20 unmissable events and workshops at London Craft Week 2025
London Craft Week returns from 12–18 May 2025, showcasing over 400 exhibitions, installations, and masterclasses across the city. This year’s festival will highlight exceptional craftsmanship, innovative techniques, and sustainable materials, offering visitors a unique opportunity to learn from master artisans and explore behind-the-scenes at iconic locations. We’ve put together a guide to 20 must-see events and workshops to help you make the most of this exciting week.
Courtesy of the artist for Secret Ceramics' London Craft Week 2025.
London Craft Week x V&A Academy 2025
#FLODown: The V&A Academy presents a programme of live artisan demonstrations at the V&A South Kensington on Tuesday 13 May. Showcasing the talents of world-class makers, the event offers a rare opportunity to witness both traditional and contemporary craft disciplines in action — from millinery and silversmithing to weaving and puppetry. The day reveals the creative process up close, highlighting the skill, precision, and imagination behind each handmade piece.
Date: 13 May 2025.Location: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. Price: Free entry, booking required. Book now.
Secret Ceramics at Christie’s London
#FLODown: Making its debut at Christie’s London, Secret Ceramics returns for its second edition during London Craft Week in partnership with the charitable initiative FiredUp4, co-founded by Kate Malone MBE. Featuring 100 anonymously displayed works by both renowned ceramicists and emerging talents—including Hitomi Hosono, Sophie Wilson, Bouke de Vries and Freya Bramble Carter—buyers only discover the artist’s identity after purchase. Proceeds support the ongoing work of FiredUp4, funding the annual running costs of ceramic studios across four London youth centres, providing creative opportunities and access to clay for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Date: 12 May 2025, 1am - 5pm; 13 May 2025 - 16 May 2025; 9am - 5pm. Location: Christie’s, 8 King Street, SW1Y 6QT. Price: Free. Click here for more.
Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London will host an exclusive mixology masterclass on 17 May as part of London Craft Week 2025.
Art Meets Mixology
#FLODown: Scarfes Bar at Rosewood London—ranked among the World’s 50 Best Bars—hosts an exclusive mixology masterclass on 17 May. Led by director of bars Andy Loudon and his expert team, this immersive session offers a deep dive into the art of cocktail creation, blending traditional methods with modern innovation. Held in the bar’s dedicated lab, guests will explore the making of bespoke ingredients, sample signature cocktails paired with curated dishes, and gain insights into the precision and creativity that define Scarfes Bar’s world-renowned craft.
Date: 17 May 2025. Time: 1pm - 3pm. Location: Scarfes Bar, 252 High Holborn, WC1V 7EN. Price: £120. Book now.
Exhibitions at No. 9 Cork Street
#FLODown: For the first time, No. 9 Cork Street will host a series of curated exhibitions spotlighting heritage craft skills reimagined through contemporary art and design. Highlights include ironwork mirrors by Salvino Marsura, sculptural works by Omer Arbel, marbled tables by Nat Maks and Sebastian Cox, and collaborations from AOI and straw-marquetry artist Lison de Caunes. The programme showcases innovative craftsmanship across glass, metal, timber, and more.
Date: 14 May 2025 - 17 May 2025. Time: 10am - 6pm. Location: 9 Cork Street, W1S 3HL. Price: Free. Click here for more.
Courtesy of Karolina Merska for London Craft Week 2025.
Karolina Merska: Celebrating Pajaki - Exhibition and Workshop
#FLODown: Celebrating a decade since creating her first pająk, artist Karolina Merska brings the traditional Polish chandelier to London Craft Week with a striking new exhibition and hands-on workshop. Originating in the 18th century, pajaki—crafted from rye straw and paper pompoms—were once vibrant symbols of joy and prosperity in Polish village homes. Karolina’s latest series, suspended among antique furniture at the Committee of Taste, blends traditional folk techniques with contemporary materials and forms. Alongside the display, Karolina invites visitors to join her two-evening workshop (14–15 May), where participants can create their own pająk while learning about the rich heritage of Polish craft.
Date: Exhibition: 12 - 18 May 2025; Workshop: 14 - 15 May 2025. Location: Committee of Taste, 3A Evering Road, N16 7QA. Price: £0 – £185. Book now.
William Morris Gallery: Stitch and Sip
#FLODown: Join William Morris Gallery for a special “Stitch and Sip” mending workshop, where you can bring in clothes that need repair and mend them alongside others. Whether you’re experienced or new to mending, this workshop offers a supportive environment to learn and share skills. Enjoy a gin and tonic or a non-alcoholic drink as you give your garments a second life. Special William Morris mending patches will also be available to add a unique touch to your clothes. After the workshop, explore the gallery’s exhibition until 9pm.
Date: 15 May 2025. Time: 6pm - 9pm. Location: William Morris Gallery, Forest Road, E17 4PP. Price: from £7.50. Book now.
Vigour and Skills Studio.
A Future Made by Hand: Vigour and Skills Studio
#FLODown: A Future Made by Hand by Vigour and Skills (V+S) brings The Roof Gardens in Kensington to life with a celebration of slow, intentional retail from 13–18 May (by appointment). Rooted in the brand’s Cotswolds origins, the exhibition highlights UK‑based artisans through carefully curated pieces, including ceramic works by Florence St George, hand‑painted lampshades by Alvaro Picardo, and finely crafted leather goods by Katy Warriner. Focusing on transparency and storytelling, each object is accompanied by behind‑the‑scenes insights into its making. Live demonstrations and workshops will be held throughout the week, offering a rare opportunity to connect with the makers and the ethos of thoughtful craftsmanship.
Dates: 13 – 18 May 2025, 9am - 6pm (By appointment only). Location: The Roof Gardens, 99 Kensington High Street, London, W8 5SA. Price: Free (By appointment only). Book now.
Farm Shop Mayfair: Meet the Makers - Celebration of Craftsmanship at Farm Shop Mayfair
#FLODown: Farm Shop Mayfair offers an introduction to the ancient art of foraging, led by in-house expert Kenny, who gathers wild ingredients from Durslade Farm in Somerset. Championing seasonality and sustainable practices, Kenny shares his approach to sourcing berries, fruits, plants, and fungi, which he transforms into small-batch pickles, jams, preserves, and sauces. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about his foraging methods, recipe development, and sample some of Farm Shop’s most popular wild-crafted products.
Date: 14 May 2025. Time: 8am - 8pm. Location: Farm Shop Mayfair, 64 South Audley Street, W1K 2QT. Price: Free. Book now.
Farm Shop Mayfair will offer an introduction to the ancient art of foraging during London Craft Week.
Architect Tour: Sloane Street’s Transformation
#FLODown: John McAslan + Partners will lead an architect-led tour of the newly redesigned Sloane Street, highlighting its creative and craft-driven transformation. The tour explores the meticulous design, bespoke materials, and artistry behind the streetscape, showing how the 18th-century heritage of Sloane Street sits alongside thoughtful contemporary interventions to form a striking new architectural vision.
Date: 12 May 2025, 10 am - 11am; 15 May 2025, 14:30pm - 15:30pm; 4pm - 5pm. Location: Sloane Street, London, SW1X 9BZ. Book now.
Sarabande Foundation: ‘Object Narratives’ Workshop with Helena Lacy
#FLODown: The Sarabande Foundation hosts the ‘Object Narratives’ workshop with Helena Lacy, where participants explore the connection between nature, materiality, and storytelling. Attendees bring a personal object found in nature, such as a stone, leaf, or shell, and reflect on the stories it holds. Inspired by Lacy’s Object Narratives project, participants will use clay to recreate their chosen object, focusing on shapes, textures, and distinctive features often overlooked. This hands-on experience allows participants to transform their object into a new narrative through clay.
Date: 13 May 2025, 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Location: Sarabande Foundation, 22 Hertford Road, N1 5SH. Price: £8.00. Book now.
Capucines bag. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton for London Craft Week 2025.
Louis Vuitton: The Craftsmanship of the Capucines Bag
#FLODown: Louis Vuitton will showcase the craftsmanship behind its iconic Capucines bag at the Sloane Street store during London Craft Week. Named after the brand’s first Parisian store, the Capucines represents ingenuity and exceptional skill, with each bag requiring 250 precise steps to assemble. Guests will experience a live demonstration of this intricate process and meet one of Louis Vuitton’s skilled artisans from France.
Date: 12 May 2025 - 17 May 2025. Time: 10 am - 7pm. Location: Louis Vuitton, 190–192 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QX. Click here for more.
FENDI: FENDI Selleria Workshop
#FLODown: FENDI’s Selleria craftsmanship, established in 1925, showcases the art of handcrafting luxury leather goods using Cuoio Romano leather, inspired by the streets of Rome. Each bag is meticulously hand-stitched by Italian artisans using the finest materials, ensuring durability and resistance. At this workshop, participants will gain an intimate understanding of FENDI’s craftsmanship through live demonstrations, experiencing firsthand the skill and precision involved in the creation of these iconic bags.
Dates: 13 May 2025. Time: 11am - 5pm. Location: FENDI, 26–27 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QP. Click here for more.
House of Hackney will host a session led by Alice Gabb, exploring the Radical History of Banners during London Craft Week 2025.
House of Hackney X Alice Gabb: A Radical History of Banners Workshop
#FLODown: House of Hackney will host a session led by Alice Gabb, where guests can explore the radical history of protest banners. Alice will delve into the visual culture of social movements, from secret societies and peace campaigns to trade unions, highlighting key examples that have influenced her own practice. The session will uncover the powerful stories behind these vibrant banners, and guests will have the opportunity to create their own mini banner using House of Hackney fabric.
Date: 17 May 2025. Time: 10:30am - 1pm. Location: House of Hackney St Michael’s Clergy House, Mark Street, EC2A 4ER. Click here for more. Book now.
Burberry: Iconic British Craftsmanship
#FLODown: Burberry showcases the craftsmanship behind its iconic trench coat at the Sloane Street store, with a live demonstration by an artisan from the Castleford factory. Made in England using signature weatherproof gabardine, the coat reflects over a century of innovation, tradition and meticulous detail.
Date: 15 May 2025 - 17 May 2025. Time: 10am - 7pm. Location: Burberry, 1 Sloane Street, SW1X 9LA. Book now.
Lino Printing with Rubino Wilson at One Hundred Shoreditch
#FLODown: One Hundred Shoreditch hosts a hands-on lino printing course with Rubino Wilson, where participants will learn the techniques to create a detailed lino print. The workshop covers everything from designing and carving onto lino to printing with chosen ink colours. Rubino Wilson, founded by Daniela Rubino and Lauren Wilson, is known for their work with steel and aluminium, including their projects such as STUDIO ENYO and a mentoring scheme for young adults in metal fabrication.
Date: 17 May 2025. Time 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Location: One Hundred Shoreditch, 100 Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JQ. Price: £50. Book now.
Courtesy of Sloane Street for London Craft Week 2025. © Hufton + Crow.
English National Opera: Flower Brooch Workshop
#FLODown: English National Opera will open up its Costume and Wigs departments for a series of intimate workshops, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the world of opera. In this two-hour session, participants will join ENO’s head milliner to learn how to craft fabric flowers and transform one into a brooch, with a guided tour of either the theatre or costume workrooms included.
Date: 14 May 2025. Time: 11am - 1pm. Location: ENO Costume Workshop, Unit 1 Union Court, 20–22 Union Road, SW4 6JP. Price: £45. Book now.
LVMH Métiers d’Art: The Renaissance of Material Craft in Luxury Fashion
#FLODown: Join Matteo de Rosa, CEO of LVMH Métiers d’Art, for a discussion on the crucial role of craftsmanship in the luxury fashion sector. This conversation explores the importance of material creation, quality, sustainability, and innovation in shaping the future of fashion. The panel is part of the Craft Symposium at the V&A, offering insights into the intersection of traditional craft and modern fashion.
Date: 13 May 2025. Time: 10:30am - 1pm. Location: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL. Price: £18. Book now.
Courtesy of The Royal Thai Embassy, London for London Craft Week 2025.
The Courtauld: The Tutu: Workshop
#FLODown: The Courtauld will host a tutu-making workshop to celebrate their temporary exhibition, The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Goya to Impressionism. Masterpieces from the Oskar Reinhart Collection. Led by Anna Maria of Tutu Maker Studio, the session will explore the history and construction of the tutu, with hands-on practice of traditional techniques. Inspired by the art historical research behind works by Edgar Degas and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, the workshop also includes access to the exhibition and the main Courtauld collection. Materials are provided. Suitable for ages 12 and up.
Date: 18 May 2025. Time: 10 am - 4pm. Location: The Courtauld, Somerset House, The Strand, WC2R 0RN. Price: £30. Book now.
International Pavilions
#FLODown: For the 11th edition of London Craft Week, a series of International Pavilions will be showcased across the city. The Royal Thai Embassy will present Chud Thai Through the Ages: Weaving History, Craft and Identity, featuring ceremonial textiles from HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya’s private collection. The Saudi Arabian Pavilion will highlight traditional Sadu weaving in Woven Whispers, while the China National Pavilion’s exhibition, Tiangong Kaiwu: Crafting Works of Nature, will showcase crafts involving needlework and jade. Malaysia’s pavilion will display Virtuosity of Craftwork: Masterpieces of National Heritage Crafts, and South Korea will feature a pavilion with works by Soluna Art Group, including pieces from LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize winner Dahye Jeong and finalist Woosun Cheon.
Additionally, The Lavery will host exhibitions featuring crafted works from South Korea, Myanmar, China, and Japan. Highlights include yAwArAkAi kArA – The Reflecting Skin by ceramicists Akiko Hirai and Kenta Anzai, Turquoise Mountain’s display of Myanmar lacquerware, silk weaving, and goldsmithing, and a showcase of UNESCO-recognised crafts from the Korea Heritage Agency.
Dates: 12 - 18 May 2025. Location: Multiple venues across London.
Image: @kewthemusic
Charlotte Colbert: Chasing Rainbows
#FLODown: Chasing Rainbows by Charlotte Colbert presents two large-scale public artworks on display at Battersea Power Station from 23 April to 1 June 2025. Installed in the historic turbine halls, Dreamland Sirens and Where Angels Live are part of London Craft Week and the site’s Spring/Summer campaign, Radiant Reflections. From 9–18 May, a pop-up shop in Turbine Hall A will feature Colbert-designed fashion and homeware, with opportunities for customisation on select dates.
Date: 23 April – 1 June 2025. Location: Turbine Hall B, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8BU. Price: Free. batterseapowerstation.co.uk.
