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Autumn/Halloween 🎃 Diamond Art 💎 Social and Brunch ☕️

**About the Event:** Ready for a relaxed, creative weekend escape? Skip the uninspiring crowded spots and join us for a gorgeous afternoon of brunching, crafting, and chatting in the heart of London! We are kicking things off with a **relaxed brunch** together at **The Alchemist (Bevis Marks)** to fuel up and chat. Afterward, we are heading over to our own **private, cozy Pink Room** hidden inside **Leadenhall Market** for an intimate, **2-hour Diamond Art session.** We’ll be crafting **gorgeous, sparkly autumn and Halloween-themed coasters** (think cute ghosts, pumpkins, and cozy seasonal vibes). They are incredibly fun, deeply satisfying, and easy enough to finish two full coasters during our session to take home and use on your coffee table! **What’s Included in your £15 ticket:** • Full access to our private, booked afternoon workshop room. • All materials to create and take home your completed diamond art coasters (all tools, trays, and gems provided). • A fun, laid-back atmosphere with like-minded girlies. Please note: Brunch food/drinks are ordered individually at the venue and are not included in the craft ticket price. Due to the cost of materials, room booking and restaurant deposit, we are unable to offer any refunds.

🎄✨ Festive Wreath Making Workshop ✨🎄

Queer Craft - Pumpkin Carving and crafting

**Returning by popular demand.** Come along and carve your Halloween pumpkins in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Welcome to 2 hours of making a seasonal mess at someone-else’s place! Bonus points if you stick around at the end to help clean up ;). Pumpkins, tools and inspiration will be provided. Bring your own if you prefer! *Donations: Please consider donating £5 to the Forum towards the cost of materials.*

Craft, Sip, Chill :)

We are a free, all-levels craft meetup where you can create, chat, and relax. Bring your own work-in-progress, or dive into our shared supply stash if you need inspiration Whether you're a seasoned maker or just trying something new, grab a seat and let’s craft together. RSVP below to join our next meetup :)

DIY IN A DAY – DRILLS

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/diy-in-a-day-drills-366/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/diy-in-a-day-drills-366/) **⋆⋆⋆** Learn the basics at this fast-paced but relaxed one-day workshop. A perfect starter for all those annoying jobs around the house that you feel you should be able to tackle…if only you knew how. We know it’s frustrating to wait for it to be done and then get charged for it and we understand it can be a bit daunting to head into a wall with a power drill. Pick up the skills to hang curtains, blinds, and simple shelves on any wall. Learn to drill into wood, brick, tiles, or hollow walls with confidence. We will show you how to judge what is behind the walls before you drill. An enjoyable ‘ hands-on’ one-day workshop that covers many of the common aspects of basic DIY. If you have just bought your home and have realized it didn’t include a landlord to fix stuff, or just don’t want to rely on someone else, this day is for you. There is plenty of time to practice on several exercises over the day. The workshop also covers hanging pictures and heavier objects like mirrors, cupboards, and flat-screen TVs. You will learn how to hang a hook, fix a baton, and then a pair of level shelf brackets. Finish off the day learning how to fit shelves into awkward alcoves – a handy skill you can use to fit work surfaces too. Learn how to select the correct drill bit, wall fixing, and screw to secure things confidently. The day will also include a chance to fill small and medium holes in wood and walls to prepare your surfaces for painting. Along the way, we show you how to remove old wall fixings and what to do with the ones you can’t. This a fun fast day with plenty of tools to try and lots of advice on which tools to have in a basic toolkit. If you are thinking of upgrading your drill, you can test all of the ones we use and feel more knowledgeable about what you want to buy. This course is especially suitable if you are not handy or if you are able, but not that confident, about tackling small but important tasks in your home. We will also suggest how to tell if a task is appropriate for DIY or GSI (Get Someone In). You will take home a set of skills that will last a lifetime. All tools and materials included. Perfect for beginners.

LINO BLOCK PRINTING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/lino-block-printing-7/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/lino-block-printing-7/) **⋆⋆⋆** **Suitable for:** Suitable for beginners. No prior experience is required. **About:** Spend a day learning to cut a lino block, ink up and print onto fabric. On this one day workshop you will gain an introduction to the lino printing technique onto fabric. You will create your own one color lino print on fabric, an artwork ready to hang on your wall or perhaps as a gift for someone. Taking inspiration from natural objects, plants and images provided and learn to free your hand and mind with the process of mark making itself. Katharine will guide you through the process of carving your own piece of natural linoleum which you will then ink up and print onto your prepared piece of fabric multiple times using a brayer roller. You will make your own creative decisions as you go with as much or little guidance as you need, while always bearing in mind mistakes can lead to positive and new outcomes!

BASIC PLUMBING MORNING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-plumbing-morning-56/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-plumbing-morning-56/) **⋆⋆⋆** Learn how to tackle some basic plumbing tasks around the home in this practical, hands-on weekday morning workshop. In this fast-paced, practical workshop there will be plenty of time to learn how to isolate water supply, fix a leaky tap, rescue something from a U bend and unclog a blocked sink. All the basic essentials that you need to be able to do yourself without the expense of calling someone in. You will also practice how to remove and replace silicone sealant around the bath and shower. So you can go home and give your bathroom a mini-makeover, without spending a fortune. Leave with the confidence to tackle some basic plumbing jobs around the house and gain some independence. All personal protection, tools and materials are included. Suitable for absolute beginners. Enjoyable for everyone.

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN LAMPSHADE MAKING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-81/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/traditional-and-modern-lampshade-making-81/) ⋆⋆⋆ If you aspire to the luxury and elegance of lampshades that ooze class like a dowager, this is the workshop for you. Even if you have never stitched in your life, Ian McQueen’s relaxed and friendly style of tuition will have you wishing you had taken to the sewing needle years ago. Ian is a City and Guilds trained craftsman who makes elegant traditionally built fine lampshades for interior designers and high-end shops. Some are sophisticated – lined with silk so light glows through, some are dramatic statements bejewelled with vintage adornments. All are hand stitched -not glued – so that they retain their shape and structure to give years of pleasure. During a one-day workshop, you will select a wire frame and transform it into a bespoke home accessory for all to admire in your home. We use a 10-inch diameter Drum shade and a 12-inch diameter straight Empire frame. You can select fabric from a few fabrics we have available but we recommend you bring along 1 metre of fabric to match your colour scheme. If you want to walk on the wild side, bring any fabric you want to give new life. Students have even transformed an old pair of jeans into a striking shade. The process is fun but meticulous so there is sometimes only the time to complete the stitching on one lampshade in a day. This will depend on your speed. What you will take home is some of the historical skills used by milliners and upholders. (They were the stitchers who hung the tapestries on medieval walls.) As well as the know-how and route to suppliers you will learn how to make your own lampshades at home. The tutor can demonstrate how to make simple trims in the same fabric. No special machinery is required and only a little help from a simple sewing machine is available at the centre. It does not matter if you have never used a machine before. Choices- 1. Make a firm drum lampshade. Using a supplied frame, you will learn how to stitch reinforced fabric onto a frame using a traditional stitch. 2. A pleated or unpleated lampshade. The lampshade fabric is stretched or folded directly onto a ‘Straight Empire’ frame. The lampshade can then be lined with a contrasting fabric. The use of all tools and materials are included. We have additional assorted frames for sale, as well as a small range of vintage trimmings for you to make more lampshades at home. Suitable for beginners. Enjoyable for all.

Meet & Make evening | Clapham

A little crafting, a lot of connection (or the other way round if you prefer) Fancy making new friends, getting creative and enjoying a cuppa with lovely people? Come join us for a relaxed, social crafting session at HEINMA Studio. Expect watercolours, drawing, paper crafts, cosy cuppas and plenty of time to chat. Try something creative, bring along your own project or pick up where you left off with a work in progress. No experience needed and absolutely no pressure to create a masterpiece. Come solo, bring a mate or date. This is about more than making things. It is about meeting people, sharing ideas and creating a little crafty community, one cuppa and craft at a time. 18+ only | you can BYOB | includes all materials and tea | £15pp you can request payment link or pay by card at the venue.

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