Michel also co-hosts demonstrations that reveal his unique approach to pottery and glazing techniques.

The Pimlico Road Series

The Pimlico Road Design District in Belgravia presents the Pimlico Road Series for London Craft Week 2024, showcasing the design district as home to many of the world’s most renowned design brands, with inspiring talks and panels, interactive workshops and fascinating demonstrations with the makers themselves.

@Belgravia_LDN Belgravialdn.com

COX LONDON, 46 Pimlico Rd

London, SW1W 8LP

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, 194 Ebury St London, SW1W 8UP

OCHRE, 22-24 Pimlico Rd London, SW1W 8LJ

Chelsea Barracks

Following the successful three phases of its sculpture trail, Chelsea Barracks is pleased to add to its art programme with the inaugural edition of ‘Modern Masters’, a free outdoor programme of contemporary art curated by public art and cultural placemaking agency New Public, in partnership with London Craft Week. This first edition showcases a selection of works by renowned American artist Dale Chihuly. Thoughtfully placed throughout Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia, the outdoor programme welcomes the public to explore art amongst its architecture and public grounds, embracing the creativity and community of the development.

Across his 60-year career, artist Dale Chihuly has used glass to explore the way form interacts with light and space, creating installations in harmonious dialogue with the environments in which they are sited, and inspiring new perceptions of space. His latest selection of works features four installations at Chelsea Barracks, a notable new addition in a line of other major Chihuly exhibitions and sitings in London, including the 1999 ‘V&A Chandelier’ at the Victoria and Albert Museum, the acclaimed 2019 exhibition ’Chihuly at Kew’ and others.

REEDS

Chihuly Reeds made their debut during the groundbreaking 1995–96 Chihuly Over Venice project. Because the long, tubular forms contrast with organic, irregular shapes found in nature, Chihuly frequently uses them in conservatory or botanical garden exhibitions, emphasizing contrasts and creating complex compositions. This work features a novel colourway for the series— hues of purple and magenta—with the recurring element of a natural wood base. Visitors entering Chelsea Barracks from the Pimlico Road entrance will be welcomed by this piece, Amethyst Reeds, within the water feature of Whistler Square.

TOWERS

A natural evolution of Chandeliers, Chihuly’s Towers are soaring, freestanding sculptures created to interact with their surroundings. These ambitious architectural installations have been featured in exhibitions in historic cities, museums, and botanical gardens around the world. The Electric Yellow and Deep Coral Tower in particular was previously sited at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore in 2021, and Chihuly at Biltmore in Asheville, North Carolina in 2018. This will now be found in the Mulberry Square garden at Chelsea Barracks, standing tall amongst the greenery.

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Chelsea Barracks

Chihuly at Chelsea Barracks

Chihuly

AT CHELSEA BARRACKS Opens 13th May 2024

Chelsea Barracks is pleased to present the inaugural edition of public art initiative Modern Masters, a free outdoor programme of contemporary art curated by public art agency New Public in partnership with London Craft Week. This first edition will showcase a selection of works by renowned American artist Dale Chihuly.

Thoughtfully placed throughout Chelsea Barracks in Belgravia, the sculpture trail welcomes the public to explore art amongst its architecture and public grounds.

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8 Holland Street x Wondering People

8 Holland Street x Wondering People

8 Holland Street and Wondering People come together for an exhibition celebrating contemporary art forms, taking place at 8 Holland Street’s newest flagship gallery in St James. Wondering People’s curation draws from a variety of mediums including textiles, ceramics, paintings and photography by artists from their British and international artist collective.

Private View Exhibition Ceramics Fine Art

8 Holland Street

34a Queen Anne’s Gate SW1H 9AB

wonderingpeople.com

Private View

16 May, 6–9pm

Exhibition

13–18 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

AlSadu Society

Beyond the Loom: Contemporary Expressions of Sadu

AlSadu Society presents ‘Beyond the Loom: Contemporary Expressions of Sadu’. Seamlessly blending contemporary design aesthetics with Kuwait’s traditional Sadu weaving, the exhibition tells a story of cultural continuity and artistic innovation through meticulously crafted pieces produced by Kuwaiti artisans.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Embassy of Kuwait

2 Albert Gate SW1X 7JU

alsadu.org.kw

13–19 May 10am–7pm

Booking not necessary Free

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And Objects

Crafting Beauty: The Art of Scagliola with And Objects

And Objects invites you to join them at their new Pimlico Road boutique for an immersive morning into the world of scagliola. Co-founders Martin Brudnizki and Nick Jeanes are joined by scagliola craftsman Simon Collins for a discussion and demonstration of this ancient art.

Demonstration Decorative Plasterwork Design

And Objects

Newson’s Yard 57 Pimlico Road SW1W 8NE

andobjects.com

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 21

16 May 9am–12pm

Booking not necessary Free

Araminta Campbell

Weaving Excellence: Celebrating Scottish Heritage with Araminta Campbell

Araminta Campbell invites you to experience the extraordinary work of Scottish weavers and learn more about how this collective heritage should be cherished. The brand is a patron of their traditional techniques: by employing Scottish handweavers and mills, it demonstrates a commitment to preserving authentic ‘Made in Scotland’ excellence.

ASPREY

Demonstrations with Asprey’s Master Engraver

Watch Asprey’s master silver engraver at work in their Bruton Street boutique, whose extraordinary skills have been honed over 50 years. Witness the intricate transformation of their finest silver creations and enjoy complimentary engraving with any silver purchase on the day.

Talk Dyeing Fashion Textile Making Weaving

The Scottish Room Mount St. Restaurant 41–43 Mount Street W1K 2RX

aramintacampbell.co.uk

15 May 12.30–2pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website 20 places £10

Demonstration Calligraphy Engraving Etching Letter Carving Silversmithing

Asprey Boutique Mayfair 36 Bruton Street W1J 6QX

asprey.com

Assouline Assouline Craftsmanship Exhibition Bookbinding

Assouline invites guests to explore the art of bookmaking. Delve into the luxury publishing house’s artful craft intricacies with an interactive display and learn more about the meticulous process behind each title.

Maison Assouline 196A Piccadilly W1J 9EY

assouline.com

16 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

16 May 12–5.15pm

Booking not necessary Free

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Bamford

A Celebration of Indian Craft Workshop

Bamford’s ongoing support for local craftspeople is a commitment to championing slower methods of production. This intimate workshop celebrates the longevity of their Indian partnerships, bringing to life the crafts of Nila and Injiri through textile creation, natural dyes and embroidery.

Multidisciplinary

Bamford

62 South Audley Street W1K 2QN

bamford.com 020 7499 7994

16 May 5–7pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

12 places

£60

Begg x Co

Begg x Co: For the Love of Craft

Begg x Co harnesses 150 years of Scottish heritage and abundant creativity to craft consciously-sourced cashmere. Visit their cashmere experts in-store to discover the Spring/Summer collection and celebrate their love of craft.

Product Launch Fashion Knitting Textile Making Weaving

Begg x Co

8–9 Burlington Arcade 51 Piccadilly W1J 0QJ beggxco.com

18 May 10.30am–6.30pm

Booking not necessary Free

assouline.com

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Bentleys

Hide and Seek: Shop 10 Years of Leather Discoveries

Bentleys, the vintage leather specialist, launches a specially curated collection of leather products designed and made by their favourite artisans from across the globe. This is an exclusive opportunity to shop selected products from masters of leather craft: Helio Ascari, MacGregor and Michael, Charles Laurie and more.

Exhibition Design

Leather Working

Bentleys 91 Lower Sloane Street SW1W 8DA

bentleyslondon.com 020 7730 6832

13–18 May 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Bonadea Honouring the Craftsmanship of Textile Art with Chiara Grifantini

Bonadea welcomes textile designer and artist Chiara Grifantini to display her works in store. Watch Chiara demonstrate her craft on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May, or join a breakfast panel discussion on Thursday 16 May with Bonadea creative director Gemma Martinez de Ana and Chiara.

Demonstration Talk Textile Making

Bonadea 20 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LJ

bonadea.com 020 8088 2009

NILA X

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 26

Demonstration, Free 14 May, 3–6pm 15 May, 3.30–8pm

Booking not necessary

Talk, Free 16 May, 8.30–10am

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website 20 places

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British Fashion Council, Banshee of Savile Row, Kathryn Sargent & The Pollen Estate Fashion and the Female Tailors of Savile Row

Join the British Fashion Council, The Pollen Estate and leading Savile Row female tailors Ruby Slevin and Kathryn Sargent for a discussion on the rise of  bespoke and made-to-measure clothing in the sustainable-fashion movement, as people consider what they are wearing down to the cloth, cut and the longevity of garments.

Talk Fashion Tailoring

Benjamin West Lecture Theatre

Royal Academy of Arts

6 Burlington Gardens W1S 3ET

14 May 6.30–8pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website £10

Browns Fashion and SEEDS Gallery In Bloom

Browns Fashion and SEEDS Gallery present ‘In Bloom’, a showcase exploring the themes of spring and bloom through innovative craftsmanship and a curated edit of luxury brands. Discover a creative fusion of design and fashion throughout the Grade II-listed home of Browns in Mayfair.

Open House Fashion Sculpture

39 Brook Street W1K 4JE

brownsfashion.com seedslondon.com

13–18 May 10.30am–6.30pm

Booking not necessary Free

Cashmere for men, women & home. Responsibly crafted in Scotland.

8–9 Burlington Arcade, 51 Piccadilly, London W1J 0QJ | beggxco.com

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Brown’s Hotel, a Rocco Forte Hotel

A Walking Tour Through Mayfair Celebrating Craft

Art critic and artistic director of Maddox Gallery Maeve Doyle leads an art walk through Mayfair. Maeve reveals the diverse stories of our creative capital, with visits to hidden workshops, independent makers, heritage craftspeople and jewel-like shops. The experience culminates with a two-course lunch at Brown’s Hotel.

Guided Tour Multidisciplinary

Brown’s Hotel 33 Albemarle Street W1S 4BP

roccofortehotels.com 020 7493 6020

18 May 10am–3pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

10 places £150

Carl Hansen & Søn

The Weaving of the CH24 Wishbone Chair

Visit the Carl Hansen & Søn flagship store in Belgravia to explore Danish design icons by Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Nanna Ditzel and many more, while watching their master artisan weaving the new Children’s Wishbone Chair. Gain insights into the traditional techniques of paper cord weaving — you might even try it out yourself.

Demonstration Design Furniture Making Weaving

Carl Hansen & Søn Flagship Store London 48A Pimlico Road SW1W 8LP

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 16

15 May 3–8pm

16 May 10.30am–1.30pm

Booking not necessary

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Charles Burnand Gallery

Another Excuse:

The Works of Fredrik Nielsen

Charles Burnand Gallery presents ‘Another Excuse’, a solo exhibition by celebrated Swedish artist and LOEWE International Craft Prize finalist Fredrik Nielsen. This exhibition promises a truly unique approach to glass artistry. Fredrik’s blown, cast and neon glass sculptures are layered and distorted, visually capturing the kinetic energy poured into their making.

Chelsea Barracks

Chihuly at Chelsea Barracks

Chelsea Barracks presents the inaugural edition of public art initiative ‘Modern Masters’, a free outdoor programme of contemporary art showcasing works by renowned American artist Dale Chihuly. Thoughtfully placed throughout Chelsea Barracks, explore Chihuly’s glass sculptures amongst its architecture and public grounds.

Exhibition Talk Design Glass Working Sculpture

Charles Burnand Gallery 27 Whitfield Street W1T 2SE charlesburnand.com

Exhibition

14–17 May, 10am–6pm Talk

13 May, 6.30pm

Booking not necessary Free

Exhibition Design Fine Art Glassblowing Sculpture

Chelsea Barracks SW1W 8BG chelseabarracks.com

Series Sponsor

Chelsea Barracks Location 40–43

13–19 May

Booking not necessary Free

Chelsea Textiles The Art of Hand Embroidery

Chelsea Textiles has brought a team of their master craftspeople to London to demonstrate their skill in hand embroidery. Stop by their Pimlico Road shop for daily demonstrations of this ancient craft, including pattern drawing by hand, pinning and transferring designs from paper to fabric.

Demonstration Embroidery

Chelsea Textiles

40–42 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LP

chelseatextiles.com 020 7584 5544

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road

Location 19

13–17 May 10am–1pm & 2–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Christabel Balfour

Unimagined Animal: Tapestries Made and Unmade Exhibition Fine Art Textile Making Weaving

‘Unimagined Animal: Tapestries Made and Unmade’ is a solo show of new work from artist and tapestry weaver Christabel Balfour. It explores the limitations of language, hearing and memory, using both the excavated imagery of the distant past and the material structure of tapestry itself.

67 York Street Gallery

67a York Street W1H 1QB

christabelbalfour.com

13 May, 6–9pm

14–15 & 18–19 May, 11am–6pm

16 May, 11am–2pm 17 May, 11am–9pm

Booking not necessary Free

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Christian Louboutin

Christian Louboutin: Inside the Atelier

Creativity and craftsmanship are signature hallmarks of Christian Louboutin pieces. Discover the process behind the creation of the iconic red soles with expert artisans from the atelier in Paris. Visit the boutique to learn more and make your own bespoke gift.

Demonstration Cordwaining

Christian Louboutin 17 Mount Street W1K 2RJ

Connolly England

Emily Campbell: Pemberton Qwilts

Pemberton Qwilts founder Emily Campbell has produced a collection of exquisite hand quilts to complement the Connolly SS24 fashion collection. Explore a series of designs in the indigo spectrum, patchworked against a neutral field of broken white.

16–18 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Contemporary Applied Arts Traces: Imagined Histories in Clay, Silver and Thread

Learn how makers weave ancient histories and personal memories of place into materials such as clay and gold in the exhibition ‘Traces’. Visitors can also take part in creative workshops in weaving and ceramics and watch a talk by Vicki Ambery-Smith on how London’s skyline inspires her fine jewellery.

Exhibition Quilting

Connolly England 4 Clifford Street W1S 2LG

connollyengland.com 020 7952 6708

13 May 3pm–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Cox & Power Force of Nature: Andrea Jose Residency at Cox & Power

Cox & Power host their first jeweller in residence: renowned Peruvian designer Andrea Jose. Beginning with Fairmined gold from the Peruvian Amazon, immerse yourself in her creative journey, hear positive stories of female-led transformations of ecosystems and discover the ancient inspirations behind the work. Drop-ins welcome.

Exhibition Talk Workshop Multidisciplinary

Contemporary Applied Arts 6 Paddington Street W1U 5QG

caagallery.org.uk 020 7620 0086

Exhibition Open house Goldsmithing Jewellery Making Metalworking

Cox & Power 10-12 Chiltern Street W1U 7PX

coxandpower.com 020 7935 3530

Exhibition, Free

13–17 May, 11am–5pm 18 May, 11am–4pm

Talk, Free 14 May, 5–6pm

Workshop

16 May, 1.30–2.30pm 18 May, 1–3pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

Exhibition

13–18 May 11am–5.30pm

Booking not necessary

Meet the Maker

14 & 16 May, 12–4pm 18 May, 12.30–4pm

Booking recommended via marylebone@ coxandpower.com

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Cox London

Our Makers: An Exhibition at Cox London

Cox London stages an exhibition championing the work of their artisans as both Cox London makers and independent craftspeople. From kinetic sculpture to silversmithing, a selection of objects and artworks is on display at their Pimlico showroom.

Crafting Japan

Crafting Japan Reception Party

Crafting Japan works to promote and preserve traditional Japanese craftsmanship for future generations. Join a reception party for their exhibition, ‘A Journey into the Background of Handicrafts’, and chat with a range of different craftspeople while sipping Japanese beverages.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Cox London 46 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LP

coxlondon.com 020 3328 9506

Series Sponsor

Pimlico Road

Location 17

13–17 May 9.30am–6pm

18 May 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Drinks Reception

Multidisciplinary

22 Portman Square W1H 7BG

craftingjapan.net

14 May 6–8pm

Booking necessary via contact@craftingjapan.jp

13th - 18th May

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint 194 Ebury Street London SW1W 8UP

Central

Crafting Japan

Kimekomi Art and Meditation Workshops

Crafting Japan presents workshops in Kimekomi art and meditation at Nobu Hotel London in Portman Square. Inspired by traditional Japanese doll-making, create your own sustainable work of Kimekomi art using discarded cloth and other materials, or join a meditation session followed by a traditional Japanese tea ceremony.

de Le Cuona Rhythms of Nature

Carl Koch is a British-South African ceramic artist. His work explores the interplay between colour and texture, taking inspiration from nature. This design ethos is also at the heart of de Le Cuona’s sustainable natural fabrics. View new pieces by Carl that explore these shared values.

De Morgan and byLegacy®

William De Morgan Contemporary Collection

byLegacy® launches luxury items inspired by the artworks of William De Morgan, the leading ceramist of the English Arts and Crafts movement and a contemporary of William Morris. Depictions of De Morgan’s animal species and plants are represented in this collection. Shop the collection, view original artworks and enjoy two talks given by the partnership directors.

Performance Workshop Textile Making

Nobu Hotel London 22 Portman Square W1H 7BG

craftingjapan.net

Exhibition Ceramics

Clay Working Fine Art Gilding Mosaic

de Le Cuona Flagship Store 44 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LP

delecuona.com 01753 830 301

Exhibition Talk Multidisciplinary

The Art Workers’ Guild

The Master’s Room 6 Queen Square WC1N 3AT

bylegacy.co.uk 07973 628 287

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint x Goldfinger

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint x Goldfinger Pop-Up

Goldfinger’s sustainably crafted wood furniture is on display at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint in Pimlico. A perfect partnership in responsible design that doesn’t cost the earth, join them in this celebration of British craft and innovation.

Open House Multidisciplinary

Edward Bulmer Natural Paint 194 Ebury Street SW1W 8UP

edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk

goldfinger.design 020 8017 3025

Performance, Free 13–15 May, 1–1.30pm 5 places

Workshop, £20 13–15 May, 10–11am 10 places

Booking necessary via contact@craftingjapan.jp

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 18

13, 14, 16–18 May 10am–6pm

15 May 10am–8pm

Booking not necessary Free

Exhibition

15 May, 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free Talk

15 May, 11am–12pm & 1–2pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

25 places £5

Series Sponsor

Pimlico Road

Location 20

13–17 May

9.30am–5.30pm

18 May 10am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

egg

Baskets from Japan selected by Makiko McDonald

Explore a collection of handwoven baskets at egg. The baskets are crafted by Japanese artisans using techniques passed down through generations. Made with gathered plants, branches and bark from mountains and forests, they embody a vital relationship with the land.

Exhibition Basketry Fashion egg

36 Kinnerton Street SW1X 8ES

eggtrading.com 020 7235 9315

Emma Louise Payne & Gather Glass

Emma Louise Payne x Gather Glass

Discover ‘Meld’, a playful new series of mirrors and lamps designed by glassmaker Phoebe Stubbs and ceramicist Emma Louise Payne. A scalable collection of stacking shapes in bold colours and textures, the duo have combined silky handblown glass and textural ceramic glazes to create a series of sculptural and functional objects.

Floris

Behind-the-Scenes Heritage Perfumery Tour and Perfume-Blending Demonstration

A special opportunity to visit the Floris Perfumery and Museum. View the archives, spanning almost 300 years of perfume making, and enjoy a perfume-blending demonstration while smelling accords selected for the creation of the recently launched ‘Wilde’, based on the personal fragrance made for Oscar Wilde.

See LCW website for details

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road

Location 28

Exhibition

14–17 May 10am–6pm Private view

15 May 6pm–9pm

Booking not necessary Free

07576 535 313 13–19 May

Booking not necessary Free

Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason Hosts Create Academy

Fortnum & Mason partners with Create Academy to present a week of workshops themed around creating beautiful handmade tablescapes. Inspired by their ongoing commitment to craft, visitors to their flagship Piccadilly store can also experience the ‘Fortnum & Makers’ exhibition, featuring a variety of talented Britishbased designers and craftspeople.

Workshop

Calligraphy Dyeing

Floristry Printing Quilting

Fortnum & Mason

181 Piccadilly W1A 1ER

fortnumandmason.com

13–18 May 10am–8pm

19 May

11.30am–6pm

Booking necessary via fortnumandmason.com

Central

Goossens Paris Goldsmith in the Fields

Goossens’ jewellery studio and decoration atelier are both inspired by nature. Watch as delicate leaves are transformed into magical jewels and sumptuous decorative objects during this demonstration.

Demonstration Goldsmithing Jewellery Making

Boutique Goossens 3 Burlington Gardens W1S 3EP

goossens-paris.com

16 May 1–4pm

Booking necessary via boutique.burlington@ goossens-paris.fr Free

Han Collection

Icheon Ceramic by Han Collection

Han Collection partners with Icheon Ceramic to bring works of exceptional quality and superb craftsmanship from South Korea to the UK. The city, which has been granted the title of UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art, is home to around 500 ceramic studios.

Exhibition Ceramics

Han Collection 10 Bury Place WC1A 2JL

hancollection.co.uk 07951 746 614

13–14, 16 & 18 May 10.30am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Introducing Fortnum & Makers

As a British institution since 1707, Fortnum & Mason continue to celebrate British based designers and crafts men and women. Those who are keeping tradition alive; those who are innovating new methods; those who just make beautiful things that fill our customers with joy!

Hand & Lock

Guided Studio Tours and Embroidery Taster Workshops

Embroiderers to the British royal family, Savile Row and luxury fashion houses, Hand & Lock opens its doors to the public to offer an insight into Britain’s oldest embroidery house. Alongside guided tours, join a taster class and learn the ancient technique of goldwork.

Hedonism Wine x Craftmasters Gallery

Taste the Sublime

Craftmasters Gallery collaborates with Hedonism

Wines and Capreolus Distillery on a special tasting event. Drink from solid silver beakers and watch handengraving demonstrations from Cartier award winner

Karen Wallace and her QEST apprentice. A selection of works by Craftmasters makers is also on display.

Central ICHEON CERAMIC

Tour Workshop Embroidery

Hand & Lock

86 Margaret Street W1W 8TE

handembroideryshop.com

Tour, £15

13–15 & 17 May 10–11.30am

12 places per tour

Workshop, £75

13–14 & 17 May 1.30–4.30pm

8 places per workshop

Tasting Engraving Food & Drink

Silversmithing

Hedonism Wine

3–7 Davies Street

W1K 3DJ

craftmastersgallery.co.uk

Booking necessary via handembroideryshop.com

14 May 12–8pm

Booking not necessary Free

hancollection.london@gmail.com

@hancollection.london

+44 (0)7951746614

Heritage Crafts

Meet the Kelmscott Manor Maker in Residence Talk Ceramics Multidisciplinary

Kelmscott Manor is the former home of designercraftsman William Morris. Join a panel discussion with the Manor’s 2023 Maker in Residence Alison Proctor, alongside the Society of Antiquaries of London’s Kathy Haslam and Hannah Britton, and Heritage Crafts’ Daniel Carpenter. Hear about how Alison’s residency progressed in response to the site and Morris’ legacy.

Burlington House Piccadilly W1J 0BD heritagecrafts.org.uk

13 May 10.45am–12pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website £15

Hignell Gallery

Burrow: An Exhibition of New Sculpture by Laura Ellen Bacon

Laura Ellen Bacon is renowned for creating extraordinary, grand-scale formed spaces in willow. This selling exhibition provides an opportunity to experience Bacon’s intimate small sculptures as well as an interactive site-specific installation, handcrafted within the Hignell Gallery.

Exhibition Tour

Multidisciplinary

Hignell Gallery

Marquis House 67 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6NY

hignellgallery.com 07796 790 082

Exhibition, Free 13–19 May, 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary

Tour, 30 places 13–15 May, 9–10am 17 May, 6–7pm 18–19 May, 2–3pm

Booking necessary via ah@hignellgallery.com

Hignell Gallery

Burrow: Digging Deeper Talk Sculpture

This discussion explores how the exhibition ‘Burrow’ sits within the world of craft and sculpture. Panellist Dr Glenn Adamson is a curator, author and historian with focus on the intersections of design, craft and contemporary art. Panellist Dr Melanie Vandenbrouck is the chief curator at Pallant House Gallery.

Hignell Gallery Marquis House 67 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6NY

hignellgallery.com 07796 790 082

16 May 7–8pm

Booking necessary via ah@hignellgallery.com

50 places

House of Rolfe x Café Vins

Crafting Calm: The Art of Living Peacefully with House of Rolfe at Cafe Vins

An introduction to living calm with Imogen Rolfe, founder of House of Rolfe at Café Vins. Enter the dreamy refuge of Café Vins to explore a unique installation featuring House of Rolfe emblems crafted by hand along with botanical silk scarves and floral treasure frames. See London Craft Week website for more details.

Exhibition Design Fashion Printing

Café Vins 1 Marlborough Court W1F 7EE

houseofrolfe.com

Please see London Craft Week website for details

Central

Jack Barclay Bentley Craftsmanship at Jack Barclay Bentley

Jack Barclay Bentley opens its showroom doors to the public, allowing all to see the craftsmanship and exceptional bespoke creations on offer. From the new Bentayga to accessories within the Bentley Collection, take a closer look at the world’s oldest Bentley dealership, guided by their expert team.

Talk Automotive

Jack Barclay Bentley 18 Berkeley Square W1J 6AE

hrowen.co.uk 020 3199 5256

14 May 10.30–11am 3–3.30pm

16 May 10.30–11am 3–3.30pm

Booking not necessary Free

Jaeger-LeCoultre Savoir-Faire Demonstrations from Jaeger-LeCoultre

Jaeger-LeCoultre’s Old Bond Street boutique opens its doors for an exclusive demonstration of watchmaking expertise on the case of their Reverso watch — an Art Deco icon created in 1931.

Open House Watchmaking

Jaeger-LeCoultre Boutique 13 Old Bond Street W1S 4SX

jaeger-lecoultre.com 020 3402 1960

15–16 May 12–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

M AY 15TH — 18TH SOH O — L ONDO N

THE VINYL FACTORY ENTRANCE AT 51 POLAND STREET W1F 7ND

CONTEMPORARY CRAF T

MEETS VINTAGE CRAF T

Kate Jenkins — Jonny Tapp — Hattie Newman

Jahday Ford Clémence Joly Nick Malyon

John Williamson — Marcia Bennett-Male

Partnering with

Central

jaggedart Story of Place: From Folkestone to London

In this exhibition at jaggedart, three artists craft personal narratives through material. Explore bronzes by Robyn Neild, textiles by Maria Smith and paper works by Thurle Wright. The trio are demonstrating at the gallery during the week and discussing their collaboration — see website for timings.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

jaggedart

28A Devonshire Street, off Marylebone High Street W1G 6PS

jaggedart.com 020 7486 7374

John Smedley

240 Years of the World’s Finest Knitwear

2024 marks John Smedley’s 240th anniversary. To celebrate this, they have partnered with QEST mural artist Melissa White, who has dreamed up a fantastical narrative of heritage and longevity. Attend a special unveiling of this bespoke piece and learn more about the art of mural painting with live demonstrations from the artist.

Open House Product Launch Fine Art Knitting Wallpaper Making

John Smedley 55 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6LX

johnsmedley.com 01629 534 571

Joseph Cheaney & Sons Polishing Masterclass Workshop

Joseph Cheaney & Sons hosts an engaging shoe polishing masterclass at their Jermyn Street store. Bring your leather shoes and let Ewan guide you through cleaning, conditioning and polishing. Enjoy complimentary products and refreshments as you learn.

Cordwaining Design

Cheaney Shoes 21 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6HP

cheaney.co.uk 020 7287 2996

Joséphine de Staël x Floris

Joséphine de Staël x Floris Exhibition

Joséphine de Staël presents a jewellery collection inspired by the history and fragrances at Floris London. View Joséphine’s latest work, which includes intricate three-dimensional woodland animals, hand-carved in wax and cast in silver and gold.

Exhibition

Jewellery Making Perfume Making

Floris London 89 Jermyn Street SW1Y 6JH

josephinedestael.com 07590 099 598

13–15, 17, 18 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Open House

13–18 May, 10am–6pm 19 May, 12–5pm

Booking not necessary

Free

Product Launch

16 May, 6–8pm

Booking necessary via London Craft Week website

80 places Free

16 May 7–9pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

£25

12 places

13–19 May 9.30am–6.30pm

Booking not necessary Free

Central

LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers

The Expert Eye: Discover Modern British Art with Specialist Dealers

Dive into the world of Modern British Art with specialist dealers Freya Mitton and Harry Moore-Gwyn in an engaging panel discussion. They discuss the enduring allure of Modern British Art, exploring the diverse movements that emerged in the 20th century, dissecting key influences of the era and tracing its legacy.

Talk Fine Art

6 Masons Yard SW1Y 6BU

lapada.org 020 7823 3511

London Craft Week Secret Ceramics Exhibition Ceramics

London Craft Week and FiredUp4 present Secret Ceramics. Over 100 single-stem vessels by leading artists and emerging talent will be sold anonymously, supporting the opening of a new ceramic studio in White City, enabling young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to experience the power of working with clay.

14 May 11am–12pm

20 places Free

SoShiro 23 Welbeck Street W1G 8DZ

londoncraftweek.com

15–19 May 10am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Desert Colours Viridescent

SoShiro’s gender-neutral body and home fragrance offers a restorative experience with echoes of desert ancestry.

Orchestrated to stimulate natural healing in the body and infuse the home environment with positive energy and soothing olfactory sensations

Ingredients include Pink Pepper, Galbanum, Frankincense.

Dimensions: 50 ml

hello@soshiro.co

SoShiro 23 Welbeck Street W1G 8DZ soshiro co

SCAN TO BUY

Central

Maak

Contemporary Ceramics and Craft Auctions

Maak is the market-leading auction house and art consultancy specialising in contemporary ceramics and craft. Attend a special exhibition for their three spring auctions — including the exceptional Shipley Collection — at Maak’s gallery in Covent Garden.

Exhibition

Basketry Ceramics Glass Working Silversmithing Woodworking

40 Earlham Street WC2H 9LH

maaklondon.com 01628 290 050

11–12 May, 11am–4pm

13 May, 10am–8pm

14–15 May, 10am–6pm

16 May, 10am–12pm

Booking not necessary Free

Maison Michel Millinery Workshop

Join Maison Michel for an exclusive workshop where you can discover their exquisite and unique savoir-faire, passed down from generation to generation. Follow the hat-making and millinery crafting processes of their most iconic pieces and create your own head accessories at the Parisian atelier’s Mayfair boutique.

Demonstration Hat Making Millinery

Maison Michel

26 Conduit Street W1S 2XX

michel-paris.com

16 May 11am–12pm & 2–3pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website 4 places per demonstration £260

Make Hauser & Wirth Objects of Contemplation

Visit Make Hauser & Wirth’s group exhibition ‘Objects of Contemplation’, featuring 19 artist-makers from across the UK and Europe, spanning disciplines from wood to ceramic, textile, metal, stone and mixed materials.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Hauser & Wirth

23 Savile Row W1S 2ET

hauserwirth.com

14–18 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Mayfair Gallery

Refiguring Nature: Antique to Contemporary Design

Mayfair Gallery is a leading London antiques gallery. In collaboration with exceptional contemporary practitioners, ‘Refiguring Nature’ explores how artists and designers, past and present, have been inspired by the natural world. The exhibition illustrates nature’s pervasive influence on design, which gains even greater significance in a world of climate crisis.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Mayfair Gallery

39 South Audley Street W1K 2PP

mayfairgallery.com 020 7491 3435

13–17 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

International Pavilion Austria

Presented by Meisterstrasse Handmade

18 Belgrave Square

SW1X 8PX 14–19 May 11am–6pm

meisterstrasse.com

The Austrian Embassy is opening its doors for a new Meisterstrasse in Residence exhibition and series of events at 18 Belgrave Square. A curated showcase of craftsmanship, this year’s mission statement is ‘building bridges between East and West’.

Traditional manufacturers and innovative craft businesses from Austria welcome master craftspeople from Germany, the UK, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, including H.M. Queen Azizah’s Pahang Weave foundation.

Explore a dazzling array of objects, including mouth-blown glass, crystal chandeliers, perfumes, handmade tiles, wooden tables, table linen, hats and headdresses, traditional porcelain and ceramics, handmade caskets, cushions, handprinted and handwoven fabrics, jewellery and more. The curation is divided into three themes: interior design and architecture; sustainable living; and Austrian hospitality and crafts.

The ‘guest of honour’ for 2024 is Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut region, this year’s European Capital of Culture. Five remarkable makers from the area introduce their craft traditions as well as their approaches to a new future of craftsmanship. The exhibition opening event on Tuesday 14 May is also dedicated to Salzkammergut, providing entertaining glimpses into one of the most famous rural areas in Austria.

Central

Meisterstrasse Handmade

Meisterstrasse Handmade in Residence Exhibition Multidisciplinary

The Austrian Embassy opens its doors for a new ‘Meisterstrasse in Residence’ exhibition and event series that builds creative connections between East and West. Traditional manufacturers and innovative craft businesses from Austria welcome master craftspeople from Germany, the UK, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia, with practices ranging from mouth-blown glass to traditional porcelain, hats, jewellery and more.

Merchant & Found

18 Belgrave Square SW1X 8PX

meisterstrasse.com

The Vintage Supermarket Fair Multidisciplinary

Merchant & Found hosts a 6,000-square-foot Vintage Supermarket at the Vinyl Factory Soho. Visit this unique large-scale selling event and shop vintage furniture, lighting and handcrafted items commissioned from a curated group of artists and makers.

International Pavilion Austria

14–19 May 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Photo-ID required at the entrance

15–18 May 10am–7pm

The Vinyl Factory, Entrance at Phonica Records, 51 Poland Street W1F 7ND

merchantandfound.com 01256 760 044

Mint Trace Exhibition Multidisciplinary Mint

Contemporary design gallery Mint presents an exhibition blending established designers such as Christophe Delcourt Collection, Trent Jansen and Max Lipsey with Kalmar’s lighting artistry and emerging talents like Teun Zwets. ‘Trace’, a word with myriad meanings, serves as the guiding concept behind the curation.

3–5 Duke Street W1U 3ED

mintgallery.co.uk 020 7225 2228

Booking not necessary Free

13–15 & 17–19 May

May

Booking not necessary Free

Mud Australia

Mindful Manufacturing: Mud

Australia with Vitsœ and David Mellor

Watch an insightful panel discussion which delves deep into the world of mindful manufacturing. Konfekt magazine’s Sophie Grove hosts the conversation with design brands Mud Australia, Vitsœ and David Mellor. How does each brand remain faithful to their core sustainability values within a dynamic consumer market?

Talk Ceramics Circular Design Design Furniture Making Metalworking Vitsœ

21 Marylebone Lane W1U 2NG

mudaustralia.com 020 4529 4636

16 May 6–8pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website 30 places £10

Central

MÜHLE

Rasurkultur: Tools and Rituals

Visit grooming experts MÜHLE on Thursday 16 May for an evening of brush-making and shaving demonstrations, trivia and bubbles with managing director Christian Müller and head barber Oran Lasocki. An exhibition featuring luxurious shaving sets, vintage MÜHLE tools and a curated gallery is open throughout the week.

Demonstration

Exhibition

Men’s Grooming

MÜHLE Store London and Barbershop 14A Newburgh Street W1F 7RT

muehle-shaving.co.uk 020 7734 6757

Demonstration

16 May, 5.30–7.30pm

Exhibition

13–18 May, 11am–7pm 19 May, 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

National Portrait Gallery Shop

The Time is Always Now: Meet the Makers

Discover the work of makers selected for the National Portrait Gallery Shop to complement the Gallery’s latest exhibition, ‘The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure’. Items range from handmade ceramics and homeware to accessories and jewellery. Drop-in ‘meet the maker’ sessions are running throughout the week.

Exhibition Ceramics Food & Drink

Leather Working Textile Making

National Portrait Gallery Shop St Martin’s Place WC2H 0HE

npgshop.org.uk

13–16 & 19 May

10.30am–6pm

17–18 May

10.30am–9pm

Booking not necessary Free

New & Lingwood

Talking Batik with Lisa King and Dr Fiona Kerlogue

Join artist and designer Lisa King and researcher and batik expert Dr Fiona Kerlogue for a discussion on Indonesian batik. Lisa shares the cloths and stories that make up her family batik collection, which have provided the basis for a collaboration with New & Lingwood.

Talk Fashion Printing Textile Making

New & Lingwood

14 Chiltern Street W1U 7PY

newandlingwood.com

14 May 4pm–6pm

Booking necessary via londoncraftweek.com

25 places £10

Newton Paisley

The Tree of Life: Honouring Nature in the Home Talk Workshop Design Textile Making

Biologist-designer Dr Susy Paisley hosts workshops and an evening talk exploring the ‘tree of life’ — perhaps the world’s most iconic textile motif. Delve into the culture of trees and the representation of nature in the home in the splendid surroundings of the Linnean Society of London.

Nina Campbell

Nina Campbell Partners with Helen Chislett to Showcase Skilled Artisans

Nina Campbell teams up with Helen Chislett Gallery to showcase globally acclaimed artisans and makers at her Pimlico Road store. Helen Chislett Gallery, renowned for celebrating craftsmanship, has curated works by top makers including Emily Campbell, Geoffrey Preston and Tom Vaughan.

The Linnean Society of London Burlington House Piccadilly W1J 0BF

newtonpaisley.com 07971 674 839

Talk

16 May, 6–7pm

Booking necessary via linnean.org Free Workshop

16–17 May, 3.30–5pm

Booking necessary via linnean.org

16 places per workshop £20

Guided Tour

Multidisciplinary

Nina Campbell 43 Pimlico Road SW1W 8NE

shop.ninacampbell.com 020 7591 5797

Series Sponsor

Pimlico Road Location 23

13–17 May 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

OCHRE

Introducing the Clochette Pendant Light

Ochre launches the new Clochette Light in their gallery on the Pimlico Road. The shade is handcrafted in London from delicate porcelain or spun brass, and serves as a ‘cap’ over a hand-blown clear glass centre which houses a single LED light.

Open House Ceramics Design

Glassblowing

Ochre Gallery

22–24 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LJ

ochre.net 020 7096 7372

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road

Location 25

13–17 May, 10am–6pm

18 May, 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary

Central

Omorovicza

Beauty in Motion

Watch a conversation between Omorovicza co-founder Margaret de Heinrich and DB CERAMIC founder Deborah Brett exploring the definition and expression of beauty through craftsmanship. Be the first to experience Deborah’s new collection of sculptures, inspired by the materials, colours and textures of the Omorovicza Mayfair Institute. Ticket price includes drinks reception and an Omorovicza gift.

Rachel Trevor-Morgan

Behind the Scenes of Rachel

Trevor-Morgan’s Millinery Atelier

Visit Rachel Trevor-Morgan’s millinery atelier, where she and her highly skilled team are demonstrating the creation of couture headwear. Rachel talks through the techniques that go into each piece and the thought process required to make the perfect bespoke hat.

Talk Ceramics Clay Working

Omorovicza

60 South Audley Street W1K 2QW

omorovicza.com

15 May

6.30–8.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website 20 places £20

Guided Tour Millinery

Rachel Trevor-Morgan Millinery

20 Crown Passage SW1Y 6PP

racheltrevormorgan.com 020 7839 8927

15 May 4–6pm

Booking necessary via info@ racheltrevormorgan.com

12 places £25

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars

Celebrates London Craft Week

Rolls-Royce’s ‘Bespoke Collective’ of talented artisans and designers have created a collection of highly Bespoke works of craftsmanship. These exquisite examples are on display in the marque’s flagship residence in the heart of Mayfair.

Open house Automotive

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London

38 Berkeley Street W1J 8HD

rolls-roycemotorcars.com

See LCW website for details

Booking not necessary Free

Rose Uniacke

Rose Uniacke: Lara Pain in Residence

Rose Uniacke has invited textile designer Lara Pain to take residence in its Pimlico Road shop. Offering a rare insight into her craft, process and skill, Lara is weaving an exclusive fabric in-store which will in turn be made into cushions, with a limited quantity available to purchase during the week.

Demonstration Weaving

Rose Uniacke

103 Pimlico Road SW1W 8PH

roseuniacke.com

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 14

14, 16–17 May, 10am–5pm

15 May, 2–8pm 18 May, 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

IMMERSE YOUR SELF

Experience

London Craft Week at Selfridges 400

Sabina Savage

Sabina Savage Book Launch at The Royal Academy of Arts

Join designer Sabina Savage for the launch of her new art book, ‘A Savage Kingdom’, at The Royal Academy of Arts. The presentation also celebrates ten years of the brand. This all-day event incorporates two tours detailing the hand-laboured process behind Sabina’s world-renowned scarves, followed by an afternoon drinks reception.

Drinks reception Tour Fashion Fine Art

The Royal Academy of Arts

Burlington House, Piccadilly W1J 0BD

sabinasavage.com 020 7254 2403

Drinks reception

16 May 4–6pm

Tour

16 May 11am–12pm & 2–3pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website 50 places Free

Sarah Myerscough Gallery

Earthly Bodies: Speaking of Ceramics and Sculpture

In celebration of its ceramics show ‘Earthly Bodies’, Sarah Myerscough Gallery presents a seminar with ceramicists Julian Stair, Mella Shaw and Jonathan Keep in conversation with exhibition curator Sarah Myerscough. The ceramicists and potters are considered in sculptural terms, each differently engaging with materiality, space and form.

Exhibition Talk Ceramics Fine Art Sculpture

Sarah Myerscough Gallery 34 North Row W1K 6DH

sarahmyerscough.com

Exhibition 13–17 May, 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free Talk 18 May, 11am–1pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website 30 places £15

Selfridges x London Craft Week

London Craft Week at Selfridges

London Craft Week presents a curated edit at Selfridges’ new permanent RESELFRIDGES destination in the Accessories Hall, highlighting the makers and innovators using creativity and craftsmanship to repurpose, reuse and repair unwanted items and waste materials. Buy from a select range of unique pieces and see demonstrations of specialist craft techniques and innovative new ways of making.

Soane Britain

In Celebration of Making: The Soane Symphony by Charlotte Johnstone

Soane Britain will be holding an exhibition of paintings by the artist Charlotte Johnstone. After a visit to Soane’s Leicestershire rattan workshop, Charlotte was struck by the physicality of the making process, drawing similarities between the act of weaving and playing an instrument, which inspired her to capture these moments in her portraits.

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Selfridges Accessories Hall on G 400 Oxford Street W1A 1AB

selfridges.com

13–18 May 10am–10pm 19 May 11.30am–6pm

Booking not necessary

Free

Exhibition Fine Art Textile Making Wallpaper Making

Soane Britain

50–52 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LP

soane.com 020 7730 6400

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 15

13–16 May, 9.30am–6pm 17 May, 9.30am–5pm 18 May, 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Central

Studio Pottery London

Michel François Presents ‘The Art of Glaze’

Following his recent commission with Studio Pottery London for the newly refurbished suites at The Dorchester, acclaimed potter Michel François showcases a new series of sculptural pieces inspired by his work for the iconic hotel. Michel also co-hosts demonstrations that reveal his unique approach to pottery and glazing techniques.

The Art Workers’ Guild

The Art of Making

Makers from the Art Workers’ Guild showcase a variety of craft disciplines, from bookbinding and furniture design to ceramics, demonstrating and talking about the specialist skills involved in the making process of each.

Exhibition Demonstration Open House Ceramics

Studio Pottery London 29 Eccleston Place SW1W 9NF

studio-pottery-london.com 020 8004 9239

Exhibition, Free 14–19 May, 10am–8.30 pm Booking not necessary

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

The Art Workers’ Guild 6 Queen Square WC1N 3AT

artworkersguild.org 020 7713 0966

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 27

Demonstration, £10 15 May, 6.30–8.30pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk 50 places

Open House, Free 18–19 May, 10am–5pm Booking not necessary

18–19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Central

The Courtauld

Meet the Makers: Mixed-Media Workshop with Jane McCall of Bloomsbury Revisited

Still inspiring designers to this day, the Bloomsbury Group are known for their radical thinking, freedom of expression and eclectic use of colour. Take part in a Bohemian, Bloomsbury-inspired style mixed-media workshop with Jane McCall at The Courtauld, which houses one of the most extensive collections of works by the group.

The Experimental Perfume Club

Behind the Scenes of a Perfume Lab: Tour and Perfume Blending

The Experimental Perfume Club hosts an exclusive openlab day, including a tour of their perfume laboratory. Go behind the scenes of perfume creation and explore ingredients before creating your own perfume blend from EPC’s fragrance collection.

Workshop Weaving Woodworking

The Courtauld

The Courtauld Shop, Somerset House WC2R 0RN

courtauld.ac.uk

17 May 1–3pm

Booking not necessary Free

Tour Perfume Making

Experimental Perfume Club

53 Monmouth Street WC2H 9DG

experimental perfumeclub.com 020 3095 1788

16 May

12–1pm, 1–2pm, 2–3pm, 3–4pm, 4–5pm, 5–6pm & 6–7pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

12 places per tour £40

Central

The Fife Arms

Craft in Context: How Landscape and Identity Inspire Scottish Craft

The Fife Arms holds a panel discussion with luxury textile designer Araminta Campbell, accessories designer Iseabal Hendry and horn carver Gareth Guy. Led by Hugo Macdonald of Bard, they explore the themes of nature and place in Scottish craft and how the Highland landscape inspires and informs their practice.

Talk Multidisciplinary

The Scottish Room Mount St. Restaurant 41–43 Mount Street W1K 2RX

thefifearms.com

The King’s Foundation

The Architecture of Nature: Geometry, Structure and Space

The Garrison Chapel hosts an immersive threedimensional exhibition of larger-than-life polyhedral structures. These artworks will be created in a unique geometry workshop that explores traditional craft, delivered by The King’s Foundation School of Traditional Arts the week before London Craft Week.

Exhibition Bamboo Working Design Multidisciplinary Sculpture

The Garrison Chapel 8 Garrison Square Chelsea Barracks SW1W 8BG

princes-foundation.org

15 May 10–11.30am & 3–4.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

20 places per talk £10

13–18 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

The Odd Chair Company

Masters of Making: The Perfect Room Layout

Learn how to create the perfect room layout with The Odd Chair Company. During this in-person event with design director James, hear valuable tips and tricks on how to maximise your space, choose the right furniture and plan a harmonious arrangement.

TOAST TOAST Presents New Makers

TOAST presents an exhibition of unique pieces from its New Makers programme alongside a series of demonstrations and workshops. Discover the work of basket weaver Amy Krone, ceramicists Kate Semple and Polly Liu, glass blower Rosie Stonham and furniture designer Will Nock.

Talk Furniture Making Upholstery Wood Carving Woodworking

The Odd Chair Company 45 Pimlico Road SW1W 8NE

theoddchaircompany.com 01772 691777

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road Location 22

15 May

9.30–11.45am

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

20 places £10

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

TOAST Mayfair 25–26 Dering Street W1S 1AT

toa.st 020 7409 1371

13–18 May 10am–6pm

19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Tom Faulkner

Sabi Washi: An Interaction Between Washi and Metal

Tom Faulkner invites you to explore the versatility of Washi (Japanese paper) and how it is being reinvented by Sakuho Ito, a talented young artist from Shimane Prefecture, Japan. Ito’s Sabi-washi (rust paper) is made through an original process she developed, resulting in unique textures and unexpected colours.

Exhibition Paper Making Papier-Mâché Sculpture

Tom Faulkner Showroom 28 Pimlico Road SW1W 8LJ

tomfaulkner.co.uk 020 7351 7272

Series Sponsor Pimlico Road

Location 24

13–17 May 10am–6pm

18 May 10am–5pm

Booking not necessary

Free

Tracey Neuls

Tracey Neuls: New Sugarcane-Soled Trainer

Join maker/designer Tracey Neuls for a celebration of DOT, her innovative new sugarcane-derived sneaker. Tracey will be on hand to discuss her craft and how she fuses creativity with key innovations in sustainability. During Tuesday’s breakfast event Tracey will be sculpting a new last to demonstrate the early stages of the new design.

Breakfast Cordwaining Leather Working Material Innovation

Tracey Neuls

74–78 Marylebone Lane, Unit 3 W1U 2PW

traceyneuls.com 020 7935 0039

Open Designer Discussion

14 May 9.30–11.30am

Booking not necessary Free Product Launch Opening Hours

13–19 May 10am–6pm

Tursi

Tursi: Unveiling the Art of Craft

Milliner and artist Tursi’s debut solo exhibition presents a curated collection of her wearable sculptures alongside the diverse tools and materials that breathe life into them. Viewers are encouraged to perceive these pieces not just as garments but as exceptional works of art, to be both worn and admired.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

The Swiss Church in London 79 Endell Street WC2H 9DY

tursi.art

17–18 May

12–6pm

19 May 2–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Two Temple Place

A Journey in Wood: Tour and Demonstration

Join artist Sarah Davis on a tour of the elaborately carved Two Temple Place, a dazzling neo-Gothic mansion on the Embankment, looking closely at the wood and carving that make up its opulent interior. The tour is followed by a carving demonstration.

Guided Tour Sculpture Wood Carving Woodworking

Two Temple Place 2 Temple Place

WC2R 3BD

twotempleplace.org

14 May 11am–1pm

Booking necessary via twotempleplace.org

£25

15 places

Central

West Dean

Passementerie: Cotton Key Tassels

Learn the traditional techniques for making tassels, but with distinctly contemporary, decorative features to give your work an individual touch. Work with wooden tassel moulds and fine cotton and rayon yarns in a glorious colour range to create your pieces.

Course Textile Making Weaving

West Dean College

Dilke House, 1 Malet Street

WC1E 7JN

westdean.ac.uk 01243 818 300

West Dean

Needlelace Embroidery: A Butterfly or Bee

This two-day course introduces raised embroidery, also known traditionally as stumpwork. Beginning with the basic technique for creating needlelace, make a tiny pair of lace wings and then use raised embroidery stitches to form the body of a bee or butterfly.

Course Embroidery

West Dean College

Dilke House, 1 Malet Street

WC1E 7JN

westdean.ac.uk 01243 818 300

West Dean

Monotype Printmaking: Chine Collé and Transfers

An intensive one-day course that introduces the wonderful possibilities of monotype printing using chine collé and transfers, as well as inking techniques. Participants are encouraged to let process and experimentation lead over finished product.

Course Printing

West Dean College

Dilke House, 1 Malet Street

WC1E 7JN

westdean.ac.uk 01243 818 300

Wolf & Badger

Wolf & Badger Residencies: Celebrating Independent Creators and Makers

Wolf & Badger is hosting a series of mini residencies in their recently launched flagship store in Soho. From tailor-made floral headbands to traditional Indian crafts, each day-long residency is carefully curated by an independent and ethical maker. Some events require booking,

Exhibition

Ceramics Design Fashion

Jewellery Making

Wolf & Badger

102 Berwick Street

W1F 0QB

wolfandbadger.com

18, 19 May 11am–5pm

Booking necessary via tickettailor.com

£260

10 places

16, 17 May 11am–5pm

Booking necessary via tickettailor.com

£245

10 places

16 May 11am–5pm

Booking necessary via tickettailor.com

£130

12 places

13–17 May 10am–7pm

18–19 May 12–6pm

Some events require booking via eventbrite.co.uk

Collection Gallery

The Collection Gallery is a treasure trove of masterpieces, and contains objects such as a sixteenth century copy of Leonardo’s Last Supper, the only marble sculpture by Michelangelo in the UK, and works by leading British artists from the last 250 years.

Our spaces in the heart of London’s West End are the perfect venue for corporate events, parties, receptions, weddings and more.

Available to hire for breakfasts and evening events

The John Madejski Fine Rooms

The John Madejski Fine Rooms are six adjoining rooms that are the former state rooms of Burlington House, originally one of London’s great private houses. With beautifully gilded interiors, wooden floors, and marble fireplaces these magnificently restored 18th century rooms house works from the Royal Academy collection.

Hire these spaces for lunches, receptions and other events

The Benjamin West Lecture Theatre

The Benjamin West Lecture Theatre showcases bespoke seating for 220 people with a modern design in the heart of the RA’s updated cultural campus.

The double-height lecture theatre is a wonderful space for lively debate, conferences, and performances

We would love to invite you in to explore our beautiful spaces further – contact our dedicated events team to learn more entertaining@royalacademy.org.uk

Central

Yunus Emre Institute Turkish Treasures

Explore intricate embroidery, illumination, paper marbling and culinary delights with Yunus Emre Institute. Learn centuries-old Turkish craft traditions in workshops, demonstrations and taster classes led by skilled artisans, or indulge your taste buds with the diverse flavours of Turkish cuisine, crafted by world-class chefs.

Workshop Calligraphy Embroidery Marbling

Yunus Emre Institute

10 Maple Street W1T 5HA

yeelondon.org.uk 020 7387 3036

13–19 May 11am–9pm

Booking necessary via yeelondon.org.uk 15 places from £40

10 Maple St W1T 5HA

10 Maple St W1T 5HA

londra@yee.org.tr

londra@yee.org.tr

yeelondon.org.uk

yeelondon.org.uk

@yeelondra @yeelondra

Chelsea Ealing Fulham

Kensington

Knightsbridge Notting Hill South Kensington

4160Tuesdays

Future Perfumes:

An Introduction to Sustainable Scents

Book in for a two-hour perfume-making class with 4160Tuesdays’ founder Sarah McCartney, using biodegradable and sustainable materials. Visitors are also welcome to visit the studio to try on a range of small-batch fragrances and take away a sample of the new eau de toilette, Le Bain de McBain.

Workshop Perfume Making

4160Tuesdays 42A Raynham Road W6 0HY

4160tuesdays.com 020 8749 8015

13–14 & 16 May 12–2pm & 4–6pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website 10 places per workshop £40

Anna Westerlund at Couverture & The Garbstore Customise Your Own Earrings

Create your own one-of-a-kind pair of earrings with ceramicist Anna Westerlund. Choose from a range of different ceramic earrings, beads and threads and combine them to suit your personality and mood.

Workshop Ceramics Fashion Jewellery Making

Couverture & The Garbstore 188 Kensington Park Road W11 2ES

couvertureandthe garbstore.com

16 May 2–3pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website £30

8 spaces

Business France

French Craft Collective Exhibition Design

French Craft Collective is an exclusive trade-only event dedicated to high-end design, curated by Business France. A space for networking, learning, sharing ideas and discovering opportunities for future collaborations, it gives British specifiers the opportunity to meet a selection of French craftspeople renowned for their know-how, techniques and unique expertise.

Multidisciplinary Upholstery Weaving Woodworking

Business France

French Residence 11 Kensington Palace Gardens W8 4QP

event.businessfrance.fr 07435 262 895

15 May 10am–5pm

Booking necessary via chloe.loric@ businessfrance.fr Free

DAVIDSON London

Tradition Transformed:

The Art of Innovative Furniture Making

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of craftsmanship at this exhibition hosted at the Davidson London showroom. It explores the rich heritage of traditional fine furniture-making while shining a spotlight on the cutting-edge innovations shaping the furniture design landscape today.

Exhibition Furniture Making Gilding Marquetry

Davidson London Showroom

Chelsea Reach 79–89 Lots Road SW10 0RN

davidsonlondon.com 07800 757 121

13–17 May 9.30am–5pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website Free

West

Farrow & Ball

Farrow & Ball Wallpaper Event

Visit Farrow & Ball’s Chelsea showroom to learn about the artisanal process behind their wallpaper. Each roll is handcrafted in their Dorset factory using Farrow & Ball paints, traditional techniques and bespoke equipment.

Open House Wallpaper Making

Farrow & Ball London Showroom

249 Fulham Road SW3 6HY

farrow-ball.com

Generation 2030

Generations of Skill: Saudi Woodworking by Generation 2030 and TRITA

Explore the rich tapestry of Saudi Arabia’s traditional woodcraft at a demonstration by Generation 2030 and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts. Delve into regional engravings, try your hand at carving and colouring wood with natural dyes and immerse yourself in the artistry of Saudi woodworking.

Demonstration Wood Carving Woodworking

Furniture Galleries

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Rd SW7 2RL

generation2030.com

Homo Faber

Today’s Masters Meet Tomorrow’s Talents

An exhibition presented by the Michelangelo Foundation. See contemporary craftsmanship in a new light through the co-creations of international craft talents and masters from across Europe. Inspired by an Art Deco theme, 20 artisan duos worked with diverse materials, techniques and design approaches to handcraft original objects. Facilitated by Homo Faber Fellowship, a programme supported by Jaeger-LeCoultre.

Homo Faber

Talk and Tour with Homo Faber

Learn how the Michelangelo Foundation is supporting the next generation of craftspeople during a talk on Wednesday 15 May. On Thursday 16 May, join a tour of ‘Today’s Masters Meet Tomorrow’s Talents’, an exhibition showcasing the co-creations made by 20 artisan duos participating in Homo Faber Fellowship, followed by live demonstrations.

Exhibition Basketry Stone Carving Weaving

Cromwell Place 4 Cromwell Place SW7 2JE

homofaber.com

Talk Tour Embroidery Fashion

Cromwell Place

4 Cromwell Place SW7 2JE

homofaber.com

13–18 May

8.30am–5pm 19 May 9am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

16 May 11am–1pm & 2–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

14–18 May 10am–6pm 19 May 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Talk, Free 15 May, 4.30–5.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website Tour, Free 16 May, 11am & 2.30pm

Booking necessary via cromwellplace.com 15 places per tour

Experts in paint and paper, and proud to be part of London Craft Week.

www.farrow-ball.com

West

Inhabit Hotels

Inhabit Hotels x Freya Bramble-Carter: Flower Vase Workshop

A nature-inspired clay sculpture workshop with ceramic artist Freya Bramble-Carter. Workshop participants join Freya in coiling, hand-building and decorating their very own vibrant flower vase in this hands-on class, set in the calming surroundings of Inhabit, Southwick Street’s intimate book- and art-filled library.

Workshop Ceramics Clay Working

Inhabit

25–27 Southwick Street W2 1JQ

southwick. inhabithotels.com 020 7723 7723

18 May 11am–1.30pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

15 places £80

Knots Rugs

The Magical World of Marbling

Gain insights into the ancient art of marbling in celebration of the launch of Nat Maks’ first book, ‘Marbling – Learn In A Weekend’, and her collaboration with Knots Rugs. Nat is signing copies of her book and providing a demonstration of her marbling techniques, along with drinks.

Product Launch Design

Marbling

Rug Making Textile Making Wallpaper Making

Knots Rugs

595 Kings Road SW6 2EL

knotsrugs.co.uk 020 7471 4707

14 May 5–9pm

Booking necessary via studio@knotsrugs.co.uk

London Craft Week Craft Symposium at V&A South Kensington

Thursday 16th May 10am - 1pm

The Future of Craft: Expanding Horizons

Crafting the Digital Object

Crafting Luxury

Artist Key Note Speakers from: Crafts Council, Found, Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, Michelangelo Foundation, Serapian, The Art Newspaper, V&A, Walpole

West

Leighton House

Yemeni Embroidery Workshops

Explore the patterns, colours and techniques of Yemeni embroidery with Nouria Nagi OBE, who works to empower Yemeni women and preserve this art form. In partnership with The Barakat Trust and YENOF.

Workshop Embroidery

Leighton House 12 Holland Park Road W14 8LZ

rbkc.gov.uk/museums

Lloyd Choi Gallery

Hidden Gem

The true beauty of an object is often hidden in the details: its delicate precision and considered design. ‘Hidden Gem’ celebrates the refined craftsmanship of Korean art, presenting six artists who are committed to employing traditional techniques and materials to create contemporary works of art.

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Cromwell Place 4 Cromwell Place SW7 2JE

lloydchoigallery.com

18 May

Yemeni Embroidery 10am–1pm £65 (Adult)

18 May

Family Fun: Yemeni Embroidery 2–3.30pm £5 (Concession)

Booking necessary via rbkc.gov.uk

14 places

15-18 May 11am-7pm

19 May 11am-4pm

Booking not necessary

Free

Loraine Rutt

Mapping Earth: Pocket Globes and Porcelain Maps at The Royal Geographical Society

Join a tour with artist Loraine Rutt of her exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society. Playing with scale and volume, whether it’s a pocket globe putting the world in your hand or topography with amplified relief, Loraine’s new work celebrates the craft of mapping Earth.

Exhibition

Ceramics Clay Working Multidisciplinary Sculpture

The Royal Geographical Society 1 Kensington Gore SW7 2AR

thelittleglobeco.com

Exhibition

13–17 May 2–2.45pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

Free

Morley College London

Craft Workshops at Morley College

London’s North Kensington Centre

Explore interactive craft workshops led by well-known artists at Morley College London’s newly refurbished North Kensington Centre for Skills. Learn the fundamentals of artistic glass-making or take part in an introduction to their prestigious jewellery classes.

Workshop Multidisciplinary

Morley College London: North Kensington Centre

Wornington Road W10 5QQ

morleycollege.ac.uk

14 May, 10am–3pm

15 May, 1pm–3pm

16 May, 4pm–7pm

17 May, 11am–3pm

18 May, 11am–4pm

Booking necessary via morleycollege.ac.uk

12 places £20

West

Morley College London

Craft Workshops at Morley College

London’s Chelsea Centre

Try your hand at an interactive craft workshop at Morley College London’s Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries. Introductory workshops include printmaking, 3D modelling, screen printing, pattern cutting, sculpting organic forms, millinery and black and white photography.

Workshop

Multidisciplinary

Morley College London: Chelsea Centre

Hortensia Road SW10 0QS

morleycollege.ac.uk

National Army Museum

Soldier Craft Through Time Tour

Enjoy an exclusive tour of objects from the National Army Museum’s collection that showcase the craftwork of soldiers across the centuries, from blankets and game boards to watercolours and embroidery.

Multidisciplinary

National Army Museum

Royal Hospital Road

Chelsea SW3 4HT

nam.ac.uk

Cyanotypes and Photograms Workshop

17 May, 11am–2pm

8 places £20

Silkscreen Printing on Paper

17 May, 11am–2pm

12 places £20

Booking necessary via morleycollege.ac.uk

15 May 2–3pm

Booking necessary via nam.ac.uk

20 places

£10

National Army Museum

The Art of Sword-Making

Swords have been an iconic element of the British Army’s arsenal throughout its history. Discover how blades have been crafted over the centuries and get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the National Army Museum’s sword collection.

Demonstration

Engraving Metalworking

National Army Museum

Royal Hospital Road

Chelsea SW3 4HT

nam.ac.uk

16 May

6.30–8.30pm

Booking necessary via nam.ac.uk

50 places £12

Natural History Museum

Botanical Tin Embossing Workshop with Meg Fatharly

A tin embossing workshop exploring the enchanting world of the Natural History Museum and botanical beauty. Master the art of embossing through sculpting delicate botanical motifs onto metal sheets.

Workshop

Embossing Metalworking

Natural History Museum

Cromwell Road SW7 5BD

nhm.ac.uk

15–16 May

11am–1.30pm & 2.30–5pm

Booking necessary via nhm.ac.uk

26 places per workshop £60

West

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

‘A Fine Line: Modern Makers at Pitzhanger Manor’ curated by Joanna Bird

Joanna Bird curates ‘A Fine Line: Modern Makers at Pitzhanger Manor’, a presentation of new works inspired by Sir John Soane’s aesthetic and architectural legacy. On Thursday, hear artists Joseph Harrington and Gregory Warren Wilson discuss with the curator the inspiration behind the exhibition. Later in the week, meet Joanna for a tour of the exhibition.

Riviere Rugs x O&A London Fine Wine Tasting and ‘Patagonia’ Rug Showcase

Discover ‘Patagonia’, a collaborative rug collection by Riviere x O&A London, during an immersive wine-tasting event hosted by Hispamerchants. Enjoy a selection of fine wines and nibbles from the Argentine Patagonia region.

Exhibition Guided Tour Talk

Ceramics Glass Working

Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery

Mattock Lane W5 5EQ

pitzhanger.org.uk 020 3985 8888

Exhibition Free 15–18 May, 11am–5pm

Guided Tour, Free 18 May, 12–2pm

Talk, £12 16 May, 5–7.45pm

Booking necessary via pitzhanger.org.uk

Rupert Bevan

Demonstrating the Art of Japanese Joinery with Rupert Bevan

Rupert Bevan and his craftsmen are in his Notting Hill showroom discussing and demonstrating the captivating art of Japanese joinery. Rupert’s fascination with combining traditional methods with modern techniques in his furniture-making business forms the context of the demonstration.

Tasting Food & Drink Rug Making Textile Making Weaving

Riviere Rugs x O&A London Unit 14 Chelsea Wharf 15 Lots Road SW10 0QJ

riviererugs.com 020 3601 4600

Demonstration Furniture Making Woodworking

Rupert Bevan 1 All Saints Road W11 1HA

rupertbevan.com 020 7731 1919

14 May 6–8.30pm

Booking necessary via london@riviererugs.com 50 places

Science Museum

Create Lates

Explore the relationship between cutting-edge science and craftsmanship in a celebration of human skill and creativity. Experience the delicate skills of dissection or clockmaking, uncover the secrets of material science, explore fashion inspired by satellite images, and the role of designers in inventing ingenious usable products, with hands-on workshops, talks and demos.

Demonstration Talk Workshop

Multidisciplinary

Exhibition Road South Kensington SW7 2DD

sciencemuseum.org.uk

16 May 10am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

09 May 6.30–8pm

Booking necessary via sciencemuseum.org.uk Free

International Pavilion Korea

Presented by Soluna Art Group

Cromwell Place

4 Cromwell Place

SW7 2 JE

15–18 May 10am–6pm

19 May 10am–4pm

solunacraft.com

Soluna Art Group, a leading art company in South Korea, is celebrating its 10th anniversary during London Craft Week with an exhibition of the finest Korean craft at Cromwell Place, South Kensington.

The artists showcased in Galleries 5 and 6 include Dahye Jeong, whose vessels woven out of horsehair won her the 2022 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize. Alongside Jeong, explore works by UK-based glass artist Keeryong Choi, glass artist Kyouhong Lee and metal artist Woosun Cheon, who were all 2023 finalists for the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize.

The exhibition aims to introduce Korea’s cultural traditions to an international audience. The artists speak a universal language that draws on the region’s long history of working with materials. They interpret historical references in new ways, expressing their own unique voices.

Alongside the exhibition, visitors also have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn more about their craft.

Soluna Art Group

Fine Craft by Soluna Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Soluna Art Group, a leading art company in South Korea, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with an exhibition of Korean craft. Artists showcased include Dahye Jeong, whose vessels woven out of horsehair won her the 2022 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, alongside metal artist Woosun Cheon and glass artists Keeryong Cho and Kyouhong Lee.

Cromwell Place 4 Cromwell Place SW7 2 JE

solunacraft.com +82 10 4906 6748

International Pavilion Korea

15-18 May 10am-6pm

19 May 10am-4pm

Booking not necessary

Soroka Concept Store

Designer Talk: Jean PhillippeDemeyer Talk Ceramics Design Multidisciplinary Textile Making

Join Jean-Philippe Demeyer at one of his latest interior design projects, Soroka Concept Store, to discuss his creative process. Jean-Philippe explains how to transform a space in your home with the clever use of vivid colours, layered materials and striking contrasts.

Tai Ping Photorealism at Tai Ping

Luxury rug maker Tai Ping unveils an exquisitely executed photorealistic tapestry inspired by Carrara marble and the Queen Victoria memorial statue. Drop in to the new Fulham Road showroom to view the tapestry alongside in-store videography and photography of the complex production process.

Soroka Concept Store 174 Walton Street SW3 2JL sorokalondon.co.uk

16 May 6.30–8.30pm

The William Morris Society Brush-Making Workshop

Learn how to make at least four different brushes using arenga, tampico and broomcorn fibres in this workshop with The William Morris Society. Delve into the history of brush making and the types of fibre used.

williammorrissociety.org 020 8741 3735

17 May 10am–4pm

Booking

West

TOAST TOAST and Rush Matters

TOAST collaborates with one of the UK’s last remaining rush weavers, Felicity Irons of Rush Matters. The Bedfordshire-based artisan has created a natural installation inspired by TOAST’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection, ‘Outdoor Pursuits’, on display in their Notting Hill shop throughout the week.

Exhibition

Rush Weaving

TOAST London

191 Westbourne Grove W11 2SB toa.st

13–18 May 10am–6pm 19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary

Vessel Gallery

Ethereal Nature

Vessel Gallery presents three rooms of immersive exhibitions featuring new works by three of their artistmakers: Enemark & Thompson (glass sculpture), Maarten Vrolijk (glass, ceramic, lighting and paintings) and Tsai & Yoshikawa (metal, lighting and mixed media).

Exhibition Ceramics Fine Art Glassblowing Metalworking Sculpture

Cromwell Place

4 Cromwell Place SW7 2JE

vesselgallery.com 020 7727 8001

15–18 May 10am–6pm 19 May 10am–4pm

Booking not necesssary Free

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Craft Symposium

London Craft Week hosts a craft symposium at V&A South Kensington with panel discussions and keynote speeches from leading figures in the sector. Speakers cover topics including the expanded craft vocabulary of the last ten years, digital innovation, the transfer of skills through apprenticeships and craftsmanship and luxury.

Talk Multidisciplinary

V&A South Kensington Cromwell Road SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk 020 7942 2000

16 May 10am–1pm

Booking necessary via vam.ac.uk £10

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington

London Craft Week at The Victoria and Albert Museum

The V&A Academy celebrates craftsmanship through a series of demonstrations in the Galleries at V&A South Kensington, from weaving to silversmithing, couture, ceramics and woodwork. They are also hosting a craft symposium, featuring panel discussions and keynote speeches from leading figures in the sector.

Demonstration Multidisciplinary

V&A South Kensington Cromwell Road SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk 020 7942 2000

16 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

West

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Maker Demonstration

Couture Craftsmanship: Goldwork

Showcasing skills from over 20 years of running the Santa Clara Embroidery workshop, Master Artisan José Luis Sánchez Expósito demonstrates the gold and silver embroidery techniques used to dress sacred objects as well as high-fashion projects.

Demonstration Embroidery

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road

SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk

020 7942 2000

16 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Maker Demonstration

Couture Craftsmanship: Featherwork

One of only 12 feathermakers in France, Master Artisan Julien Vermeulen showcases his craftsmanship with Fellow Matéo Laurent, manipulating feathers into works of art used in couture and beyond.

Demonstration Fashion

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road

SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk

020 7942 2000

16 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Maker Demonstration

Contemporary British Silversmiths

Watch demonstrations by four silversmiths whose work encompasses a range of styles and techniques. In the morning, visitors have the opportunity to chat with and see the work of Jessica Jue and Isabella Kelley, while in the afternoon the makers are Miriam Hanid and Machi De Waard.

Demonstration

Silversmithing

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road

SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk

020 7942 2000

16 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Maker Demonstration

Weaving with Caron Penney

Surrounded by the historical Devonshire Hunting Tapestries, artisanal weaver Caron Penney demonstrates the processes and techniques of handwoven tapestry, showing how this traditional skill can create contemporary artworks.

Demonstration

Textile Making

Weaving

V&A South Kensington

Cromwell Road

SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk

020 7942 2000

16 May 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary Free

Victoria and Albert Museum South Kensington Curator Talk

Christien Meindertsma: Re-Forming Waste

Join V&A curators to hear about the process and findings from groundbreaking new research into linoleum and wool. Discover how Christien Meindertsma’s creative practice combines craft and technological innovation to propose new solutions for using these materials in the circular economy.

Talk Textile Making

V&A South Kensington Cromwell Road SW7 2RL

vam.ac.uk 020 7942 2000

16 May

10.30–11.15am, 12–12.45pm & 2–2.45pm

Booking not necessary Free

Wool and The Gang

Learn to Knit with Wool and the Gang and the Design Museum

Get to grips with the wonderful world of knitting with this beginner course. Designed specifically for those with little or no experience, master the basics of the craft while making your very own quilt-style blanket.

Workshop Knitting

The Design Museum 224–238 Kensington High Street W8 6AG

woolandthegang.com

18 May 10am–4pm

Booking necessary via designmuseum.org

20 places

From £80

Angel Islington King’s Cross Park Royal Regent’s Park Stoke Newington

Park Royal

Following the success of its inaugural year, Park Royal Design District is proud to be back again in 2024. Visitors can explore a diverse range of disciplines in this emerging creative zone, ranging from ancient crafts to cutting-edge technology.

This year, the three-day event includes a vibrant weekend market selling handmade wares from a wide array of craftspeople and makers — from ceramics to embroidery, bookbinding, screen printing and more. A series of workshops at the newly kitted-out Park Royal Open Workshop (POW) allows visitors the chance to test out the machinery available and get stuck into making their own objects, while the ‘Artisanal Intelligence’ exhibition explores the intersection of new technologies and AI, with handmade low-tech craft techniques.

Levant Book Café showcases its impressive collection of traditional Syrian and Lebanese art and crafts including tiles, embroidery, glassware, intricate marquetry and more. This hidden gem in Park Royal’s food scene is renowned for owner Sameh’s handmade Syrian ‘booza’, a unique method of making ice cream that stretches back generations — so don’t miss out on this taste of Damascus over the weekend.

Highlights of the Series

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Park Royal Design District Standard Market

Wander around a street market at Park Royal, featuring locally produced food, craft, fashion, art, furniture and antiques.

Series Sponsor

Park Royal

152 [p95]

Park Royal Design District

Ancient Crafts from the Levant

149 [p95]

Park Royal Design District

Artisanal Intelligence

148 [p96]

Park Royal Design District

Maker Studio Tour

150 [p96]

Park Royal Design District

Park Royal Open Workshop

151 [p97]

Park Royal Design District Standard Market

95 Park Royal Design District

Artisanal Intelligence

96

Park Royal Design District

Park Royal Open Workshop

Learn how to make a simple piece of furniture or a beautiful wooden breadboard at this new openaccess workshop stacked with over 50 professional tools and tech. See website for full details.

North

Central Saint Martins BA Jewellery Design Jewellery

Repair Shop

Breathe new life into broken and forgotten jewels at the Central Saint Martins jewellery repair shop. Bring your discarded and unloved trinkets and learn how to do basic repairs with guidance from the BA Jewellery team.

Join a panel of speakers at Crafts Council Gallery for a discussion about the role of craft in shaping English identity and culture, ahead of a year-long programme exploring and critiquing the subject in depth. The event marks the launch of Crafts’ Spring/Summer issue, and is followed by drinks.

Cubitts Experiments from the Cubitts Workshop Exhibition Design Fashion Spectacle Making

The Cubitts Workshop makes spectacles based on things that catch their attention, from modernists and pop stars to pharaohs and nightclubs. Now, a selection of their most avant-garde creations is on display at Cubitts Coal Drops Yard. Come unpick their references, admire their experimental techniques and try them on in-store.

Cubitts Coal Drops Yard Unit 14, Bagley Walk Arches, Coal Drops Yard N1C 4DH cubitts.com 020 3404 5044

Forest + Found THIS COUNTRY Exhibition Ceramics Furniture Making Textile Making Wood Carving Woodworking

Curated by Forest + Found, THIS COUNTRY brings together artists practising in the UK whose work engages in conversations around shifting cultural identities bound up in their relationship to place and selfhood. The work unravels traditions of making, exploring shared histories of memory and material, as some look to the past and others to an unknown and undefined future.

18 May

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

Crafts Council 44A Pentonville Road N1 9BY

13–18 May 10am–7pm

19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary

13 May, 1–5pm

14–18 May, 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

North

Gill Wing Gallery

Andean Souls: Jewellery from Chile

An exhibition spotlighting the work of five female artists from Chile. This group of remarkable women have been chosen for how they make jewellery with an awareness of their territory, using techniques and materials imbued with cultural meaning.

Exhibition Jewellery Making

Gill Wing Gallery 182 Upper Street N1 1RQ

lilianaojeda.com

Molten 1090

The Future is Glass

See how circular design has shaped Molten 1090’s inaugural lighting collection. Creative director Laura Smith and her team are running demonstrations throughout the afternoon, talking through the new collection and providing a chance to see the pieces being made. Attendees will take home a piece of Moltenware.

Exhibition Glass Working Glassblowing

Molten 1090 Studio Unit C1, 2 Leswin Place N16 7NJ

molten1090.com

13–18 May 11am–6pm

19 May 12–6pm

Booking not necessary

Park Royal Design District

Ancient Crafts from the Levant

Visit the Levant Book Café for a fascinating insight into the artisanal skills and traditions of the Eastern Mediterranean region. There are traditional crafts for sale, workshops and demonstrations in Syrian embroidery and marquetry, live folk music and homemade Damascene ice creams.

Demonstration Multidisciplinary

Levant Book Café 26–28 Standard Road NW10 6EU

levantlondon.com

17 May 12–4.30pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk £20

Park Royal Design District

Artisanal Intelligence

Students from Imperial College London have been working with Park Royal makers to find out what happens when traditional handmade craft techniques meet artificial intelligence. The resulting works are on view at Park Royal.

Exhibition 3D Printing Technology

Park Royal Gallery EX2, 41 Standard Road NW10 6HF

parkroyaldesign district.com

Series Sponsor

Park Royal Location 152

17–19 May 12–6pm

Booking not necessary

Series Sponsor

Park Royal Location 149

17–19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary

North

Park Royal Design District

Maker Studio Tour

Join a guided tour of maker studios including ceramics, embroidery, leatherwork, woodwork, glassware, bookbinding and more, with short talks and demonstrations along the way.

Tour Multidisciplinary

See website for full details and locations

parkroyaldesign district.com

Park Royal Design District

Park Royal Open Workshop

Learn how to make a simple piece of furniture or a beautiful wooden breadboard at this new open-access workshop stacked with over 50 professional tools and tech. See website for full details.

Workshop

Multidisciplinary

Park Royal Open Workshop

EX2, 41 Standard Road NW10 6HF

powworkshops.com

Series Sponsor

Park Royal Location 148

17 May, 3pm

18 May, 12pm

19 May, 2pm

Booking necessary via parkroyaldesign district.com

Free

Series Sponsor

Park Royal Location 150

18–19 May 10am–5.30pm

Booking necessary via powworkshops.com

North

Wander around a street market at Park Royal, featuring locally produced food, craft, fashion, art, furniture and antiques. Park Royal Design District Standard Market

Market

Multidisciplinary

Along Standard Road Standard Road NW10 6EX

Instagram: standardmarketnw10

Series Sponsor Park Royal Location 151

18–19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary

Pophams Home Maker, Material and Method

Pophams Home has invited seven of their makers, each working with different methods and mediums, to showcase a range of one-off pieces. Each piece is displayed in their Islington shop and is available to purchase. On Thursday 16 May, watch live demonstrations from some of the makers.

Demonstration Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Pophams Home & Pantry

21 Prebend Street N1 8PF

pophamshome.com

Demonstration

16 May, 4–8pm

Exhibition

13–15 & 17–18 May, 9am–4.30pm

16 May, 9am–8pm 19 May, 9am–4pm

Booking not necessary

Royal Academy of Music Strings Gallery Tour at the Royal Academy of Music Museum

Go on a journey from 17th-century Cremona to the thriving community of instrument makers in 19th-century London in this guided tour at the Royal Academy of Music Museum. Visit the studio workshop, where their luthiers introduce you to the methods and materials used throughout history for the craft of violin making.

Guided Tour Musical Instrument Making

Royal Academy of Music

Marylebone Road NW1 5HT

ram.ac.uk

Sarabande Foundation

Dean Hoy’s ‘Bears Who Care’ Picnic for Sarabande Foundation

Join a teddy bear’s picnic like no other, led by Sarabande artist in residence Dean Hoy. Informed by Dean’s signature style and his series that aims to materialise emotions, guests learn patchwork quilting and sewing practices to create a larger-than-life teddy bear picnic rug together.

Workshop

Multidisciplinary

Sarabande Foundation 792 High Road N17 0DH

sarabandefoundation.org

15 May 11am–12 12.15–1.15pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website Free

15 places

15 May 6–8.30pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk 25 places £7

North

Thrown x OmVed Gardens

Alchemy Exhibition Ceramics Fine Art Printing Sculpture

‘Alchemy’ is a collaborative exhibition and events programme by specialist craft gallery Thrown and OmVed Gardens, a greenscape, food project and sustainability hub. Set within OmVed’s glasshouse and restored ecosystem in Highgate, it brings together works in ceramics, mixed media and print-making.

OmVed Gardens Townsend Yard Highgate N6 5JF

omvedgardens.com

15–18 May

11am–5pm

19 May

12–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

CRAFTINGJAPAN Limited event

craftingjapan.net

13 th 10am ; meditation & tea ceremony

13pm; Kimekomi Art Workshop

14 th 10am ; meditation & tea ceremony

13pm; Kimekomi Art Workshop

18pm; welcome party

15 th 10am ; meditation & tea ceremony

13pm; Kimekomi Art Workshop

Innovation Meets Craftsmanship

Founded by The Mills Fabrica, Fabrica X is an innovation gallery and concept store for sustainable brands, showcasing the groundbreaking innovations transforming the techstyle and agrifood industries. Open to the public, Fabrica X serves as the leading destination for discovery and knowledge-building, empowering brands, retailers, manufacturers, corporates, and the public to make informed decisions guided by sustainable innovation.

Experiential Retail

Shop the latest in planet-positive food and lifestyle products.

Innovation Gallery

Discover the innovators revolutionising the way we make our clothes.

The Mills Fabrica

36-40 York Way, Kings Cross

London, N1 9AB

Interactive Experiences

Participate in dynamic workshops, talks and demonstrations guided by leading material innovators, industry experts, and brands.

Colorifix

Biological Colour: Creative Screen-Printing Workshop with Ruth Lloyd x Colorifix

Attend an exciting workshop combining screen printing with Colorifix’s bacterial pigment technology. Learn how bacterial pigments pose sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum dye systems and how these pigments can be used in combination with traditional and innovative textile patterning processes.

unspun Vega 3D Weaving

unspun showcases products made with its Vega™ 3D weaving technology at Fabrica X’s exhibition. Vega™ is the world’s first 3D weaving technology for apparel. By weaving garments from yarn in minutes, Vega™ opens the door to an entirely new world of on-shore and on-demand production for woven apparel.

NFW x Purified Anatomy of a Plastic-Free Sneaker

Join the founder of Purified, London’s own bio-based footwear brand, and material innovators NFW for a holistic exploration of plastic-free, return-to-earth sneaker design. Dive into the entire shoe production journey from raw ingredients to construction and get hands-on with early sneaker prototypes.

The Mills Fabrica

Head to The Mills Fabrica in King’s Cross to immerse yourself in a world where innovation meets craftsmanship. In honour of the 10th anniversary of London Craft Week, The Mills Fabrica is spotlighting the trailblazing innovators poised to shape the trajectory of our planet’s next 10 years.

Originating from Hong Kong, The Mills Fabrica is a global innovation platform supporting techstyle (textiles and apparel) and agrifood innovations. Comprising an innovation gallery and impact retail, co-working spaces, prototyping lab and investment fund, The Mills Fabrica is dedicated to fostering an ecosystem of innovators to catalyse positive planetary impact, ultimately fostering a future of social and ecological resilience.

At London Craft Week, their innovation gallery and concept store, Fabrica X, unveils its latest campaign ‘Planet Saving Innovations’. Informed by ‘The Planetary Boundaries’, a framework which defines the safe operating space for humanity to thrive within the Earth’s natural systems, Fabrica X showcases the pioneering innovations actively confronting our most pressing planetary challenges.

Alongside this, they are hosting a series of interactive experiences with leading material innovators, industry experts and brands. Join Colorifix, The Mills Fabrica’s portfolio company, to learn about microbial dyeing through screen printing, or attend a talk on the fascinating journey of crafting plastic-free, return-to-earth sneakers, featuring Natural Fibre Welding and London-based footwear brand, Purified.

Join The Mills Fabrica on their journey to accelerate innovation and forge a sustainable and equitable system for people and the planet.

The Mills Fabrica

Fabrica X

Planet-Saving Innovations

Fabrica X presents an exhibition centred around six planetary priorities: water, chemicals, waste, microplastics, land-use and climate change. Discover the pioneering solutions not only redefining the future of fashion and materials but have the potential to overcome our planet’s most critical challenge — restoring Earth’s natural systems.

Exhibition

Biofabrication

Circular Design

Dyeing

Material Innovation

Textile Making

Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica 6–40 York Way N1 9AB

themillsfabrica.com

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

13–18 May 9am–6pm

19 May 11am–5pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk Free

Colorifix Biological Colour: Creative Screen-Printing Workshop with Ruth Lloyd x Colorifix

Attend an exciting workshop combining screen printing with Colorifix’s bacterial pigment technology. Learn how bacterial pigments pose sustainable alternatives to conventional petroleum dye systems and how these pigments can be used in combination with traditional and innovative textile patterning processes.

Workshop

Biofabrication Dyeing Printing

The Mills Fabrica 6–40 York Way N1 9AB

colorifix.com

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

15 May

10am–12.30pm & 2–4.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

12 places £30

NFW x Purified Anatomy of a Plastic-Free Sneaker

Join the founder of Purified, London’s own bio-based footwear brand, and material innovators NFW for a holistic exploration of plastic-free, return-to-earth sneaker design. Dive into the entire shoe production journey from raw ingredients to construction and get hands-on with early sneaker prototypes.

Talk Circular Design Material Innovation

Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica

6–40 York Way

N1 9AB

nfw.earth

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

17 May 5–6.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website £35

The Mills Fabrica

Positive Luxury

How Innovation Meets

Craftsmanship in the Luxury Industry

Join Positive Luxury, the leading sustainability experts for the global luxury industry, for an inspiring panel discussion with esteemed brands. Discover how innovation is infused into the design and creation of luxury goods to deliver real change, meet higher sustainability standards and foster positive impact for people and the planet.

The Woolmark Company

Merino Wool: A New Future

The Woolmark Company hosts a panel of industry experts exploring one of the world’s most innovative natural fibres. Visit the London Craft Week website for more details.

unspun

Vega 3D Weaving

unspun showcases products made with its Vega™ 3D weaving technology at Fabrica X’s exhibition. Vega™ is the world’s first 3D weaving technology for apparel. By weaving garments from yarn in minutes, Vega™ opens the door to an entirely new world of on-shore and ondemand production for woven apparel.

Talk Design Material Innovation

Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica

6–40 York Way

N1 9AB

positiveluxury.com

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

14 May 5–6.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

£5

Talk Material Innovation

Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica

6–40 York Way

N1 9AB

woolmark.com

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

14 May

10.30am–12pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

20 places Free

Exhibition Material Innovation Technology

Textile Making Weaving

Fabrica X

The Mills Fabrica

6–40 York Way

N1 9AB

unspun.io

Innovation Partner

The Mills Fabrica

13–18 May

9am–6pm

19 May 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

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Blackdot Gallery

Crafted Elegance: A Fusion of Tradition and Innovation

An exhibition celebrating the craftsmanship of London’s vibrant artisan community. From delicate jewellery pieces to handcrafted ceramics, encounter ancient traditions blended with contemporary designs across a variety of craft disciplines.

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Blackdot Gallery 200 Battersea Park Road SW11 4ND

blackdotgallery.com

13–17May 12–7pm 18–19 May 12–5pm

Booking not necessary

Cavaliero Finn

20 Years of Cavaliero Finn

In 2004, Juliana Cavaliero and Debra Finn curated their first exhibition as Cavaliero Finn in a home in South London and they haven’t looked back since. For this exhibition, Cavaliero Finn returns to its roots to celebrate its 20th birthday, featuring artists who have shown with the gallery since its inception.

Exhibition Multidisciplinary

Cavaliero Finn at Stockwell Studio 1 Lorn Court SW9 OAB

cavalierofinn.com

13–15 & 18 May 11am–6pm 16–17 May 11am–8pm

Booking not necessary

City & Guilds of London Art School Conservation and Carving Demonstrations, Printmaking Workshop and Exhibitions

Discover historic and contemporary craft skills across an engaging two-day programme of activities, including the opportunity to try your hand at printmaking and stone carving. Explore exhibitions, watch demonstrations, tour the wood and stone carving studios and cast your vote in the themed annual carving competition.

Cockpit

Cockpit Craft Garden Party

Join Cockpit for a celebration of all things craft at the official opening of London’s first Craft Garden, designed by Sebastian Cox. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments and craft demonstrations in Cockpit’s newly redeveloped Deptford location and witness the unveiling of a new public art installation by Cockpit maker Amber Khokhar.

Demonstration Multidisciplinary

City & Guilds of London Art School 124 Kennington Park Road SE11 4DJ

cityandguildsartschool.ac.uk 020 7735 2306

17 May 10am–5pm

18 May 1–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Demonstration Design Leather Working Mosaic Textile Making Woodworking

Cockpit Deptford 18–22 Creekside SE8 3DZ

cockpitstudios.org 020 8692 4463

15 May 12–4.30pm

Booking necessary via tickettailor.com/events/ cockpit/1132095 £15

County Hall Pottery Beyond the Kiln

County Hall Pottery presents its inaugural exhibition, launching its new gallery space. ‘Beyond the Kiln’ brings together a group of London-based contemporary artists working with ceramics. All share an interest in the materiality, history and language of ceramics while exploring diverse subject matter including personal narratives, the built environment, social and political issues and nature.

Craft Show

A Textile Assembly

Craft Show presents an exhibition of textile art alongside a joyful series of workshops and talks held in the heart of the gallery. Showcasing the work of celebrated and rising textile artists and makers, the curation explores the theme of textile construction and the weaving of stories and structures.

Exhibition

Ceramics

County Hall Pottery

County Hall, Belvedere Road SE1 7GP

countyhallpottery.com

Exhibition

13–19 May, 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary

Dinner, 30 places, £40 16 May, 6.30–9.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

Private View, Free 13 May, 5.30–8.30pm

100 places

Booking necessary via emmapayne@ countyhallpottery.com

Drinks reception

Exhibition

Dyeing

Embroidery

Quilting

Rug Making

Weaving

Staffordshire St

49 Staffordshire Street SE15 5TJ

peckhamcraftshow.com

Private View

16 May, 6.30am–9pm

Exhibition

17–19 May, 10am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

DESIGNEAST

(Un)common Threads

DESIGNEAST presents the third edition of ‘(Un)common Threads’, an exhibition of textile artworks by artists and designers from the Global South. The show explores how textiles are uniquely capable of expressing nuances in identity, culture and environment, featuring a series of multidimensional pieces.

Exhibition

Rug making Textile Making Weaving thedesigneast.com

See LCW website for details

Booking not necessary Free

Freeweaver Studio

JTCF24 at Deptford Market Yard

Visit the Japanese Textile and Craft Festival at Deptford Market Yard, organised by Freeweaver Studio. Focusing on traditional and contemporary Japanese crafts including dorozome, arashi shibori, sakiori weaving and ceramics, explore an exhibition, demonstrations, workshops and mini market.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Freeweaver Studio

7 Carriage Way

Deptford Market Yard

SE8 4BZ

freeweaver.info 07854 113 330

13–19 May

12–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Future Icons Selects

Future Icons Selects

Following its standout debut in 2023, Future Icons Selects returns for a second year. Set to be this year’s largest showcase of contemporary crafts, Future Icons Selects is once again taking over the Oxo Tower Wharf’s industrial Bargehouse with over 50 artists from a multitude of craft disciplines, spanning multiple continents.

Drinks reception Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Bargehouse Oxo Tower Wharf, Barge House Street SE1 9PH

futureicons.co.uk

GyreCraft & Chi Zi

The Story of Stones

Quanzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeast China, was once the busiest port in the world. ‘The Story of Stones’ exhibition showcases the city’s unique maritime culture and craft traditions alongside works from contemporary craftspeople.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary Stone Carving

gallery@oxo

Oxo Tower Wharf

Barge House St SE1 9PH

Josef Koppmann

Surface and Texture by Jessica Jue and Josef Koppmann

An exhibition of silverware and jewellery pieces by Jessica Jue and Josef Koppmann, who share an affinity in their love of texture, choice of materials and meticulous craftsmanship. Jessica’s work explores themes of balance and harmony, while Josef’s sculptural pieces contrast vibrant gemstones with abstract textures of precious metals.

Morley College London

Craft Workshops Morley College

London’s Waterloo Centre

Take part in interactive craft workshops at Morley College London’s historic Waterloo Centre for adult education. Walk in the footsteps of Edward Bawden, Bridget Riley, Maggi Hambling, Denzil Forrester and Oli Epp as you try textiles, jewellery, ceramics, drawing, painting, bookbinding, printmaking and fashion.

Drinks reception

15 May 6–8.30pm

Exhibition

15–19 May 12–6pm

Booking necessary via futureicons.co.uk

International Pavilion Quanzhou, China

15–19 May 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Demonstration Exhibition

Jewellery Making Silversmithing

Josef Koppmann Gallery 1.06 Oxo Tower Wharf

Barge House Street SE1 9PH

josefkoppmann.com 020 7928 6252

Demonstration 17 May, 6.30–9pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

15 places £12

Exhibition

13–19 May, 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Workshop

Multidisciplinary

Morley College London Waterloo Centre

61 Westminster Bridge Rd SE1 7HT

morleycollege.ac.uk

Booking necessary via morleycollege.ac.uk

12 places £20

Japanese Card Making 17 May, 1.30–3pm

Calligraphy – Making your Own Letters

18 May, 11am–1pm

Japanese Calligraphy and Card Making 18 May, 11am–3pm

NOW Gallery

Tablecloth Tapestries

The tablecloth serves as a common grounding thread where people come together, share and converse over food or drink, resulting in a patchwork of stories. This workshop provides participants with a safe space to share their stories and weave them into a handcrafted, quilted tapestry.

Workshop

Dyeing Embroidery

Fashion

Quilting Textile Making

NOW Gallery

The Gateway Pavilions

Peninsula Square SE10 0SQ

nowgallery.co.uk

19 May 12–2.30pm & 3.30–6pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

15 places per workshop Free

Oxo Tower Wharf

Discover the Oxo Studios

From jewellery to leatherwork, ceramics to interiors and much more, a haven for the craft-curious is waiting to be discovered at Oxo Tower Wharf. Located on the South Bank, the studios, shops and showrooms on the first and second floor are open to browse, buy and commission pieces directly from the makers.

Open House

Multidisciplinary

Oxo Tower Wharf

South Bank SE1 9PH

oxotower.co.uk

13–19 May 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

Photography by Dan Weill, works by Keeley Traae

International Pavilion Quanzhou, China

Presented by GyreCraft & Chi Zi

gallery@oxo

Oxo Tower Wharf

Barge House St

SE1 9PH

15–19 May 11am–6pm

The Chinese believe that life grows out of stone. What unique traditions do these time-travelling, silent stones tell us?

‘The Story of Stones’ begins in Quanzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southeast China. As the starting point of the Maritime Silk Road, this ancient city was born seaward and closely connected to the ocean, fostering a unique maritime culture and local craft traditions. During the Song and Yuan dynasties, Quanzhou was the busiest port in the world and the centre of maritime trade in China.

‘The Story of Stones’ exhibition showcases Quanzhou’s extraordinary craft traditions and today’s most exciting craftspeople. It explores the city’s legacy and the possibilities of sustainable living in the future through the lens of materials, craftsmanship, daily life and sustainable design.

Petronilla Silver Perspectives

An exhibition of works by Anthony Bryant, Elizabeth Degenszejn, Sarah Drew and Robert Dawson in the gallery/ home setting of Petronilla Silver in Battersea. Explore sculptures in wood, Parian clay and ceramic, alongside statement jewellery crafted from found objects.

Exhibition Clay Working Jewellery Making Sculpture Woodworking Knowsley Road SW11 petronillasilver.co.uk

13–19 May 10.30am–5.30pm

Booking necessary via petronilla@ petronillasilver.co.uk

Royal Museums Greenwich Feeling Blue: Curator Tour

Assistant curator and art historian Maya WassellSmith leads an exploration of the themes, histories and mythologies behind ‘Feeling Blue’, a site-specific commission created by artist Alberta Whittle and Scotland’s Dovecot Studios.

Guided Tour Textile Making Weaving Queens House Romney Road SE10 9NF rmg.co.uk

14 May 1.30–5pm

Booking necessary via rmg.co.uk 12 places £5

South

Royal Museums Greenwich Indigo Dying with Abiola Onabulé

Fashion designer Abiola Onabulé hosts an interactive workshop exploring the rich history of indigo. Learn a variety of techniques for creating adire, a Yorubadesigned indigo dyed cloth originating in South-Western Nigeria, before creating your own piece to take home.

Sedilia

A Talk for Interior Designers and Open Workshop at Sedilia

Join upholstery experts Sedilia for an informative talk for interior designers on commissioning bespoke upholstery. The team are also opening the doors to their expansive Clapham-based workshop to show where they have been crafting unique commissions and luxury collections for over 25 years.

Workshop Dyeing

National Maritime Museum Romney Road SE10 9NF rmg.co.uk

19 May 2.30–5pm

Booking necessary via rmg.co.uk 20 places

£10

Open House Talk Design Furniture Making Upholstery

Sedilia 172 Clapham Park Road SW4 7DU

sedilia.com 020 7261 9627

Open House, Free 14 May, 10am–6.30pm 15–16 May, 8am–4pm

Booking not necessary

Talk, Free 15 May 7–8.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

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Abalon

Porcelain Dreams

Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of porcelain art through the works of Katie Spragg, Erum Aamir, Isobel Egan and Ana Bridgewater, also known as Abalon. On Thursday 16 May, join the artists for an exclusive brunch. See LCW website for further appearances from Abalon across London Craft Week.

Breakfast Exhibition Ceramics

Ruup & Form 7 Tilney Court EC1V 9BQ abalonuk.com

Anthropologie

Daisy London Jewellery: Pop-Up at Anthropologie

Daisy London creates high quality jewellery designs to be worn every day, with vintage-inspired shapes, premium recycled materials and hand-drawn motifs. Visit Anthropologie to view the exclusive pop-up, plus sign up for live events including jewellery design open studios and styling 101s.

Demonstration Embossing Fashion

Goldsmithing Jewellery Making

Anthropologie 146 Brick Lane E1 6RU

anthropologie.com 020 3219 8935

Breakfast, 40 places

16 May, 12–3.30pm

Booking necessary via varuna @ruupandform.com

Exhibition

14–17 May, 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

13–18 May 10am–7pm

19 May

12–6pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

WHERE ART MEETS HOTEL

London’s boldest new hotel experience in the ever-evolving creative Hoxton, that fuses art, design and hospitality.

1-3 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3DT @artotel #myartotel artotellondonhoxton.com

East

art’otel London Hoxton

An Introduction to Knitwear with SULK Knitwear

Join designer Sarah Beasley, the creative force behind SULK Knitwear, for an introduction to knitwear design. Delve into the artistry of knitting as Sarah guides you through a captivating two-hour workshop, unveiling the intricacies of her acclaimed brand and experimental style.

Workshop Design Knitting

art’otel London Hoxton

1–3 Rivington Street

EC2A 3DT

artotel.com

14 May 6.30–8.30pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

£22

30 places

Barbican Centre Weaving Demonstration

Inspired by the Barbican’s ‘Unravel: The Power and Politics of Textiles in Art’ exhibition, Christabel Balfour demonstrates the art of tapestry weaving in the Barbican Gallery shop. Working on a loom she designed herself, Christabel shares the skills she uses in her work every day and gives an insight into this slow and intricate craft.

Demonstration Weaving

Barbican Art Gallery Shop

Silk Street

EC2Y 8DS

barbican.org.uk

16 May 4–7pm

Booking not necessary Free

SHOREDITCH TOWN HALL 15 -17 MAY 2024

A free-to-attend exhibition, showcasing the best of craft and design - with talks, workshops and the chance to browse over 100 incredible makers.

Register now for your free ticket

Photo by Alun Callender

East

Building Crafts College

Open House

Building Crafts College hosts tours of its workshops alongside an exhibition of current and previous students’ work and live demonstrations of carpentry, stonemasonry and more.

Open House Conservation Furniture Making

Stone Carving Stonemasonry

Wood Carving Woodworking

Building Crafts College Kennard Road Stratford Newham E15 1AH

thebcc.ac.uk 020 8522 1705

Carl Hansen & Søn

Carl Hansen & Søn Meets Bute Fabrics

Watch weaving demonstrations by master craftspeople from Carl Hansen & Søn and Bute Textiles. Explore the processes and works of both heritage brands at the Carl Hansen & Søn showroom in Clerkenwell.

Demonstration Furniture Making Textile Making

Carl Hansen & Son 16A Bowling Green Lane EC1R 0BD

carlhansen.com 020 7632 7587

A LEGACY OF CRAFTSMANSHIP

Carl Hansen & Søn, London 16a Bowling Green Lane, London EC1R 0BD

13–15 May 10.30am–12.30pm & 1–3pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website 30 places Free

15 May 12–5pm

Booking not necessary

Dining Hans J. Wegner From 1949

East

Cluster Crafts Metamorphosis

At the heart of Cluster 2024 lies a sanctuary of creativity and craftsmanship, where artisans from around the globe converge to showcase their mastery of material transformation. From traditional techniques to cuttingedge innovations, this exhibition offers a glimpse into the future of craft.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

49–51 East Rd and 2–4 Vestry Street

N1 6AH

cluster-london.com

15 May 5.30–8.30pm

16–19 May 11am–8pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

Craftworks

Jay Blades Presents ‘Craftworks’, Brought to You by Cox London

Curated by furniture restorer Jay Blades MBE, ‘Craftworks’ is a free exhibition spotlighting the best of craft and design. Explore the work of traditional and contemporary makers and attend live workshops and panel sessions with the finest minds in craft.

Exhibition

Multidisciplinary

Shoreditch Town Hall

380 Old Street

EC1V 9LT

craftworks.show

15 May, 9am–7pm

16 May, 11am–9pm

17 May, 9am–5pm

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

Free

FORGE – Jewellery Hub

Explore the World of Jewellery

A jam-packed week of exciting events with master craftsmen. Drop by to see jewellery by contemporary makers throughout May. Watch demonstrations followed by a lively panel discussion on 14th, participate in a jewellery workshop on 15th, join us for Meet the Maker on 16th. Finish on 17th with Whisky and silversmithing. See full programme online.

Found x TM

Demonstration Exhibition

Open house

Talk

Tasting Workshop

Multidisciplinary FORGE

59 Leather Lane EC1N 7TJ

theforgespace.com

Vessel: An Exploration into Digital Craft

‘Vessel’ celebrates London Craft Week’s 10th anniversary with a showcase of 1,000 unique digital objects that combine material, lighting and form to offer a glimpse into the potential future of digital craft.

Demonstration, Free 14 May, 10.30am–1pm & 1.30–4pm

Open house, Free 16 May, 10.30am–1pm & 2–4.30pm

Talk, 40 places, £15 6–8pm

Tasting, 25 places, £25 18 May, 2–5pm

Workshop, 5 places, £85 15 May, 10.30am–12.30pm, 11.30am–1.30pm, 1–3pm & 2–4pm

Booking necessary via theforgespace.com

Exhibition

13–15 May, 10am–6pm 16 May, 10am–4pm 17–18 May, 10am–1pm

Booking not necessary Free

Exhibition Design

Printing Technology

Fedrigoni UK

67 Clerkenwell Road

EC1R 5BL

found-studio.com tm-studio.co.uk

13–17 May 10am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

House of Hackney

House of Hackney x Lucy

Smith Ceramic Tile Workshop

Take part in a ceramic tile workshop with artist Lucy Smith at House of Hackney’s flagship showroom. Create a wall hanging tile inspired by their new collection, ‘The Season of the Tree’, inspired by British flora and the beauty of the natural world.

Workshop

Ceramics

House of Hackney

St Michael’s Clergy House Mark Street

EC2A 4ER

houseofhackney.com

18 May

10.30am–1pm

Tickets to be sold through London

Craft Week website

10 places

£50

ISHKAR

Crossroads: Migration-Inspired Fine Jewellery with Iaia Caravan

ISHKAR welcomes Iaia Caravan for their debut London showcase. Founded by Arianna Calabrese, Iaia is an ethical fine jewellery brand celebrating the crossroads of the world through a range of heirloom jewels produced by a community of small-scale, ethical, artisanally-focused partners.

Breakfast

Product Launch

Goldsmithing

Jewellery Making

ISHKAR

94 Columbia Road E2 7QB ishkar.com

Breakfast

14 May, 10–11.30am

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk

20 places

£8

Product Launch

13–17 May, 10am–6pm

18 May, 11am–6pm

19 May, 9am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

London College of Fashion, UAL

Digital Craft Week 2024: LCF x LCC

In this digital and physical exhibition, students from London College of Fashion, UAL have collaborated with students from London College of Communication, UAL to present the past, present and future of craft, explored through multi-dimensional works. It’s also a chance to visit LCF’s new site in East London.

Old Spitalfields Market

A Taste of Turning Earth: Meet, Buy and Make Ceramics

Professional makers and teachers from the ceramics studio Turning Earth share their passion for clay, showcasing and selling their work as well as teaching throwing and hand-building taster workshops. Book a slot in advance to have a go on the pottery wheel, or just drop in to pinch and coil small pots.

Exhibition Design Fashion

Multidisciplinary

London College of Fashion, UAL East Bank

105 Carpenter’s Road E20 2AR

graduateshowcase. arts.ac.uk

14–18 May 10am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Workshop Ceramics

Old Spitalfields Market

1 Horner Square

E1 6EW

oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

16–19 May 11am–5pm

Bookable by email

laura@oldspitalfields market.com Free

One Hundred Shoreditch

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Lino Printing with Rubino Wilson at One Hundred Shoreditch Workshop Design Printing

Try your hand at lino printing and create a set of five prints at One Hundred Shoreditch in partnership with Rubino Wilson. With expert guidance, learn design drawing, lino carving and ink application for consistent reproductions of your design.

One Hundred Shoreditch

100 Shoreditch High Street E1 6JQ

onehundredshoreditch. com

19 May 11am–1pm

Booking necessary via rubinowilson.com

£45

20 places

Ruup & Form

Porcelain Dreams:

An Insightful Look at Porcelain

Immerse yourself in the delicate world of porcelain during an afternoon of demonstrations and talks at Ruup & Form. Artists featured in the gallery’s current exhibition ‘Porcelain Dreams’ share techniques and insights into this intricate art form, including Katie Spragg, Isobel Egan and Ana Bridgewater.

Demonstration Exhibition Ceramics Fine Art

Ruup & Form

7 Tilney Court

Old Street EC1V 9BQ

ruupandform.com

Demonstration, 50 places

16 May, 12.30–2.30pm

Exhibition

14–17 May, 11am–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

East

St Bride Foundation

St Bride Print Workshops and Open Days

St Bride Foundation is the home of print and type design on Fleet Street. Join them in their historic print workshop to experience the amazing craft of letterpress printing. Get your hands inky with a poster workshop, create exquisite wood engravings or pop into one of their open day events.

Workshop

Open House Printing

St Bride Foundation

14 Bride Lane EC4Y 8EQ

sbf.org.uk 020 7353 3331

Stratford Cross in collaboration with London College of Fashion, UAL, V&A Academy & Black Girl Knit Club

Cross the Line: Creative Workshops

Intersecting Art and Craft

Stratford Cross hosts a series of creative workshops and specialist masterclasses at the intersection of art and craft, in partnership with UAL London College of Fashion, the V&A Academy and Black Girl Knit Club. Classes include drawing, nature embroidery and knitting.

Masterclass Workshop Embroidery Fashion Knitting

Stratford Cross Endeavour Square E20 1JN

stratfordcross.co.uk

Hosted in partnership with London’s leading cultural & creative institutions, join us for a series of free workshops that explore pushing boundaries between art and craft through creative practice.

14 - 18 May. Limited spaces. Secure your spot: stratfordcross.co.uk

Stratford Cross, Endeavour Square, London E20 1JN

Workshop

14 May, 11am–5pm 10 places, £120

16 May, 11am–4pm 10 places, £120

Booking necessary via billetto.co.uk

Open House

15 May, 5pm–7pm

16 May, 11am–4pm

Booking not necessary

Masterclass

14–17 May, 12 places each

Workshop

14–18 May, 12 places each

Masterclasses and workshops at various times, please see London Craft Week website for details.

Booking necessary via eventbrite.co.uk for some events

Free

Image credit: London College of Fashion, UAL

International Pavilion China

Presented by The Cultural Section, Chinese Embassy in the UK, Ping An

Royal Mint Court

EC3N 4QN

Exhibition

13–19 May, 10am–5pm

Reception

13 May, 1–5pm

The Cultural Section, Chinese Embassy in the UK, Ping An presents ‘Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity’, an exhibition showcasing traditional Chinese crafts alongside innovative modern designs. The exhibition presents the two important Chinese principles of ‘harmony’ and ‘elegance’ to a London audience, with themes including ‘Harmony of Textiles’ and ‘Elegance of Porcelain’. These sections aim to depict the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, as well as among individuals, expressing the essence of Chinese culture.

The opening ceremony for the exhibition includes a curatorled tour and a charity sale of handcrafted goods from the ‘Mama’s Needlework’ project. This public welfare project, initiated by Ping An and The Art and Design Press Co., Ltd, was launched in August 2020 in Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture of China. Dedicated to poverty alleviation and social welfare, the project promotes the employment of poor women while activating national intangible cultural heritage. Secondhand clothes are redesigned with traditional elements for sale, alongside various other handcrafted products.

The Batsford Gallery Beyond Clay: A Contemporary Craft Showcase

The Batsford Gallery presents a survey of contemporary fine art in clay and clay alternatives. The innovative objects in this unusual show include vessels made from waste milk, ceramics painted in oil and pastel and lighting inspired by molecular biology.

Exhibition Ceramics

The Batsford Gallery 266 Hackney Road E2 7SJ

batsfordbooks.com

15–17 May

12–7pm

18–19 May 11am–6pm

Booking not necessary Free

The Cultural Section, Chinese Embassy in the UK, Ping An Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity

‘Chinese Design: Harmony in Diversity’ showcases traditional Chinese crafts alongside innovative modern designs. The exhibition presents two important Chinese principles of ‘harmony’ and ‘elegance’, with themes including ‘Harmony of Textiles’ and ‘Elegance of Porcelain’, exploring the coexistence between humans and nature and expressing the essence of Chinese culture.

Vezzini & Chen

Vezzini & Chen Open Studio

Visit Vezzini & Chen’s ceramic and glass studio in East London. Specialising in sculptural handmade lighting and wall installations, this is an opportunity to meet the artists and view their work in the environment in which it was created.

Exhibition Reception Multidisciplinary

Royal Mint Court EC3N 4QN

artdesign.org.cn

International Pavilion China

Exhibition

13–19 May, 10am–5pm

Reception

13 May, 1–5pm

Booking not necessary Free

Open House Ceramics Design Engraving Glass Working Sculpture

Vezzini & Chen Arch 34, Ermine Mews Laburnum Street E2 8BF

vezziniandchen.com

May

Booking not necessary

William Morris Gallery Mingei: Art Without Heroes Book - Panel Discussion

Head to William Morris Gallery for an exciting evening exploring their new book ‘Mingei: Art Without Heroes’ with gallery curator Roisin Inglesby and contributors

Aaron Angell and Dasom Sung. Originating in Japan, the Mingei movement was based on the principle that beauty is inherent in handmade, everyday objects created by anonymous craftspeople.

Talk Multidisciplinary

William Morris Gallery Lloyd Park E17 4PP wmgallery.org.uk 020 8496 4390

15 May 6pm–9pm

Booking necessary via wmgallery.org.uk 80 places

See LCW website for details

East

Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers

The Gilded City

‘The Gilded City’ brings together 11 artists working with the ancient art of gilding. Set within the ornate Painters’ Hall, the exhibition and accompanying workshops offer a glimpse into the activities of the guild and the variety of skilled and boundary-pushing work being produced by its freemen and liverymen.

YKK Europe

Xavier Brisoux at the YKK London Showroom

Visit the YKK London showroom for a celebration of Xavier Brisoux’s sculptural designs. Immerse yourself in networking and discussions centred around creativity. The event features guest speakers, industry experts and innovative designs, offering a unique opportunity to explore the world of fashion and craftsmanship.

Exhibition Workshop Tour

Multidisciplinary

Painters’ Hall

9 Little Trinity Lane EC4V 2AD

painter-stainers.org 020 7236 7070

Exhibition 14–15 May, 10am–5pm Booking not necessary

Exhibition Design Dress Making Knitting Sculpture

YKK London Showroom 154 Commercial Street E1 6NU

ykklondonshowroom.com 020 7448 1331

Workshops, 10 places 14 May, 10.30am–12.30pm (£40) & 2–4.30pm (£45) 15 May, 10.30am–12.30pm (£40) & 2–4pm (£40)

Tour, 12 places, £5 14– 15 May, 10.30–11.15am 12–12.45pm & 2–2.45pm

Tickets to be sold through London Craft Week website

15 May 4–8pm

Booking not necessary 80 places Free

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Acknowledgements

Thank You

London Craft Week is extremely grateful for the continuing support of its sponsors and partners without whom the festival would not be possible.

From the outset, the foresight, shared values and generosity of Founding Partner, the Richemont Group, has been critical to London Craft Week’s success and we offer them sincere thanks.

Our Series Sponsors are associated with key London locations, supporting their tenants (our programme partners) and the festival as a whole and we would like to thank Grosvenor through its Pimlico Road Series for their continuing support.

The Mills Fabrica returns for the fourth year as our Innovation Partner, focusing on sustainability, material innovation and tech-style start-ups, while Park Royal Design District, home to a growing community of creatives drawing inspiration from their industrial neighbours, joins the festival as a sponsor for the second year.

Chelsea Barracks support the inaugural edition of the new public art initiative Modern Masters with Chihuly at Chelsea Barracks.

London Craft Week extends a warm thanks to them all.

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Managing Director, Naomi Davenport

Former Managing Director, Jonathan Burton Programme and Content Manager, Jo Lowndes Programme and Content Manager, Harriet Cave

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TM × Found: Vessel: An Exploration of Digital Craft

To mark London Craft Week’s 10th anniversary, design studio TM (TsevdosMcNeil) has collaborated with 3D motion design studio Found to bring to life an ambitious edition of 1,000 unique digitally crafted objects.

Every LCW Guide carries one of these objects on its cover. The full collection can be seen across the campaign suite, and the concept will be presented in its entirety at Vessel: An Exploration of Digital Craft – see page 120 for full details.