{"title": "Make Joy 2026", "start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Woolwich Works", "address": "No 1 Street 11, SE18 6HD London", "price": "Standard: £13.50 | Concessions: £11.50 | Students: £6.50 | Under 18s: Free to Book | On the Door: £1", "price_from": "13.50", "price_to": "13.50", "tickets_url": "https://www.woolwich.works/events/make-joy-screening-sheep-actually", "category": "markets", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "Make Joy 2026 is a one-day celebration of yarn and friendship for knitters, crocheters and makers. It is presented by Champagne & Qiviut and features a curated marketplace of local makers from London and further afield with hand dyed and rare breed yarns, project bags, notions and more. Visitors can enjoy free talks from experts within the craft industry and make new friends in the Maker's Lounge. The event takes place in the Ropekeepers Studio, is open to all ages, and runs for seven hours.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/make-joy-2026-40363/", "official_url": "https://www.woolwich.works/events/make-joy-2026", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/c70120c78624c6ed342d9395571e96792fbecf267f702dbdfef05804e8e8776a-1200.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T10:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Woolwich Works", "address": "No 1 Street 11, SE18 6HD London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Stitch Night", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "Woolwich Works", "address": "No 1 Street 11, SE18 6HD London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/making"], "description": "Stitch Night is a free, social craft evening held in the Visitors' Book Café. It is run by Woolwich Works, who invite people to bring their own knitting, crochet, stitching or hand-sewing projects. Makers meet over a cuppa to chat and share their love of craft. It is not a formal class, but help is offered if you get stuck on a project.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/stitch-night-40358/", "official_url": "https://www.woolwich.works/events/stitch-night", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/cf004cfdc060de24bf5410ccdb995fab2055b67bc6e9283e63782e49ddacc940-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting is Connecting", "start": "2026-11-02T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T20:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "FREE", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stmargaretshouse/1640423/select-date", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "Crafting is Connecting is a free knitting and crochet group that meets on the first Monday of each month. It is run by three volunteer knitting and crochet enthusiasts at The Create Place at St Margaret's House. Local community members meet in a relaxed, peer-to-peer setting to work on their own projects, exchanging skills, ideas and advice. These are not formal classes, and materials and tools are provided, though attendees should bring their own knitting or crochet project.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafting-is-connecting-38780/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/workshop-crafting-is-connecting", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/fcd91ea7321965c374fb9c8da431e649991d3b9d595d9ef300384c754366fd3d-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Mini Ropery", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "Whitechapel Gallery", "address": "Whitechapel High Street 77-82, E1 7QX London", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history"], "description": "The Mini Ropery is a drop-in, participatory event in which visitors can try making rope, string, braiding and knot tying. It is a smaller half-term return of The Ropery, a participatory exhibition about East London's rope making histories, co-created with designer Sanne Visser. Sanne Visser and Ropery Assistants will be on hand to help visitors explore the material processes of this endangered craft. Visser is a Dutch designer and researcher based in London whose work focuses on regenerative design and sustainable material innovation.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-mini-ropery-40299/", "official_url": "https://www.whitechapelgallery.org/events/the-mini-ropery/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/9480955c07b72b6ac249983e61b289c505f9b81139d07e897255c95e311584e5-600.webp"}, {"title": "Mill Makers", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-05T21:00:00Z", "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "Suggested donation £1, 50p for a hot drink, payable by cash or card", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Mill Makers is a monthly craft evening at The Mill where people come together to make things. It offers a supportive and welcoming space to chat, drink tea and share skills. The evening is run by The Mill, a community place on Coppermill Lane, with Lindsey as the contact. The Mill is a community space whose motto is 'People making things happen'.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/mill-makers-65740/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/mill-makers-3-2026-05-07-2026-06-04-2026-07-02-2026-08-06-2026-09-03-2026-10-01-2026-11-05/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d6ed03decbe4c1862313a7d849756d9634b7d955858fb880ffe21ed9beb5fd4b-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Leadenhall Market's Saturday SoLo Craft Fair", "start": "2026-04-11T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-12T00:00:00Z", "place": "Leadenhall Market", "address": "", "price": "Free entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://onecitylondon.com/shop/", "category": "markets", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "SoLo Craft Fair returns on the second Saturday of each month with carefully selected independent artists and makers. From jewellery and art to home accessories, textiles and children's toys, the focus is on high-quality, handcrafted pieces. Run by makers for makers, SoLo also has a permanent shop within Leadenhall Market, making it a familiar part of the Market's community throughout the year.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/leadenhall-markets-saturday-solo-craft-fair-49264/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/823e9e82098a6e192de24c07e3123ced0fe98d2cd34db024c043ca5858498ecf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore", "start": "2026-09-16T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-12-16T00:00:00Z", "place": "FUSEBOX", "address": "Buckland's Wharf 2, KT1 1TF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore is a drop-in open day at the FUSEBOX venue with creative activities to join. It is run by Creative Youth and takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Visitors can explore the venue, watch artists in residence developing their ideas, relax or work at the BOX Bar & Cafe, and take part in creative workshops. This month's programme includes a botanical cyanotype workshop with Daisy Bow Craft, making blue prints with pressed flowers, sunlight and organic materials.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/fusebox-meet-make-explore-35476/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/4ca3221565a0957c03e3636cf012575970eacce7f7af1b6d0fd65bbc1c29a080-1200.webp"}, {"title": "The Bald Faced Stag's Knitting & Crochet Club", "start": "2026-10-06T14:30:00+01:00", "end": "2027-06-21T17:00:00+01:00", "place": "The Bald Faced Stag", "address": "High Road 69, N2 8AB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.urbanpubsandbars.com/bookings/bald-faced-stag-primary-website", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting"], "description": "A monthly Knitting & Crochet Club held at the Bald Faced Stag pub in East Finchley. It is hosted by the N2 Knitting & Crochet Group and welcomes everyone, from experienced crafters to complete beginners. Guests can share ideas, learn new skills and enjoy company over tea, coffee or lunch, bringing their own project or just coming for a chat. You can book a spot or simply turn up.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-bald-faced-stags-knitting-crochet-club-43743/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/baf6baef218f2b6c1452c70b591df96f7db7af13f84d364b87d58c3ca0b05658-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Makin' Moves Pop Up Store", "start": "2026-11-08T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T20:00:00Z", "place": "Bread & Butter Arch", "address": "", "price": "Free Entry", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.makin-moves.co.uk/makin-moves-friends-pop-up-shop-in-collaboration-with-bread-butter-sunday-8th-november/", "category": "markets", "tags": ["music/electronic"], "description": "Makin' Moves Pop Up Shop is a one-day pop-up shop at Bread & Butter in Hackney, run in collaboration with the venue. It is the first pop-up shop by Makin' Moves & Friends, selling merchandise and exclusive clothing ranges including Makin' Moves and Soul Quest items, plus records from independent brands. Visitors can dig for records from selectors including Gilles Smith, Burnin' Music and I've Got Vinyl, with vinyl DJ sets from Matt L-S, Jamesey, Max Sinal and Steve Parr throughout the day. There is also food and a licensed bar, and entry is free.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/makin-moves-pop-up-store-46957/", "official_url": "https://www.makin-moves.co.uk/makin-moves-friends-pop-up-shop-in-collaboration-with-bread-butter-sunday-8th-november/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/87cbd2e41a132f1ffa113c67688696e653915c2401b8bdc99f17895491ed38c5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Monday Morning Crafting", "start": "2026-11-02T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-02T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free to attend, registration essential; all materials provided", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/textile-crafts"], "description": "Monday Morning Crafting is an open, group-led textiles workshop at The Create Place, where members sew, knit and alter clothes with mutual tutoring, cake and plenty of chat. Run for over 10 years by long-standing volunteers Sheila and Julia at St. Margaret's House, the group often turns discarded textile scraps into tote-bags for the charity shop with Ayoka, and has collaborated with the house's Arts & Wellbeing initiatives, including the Artist in Residence programme. Anyone can come along to work on their own textile project with like-minded crafters.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/monday-morning-crafting-38770/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/monday-morning-crafting", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/c7ab59c37ebc6b98edd6bdac3ac50755d216c205df66c12bb735f623261e1b92-1200.webp"}, {"title": "October GIAG - Crochet or Knitted pumpkins! (30th Oct)", "start": "2026-10-30T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Royal School of Mines (RSM) G20", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A crafting session where you can learn to knit or crochet pumpkins, just in time for the spooky season. It is run by the student group KnitSock at Imperial College Union. Equipment and yarn are provided, so you only need to bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Spaces are limited, so please sign up, with sign-ups sent out on Instagram and WhatsApp.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/october-giag-crochet-or-knitted-pumpkins-30th-oct-43356/", "official_url": "https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/whats-on/events/student-group/12493", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/86dd73b67e6f30bd14f485611ac9f79fb5de8ba6279dc74532e7eba94eef1f5c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Sociable Sewing", "start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-10T13:00:00Z", "place": "The Mill", "address": "Coppermill Lane 7-11, E17 7HA London", "price": "£2 donation to The Mill", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/sewing"], "description": "Sociable Sewing is a relaxed gathering where people enjoy sewing in welcoming and friendly company. Participants bring their own sewing, patchwork or embroidery, and can learn a new skill with a tutor. It takes place at The Mill, a community space on Coppermill Lane in Walthamstow, London. Project kits are occasionally available for a small cost, with a £2 donation to The Mill asked for entry.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/sociable-sewing-42481/", "official_url": "https://themille17.org/events/sociable-sewing-18-2026-10-27/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/b20a534803c157a8051721560f7b696d6cbeae649081438ce010e80cefd93a07-600.webp"}, {"title": "Whalebone Makers", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "Valence House", "address": "Becontree Avenue, RM8 3HT Dagenham", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/half-term"], "description": "Whalebone Makers is a free drop-in craft activity for all ages at Valence House's Whalebone Gallery. The makers return every school holiday to explore identity, inspiration and creativity; this October half term visitors can colour their own autumn window decoration, with leaf templates available from museum reception, taking their masterpiece home to display. Parent supervision is required at all times, and those with SEND requirements or sensory concerns can contact the museum by email.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/whalebone-makers-40049/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/bbfecd13a68fb3c57a3f2168a1b71fc87106342b8a53898a5b0037158a31ded0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Woolwich Works Games Night", "start": "2026-10-28T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-25T00:00:00Z", "place": "Woolwich Works", "address": "No 1 Street 11, SE18 6HD London", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "quiz-games", "tags": ["games/board-games"], "description": "Woolwich Works Games Night is an evening of board game fun held in the Visitors' Book Café. Woolwich Works invites anyone and everyone to come together to chat, play and enjoy friendly competition, trying out new board games. Attendees may also bring their own games to share, and there is no need to book. The night is free to attend, a chance to bring friends or make new ones.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/woolwich-works-games-night-40357/", "official_url": "https://www.woolwich.works/events/woolwich-works-games-night", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/54b31b1a3a24d3b22a202685a0d6ff8064f5cafa15f89e9227046602e52bba62-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft Club November", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/4097", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Cosy Craft Club November is an evening at a café where crafters bring their current projects to work on together. Every first Wednesday of the month, Old London Road Cafe invites crafty humans to gather, share tips and tricks and build community in a cosy environment. The sessions are hosted by Lucy, a crafty fellow mess maker with experience in multiple disciplines. Tasty treats, hot food, coffee and beers from the fridge are available, and tickets should be reserved in advance.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/cosy-craft-club-november-50322/", "official_url": "https://olrcafe.co.uk/event/cosy-craft-club-november/", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/da6f1af7d09906cad6fab9c630cf12a153d714dbb5c78a963584e48b37889ba1-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Beading and Jewellery Making", "start": "2026-10-29T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-29T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "Free (registration essential)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/jewellery-making"], "description": "Beading and Jewellery Making is an open, group-led workshop where members make their own jewellery from scratch or upcycle and repair beloved pieces, with peer-to-peer tutoring and plenty of chat over tea or coffee. Running for over 15 years every Thursday at The Create Place, the group has created countless seasonal window displays, some of which were shown in the Gallery Cafe. It is led by St. Margaret's House's longest-standing volunteer, Brenda. Attendance is free, registration is required by email, and all materials are provided.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/beading-and-jewellery-making-38775/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/beading-and-jewellery-making", "image": "https://go-gnocchi.app/images/d4b85c14531c564be15c4e5431684ee0b252cf0a4ffbbf0f3b66b82997706237-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month", "start": "2026-11-05T15:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St John the Baptist", "address": "Spencer Hill, SW19 4NZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month is a gathering for handicrafts, making items for the Christmas Fair. Everyone is welcome, and visitors passing by can drop in for a cup of tea and some cake. It takes place at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill, London.", "url": "https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-49478/", "official_url": "https://www.stjohnswimbledon.co.uk/church-events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-5/", "image": ""}]}