Craft Groups London

Cosy Crafternoon🧶🎨☕️🍰

Crafting in the Old Diorama

Tea & Trace | Unwind in Good Company

Join us for a cozy evening of easy crafting and great company! Tracing isn’t difficult, doesn’t require any drawing skills, and we guarantee you it’s incredibly satisfying. It’s also the perfect excuse to meet new people in your area, or wind down in a social environment after a long-day at home. Come to this event to: • Trace and see beautiful illustrations come to life (no drawing skills needed) • Unwind in a cozy atmosphere • Meet likeminded crafty & creative souls We can’t wait to see you there! ✨🖌️ **What to Expect** ***Everything will be provided**: We supply the fine-liner pens, drawing boards, and a selection of beautiful illustrations for you to choose from. Just bring yourself! ***All skill levels are welcome:** There is no "getting it wrong." Just follow the lines at your own pace and trust the process! ***Great company**: A relaxed, welcoming environment focused on making connections and trying something new. ***Ticket fee**: There will be a £3/per person contribution asked at the beginning of the event, to cover for the costs of the materials provided. **What exactly is Ink Tracing?** You probably haven't heard of this as a hobby yet, but it's incredibly addictive. We take stunning, pre-printed illustrations mapped out in faint dotted lines, and we trace over them with a pen. That's it. It’s highly therapeutic, delightfully simple, and the perfect gateway if you've ever wanted to dabble in drawing but didn't know where to start. It’s all the satisfaction of drawing, with zero drawing skill required. **About the Events** We are meeting at a cozy local pub in the Paddington area. This is not a silent or rigid art class and the goal is to socialise with like-minded locals while keeping your hands busy. Chatting is encouraged, though if you just want to sink into a meditative flow and quietly trace, you are completely welcome to do that too!

PATTERN MAKING WORKSHOP

**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/pattern-making-workshop/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/events/pattern-making-workshop/) **⋆⋆⋆** **Suitable for:** Suitable for complete beginners, those interested in starting their journey into creating their own garment patterns or Individuals seeking solutions for fitting commercial patterns and who may have some sewing experience. A good level of English and basic math skills are useful. **About:** You will learn step-by-step instructions in a relaxed and supportive environment. You will learn the technical skills and knowledge that you need to be able to create your very own garment patterns using the **flat pattern cutting method.** During the course, you will work your way through a range of exercises that are designed and delivered in a practical and interactive format. These provide the foundation of a student’s portfolio of knowledge as well as samples to work from and build upon. No prior pattern making knowledge or previous sewing experience is needed and you do not need to know how to use a sewing machine prior to starting the course.

StitchUp Meetups

**Welcome to StitchUp** – a welcoming social group that embraces individuals of all skill levels, providing a shared space for crafting in a social setting. **Bring your current project**, whether it's knitting, quilting, embroidery, or any other textile craft. Work on your project or piece while having a chat with us. Some people knit, some people mend or just join the conversations. If you are starting new, I’m sure we can give you tips, but generally this is not a class or workshop and you will have to bring your own materials. Also keep in mind that we sometimes don't have a table, so something that requires table space might be difficult to do. **Background** – StitchUp began among friends with a shared love for textile crafts, evolving into a thriving group with regular meetups. Unfortunately, the group faced a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic but we would now like to revive these regular meetings in a social, in-person setting.

Sip, Chill and Craft ❤️

Whether you are new to crafting or a pro level crafter you are welcome to come ^^ Bring your own project or use stuff we prepared for the occasion, meet new people with no pressure ☺️

Knit, crochet, stitch and chat!

Welcome! We hope you'll join us! Please bring your current project and grab a chair! We’re an informal group, not a class, and there’s no fee to attend. If you're able, please do order a drink or snack at the bar...The Canbury Arms welcomes our group every Monday evening and we like to show our appreciation! If you are experiencing symptoms related to Covid-19, please do not attend the event. We’ll be very happy to welcome you at the next one! Find us: We meet in the restaurant side of the pub. Upon entering from the main door on Canbury Park Rd, veer to the right and make your way into the dining room; we sit at the banquette tables along the wall to the right. If in doubt, please ask at the bar! You can order drinks and snacks at the bar or use the 'Young's - On Tap' app. Christine teaches beginning knitting, intermediate/advanced knitting techniques, and beginning crochet. If you would like a private lesson for yourself or your small group, please get in touch for details. Currently, Christine is only teaching in a private capacity. Chat with us on Discord: Our group has a Discord server for staying in touch outside of our regular Monday meets! If you are a current or past member who attends in-person meet-ups, and you're interested in even more yarny chat, this is the place to join in! Contact Christine or Aisha for an invite. Accessibility: We meet in the restaurant side of The Canbury Arms, which is wheelchair accessible. If you have any questions, please do send Christine a DM!

Crafts & chat in Central London

Stitch and Bitch Beckenham

First ever Stitch and Bitch Beckenham! We will be meeting weekly (can only show fortnightly on meetup) at Kelsey House BR3 1AN from 19:00-21:00. Whether you knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, felt or anything else, all levels are welcome - just bring your supplies! Follow us on ig @stitchandbitchbeckenham

Craft Session

Come and join us on Tuesday evening, 7-9pm for a chill evening of crafting. We meet at London Friend office, 86 Caledonian Road, London N19DN. You don't need to RSVP, so you can just show up. This session is a drop in and a chance to meet likeminded people to socialise with even if you don’t fancy getting crafty. Materials are provided onsite for FREE and no experience is needed! This social activities group is open to all LBT women plus non-binary people who have an identity within a community that centres on women. We are looking forward to seeing you! :)

Hand-building Pottery Workshop @ cave Pimlico

**Join our relaxed and sociable hand-building pottery workshop in the heart of Pimlico!** Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, each session starts with a short introduction to hand-building techniques before tutor Emma helps you bring your ideas to life. More experienced makers are welcome to work on personal projects with guidance as needed. **All clay, tools, glazing and firing are included. Once your piece is complete, choose a glaze colour and we'll fire it for you—ready to collect in around a month.** PLEASE BOOK VIE OUR EVENTBRITE PAGE TO SECURE YOUR SPOT: [HERE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hand-building-pottery-workshop-cave-pimlico-tickets-1232164229379) We'd love to see you there! If you have any **questions**, email **[cavepimlico@gmail.com](mailto:cavepimlico@gmail.com)**.

FREE UPCYCLING AND TRANSFORMATION OF SECOND-HAND CLOTHING (IOD)

**\*FREE FOR MEMBERS, JOIN WHEN YOU ARRIVE!\*** Come and join us at the **Living Room Club Glengal Groove** on Fridays between 1 p.m. and 3 pm to upcycle second-hand clothes. We gather for creative transformation and upcycling of second-hand clothing items and materials to sell in our cafe. The income from this project supports our Homeless Project in Soho. For further information, please contact Neide on 07585560345