Be prepared this is a long collection of workshops. Here are all our crafty workshops that we hold in our London premises in Covent Garden.
In-Person Workshops
In-Person Workshops
About This Class:
Our beginner’s workshop in modern calligraphy is a one-off calligraphy course that will teach you everything you need to know starting right at the basics. This course is designed to equip you with the fundamentals needed to create stunning lettering.
You will learn about the tools of calligraphy and technique, learning how to write each calligraphy letter. This is also perfect for brides to be wanting to use calligraphy on their wedding stationery or just anyone wanting to learn to write beautifully.
If you are left handed this is no problem, just let us know in the "order notes" so we can provide you with a different pen to hold the nib.
If you are just starting out or are looking for hands-on tips and techniques to improve your beginner’s hand, this workshops is perfect for you!
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
Nothing at all. You will be given take home pack, that consists of:
1 pen holder
1 nib
1 pot of black ink
Take home sheets with the full alphabet and plenty of practice sheets
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
Nothing at all. You will be given take home pack, that consists of:
1 pen holder
1 nib
1 pot of black ink
Take home sheets with the full alphabet and plenty of practice sheets
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
Why Buy a Voucher?
If you're shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them ... why not treat them to a Tea & Crafting gift voucher. Our vouchers can be used on any workshop across the site and are automatically delivered by email with instructions to redeem them at checkout. Vouchers are valid for 12 months (however classes can be booked for a date that is beyond the 12 month period). We know that sometimes gift cards are bought with a workshop in mind, however in the event that the workshop ceases to run, you will not be eligible for a refund. However we have an extensive range of workshops and are always adding so we hope that something tempts you!
If you're shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them ... why not treat them to a Tea & Crafting gift voucher. Our vouchers can be used on any workshop across the site and are automatically delivered by email with instructions to redeem them at checkout. Vouchers are valid for 12 months (however classes can be booked for a date that is beyond the 12 month period). We know that sometimes gift cards are bought with a workshop in mind, however in the event that the workshop ceases to run, you will not be eligible for a refund. However we have an extensive range of workshops and are always adding so we hope that something tempts you!
Would you like a physical voucher?
We now have the option of a physical gift card! Please let us know that you'd like one of these at the time of booking, if we don't get a message we will assume you prefer to send your voucher via email. Also please bear in mind that the last day for Christmas posting is 19th of December.
We now have the option of a physical gift card! Please let us know that you'd like one of these at the time of booking, if we don't get a message we will assume you prefer to send your voucher via email. Also please bear in mind that the last day for Christmas posting is 19th of December.
About This Class:
Embroidery has come a long way since Jane Austin’s heroines would sit and sew in the drawing room – we’ve brought the pastime back with our own modern take on the original. Our beginners embroidery classes in London give you all the basic techniques you will need to continue this therapeutic craft at home.
Our beginners embroidery workshops teach you five popular stitches including back stitch, satin stitch, straight stitch and the French knot. You’ll be able to choose a fun design (or a drawing of your own) to embroider yourself using all the new skills you have learnt.
Your embroidery design will stay in the hoop and you can hang it on the wall for show! Once you’ve mastered the skill, you can try napkins, sheets, pillowcases… In fact, there won’t be a soft furnishing in your house left unadorned!
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, we provide you with your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
We're not sure when and we can't be sure who started it, but somewhere along the line, knitting has become the quirky girl's pastime du jour. As well as the occasional hip indie girl you see knitting on the train, there's a pack of crafty stars getting in on the needle action too, including Julia Roberts, Cameron Diaz and Madonna. If you're feeling out of the loop, then we’re happy to show you how.
After over two and a half hours of knitting and knattering, you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned all the basics including knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and cast off, stocking stitch and garter stitch. Keep your new-found skills topped up at home using your take away kit of knitting needles, yarn and a 'how to' guide.
After over two and a half hours of knitting and knattering, you'll feel like a pro; you’ll have learned all the basics including knit and purl stitch, how to cast on and cast off, stocking stitch and garter stitch. Keep your new-found skills topped up at home using your take away kit of knitting needles, yarn and a 'how to' guide.
Do have a look at our other Beginners Knitting workshop where you learn how to knit as well as knitting up an actual project at the same time. More information here.
Level:Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, we give you everything you need to start knitting - you kit includes a pair of knitting needles, yarn, and take home instructions.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
About This Class:
A relaxed, experimental and mindful embroidery class, introducing you to hand embroidery. We will explore colour, create texture and develop shapes, using a wide variety of yarns, threads and beads and learning different embroidery stitches at the same time.
This class is perfect for those new to embroidery or even improvers who just want to learn this contemporary way of embroidering. Ruth will help you to create your own individual and unique piece of work. We will work on a 7” wooden hoop, and you will be shown options for backing and finishing the hoop ready to take home and hang.
A relaxed, experimental and mindful embroidery class, introducing you to hand embroidery. We will explore colour, create texture and develop shapes, using a wide variety of yarns, threads and beads and learning different embroidery stitches at the same time.
This class is perfect for those new to embroidery or even improvers who just want to learn this contemporary way of embroidering. Ruth will help you to create your own individual and unique piece of work. We will work on a 7” wooden hoop, and you will be shown options for backing and finishing the hoop ready to take home and hang.
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with absolutely everything you need! Your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric and if you don't finish in the class thats no problem too as you can take home what you need to complete your work.
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with absolutely everything you need! Your own embroidery hoop to keep, an embroidery needle and floss for your design as well as the fabric and if you don't finish in the class thats no problem too as you can take home what you need to complete your work.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we now offer pre-packaged cookies. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
A perfect all round introduction to screen printing workshop. Using simple and uncomplicated methods you will learn how to print your design onto fabric like the professionals and customise just about any piece of clothing or interiors. You’ll also be shown how to re-create a screen printing studio and process inexpensively at home. This really is a fantastic class where you learn not one but three skills that will really inspire you to get creative. Our inks are vegan friendly too!
Our expert textile artist will provide you with much inspiration on designs for your Tote Bag as well giving you plenty of tips and advice for taking this technique further at home and using your screen to screen print onto paper as well as fabric. This class gets booked up quickly we recommend you book early to guarantee your space on this fantastic workshop.
Our expert textile artist will provide you with much inspiration on designs for your Tote Bag as well giving you plenty of tips and advice for taking this technique further at home and using your screen to screen print onto paper as well as fabric. This class gets booked up quickly we recommend you book early to guarantee your space on this fantastic workshop.
Level:
All
Duration:
2-2.5 hours
Materials Provided:
Everything you need to create your own screen printed item.
All
Duration:
2-2.5 hours
Materials Provided:
Everything you need to create your own screen printed item.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class:
Please get in touch if you are a family living together or part of a "support bubble" so we can make arrangements for you to sit together.
If you're anything like us you will have noticed and drooled over all of the beautiful wall-hangings and tapestry weavings appearing all over Pinterest. Now we are here to show you how it's done!
Our beginners tapestry weaving classes teach you how to set the warp on your weaving loom, how to weave a few basic stitches and how to finish off your piece with handmade fringing. You will be encouraged to experiment with different colours and textures provided, and let your imagination lead. At the end of the class your tapestry weave will be ready to hang and you will be full of new design ideas for your next project. Our weaving classes are not to be missed!
Please get in touch if you are a family living together or part of a "support bubble" so we can make arrangements for you to sit together.
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class:
Learning how to knit can be a rewarding and relaxing craft and it's a skill that allows you to create cosy blankets and other warm, handmade items. Many of us have fond memories of owning or cuddling up in a knitted blanket made by a loved one. But have you ever thought about creating your very own knitted masterpiece? Well our job is to guide you on your knitting journey and we absolutely love doing just that. We've had the privilege of teaching hundreds of people how to knit, and we'd love for you too, to join our knitting club!
In this relaxed workshop you'll learn how to knit the plain stitch also known as garter stitch (one of the building blocks of all knitting patterns), and how to cast on and cast off (skills essential for any knitting project) and and how to sew knitted items together.
By the end of the class you'll be able to knit squares which you can sew together to make one big blanket if you wish. This is our most pinned workshop and we are so excited to teach you this easy way of how to knit a blanket as large or small as you like. Whatever size you require - the method of knitting is the same. No complicated maths or thinking needed! Our kind of project indeed.
Learning how to knit can be a rewarding and relaxing craft and it's a skill that allows you to create cosy blankets and other warm, handmade items. Many of us have fond memories of owning or cuddling up in a knitted blanket made by a loved one. But have you ever thought about creating your very own knitted masterpiece? Well our job is to guide you on your knitting journey and we absolutely love doing just that. We've had the privilege of teaching hundreds of people how to knit, and we'd love for you too, to join our knitting club!
In this relaxed workshop you'll learn how to knit the plain stitch also known as garter stitch (one of the building blocks of all knitting patterns), and how to cast on and cast off (skills essential for any knitting project) and and how to sew knitted items together.
By the end of the class you'll be able to knit squares which you can sew together to make one big blanket if you wish. This is our most pinned workshop and we are so excited to teach you this easy way of how to knit a blanket as large or small as you like. Whatever size you require - the method of knitting is the same. No complicated maths or thinking needed! Our kind of project indeed.
Level:
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, all the yarn and needles to use in the class for your knitting is provided and give to you to keep. We also give you lots of advice and recommendations on the best yarn to knit your blanket in and where you can buy it.
Complete Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, all the yarn and needles to use in the class for your knitting is provided and give to you to keep. We also give you lots of advice and recommendations on the best yarn to knit your blanket in and where you can buy it.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class:
Capture the hues of autumn and the spooky charm of Halloween with our themed beginner watercolour workshop. Discover the joy of watercolor painting as you bring vibrant pumpkins to life on your canvas, capturing the essence of this magical season.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, Amy will guide you step by step, ensuring that your masterpiece reflects your unique style.
You’ll be introduced to watercolour tools and materials, learn basic techniques such as wet on wet, lifting, pulling, brush control and colour mixing. You'll be guided throughout the workshop and given tips on how to develop your own unique style. You'll take home a colour chart, practice sheets, a set of paints, and a pretty painting for your wall.
Capture the hues of autumn and the spooky charm of Halloween with our themed beginner watercolour workshop. Discover the joy of watercolor painting as you bring vibrant pumpkins to life on your canvas, capturing the essence of this magical season.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or just starting your creative journey, Amy will guide you step by step, ensuring that your masterpiece reflects your unique style.
You’ll be introduced to watercolour tools and materials, learn basic techniques such as wet on wet, lifting, pulling, brush control and colour mixing. You'll be guided throughout the workshop and given tips on how to develop your own unique style. You'll take home a colour chart, practice sheets, a set of paints, and a pretty painting for your wall.
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all materials are included for you to keep including your very own set of watercolour paints and a water colour paint brush. You will take home a lovely watercolour painted piece of art work and all your practice technique sheets too for reference.
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I need to bring anything?
No, all materials are included for you to keep including your very own set of watercolour paints and a water colour paint brush. You will take home a lovely watercolour painted piece of art work and all your practice technique sheets too for reference.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class:
Punch Needle crafting is a very relaxing and therapeutic craft. It's a cross between embroidery and rag rug latch hooking. You can create two different effects at the same time with your tool. One side is flat stitches and the other side has a loopy shaggy look but you can mix and match these effects on the same side for added dimension and texture.
We will be using a beautiful wooden punch needle tool and wooden embroidery hoop with specialised monks cloth fabric for the very best results!
Level:
Beginners - all levels
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with your own punch needle tool and hoop to keep, as well as all the yarn you to complete your contemporary punch needle wall art.
Beginners - all levels
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't we provide you with your own punch needle tool and hoop to keep, as well as all the yarn you to complete your contemporary punch needle wall art.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
About This Class:
As macrame becomes increasingly popular, cropping up everywhere from homewares to jewellery to clothing and all over Pinterest, we are showing you how to recreate these designs yourself with our beginner's workshop. In this class you will learn all the basics of macrame, including what materials to use, how to do basic macrame knots, and how to read macrame patterns.
You will combine different knots and techniques to create a beautiful vintage inspired macrame plant hanger to take home with you. Use your skills to make yourself a wall hanging when you get home. Its all possible once you know the basic knots!
Why not take a look at our Beginner Wall Hanging Class too here
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Beginners
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, you are given high a skein of high quality Macrame cord and everything else you need to complete your plant hanger. The plant hanger holds a range of pot sizes and shapes!
No, you are given high a skein of high quality Macrame cord and everything else you need to complete your plant hanger. The plant hanger holds a range of pot sizes and shapes!
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More info here.
About This Class:
In this class you'll make a unique candle gift set (four candles in total) using an eco friendly blend of soy wax, cotton wick and paraben free fragrance. We call these tins of joy and me time! You will choose from a selection of seasonal fragrances; from the ever popular Black Pomegranate to one of our favourites, Basil, Lime and Mandarin, and also get an opportunity to mix your and blend your own fragrances once we've taught you the theory behind how fragrances are put together! And if you're wondering whether high street candles are worth the price and which brands make longer lasting scents and better candles than others - well we'll tell you! We'll also arm you with all the knowledge you need next time you're candle shopping to make sure you're buying a candle worth its value and good to safe and non-toxic to burn in your home
No matter which scent you choose the candles that you will make will have approximately 15 hours burn time each - perfect time for you to enjoy the scents you choose. At the end of the class you will have learnt the art of making the perfect candle and would have created a memorable gift set of candles in either silver, gold or copper tins.
We challenge you to give these away - we're sure you will want to keep them all for yourself.
In this class you'll make a unique candle gift set (four candles in total) using an eco friendly blend of soy wax, cotton wick and paraben free fragrance. We call these tins of joy and me time! You will choose from a selection of seasonal fragrances; from the ever popular Black Pomegranate to one of our favourites, Basil, Lime and Mandarin, and also get an opportunity to mix your and blend your own fragrances once we've taught you the theory behind how fragrances are put together! And if you're wondering whether high street candles are worth the price and which brands make longer lasting scents and better candles than others - well we'll tell you! We'll also arm you with all the knowledge you need next time you're candle shopping to make sure you're buying a candle worth its value and good to safe and non-toxic to burn in your home
No matter which scent you choose the candles that you will make will have approximately 15 hours burn time each - perfect time for you to enjoy the scents you choose. At the end of the class you will have learnt the art of making the perfect candle and would have created a memorable gift set of candles in either silver, gold or copper tins.
We challenge you to give these away - we're sure you will want to keep them all for yourself.
Level:
Suitable for all levels.
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, everything is included
Suitable for all levels.
Duration:
2 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, everything is included
If you can't take an in-person class why not try this class as a live and interactive online class? More information can be found here.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and cupcakes. If you require gluten free or vegan sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class:
As macrame becomes increasingly popular, cropping up everywhere from homewares to jewellery to clothing and all over Pinterest, we are showing you how to recreate these designs yourself with this Beginners Macrame Wall Hanging workshop. In this class you will learn how to make this beautiful macrame wall hanging using a combination of knots and well more knots!
Once you know the basic knots, you will love creating more adventurous designs on your wall hanging.
Level:
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No the price of the class includes a skein of high quality Macrame cord and a wooden dowel for your wall hanging so its ready to hang up when you get home.
Beginners
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No the price of the class includes a skein of high quality Macrame cord and a wooden dowel for your wall hanging so its ready to hang up when you get home.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
About This Class: A good silver ring is a timeless piece that will transcend the life span of any wardrobe, however, a silver ring that's perfect for you is always hard to find... so why not make one? Or learn how to make the ring and then turn it into a necklace? The choice is yours - we are showing you how to make two pieces of jewellery from one simple silver ring band. In this is a 2.5 hour practical silver jewellery making workshop you will learn the basics of silver jewellery making by our resident expert designer silversmith. Using sterling silver and all the tools of the trade you will walk away with a ring or necklace that will last a lifetime.
In this class you will learn to:
- Thread a piercing saw
- Size your rings
- How to cut your ring to size
- Solder using a blow torch
- Shape using a hammer and mandrel
- File and finish
- How to add chain to your necklace
- Add detail and texture
In this class you will learn to:
- Thread a piercing saw
- Size your rings
- How to cut your ring to size
- Solder using a blow torch
- Shape using a hammer and mandrel
- File and finish
- How to add chain to your necklace
- Add detail and texture
Level:
All levels
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, everything is included and you'll take home a unique, made to fit, ring or necklace that you will cherish forever.
All levels
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No, everything is included and you'll take home a unique, made to fit, ring or necklace that you will cherish forever.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
Learn the craft skill of book binding and make your very own hard-back single-section book from scratch! Perfect for those new to bookbinding, this workshop is led by book binder Kate. We cover everything, from choosing the right paper to insider tips for that polished, professional look.
You'll dive into traditional bookbinding techniques while adding a modern twist with contemporary materials. Plus, the skills you pick up here can be applied to create a variety of unique books.
Kate is a dedicated professional bookbinder and Book Arts instructor at City Lit and Book Arts. With her wealth of experience and passion for traditional crafts, she's been running her own press since 2004. Kate specialises in crafting limited edition books and hand-printed papers, with a focus on fables, poetry, and illustration.
You'll dive into traditional bookbinding techniques while adding a modern twist with contemporary materials. Plus, the skills you pick up here can be applied to create a variety of unique books.
Kate is a dedicated professional bookbinder and Book Arts instructor at City Lit and Book Arts. With her wealth of experience and passion for traditional crafts, she's been running her own press since 2004. Kate specialises in crafting limited edition books and hand-printed papers, with a focus on fables, poetry, and illustration.
Level:
Suitable for both beginners and improvers
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, everything is provided for you so you just need to turn up.
Suitable for both beginners and improvers
Duration:
2.5 hours
Do I Need to Bring Anything:
No you don't, everything is provided for you so you just need to turn up.
All our workshops include unlimited tea, coffee and we always have plenty of cake on offer at every workshop and vegan friendly biscuits. If you require gluten free sweet treats please let us know!
