Decoupage Enjoy the ancient and revered art of cutting stuff out and sticking it to other stuff, and the limitless possibilities of these simple first principles. No special skills or equipment needed, just some imagination and a sense of play- Less stitch and bitch than snip and snipe Crafting we incurred all to make something. Card Making Cards are a sorts of giveing and sharing, we aer all able to make a quick one. we will be exploring many types of card making ideas.

Come and make something beautiful. Making your own art glass is a hugely rewarding creative activity. Beginners can learn enough basic techniques to make simple pieces relatively quickly, and with time and practice can progress to ambitious pieces using advanced techniques. This group schedules regular workshops where you will learn how to design stained glass, how to cut and grind glass, and solder the final piece, using either lead or copper foil techniques. The classes are held in a rel …

I want to meet anyone interested in art, music, theatre, dance, performances, art activities... People who want together create an art events, workshops, meetings etc. Our goal will be create together first event Art Safari !!!!!

An off shoot group from Arts in Surrey through which trips may be arranged. This group is really for people who are already members of Arts in Surrey which is where most of our activities take place.

Are you inspired by the urban landscape? Do you want to see and get to know London in a different way while creating art work? In this group, we will taking walking, artistic tours of different areas of the city while stopping to draw, paint or take photographs of the people and places we visit. The city is our classroom as we explore new and innovative ways to depict city life and the various dynamics that go on in a thriving city like London. Classes will be held on weekends around various the …

LIFE DRAWING every WEDNESDAY evening (ALL YEAR ROUND) from 6.30-9pm. Untutored sessions - just drop in and draw! A different model every week, and sometimes two. Short poses and longer poses every session. Islington Arts Factory, 2 Parkhurst Road. Easels and drawing boards supplied. New members welcome. £10 per session, £5 students/concessions (IAF £1 a day membership not included)

This group is for all the creative people in London. If you have a great idea or skill and want to meet people that can help you start or grow your business then this is the group for you. We want to help foster a group of people who have a passion for the creative arts. Be it culinary arts or fashion, graphic design or performing arts. We all have skills, knowledge or contacts that can help each other, so lets get together once a month over a drink and talk, share and advice. We will be running …

ABOUT US Learn how to paint a range of popular subjects using Traditional & Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting techniques. Traditional Chinese painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made of are paper and silk. Our classes will gradually increase in difficulty, and feature such subjects as swallows, bamboo, wild orchids, plu …

Make new friends and Do something new at craft workshops around London! Welcome to Make & Do, a community craft club where you can come along to all sorts of different craft workshops which will be popping up in pubs and cafes around London. Make & Do is a community group and all members are invited to set up meetings. You can suggest a meetup, and if a few other people like it, it will be announced to the group automatically! It's then your responsibility to make sure it runs smoothly... Here a …

Knitters Down South Each week we will meet at one of several different venues around central London. Our on going challenge is knitting squares  for causes. Our monthly challenge will be fun, the group can send in their pictures or better still bring your work to a meetup, the group can vote for 2nd and 3rd and I shall pick the winner. I will always make sure THE WINNERS receive something to keep you knitting or crafting. The future is bright so come along and let us all meet up. Please free to …

This is a meetup group for people that would like to make new friends, share in some fun whilst enjoying the pleasure of learning new skills and being creative. You don't have to be skilled at any particular craft but if you have specialisms/ talents or just interests and ideas of your own then feel free to bring them along.

This craft club is for Mums or Mums-to-be who like making things!  It is run by Alice from Handmade by You. Every fortnight, you will have a new opportunity to get together with some other, local, crafty Mums and take part in a mini make session. All materials, tools and guidance provided but there is also the opportunity to bring your own materials, for a reduced fee, if you wish. You will leave each session with something beautiful; be it accessories, homewares or indulgent treats! Of course y …

Calling all those who love to sew, make jewellery, bake, knit, crochet, cross stitch or just plain old make! Would you like to meet other creative people and/or learn a new skill? CREATE London is a craft-based social group. We believe that each one of us has a skill that can be shared with others. There is such a huge pool of skills amongst our group members and we can all benefit tremendously from sharing our knowledge. Perhaps you're a little too shy to teach others? Well, that's not a proble …

Pinned it! Made it! is an East London-based party which brings together cool crafts (fashion DIYs, customisations, jewellery, homemade skincare etc), with cocktails, music and party food! All inspired by the amazing ideas you see on Pinterest - but never have the time to try yourself! We provide everything you need including all materials, tools and instruction and welcome all levels of maker from the absolute beginner to the craft aficionado! Past parties have included a 90's theme (neon friend …

If you're interested in needlework and social time, come join us! All levels welcome.

This is a group for screenwriters, entrepreneurs or anyone interested in learning how to access their latent creativity. Our group sessions are run by two Lecturers from the UK's number one University for Animation and creative arts who have developed a series of games designed to access the creative, right side of the brain. The next session will take place on the Tuesday the 28th of May and will be held in Camden Community Center from 7 PM till 9PM. As well as being a mind gym for the neglecte …

The Ministry of Queer Crafters are those who know their Boy George from their Bette Davis. We're new so if you're interested in joining us on a regular basis, meeting new creative crafty like minded people, sharing your skills or just crafting together, then down those knitting needles and join. The Ministry of Queer Crafters will be your friendly sequinned creative hub where you can simply come along, bring whatever you're working on or simply share in your tales of creative glory with other li …

This club, led by Alice from Handmade by You will show you how to up cycle and refashion vintage, pre loved or seemingly useless objects into beautiful accessories, homewares or treats. Each club night, Alice will guide you through a new mini-make.  You will bring the main item to re fashion so as to keep the costs as low as possible but Alice will provide additional tools, materials and instructions.  (If you can't find the main item anywhere, Alice will provide you one, for a nominal charge of …

London’s South Bank will play host to the UK’s biggest and most vibrant showcase of Bangladeshi creativity next month when a three-day celebration of art, craft, design, fabrics, fashion, literature and music takes place at the Bargehouse from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2013. OITIJ-JO is a three-day celebration of creativity and culture from Bangladesh or by UK-Bangladeshis. Participants include dancer Akram Khan, photographers Shahidul Alam and Enamul Hoque, jazz musician Zoe Rahman, texti …

Bring more Creativity, Fun, Spontaneity and Playfulness into your life with the help of this group! We use painting, meditation, spontaneous storytelling and dance to help us to let go of the restrictions of our mind and embrace our deeper Creativity. And Creativity is Liberating, Alive, Playful and Joyful and is a Beautiful and Fun way to be in the moment and connect more deeply with ourselves, and ultimately Live with Freedom! Creativity is our most beautiful gift through which we can live our …

This is a group for anyone interested in art, interacting and sharing amazing individual skills in a friendly community.

This group is good for: All nationalities & backgrounds Make some new friends Meeting new people Singles Couples ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing Arts & crafts Sports competitions Social events Cinema Concerts Tours Eating out Networking Workshops Regular classes Feel free to contact me if you would like to organise an event for our social group. Send me a message through facebook or here 1stlondonsocialgroup@gmail.com Many thanks. Ximena. xoxo

Based in a quirky Spanish themed shop and cultural centre, this group offers conversation classes, intercambios and ad hoc socials for people interested in Spanish art, design, interiors and culture.

With this mandala making and meditation session, come and journey into the heart, let go and reveal your true essence. This is a fun magical, creative way to help you discover your inner self and to bring about a feeling of connectedness to yourself and others. All welcome no art drawing experience needed come and have fun and play!! Mandala comes from Sanskrit (ancient Indian language) meaning 'sacred circle'. The circle can be a source or 'container for emotional experiences and mandala making …

The Pre - Raphaelite Exhibition at Tate Britain and the recent refurbishment of the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow re-inpired my interest in the Arts and Crafts movement. I started this group to meet other enthusiasts and check out locations and events in London/South East England . Planned meetups include: The V&A Museum,  William Morris Gallery,  Geffrye Museum, Kelmcott House and The Red House. Look at this link to see some possibilities: http://www.artsandcraftsmuseum.org.uk/Trails/Ar …

Loughton creative arts and reading groups runs a variety of meetings throughout the month meeting at The Blossom Centre in Loughton (off Rectory Lane) Groups include: knitting and crochet group (2nd Monday of the month) and Book club (4th Thursday of the month) More to follow! We meet to create, chat, discuss, drink tea and eat home made cakes!

My dear All, I launch this Meetup Group because I want to share joy and pleasure, as well as my knowledge and skills about creating different types of masterpieces by own hands. The Group activity will be various – we will devote our times to tatting, needle felting, knitting, crocheting, and to work with clay – everything which helps to express and delight ourselves. The process of creating things by own hands is so fascinating that we really don’t even know about our inner resources and abilit …

I appreciate that the following blurb is quite lengthy/detailed, however it is imperative for all members to read ahead of deciding whether they wish to join the group, and if the group and the way the group is run suits their own personal preferences. Please make sure you read all of it as certain individuals have claimed to do so, yet have then unfortunately later been deleted from the group (usually shortly after they join the group) as it has become apparent that they did not read/take on bo …