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If you’re spending time in the capital and looking for exciting group activities to add a touch of interactive fun to your quality time, our selection of craft classes in London could be just what you need! From natural soap workshops and papercraft classes to interactive candle making experiences, we have a whole host of hands-on London craft classes that will allow you to tap into your creative potential as you enjoy the company of your nearest and dearest.
Hosted in spacious studios and welcoming classrooms across all of London, our fun-filled craft workshops are beginner-friendly and the perfect chance to get involved in a new shared hobby with your gang! It doesn't matter if you're kicking it back in Camden, spending some time with your group in Greenwich, or bringing the experience straight to your door with a mobile masterclass, you'll get the chance to develop an exciting new skill with your friends and family.
Check out beginners brush calligraphy with your loved ones.
Whether you’re on the hunt for craft classes to enjoy with your besties or you’re spending the day out in London and looking for family-friendly activities to try with the kids, a relaxing calligraphy class is a great way to chill out in the city with your group. Learning to write in calligraphy will help you de-stress and engage the creative side of your brain as you focus on developing the curve of your cursive letters and the flow of your words.
With plenty of calligraphy classes on offer in London, there’s sure to be a workshop that piques your group’s creative interests! You can try a more modern take on lettering art where you’ll master all the basics of brush pen calligraphy but include your own personal touches to create a free-flowing piece, or you can stick to the more traditional approach and learn all about the historical roots of the craft. Either way, you’ll end the experience with a stunning piece of wall-worthy art to display at home.
Don’t worry if your handwriting is messy at the best of times, as your teacher will help you learn all about the different techniques, nibs and calligraphy pens, so all you need to do is sit back, relax and let your creativity flow! On the hunt for classy hen party ideas or baby shower activities in London? It doesn’t matter if you’re filling out your wedding invitations in beautiful brush lettering or checking what your favourite baby names look like in calligraphy, you’ll get to enjoy a relaxing evening with the ones you love the most.
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Try some pottery making with your pals
If you’re planning a creative catch up with your friends and looking for things to do in London as a group, look no further than our selection of hands-on pottery making workshops. Guided by some of the city’s top makers and artisans, our pottery classes will provide you with all of the homemade clay, professional tools and inspiring designs you need to embrace your pottery passions in a kitted out workspace!
It doesn’t matter if you usually stick to the shop-bought ceramics either, as your teacher will be on hand to provide demonstrations and step-by-step support as you get to grips with techniques like wheel throwing, hand-building and ceramic painting. Celebrating a friend's special day and looking for birthday party ideas in London to help you get away from the usual attractions and tourist traps? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy a calming, sensory experience as you create handmade pottery with your pals.
Whether you’re dipping your toe into the world of pottery making with a chilled-out taster workshop, or you’re moulding homemade clay into personalised plant pots for your floral friends, you’ll get to ditch the sit-down meals for an afternoon of messy fun with your friends!
Meet new friends at a jewellery making workshop
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to craft your own accessories but never got around to it, our selection of jewellery making workshops in London could be just the creative activity you need. You don’t need to have a group of crafty friends to unleash your inner silversmith, as many of our craft classes in London offer public dates, so you can drop into a workshop and bond with like-minded others over your shared love of all things bling!
Don’t worry about awkward introductions or being put on the spot, as you’ll be welcomed to a calming atmosphere where the focus is on learning how to make jewellery together as a group, no matter your skill level! Many of our London activities also offer a BYOB option, so you can develop new techniques, discover fresh hobbies and take the edge off meeting new people while you enjoy a glass of your favourite tipple!
Whether you’re experimenting with a gorgeous array of gemstones, learning how to make a necklace from silver, or crafting your own DIY earrings, you’re sure to end a jewellery making class with some potential new friends and a stunning memento of your time.
Learn how to crochet with your colleagues
If you’re searching for a chance to unwind with your colleagues, you’re in need of unique office party ideas, or you want to discover a mindful new hobby, a calming crochet workshop could be just the thing you’re looking for! You don’t have to be a granny to grab your crochet hook and enjoy a soothing afternoon of crafting in London, with the help and guidance of a talented local teacher, you’ll learn all about the positive mental and physical benefits of this mindful craft!
From beginner's crochet classes that will help you master the half treble and spike stitch to the more advanced Amigurumi crochet workshops, where you’ll create a cute stuffed yarn animal from scratch, there’s sure to be a crafty experience for your group. Welcoming a new starter to the work-family and looking for tranquil team building activities? Learn to crochet together and you’ll be able to forget all about your busy week as you get creative with your new colleague and focus on stitching up a storm!
You’ll end the experience with a calm crew, a selection of handmade crochet patterns and all the skills you need to head home and begin whipping up beautiful blankets, bespoke scarves and colourful jumpers — what better way to spend time in London with your team?
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