Craft Groups London

Autism/ADHD Women’s: Let's Get Crafty ✨ @The People's Letters

**PLEASE NOTE:** The location is: **The People's Letters Bookshop** Address: **395 Cambridge Heath Rd, Cambridge Heath, London E2 9RA** ✨Hi all, Let's Get Crafty is back! ✨ Join us for an afternoon of arts and craft at The People's Letters Bookshop. We will provide yarn, needles, hooks, clay, colouring pencils and books, origami paper, etc, or you can buy a colouring book from the store. You're also welcome to bring your own projects along. The bookstore provides a separate and private space for us which is perfect for us auties and ND folk. The store also provides free hot drinks. Accessibility: the store has an accessible entrance and toilet. The People's Letters is a worker-led, cooperatively run bookstore and community event space in East London. Help support what they do: [https://peoplesletters.org/support](https://peoplesletters.org/support) [https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYX6pPn](https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/VyYX6pPn) Support us: Please support us on Kofi so we can keep providing more free events in the future! [https://ko-fi.com/neurodissidentcafe](https://ko-fi.com/neurodissidentcafe) *Please only RSVP if you can make it.* If you cannot make it anymore, please be sure to update your RVSP so we can adapt accordingly. Please do not come if you have not RSVPed.

Crafting in the Old Diorama

Summer Crafternoon🧶🎨☕️🍰

Interactive Performance/Workshop with Ali Katmiri

The workshop invites visitors to take up the practice for themselves. Working in silence with colour and canvas, each person becomes both the artist and the audience of their own work. Nothing needs to be got right and no experience is needed. The point is to find out what happens when feeling passes straight into colour, without stopping to explain itself. Your creation will then be displayed as part of the artists solo show at the London Art Bar!

September Chill event (with some crafts and bevees;)

For people who look to catch up on some chill craft time, with maybe a glass of sth sth. If you don’t have anything on hand - I will always have some adult colouring books around, crochet and knitting tools, and some savage level origami. No experience required :)

DIY IN A DAY SERIES – 5 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP

**Complete details and registration via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/diy-in-a-day-series/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/diy-in-a-day-series/) **⋆⋆⋆** DIY IN A DAY SERIES – 5 DAY INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Learn the DIY basics at this 5-day workshop. If you have just bought your home or just never get round to finishing those niggling projects in your home and don’t want to rely on someone else this is a great opportunity to skill up and build the groundwork knowledge, or perhaps you just want to learn life skills. This workshop is the place to start. This course is created to add to any homeowner’s proficiency and sense of self-sufficiency. It will also benefit housing landlords who want to take on minor repairs in their properties. * DAY ONE – DIY in a Day: Drills 10am – 5pm * DAY TWO – Basic Electrics: 10am – 5pm * DAY THREE – DIY in a Day: Plumbing 10am – 5pm * DAY FOUR – Prepare & Paint: 10am – 5pm * DAY FIVE – Basic Tiling: 10am – 12.30pm * Q&A Session: 2pm – 4.30pm In the afternoon you have the opportunity ask about your individual projects. All personal protection (aprons not included), and the use of tools and materials are included. Suitable for absolute beginners. Enjoyable for everyone.

🎨 Living Room Club — Sip & Paint

🎨 **Living Room Club — Sip & Paint** **Saturday\, 5th September 4:00\- 6:00 pm \| Market Halls Canary Wharf** Come join us for the very first Living Room Club — a cosy, creative evening to paint, meet new people and have some fun. ✨ No painting experience needed — just bring yourself and we'll take care of the rest! 🎨 Canvas, paints & brushes included 🍿 Light snacks provided 🍹 Food & drinks available to purchase at Market Halls 🖼️ Take your finished painting home ⏰ 2-hour creative session 👥 **Only 12 spots available** **Introductory ticket: £30** Whether you're coming with friends or coming solo, you're very welcome. Come paint, chat, create and make your Sunday a little more colourful. 💕 **Living Room Club — come for the creativity, stay for the community.**

WILLOW BASKET MAKING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/willow-basket-making-55](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/willow-basket-making-55) **⋆⋆⋆** A classic craft with a contemporary flair. One day willow basket-making workshop. Before the invention of the plastic bag most shopping was carried home in baskets, and in Britain willow was one of the main materials used to make them. If you have ever studied and admired work by a basket weaver, this is your chance to jump in and give your hands a treat. Over one day, experienced basket maker John Page will guide you through the stages of making a gorgeous traditional shallow basket in English Willow. This is an excellent beginner project in 'stake and strand' technique resulting in a very durable and strong structure. In this small workshop, there will be plenty of guidance and background information on this classic craft. John also repairs harps and plays the organ. He is a patient and easygoing tutor so come and join us for a creative, relaxing day. Beginners welcome. The use of all tools and basic materials is included.

ONE YEAR UPHOLSTERY COURSE

Full details and registration via our website ➡️ https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/one-year-upholstery-course/ ⋆⋆⋆ **Suitable for:** This course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who have some previous experience. As much of the learning is transferred verbally, a good knowledge of English is required. We do not have minimum academic qualification requirements. **About:** This course is ideal for those who wish to learn all of the practical skills associated with becoming a professional upholsterer, but do not wish to commit to the academic side of an accreditation. Our focus will be on developing top quality practical results, so that learners can learn the exacting standards required by professionals. With opportunities to study for one day per week for 36 weeks, you will be guided by an experienced professional upholsterer throughout your learning, teaching you their specialist skills to ensure you have an overall grounding. The course will cover the basics of both traditional and modern processes as required by all professional upholsterers. This reflects the techniques used within the furniture industry but will also allow for an individual’s creative desire to push the conventional boundaries. As one of our tutors sometimes says, ‘Craftspeople use this technique until someone comes up with a better way’. For those wishing to take an accredited course, please consult [www.upholsterers.co.uk](http://www.upholsterers.co.uk/) for a full list of training centres.

24 WEEK WOODWORK COURSE

**Full details and registration via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/24-week-woodwork-course/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/24-week-woodwork-course/) **⋆⋆⋆** This is a content rich class and it will not be easy to catch up or redo a missed day, so please consider this when contemplating joining the course. **Suitable for:** This course is suitable for absolute beginners as well as those who have some previous experience. As much of the learning is transferred verbally, a good knowledge of English is required. We do not have minimum academic qualification requirements. **About:** If you would like to invest in yourself and learn practical skills for life, but are not interested in the academic study side of certification, this is a long woodwork course designed to take you from complete beginner to competent woodworker over 24 weeks. Using a mixture of traditional hand tools and some basic power tools, you will develop the confidence to build simple wood projects and take on many DIY and home improvement projects. Maximising your time with practical exercises, you will journey through the wonderful world of wood with an expert wood worker and tutor, who will enthuse and inspire you as you proceed. During your development, you will be able to adapt each project to suit your needs and as the number of people on the course will be small, you will have plenty of opportunity to personalise your craft skills. We keep our classes small so that a maximum of 8 students will ensure you benefit from close personal attention during your course.

Crafts & chat in Central London

Mindful Pressed‑Flower Workshop: Creativity, Connection & Wellbeing

Join us for a fun, hands-on pressed-flower workshop to boost creativity, connect, and relax! Book your ticket in Eventbrite. Mindful Pressed‑Flower Workshop Join us for a fun and creative day in person! Dive into the art of pressed flowers and explore your creativity, make new connections, and boost your wellbeing. This workshop is all about slowing down, enjoying nature’s beauty, and expressing yourself through delicate blooms. Whether you’re a newbie or a flower-fanatic, you’ll leave feeling refreshed and inspired. Come press, create, and connect with us! Discover a gentle, grounding creative experience designed for anyone seeking belonging, wellness, and a deeper connection with nature. This mindful crafting workshop blends meditation, creativity and the calming art of pressed‑flower making in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. What to Expect? 🌼We begin with a short 10 minutes guided meditation and a simple creative‑flow exercise to help you slow down, reconnect with yourself and feel at ease with others in the room. 🌼You’ll then learn the beautiful art of pressing flowers, also known as Oshibana. Bring your own book to press or purchase a mini book press at checkout. 🌼After learning the basics, you’ll create your own pressed‑flower card using curated flowers, leaves and papers. This centuries‑old craft supports: - Mindfulness & relaxation - Connection with nature and seasonal cycle - Preserving memories through botanical art - Fine motor skills, hand‑eye coordination and spatial awarenes - Intergenerational creativity and shared belongin No experience needed, just curiosity and a desire to slow down. What to bring? 📚 Bring Your Own Book Press, or mini portable book press. You can bring a book to use as a simple flower press or you can add a mini portable book press for £10 (add at check-out), perfect for ongoing creative practice, nature walks, memory‑keeping and seasonal crafting 🌼 Who This Workshop Is For This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to feel more rounded, calm and connecte Build a sense of belonging and community Try a soothing craft that encourages mindfulness and nature connection Enjoy a relaxed, screen‑free moment of creativit Learn a new skill and take home a handmade botanical artwor Why Pressed Flower Pressed‑flower art invites you to notic details, breathe deeply and work slowly. It’s a beautiful you to reconnect with nature, honour memories and express yourself through colour, texture and shape. Many people find it grounding, therapeutic and surprisingly joyful ✨ You’ll leave with A handmade pressed‑flower card you created New creative skill A calmer nervous system A sense of connection with yourself and other A moment of beauty you created with your own hand Tickets are fully refundable up to 48 hours before the workshop. Get your ticket in Eventbrite Mindful Pressed‑Flower Workshop: Creativity, Connection & Wellbein [ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindful-pressedflower-workshop-creativity-connection-wellbeing-tickets-1995119436943?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobil](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mindful-pressedflower-workshop-creativity-connection-wellbeing-tickets-1995119436943?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile) If you can’t make it after that, you’re welcome to transfer your ticket to a friend. Because this is a small session with limited spots, refunds are not available within 48 hours of the event