# Crafts in London this week

Crafts in London this week, Wednesday 28 October to Tuesday 3 November: 76 events, among them 46 in workshops and courses, 19 in kids and family, 8 in exhibitions and museums, 2 in markets and 1 in festivals and street parties.

Page 1 of 2, 40 events each: [next](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/?format=markdown&page=2).

## When

- [Today](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/today/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 37
- [Tomorrow](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/tomorrow/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 32
- [Weekend](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/weekend/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 48
- [This week](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 76
- [Wednesday 28 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-10-28/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 37
- [Thursday 29 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-10-29/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 32
- [Friday 30 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-10-30/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 36
- [Saturday 31 October](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-10-31/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 29
- [Sunday 1 November](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-11-01/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 16
- [Monday 2 November](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-11-02/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 13
- [Tuesday 3 November](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/2026-11-03/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 12

## Where

- [Berlin](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/berlin/week/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 78
- [London](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 76
- [Zürich](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/zurich/week/art/crafts/?format=markdown): 23

## What

- [Anything](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/?format=markdown): 4,635
- [The best](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/best/?format=markdown): 25
- [Concerts](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/concerts/?format=markdown): 451
- [Theatre](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/theatre/?format=markdown): 126
- [Party and club](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/party-club/?format=markdown): 637
- [Comedy](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/comedy/?format=markdown): 72
- [Film](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/film/?format=markdown): 138
- [Exhibitions and museums](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/exhibitions-museums/?format=markdown): 251
- [Festivals and street parties](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/festivals-street/?format=markdown): 68
- [Talks and readings](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/talks-readings/?format=markdown): 252
- [Dance](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/dance/?format=markdown): 4
- [Food and drink](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/food-drink/?format=markdown): 196
- [Markets](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/markets/?format=markdown): 24
- [Tours and walks](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/tours/?format=markdown): 85
- [Quiz and games](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/quiz-games/?format=markdown): 157
- [Kids and family](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/kids-family/?format=markdown): 190
- [Workshops and courses](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/workshops-courses/?format=markdown): 396
- [Sport](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/sport/?format=markdown): 359
- [Worship](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/worship/?format=markdown): 223
- [Occasions](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/occasion/?format=markdown): 758
- [Halloween](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/occasion/halloween/?format=markdown): 619
- [Knitting](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/knitting/?format=markdown): 6
- [History](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/history/?format=markdown): 180
- [Pottery](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/pottery/?format=markdown): 4
- [Glassblowing](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/glass/?format=markdown): 3
- [Literature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/literature/?format=markdown): 131
- [Wellness](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/wellness/?format=markdown): 87
- [Diwali](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/occasion/diwali/?format=markdown): 4
- [Half term](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/occasion/half-term/?format=markdown): 6
- [Animation](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/film/animation/?format=markdown): 27
- [Nature](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/nature/?format=markdown): 69
- [Antiquity](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/history/antiquity/?format=markdown): 7
- [Spoken word](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/literature/spoken-word/?format=markdown): 28
- [Football](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/sport/football/?format=markdown): 327
- [Stage](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/stage/?format=markdown): 183
- [Science](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/science/?format=markdown): 36
- [Animals](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/nature/animals/?format=markdown): 20
- [Woodwork](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/woodwork/?format=markdown): 1
- [Mosaic](https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/week/art/crafts/mosaic/?format=markdown): 1

## Wednesday 28 October

- 10:00 Sea Creature Puppetry Workshop — Polka Theatre — £55 — The Sea Creature Puppetry Workshop is a child-only workshop for 5 to 8 year olds lasting 5 hours and 30 minutes, held in the Clore Learning Studio. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/sea-creature-puppetry-workshop-38075/
- 19:00 Tipsy Potter at The Woodman — The Woodman — £22.50 — Tipsy Potter at The Woodman is a relaxed evening of pottery painting, drinks and good company at The Woodman Pub. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/tipsy-potter-at-the-woodman-44926/
- until 1 Nov Stained Glass Exhibition — Society of Designer Craftsmen — Standard Nati… — An exhibition of stained-glass panels created for the National Trust at Killerton House in Devon. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/stained-glass-exhibition-43671/
- until 7 Nov Endangered Crafts — Society of Designer Craftsmen — Admission fee… — 'Endangered Crafts' is an exhibition showcasing glass skills that are endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the UK, as identified by the Heritage … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/endangered-crafts-42039/
- until 27 Feb The Other Glass — Society of Designer Craftsmen — Admission fee… — The Other Glass is an exhibition of contemporary glass art made from recycled, repurposed, second-life and geo-specific glass. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-other-glass-42041/
- until 9 Jan Swaying in the Wind - Frédérick Yvan Manuel Gay: A Contemporary French Fan Maker — The Fan Museum — £10 — An exhibition of fans titled "Swaying in the Wind – Frédérick Yvan Manuel Gay: A Contemporary French Fan Maker", showing around 100 fans to a British audience … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/swaying-in-the-wind-frederick-yvan-manuel-gay-a-contemporary-39180/
- until 1 Nov October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum — National Maritime Museum — Free — October half term at the National Maritime Museum is a family programme of craft workshops and storytelling themed around bugs and creepy crawlies, with … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37275/
- until 30 Oct Make a mythical creature — London Museum Docklands — Free — A drop-in art workshop for families at London Museum Docklands. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/make-a-mythical-creature-37057/
- until 1 Nov The Mini Ropery — Whitechapel Gallery — Free — The Mini Ropery is a drop-in, participatory event in which visitors can try making rope, string, braiding and knot tying. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-mini-ropery-40299/
- 14:30 The Bald Faced Stag's Knitting & Crochet Club — The Bald Faced Stag — A monthly Knitting & Crochet Club held at the Bald Faced Stag pub in East Finchley. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/the-bald-faced-stags-knitting-crochet-club-43743/
- 12:00 Online Watches, London — Bonhams’ Knightsbridge — An online-only auction of watches and timepieces, with 91 lots up for bidding and estimates from £300 to £5,000. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/online-watches-london-41043/
- 10:00 Millie’s Magical Spells and Potions Trail — Honeywood Museum — £2 — Millie’s Magical Spells and Potions Trail is a witch and wizarding adventure for the half-term holidays at Honeywood. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/millies-magical-spells-and-potions-trail-39197/
- 00:01 Pumpkin Carving — The Lighthouse — Free — Pumpkin carving at The Lighthouse, a pub in Battersea, where guests carve pumpkins to decorate the pub. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/pumpkin-carving-44292/
- 09:30 Clay Days - Pottery Workshop for Kids — Upper Norwood Library — Clay Days - Pottery Workshop for Kids is a one-day pottery workshop where children get hands-on with clay, learning real ceramic techniques from pinch pots to … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/clay-days-pottery-workshop-for-kids-40030/
- 10:00 Meet Make Take — St. Margaret's House — Free — Meet Make Take is a free, drop-in morning of arts and crafts held in The Create Place at St. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/meet-make-take-38774/
- 10:00 Octonauts Storytelling and Craft — Horniman Museum and Gardens — £8.50 — Octonauts Storytelling and Craft is a story time and craft workshop for children aged 4 to 7 at the Pavilion at the top of the Horniman Museum and Gardens' … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/octonauts-storytelling-and-craft-50298/
- 10:15 Diya Painting Workshop — National Army Museum — £10 — A family workshop where children design and paint their own diya oil lamp to take home in time for Diwali. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/diya-painting-workshop-37234/
- 10:30 Crafts & costumes family morning — Fulham Palace — Free — A family morning of crafts, costumes and hands-on activities at Fulham Palace. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/crafts-costumes-family-morning-36205/
- 11:00 Spooky Spiders — Sidcup Library — Spooky Spiders is a library activity where participants make a purple spider-shaped treat basket filled with sweets. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/spooky-spiders-49291/
- 13:00 Senior Art Workshop GARGOYLE SCULPTURE — Heath Robinson Museum — £15 — Senior Art Workshop GARGOYLE SCULPTure is a fun, hands-on Halloween workshop where participants design a weird and wonderful creature and then sculpt it in … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/senior-art-workshop-gargoyle-sculpture-36451/
- 13:00 Drop-in Arts & Crafts Session — Home — Free — A low-pressure drop-in arts and crafts session where anyone can pick art supplies from the venue's collection and get creative, with prompts and a free … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/drop-in-arts-crafts-session-36536/
- 13:30 Halloween: colouring, cake & tea — Valence House — An afternoon of festive Halloween colouring for children, with tea and cake for their mothers. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-colouring-cake-tea-40053/
- 14:00 Craft club: Make a paper camera! — Museum of Croydon — Free — A craft club session where you can make a paper camera in a drop-in workshop. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/craft-club-make-a-paper-camera-37214/
- 18:30 Workshop: Mandalas of Light – A Rangoli-Inspired Diwal... — The Nehru Centre — A Rangoli-inspired Mandala Art Workshop celebrating Diwali through art, creativity, and cultural tradition. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/workshop-mandalas-of-light-a-rangoli-inspired-diwal-39469/
- 19:00 Knit Social club — The Bush Tavern — Knit Social Club is an evening of knitting and chatting over drinks at The Bush Tavern in West London. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/knit-social-club-42229/
- until 12 Dec Leadenhall Market's Saturday SoLo Craft Fair — Leadenhall Market — Free — SoLo Craft Fair returns on the second Saturday of each month with carefully selected independent artists and makers. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/leadenhall-markets-saturday-solo-craft-fair-49264/
- until 8 Nov Flared, Straight and Tall — Society of Designer Craftsmen — Free — A solo exhibition of handcrafted woodturning. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/flared-straight-and-tall-42040/
- until 7 Nov CHARLIE SHEPPARD: DAISY CHAIN — 8 Holland Street — CHARLIE SHEPPARD: DAISY CHAIN is an exhibition of mosaic works held at the Kensington Gallery of 8 Holland Street. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/charlie-sheppard-daisy-chain-34617/
- until 16 Dec FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore — FUSEBOX — FUSEBOX: Meet, Make, Explore is a drop-in open day at the FUSEBOX venue with creative activities to join. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/fusebox-meet-make-explore-35476/
- until 30 Oct Bizzy Buddies October Camp — Chiswick House — £25–160 — Bizzy Buddies October Camp is a holiday camp for children aged 3 to 12 years. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/bizzy-buddies-october-camp-35296/
- until 31 Oct Whalebone Makers — Valence House — Free — Whalebone Makers is a free drop-in craft activity for all ages at Valence House's Whalebone Gallery. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/whalebone-makers-40049/
- until 14 Mar Flow State Sessions — William Morris Gallery — Free — Flow State Sessions are art and craft workshops for health and wellbeing, creating a gentle space for creativity where no experience in art is necessary. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/flow-state-sessions-42811/
- until 30 Oct Clay charms — London Museum Docklands — Free — Clay charms is a family clay workshop where you can smush, sculpt and shape clay. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/clay-charms-37053/
- until 31 Oct Macbeth: On Stage Family Workshop (9-11 years) — Shakespeare's Globe — £13–15 — A fun and practical family workshop where children aged 9-11 and their grown-ups bring Macbeth to life on the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse stage through activities … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/macbeth-on-stage-family-workshop-9-11-years-38526/
- until 29 Oct SkillCraft Autumn Creative Arts Camp — Upper Norwood Library — £37 — SkillCraft Autumn Creative Arts Camp is a hands-on, tutor-led camp where children learn real artistic and maker skills through daily projects, design … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/skillcraft-autumn-creative-arts-camp-40028/
- until 28 Oct October Half Term Activities — Ovalhouse Theatre — Free — October Half Term Activities are free drop-in creative workshops for local families, running on 27 and 28 October from 12pm to 4pm. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-37693/
- until 31 Oct Spooky School — Forty Hall Estate — Free — Spooky School is a week of Halloween-themed crafting and activities for children. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/spooky-school-36143/

## Thursday 29 October

- 13:00 Family Halloween: Pumpkin Carving — Chelsea Physic Garden — £15 — Family Halloween: Pumpkin Carving is a Halloween workshop at Chelsea Physic Garden where children carve their own jack-o-lanterns. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/family-halloween-pumpkin-carving-35287/
- 17:00 Halloween at the Lake: Southmere Social x Bow Arts — Lakeside Centre, Lakeside Centre, London, SE2 9AN, United Kingdom — Free — A free, drop-in Halloween evening for families at the lake, with pumpkin carving, spooky music and the chance to dress up in Halloween costume. — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/halloween-at-the-lake-southmere-social-x-bow-arts-35039/
- 10:00 Beading and Jewellery Making — St. Margaret's House — Free — 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 … — https://go-gnocchi.app/en/london/events/beading-and-jewellery-making-38775/