We’re thrilled to be part of the official London Craft Week programme, representing East London with a hands-on, creative lineup! Our ‘Craft Your Own Custom Stool’ workshop is the perfect way to get a taste of upholstery, and we’re also hosting two special evening sessions to keep the crafting spirit going - an English Paper Piecing workshop with The Hackney Quilter, and a Darning social with Holly and Liv of Darling Mushrooms.
Upholstery Workshop:
Craft Your Own Custom Stool
Join us for a hands-on daytime upholstery workshop, where you'll learn essential techniques like foaming, gluing, measuring, and fabric application - all using a newly developed sustainable foam alternative.
Perfect for beginners, this relaxed session lets you personalise your own functional stool with expert guidance every step of the way. Just bring at least 50×50 cm of upholstery-weight fabric to make it truly yours - everything else is provided!
📅 Tuesday 13th May | 📍 2-4 Scawfell Street, E2 8NG | ⏰ 10:30 - 15:30
Skills social:
English Paper Piecing
Unwind with a relaxed evening of hand-sewing as you explore English Paper Piecing, a historic patchwork technique perfect for quilting, cushions, and more. Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned stitcher, our guest teacher Anna of The Hackney Quilter will guide you through the process.
🍷 A warm welcome (plus a glass of wine!) 🧵 Learn the basics of English Paper Piecing 🎨 Time to chat, create & connect 🛍 Kits available if you want to continue at home
📅 Monday 12th May | 📍 2-4 Scawfell Street, E2 8NG | ⏰ 18:30 - 20:30
Skills social:
intro to darning
Give your well-loved clothes a second life at this beginner-friendly darning workshop! Led by Holly & Liv of Darling Mushrooms, you’ll learn how to repair holes and threadbare fabric with creative, colourful stitches.
🧦 Bring a sock (or any worn fabric) to practice on 🎨 Play with colours & textures for visible mending 🍷 Relaxed, social atmosphere - wine included! 🪡 Materials provided (spares available to buy for you to fix at home!)
📅 Thursday 15th May | 📍 2-4 Scawfell Street, E2 8NG | ⏰ 18:30 - 20:30