Hi! We're Emily and Jess – the faces behind Something Good Workshops (although we have very few photos together!)
We often describe ourselves as enthusiastic hobbyists, and we mean that in the best possible way. We get genuinely excited about learning new crafts, trying weird techniques, buying just one more colour of embroidery thread, and convincing everyone around us that they should have a go too.
Something Good started with a simple idea: making things makes people feel good.
Not because everything has to be perfect, or because you need to be naturally "creative", but because spending a couple of hours making something with your own hands can be a brilliant antidote to the pace of everyday life.
We've both experienced how creativity can lift your mood, quiet a busy mind, build confidence and bring people together. We wanted to create a space where anyone could experience that - whether you've never picked up a paintbrush before or you've got a cupboard full of half-finished craft projects at home.
So we opened our studio in the heart of Deptford Market Yard, a place we absolutely love. Deptford is creative, welcoming, brilliantly independent and full of character, and we couldn't imagine being anywhere else. Our workshops are our little contribution to the neighbourhood: a space where people can slow down, chat, laugh, learn something new and leave with something they're genuinely proud of.
You'll find everything from lino printing and embroidery to painting, paper crafts, knitting, screen printing and wonderfully niche creative workshops led by brilliant guest artists. We believe there's a craft out there for everyone - you just might not have found yours yet.
Whether you come on your own, with friends, for a date night, a birthday, or simply because you've been meaning to do something for yourself, we'll be there to welcome you.
Come and make something good with us.
Learn the 11th Century Embroidery techniques and stitches used to create the Bayeux Tapestry.
Join us for a simple embroidery workshop, learning two stitches and unwinding into creative stitches as you turn doodles into dinner party worthy napkins
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
Learn the 11th Century Embroidery techniques and stitches used to create the Bayeux Tapestry.
Join us for a 6-hour creative retreat dedicated to the magic of lino reduction printing in London, a more advanced, richly rewarding printmaking technique that lets you build up layered artworks from just one lino block.
In this course you will learn the fundamental stitches that are used to make bobbin lace.
A relaxed 90-minute bookbinding workshop. Create your own stitched notebook using French Link Stitch – perfect for beginners.
A relaxed 90-minute bookbinding workshop. Create your own stitched notebook using French Link Stitch – perfect for beginners.
In this festive lino printing workshop in London, you’ll learn the basics of lino cutting and printing while creating your own christmas cards.
In this relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop, guests will be introduced to the fundamentals of hand embroidery using an embroidery hoop.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
Looking for a friendly space to keep your stitch projects going? Join us at our Stitch Social – a relaxed evening every second Wednesday where you can bring along whatever you’re working on, from embroidery and knitting to crochet and felting.
Join us for a 6-hour creative retreat dedicated to the magic of lino reduction printing in London, a more advanced, richly rewarding printmaking technique that lets you build up layered artworks from just one lino block.
Discover the joy of playful printmaking at our Gelli Printing Workshop, a relaxed creative session where you’ll experiment with colour, texture, and layered mark-making to create your own unique artworks.
If you're looking for a fun and creative way to relax, Still Life Paint Social offers a wonderfully relaxed, untutored painting activity in the heart of Deptford.
Create cute handmade charms in this fun and beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! In this three-hour session, you'll be guided through designing and stitching your very own beaded felt charm.
Discover the magic of printmaking with an unexpected material, Tetrapak! In this hands-on three-hour London printing workshop, you’ll learn how to design, carve, and ink recycled Tetrapak cartons to create a unique series of prints.
In this relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop, guests will be introduced to the fundamentals of hand embroidery using an embroidery hoop.
A beautiful, mindful, slow-stitching technique. Colourful thread combines with patchwork pieces to create a hand-stitched quilt.
Ease into your weekend with Sip & Cross Stitch, a relaxing Friday night workshop at Something Good Workshops in Deptford Market Yard.