A city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship from around the world.
Returning for its 11th year, London Craft Week 12 – 18 May, is a city-wide festival celebrating exceptional craftsmanship, across multiple sectors and disciplines, from around the world. Through a curated programme of events, we shine a light on the creative talent behind some of the world’s most beautiful objects, telling stories of their inspiration, process and materials. Since its inception in 2015, the festival has grown significantly in scale and prominence with nearly quarter of a million visitors enjoying the work of more than 1000 makers at events put on by over 200 partners from 31 countries in 2024. Visitors are encouraged to discover hidden workshops, independent makers, heritage craftsmen and jewel-like shops alongside great luxury houses, famous artists and designers, leading department stores, national museums and contemporary galleries, embracing all the diversity and serendipity that London offers as the world’s great creative capital.
Highlights Include
Exhibitions at No. 9 Cork Street: (14 May – 17 May). For the first time, No. 9 Cork Street will host a series of curated exhibitions spotlighting heritage craft skills reimagined through contemporary art and design.
Future Icons: 83 Rivington Street in Shoreditch. This expansive fair showcases the work of more than 50 talented artisans – some of whom have never been showcased in the UK before.
William Morris Gallery: Stitch and Sip: (15 May). Join William Morris Gallery for a special “Stitch and Sip” mending workshop, where you can bring in clothes that need repair and mend them alongside others.
Secret Ceramics: (13 May–16 May). London Craft Week and FiredUp4 present the second edition of Secret Ceramics. Over 100 ceramic vessels by leading and emerging artists are presented for sale anonymously with the proceeds supporting the establishment of ceramic studios in underprivileged London communities, fostering creativity and skill development among youth.
Louis Vuitton: The Craftsmanship of the Capucines Bag: (until 17 May). Louis Vuitton will showcase the craftsmanship behind its iconic Capucines bag at the Sloane Street store.
Burberry: Iconic British Craftsmanship: (15 May - 17 May). Burberry showcases the craftsmanship behind its iconic trench coat at the Sloane Street store, with a live demonstration by an artisan from the Castleford factory.
The Courtauld: The Tutu: Workshop: (18 May 2025). The Courtauld will host a tutu-making workshop to celebrate their temporary exhibition, The Griffin Catalyst Exhibition: Goya to Impressionism.
Full programme details available HERE
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