Craft workshops in London
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London has the UK's widest and most varied craft scene, from East End ceramics studios to West End jewellery benches covering pottery, glass, textiles and more. Expect premium prices but unmatched choice.
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Workshops & courses in London
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7 of 14 workshops & courses
Pottery taster
In London
2–2.5 hrs
£42–£85
Glass blowing
In London
2 hrs
£95–£175
Silver ring making
In London
2.5–3 hrs
£75–£120
Candle making
In London
2–3 hrs
£45–£85
Macramé workshop
In London
2–3 hrs
£40–£75
Embroidery class
In London
2–3 hrs
£35–£65
Pottery 6-week course
In London
6 × 2 hrs
£250–£450
Knitting and Crochet Basic Techniques
Binge Knitting
Self-paced
From £7.99
Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
Emma Friedlander-Collins
Self-paced
From £7.99
Creating Garments Using Crochet
Alicia Recio Rodríguez
Self-paced
From £7.99
Crochet Garment Design: Pattern Making and Sizing
Laura Algarra
Self-paced
From £7.99
Introduction to Creative Knitting Techniques
Bettaknit
Self-paced
From £7.99
Knitting and Crochet Basic Techniques
Binge Knitting
Self-paced
From £7.99
Knitting for Children's Garments
Marta Porcel Vilchez
Self-paced
From £7.99
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Top picks
Most-booked workshops in London
Pottery, glass blowing, jewellery, candle making and more — all bookable today.
Wheel Throwing Taster — London
Get your hands muddy at the wheel in a relaxed two-hour London taster — no experience needed.
Glass Blowing Experience — London
A two-hour introduction to glass blowing in London, shaping molten glass at the furnace.
Silver Ring Making — London
Make a solid silver ring to take home in a two-and-a-half-hour London workshop.
Candle Making Workshop — London
Pour and scent your own candles in a two-hour London workshop — take them home the same day.
Crochet Taster Class — London
Learn to crochet from scratch in a relaxed two-and-a-half-hour London class.
London Foraging Walk
A three-hour guided foraging walk through London's green spaces, spotting edible plants.
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Before you book
What to know in London
Prices run 20–40% above the UK average.
Budget £55+ for pottery, £95+ for glass blowing, £75+ for silver ring making.
Book 2–3 weeks ahead for weekends.
Popular dates in December and January go 4–6 weeks out. Weekday evenings almost always have availability.
East London has the most independent studios.
Hackney, Bethnal Green, Clapton, and Dalston — best variety, mid-range pricing, strong community feel.
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Craft by craft
London workshops in detail
Pottery classes in London
Pottery is London's most searched craft workshop — and for good reason. The city has dozens of studios across every zone, from the large well-reviewed ClassBento-listed spaces to tiny independent East London studios with waiting lists. Our dedicated London pottery guide covers areas, studios, and prices in detail.
For a taster session, ClassBento is the right starting point — large selection, easy booking, and the money-back guarantee is useful for gift bookings. For a 6-week course with an independent studio, check CraftCourses and Airbnb Experiences alongside ClassBento.
At a glance
- Price range
- £42–£85
- Duration
- 2–2.5 hrs
- Book ahead
- 2–3 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Glass blowing in London
London's glass blowing scene is smaller than pottery but consistently highly rated. The main venue is North London Glass Studio (near East Finchley), available on ClassBento from £95. Sessions run 2 hours, UK shipping of your finished piece is included, and the studio has over 1,200 reviews at 4.9 stars.
If glass blowing is your priority, also look at other UK locations — Manchester's hot glass studio and the Stourbridge full-day masterclass are both compelling alternatives that may offer more time at the furnace.
At a glance
- Price range
- £95–£175
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Book ahead
- 2–3 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Jewellery making workshops in London
Silver ring making is consistently one of London's most gifted craft experiences — you make a piece of real sterling silver jewellery in 2.5–3 hours. ClassBento has the widest London selection. Expect to pay £75–£120, with the price varying by studio location and the complexity of the ring design. Weekend slots book up 3–4 weeks ahead.
At a glance
- Price range
- £75–£120
- Duration
- 2.5–3 hrs
- Book ahead
- 3–4 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Candle making workshops in London
Candle making is one of London's most beginner-friendly and consistently available workshop categories — sessions run throughout the week including weekday evenings. Expect to pay £45–£85 for a 2-hour session where you make 2–3 scented candles to take home. ClassBento has the widest selection with same-week availability in most cases.
At a glance
- Price range
- £45–£85
- Duration
- 2–3 hrs
- Book ahead
- Same week
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Where to find craft studios by London area
East London
Hackney, Bethnal Green, Clapton, Dalston, and Walthamstow have the densest concentration of independent craft studios in the city — pottery, jewellery and screen-printing in particular. It's the first place to look if you want a small, maker-run class rather than a commercial venue.
North London
Islington, Stoke Newington, Crouch End and Tottenham have a strong ceramics and textiles scene, with several community studios offering evening courses as well as one-off tasters.
South London
Peckham, Brixton, Deptford and Greenwich have a fast-growing studio scene — Peckham in particular has become a hub for pottery and printmaking in converted industrial spaces.
West London
Notting Hill, Hammersmith and Chiswick have fewer studios than the east and south, but the ones that exist tend to be well-established, with candle making and jewellery well represented.
Craft workshops in London
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