Discover London's Creative Underground This Summer

Discover London's Creative Underground This Summer


By Dominic Brown

Let your mood be your guide as you adventure through the streets of the capital and become part of a welcoming community of artisans and makers. Keep reading to get all the inspiration you need to unplug from everyday life, unlock hidden skills and uncover London's creative underground! 

If you're feeling artistic

From vibrant street art and sculptures to eye-catching posters dotted on every corner, it’s easy to be inspired when you walk the streets of London. 

Go beyond the well-known spots and head to a secret studio to experience the joys of abstract painting in a full-day art workshop. You’ll begin in Hackney and embark on a guided journey to a bohemian space in a railway arch, taking in a different side of the city that you’ve never seen before! 

After a quick tour of the studio, you’ll pick up new painting techniques and explore a whole new side of yourself as you create a marvellous masterpiece to take home. 

If you fancy a crafty afternoon

A closeup of a man throwing clay on the pottery wheel.

With events like London Craft Week and London Design Festival showcasing the work of the best local makers and artisans, there’s no doubt that the capital is a creative haven for anyone looking to discover a new passion!

One of London's best-kept secrets, Token Studio is a dream destination for potential potters or fans of handcrafted ceramics. Descend into an inspiring underground space, and you'll unearth all the equipment and materials you need to enjoy a therapeutic session of pottery making. 

Let the creative vibes flow through you as you sink your hands into your new favourite hobby and transfer your imagination to solid form. It’s a surefire way to create a striking ceramic piece on the wheel.

If you want to get creative in the kitchen

A person adding spices to a frying pan.

If you’re keen to explore exotic cuisine or master a new dish, you don't need to travel halfway across the world — you can find it all in Wandsworth at The Avenue Cookery School!

Just a stone's throw from The River Thames and the stunning Wandsworth Park, The Avenue is one of London's top family-run cooking schools, with a group of passionate foodies and experienced chefs ready to welcome you to a warm, energetic atmosphere.  

Join your teachers and get busy perfecting your Indian cooking skills or taking your Spanish tapas to the next level as you feel the community spirit flow through you. Under the studio's beautiful bunting and fairy lights, you'll soon find new cooking skills illuminated.

Suggested experiences in London

If you could use a little more nature in your life

A group of women practicing flower arranging.

Discover a flourishing side to London that you’ve never seen before and take an inspiring walk through the myriad of publicly accessible green spaces (18% of London is made up of them!). We recommend a stroll through London Fields and Shoreditch Park before heading to Stems Rebellion's floral haven to create your own seasonal flower arrangement. 

Led by a fantastic florist, you'll start with fresh, seasonal blooms and pick up plenty of different techniques as you combine your flowers into a stunning hand-tied arrangement to decorate your home. It’s a failsafe way to recharge your batteries.

If you want something completely different

A woman holding strings of glass.

If you're looking to shake up your summer and try something new, we've got just the thing for you — glass fusing! 

Hosted in a scenic spot close to London's Victoria Park, a glass fusing workshop will help you ignite your creative passion as you transform coloured glass into a selection of stunning trinket dishes with the help of E3 Glass Studio. 

You might never have heard of glass fusing, but with step-by-step support from your artisan guide, you'll soon be combining colours and designs into a one-of-a-kind piece as you take in the inspiring sights of the city. 

Ready to start your creative adventure in London? Dive into our selection of fun classes and workshops in London and discover a different side of the city.


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