Craft Groups London

FULL - Drink & Do: Social Crafts Night | London 20s and 30s

**Back by popular demand, on Wednesday 22nd April - we’re hugely excited to be hosting our latest Drink & Do Crafts Night!** Yep, after a bit of a wait - we’ll once again be getting our creative juices flowing and heading to Knightsbridge for an evening of crafts and social drinks, exclusively for 20s and 30s. The theme of the night will be **"Around the World"**, and over the course of the evening, you’ll have the chance to try both painting and pottery. As part of this, we’ll provide paints, brushes, and equipment to help you create your own travel-inspired masterpiece - whether it’s a tropical beach at sunset, a dreamy city skyline, a famous world landmark or a place you’ve been dying to visit. But that's not all, as you’ll also have the chance to try your hand at pottery with air-dry clay. If you've not used it before, air-dry clay is great for trying out sculpting bowls, figurines, or ornaments and unlike normal clay - it doesn't require firing in a kiln and so you can take it home with you. And once the crafting is done and your creations are complete, we’ll clear the tables so you can unwind, grab another drink, and get to know your fellow artists. Best of all, whilst painting and crafts can cost over £40, **this whole evening of social painting is just £4.95!** So, if you're up for a creative midweek evening, join us this for this latest evening of art, fun and great company. **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **WHERE/WHEN** The Venue: Tattersalls Tavern, 1 Knightsbridge Grn, London SW1X 7QN ([https://maps.app.goo.gl/2rxcVxAuw8vHAqwE7](https://maps.app.goo.gl/2rxcVxAuw8vHAqwE7)) Closest stations: Knightsbridge (5 mins walk), Hyde Park Corner (10 min walk) Start Time: 19:15 Pub Finish time: 21:30 **\- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \- \-** **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Set up in November 2021, the project was set up to help 20s and 30s meet, connect and hopefully build life-long friendships. To help make this happen, we also host all kinds of events from free social walks, games evenings, day trips, social events, activity nights to picnics. To learn more about our community or follow us on social media - please follow one of the links below. **Website - [https://friendship-project.co.uk](https://friendship-project.co.uk/)** **Instagram - [https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship](https://www.instagram.com/great.friendship)**

Crafting in the Old Diorama

Spring Crafternoon🧶🎨☕️🍰

Coffees & Hobbies🎲♟🃏☕️

Sunday 3 May - Felt Keychain & Bag Charm Embroidery Workshop

THIS IS A PAID EVENT - PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET HERE [https://www.girlywinenight.com/events/p/sunday-3-may-felt-keychain-bag-charm-embroidery-workshop](https://www.girlywinenight.com/events/p/sunday-3-may-felt-keychain-bag-charm-embroidery-workshop) ### **Event Overview** **Location:** Vagabond, Paddington **Date & Time:** Sunday 3rd May \| 12:00 PM \- 3:00 PM **Instructor:** Katie, Expert Craft Practitioner (She’s a trained textile teacher (PGCE)) ### **About This Workshop** Try embroidery and make a cute, personalised felt keychain or bag charm! Whether it’s your first time picking up a needle or you’ve stitched before, this relaxing Sunday afternoon workshop is the perfect way to unwind. Come enjoy a creative atmosphere, connect with others, and take home something beautiful and handmade by you. 🧵✨ From vibrant suns and playful foxes to intricate leaves and beaded hearts, you'll have the freedom to design a charm that perfectly matches your personality. ### **What to Expect** * **Beginner-Friendly Guidance:** Katie, our amazing craft practitioner, will be there to guide you step-by-step through basic embroidery stitches and felt-crafting techniques. * **Creative Freedom:** Choose from a wide variety of colourful felts, embroidery threads, beads, and cute embellishments to bring your unique design to life. * **Social & Relaxing:** Enjoy the welcoming afternoon vibe at Vagabond Paddington. Grab a drink, chat with fellow crafters, and enjoy a mindful, hands-on activity. ### **What’s Included in Your Ticket?** * Full 3-hour guided workshop with Katie. * All premium craft materials (colourful felt, embroidery thread, needles, stuffing, and metal keychain rings). * Fun embellishments like seed beads and mini charms to personalise your creation. * Your finished, ready-to-use keychain or bag charm to take home! *(Please note: Food and drinks from Vagabond are not included in the ticket price but will be available for purchase at the venue.)* ### **Who Should Attend?** Anyone looking for a fun, creative experience! No prior sewing or embroidery experience is required. Just bring your enthusiasm and your lovely self.

BASIC DRILL SKILLS - EVENING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-drill-skills-164/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-drill-skills-164/) **⋆⋆⋆** Would you like to put shelves and curtains up … that stay up? You are not alone! In this fast-paced evening workshop, we share the ‘know-how’ of a corded and cordless drill. We’ll show you why the power tool is your friend and give you the confidence to master it in just one evening. Identify what any wall is made of and learn how to select the correct combination of drill bit, wall fixing and screw to ensure that your shelves can hold your heavy items and flat-screen TVs, curtains and blinds stay up. Learn to drill into tile and brick without creating a shallow, wide hole and a cloud of dust! Leave with the skills, confidence and know-how to go home and hang those pictures and shelves that have sat on your floor for months, waiting to reach their full potential. All tools and materials supplied. Beginners welcome.

DIY IN A DAY – PLUMBING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/diy-in-a-day-plumbing-duplicate/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/diy-in-a-day-plumbing-duplicate/) ⋆⋆⋆ Learn how to tackle some basic plumbing tasks around the home in this practical, hands-on workshop. During this one-day weekend workshop, our experienced tutor will walk you through some ‘dry’ exercises to top up your skills in the ‘wet arts’ of your home. Plumbing = Water in and water out. There will be plenty of time to learn how to isolate the 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. Learn the principles of replacing a tap, if the replacement washer didn’t do the trick, or if you are just a fashionista that wants the latest design. Get the know-how of how to fit a washing machine and a dishwasher to the ‘loo’, where you will learn how to replace any non-working part in your cistern. Warm up your knowledge of your heating system – how it works and how and when to bleed a radiator or adjust the pressure on your boiler. 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. All of our courses take place in a safe environment. There is no use of blow torch or welding equipment and no running water systems. Every exercise is done on dry disconnected examples but with enough detail to add confidence to any learner. 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. 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. Beginners welcome.

BASIC DRILL SKILLS - MORNING

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-drill-skills-161/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/basic-drill-skills-161/) **⋆⋆⋆** Would you like to put shelves and curtains up … that stay up? You are not alone! In this fast-paced weekday morning workshop we share the ‘know-how’ of a corded and cordless drill. We’ll show you why the power tool is your friend and give you the confidence to master it in just one session. Identify what any wall is made of and learn how to select the correct combination of drill bit, wall fixing and screw to ensure that your shelves can hold your heavy items, curtains and blinds stay up. Learn to drill into tile and brick without creating a shallow, wide hole and a cloud of dust! Leave with the skills, confidence and know-how to go home and hang those pictures and shelves that have sat on your floor for months, waiting to reach their full potential. All personal protection, tools and materials are included. Suitable for absolute beginners. Enjoyable for everyone.

MAKE A ROMAN BLIND

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-roman-blind-94](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/make-a-roman-blind-94) ⋆⋆⋆ Suitable for beginners. Enjoyable for everyone. One-day workshop. 10am – 5pm. Drawn to the look of fashionable roman blinds but not sure how to make them yourself? Then this one day workshop is for you. From measuring the window to fixing it to the wall, experienced tutor, Ian McQueen will guide you through the tools and techniques for making bespoke and accurately fitting blinds for any room in your house. During the day, you will master the art of producing a fabulous window treatment. You will make a sample blind using a 75cm x 1-metre drop piece of fabric. We keep our workshops very small for this discipline as you will need room to spread out when you are measuring and sewing so we aren’t able to make larger samples. You can take your professional handiwork home with pride. You will learn what to buy when shopping for cords and rings and how to select a suitable fabric to bring perfection and privacy to your decor. The Goodlife Centre has a varied selection of quality fabrics for you to use.

Small but Perfectly Formed!

Join us for our April Meetup with your "small but perfectly formed" bakes. Think petit fours, or anything you might find at an afternoon tea, or simply make any bake in miniature size - sweet or savoury. Please see the group description for more details of how it works.

Craft & Conversation

An informal weekly gathering for people who like to make things and think deeply. Bring your knitting, sketchbook, mending pile, journal, or any quiet creative project. We’ll sit together, craft together, and talk about the things that matter. This isn’t a class and it’s not networking. It’s a space for real conversation, open minds, and thoughtful company. We welcome curiosity, respectful disagreement, and hopeful perspectives. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.

Craft & Conversation

An informal weekly gathering for people who like to make things and think deeply. Bring your knitting, sketchbook, mending pile, journal, or any quiet creative project. We’ll sit together, craft together, and talk about the things that matter. This isn’t a class and it’s not networking. It’s a space for real conversation, open minds, and thoughtful company. We welcome curiosity, respectful disagreement, and hopeful perspectives. Come as you are. Stay as long as you like.