Join this short and satisfying saddle stitch bookbinding taster workshop in London and learn how to turn your leftover scraps, artwork, or printed ephemera into a beautiful, functional notebook.

This 90 minute activity teaches you the basics of saddle stitch bookbinding – a fast and accessible technique that’s perfect for making your own journals, sketchbooks, zines, or thoughtful gifts. It's a great workshop for anyone wanting to explore low-waste craft and simple bookbinding in a relaxed and friendly environment.

You are invited to bring your own flat materials, such as kids' art, old prints, or colourful cards. You will be guided through how to:

• Choose or cut down your covers

• Fold your internal pages (specialist book paper is provided)

• Punch and stitch your notebook

• Complete a final trim for a polished finish

We'll start by creating a small notebook to cover the process and then you'll have time to utilise your offcuts to create a bigger, fuller notebook.If you don't have materials to bring, there will be plenty of coloured card and studio scraps on hand for you to create something unique.

You’ll leave the session with your own handmade notebook and the lasting skills to continue making many more from your own treasured materials.

What you'll get

• A small A6 notebook made by stepping through the process

• A finished A5 or 2xA6 notebook made by you from your offcuts

• 8 sheets of high-quality 130gsm internal paper (+2 for the demo book)

• Access to coloured card and collage scraps

• All tools and materials to complete the binding process

In this delightful needle-felting workshop, you will learn how the mindful motion of a needle can turn loose, soft fibres into something beautiful.This hands-on activity is a perfect introduction to the art of needle felting, a craft that allows you to sculpt wool into whimsical shapes. Your project will be to create your own charming mushroom – a lovely addition to your home or a unique, handmade gift. This class is designed especially for beginners, so you don’t need any prior experience to take part. You'll get support in designing and sculpting your own mushroom design.Your friendly instructor will guide you through each step of the process, making it easy and enjoyable. Working with the soft wool is a joyful and relaxing experience that will spark your imagination.You will leave this session not just with your beautiful creation, but with a newfound skill and a fantastic sense of accomplishment, feeling refreshed and creatively fulfilled.We have a licensed bar with great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.We also offer private bookings if you're looking for a party, or if you’d prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too.

In this delightful needle-felting workshop, you will learn how the mindful motion of a needle can turn loose, soft fibres into something beautiful.This hands-on activity is a perfect introduction to the art of needle felting, a craft that allows you to sculpt wool into whimsical shapes. Your project will be to create your own charming mushroom – a lovely addition to your home or a unique, handmade gift. This class is designed especially for beginners, so you don’t need any prior experience to take part. You'll get support in designing and sculpting your own mushroom design.Your friendly instructor will guide you through each step of the process, making it easy and enjoyable. Working with the soft wool is a joyful and relaxing experience that will spark your imagination.You will leave this session not just with your beautiful creation, but with a newfound skill and a fantastic sense of accomplishment, feeling refreshed and creatively fulfilled.We have a licensed bar with great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.We also offer private bookings if you're looking for a party, or if you’d prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too.

In this relaxed and beginner-friendly workshop, guests will be introduced to the fundamentals of hand embroidery using an embroidery hoop.

Designed for complete beginners (or anyone wanting a refresher), this session moves at a gentle pace, with clear, step-by-step guidance throughout.

Participants will learn a selection of simple yet versatile stitches, gaining confidence as they explore how each stitch can be used creatively in their own future projects. Stitches covered include:

• Running stitch

• Back stitch

• Split stitch

• Chain stitch

• French knots

• Blanket stitch

• Feather stitch

• Satin stitch

This workshop is about slowing down, enjoying the process, and building practical skills in a supportive environment. By the end of the session, guests will leave with a solid foundation in embroidery, as well as their embroidery hoop and needle to continue stitching at home.

Join Lucy-Anne in this delightful introduction to gilding workshop. You will embark on a creative journey into the elegant world of gilding. Learn the enchanting art of applying gold leaves to various surfaces as you craft a stunning piece to adorn your home. No prior experience is needed, as you will be guided through each step with patience and experience.

During the workshop, you will become acquainted with the different tools and techniques involved in the gilding process. Working with delicate imitation gold leaf, you will experience a sense of calm and accomplishment as you transform ordinary objects into shimmering masterpieces.

You'll start with gilding a wooden shape, from flowers to celestial shapes - perfect decorations or just adding some light to the darker evenings.

Lucy-Anne will talk you through the process, the materials, and the ways in which you can incorporate gilding into other art practices. Once you've got to grips with the process, you'll be able to experiment with different textures. We’ll provide a gorgeous selection of shells for you to play with, or you are welcome to bring your own small trinket to turn to gold - some favourites include Lego bricks and dried leaves.

By the end of the session, you will take home not only a beautiful gilded creation but also a newfound appreciation for this mesmerising craft. A perfect combination of creativity, learning, and joy in this gilding activity.

A relaxed, baby-friendly cheese tasting with non-alcoholic (or option to ‘add-on’ for wine lovers) pairings and stories behind the cheeses.

About Event

Join us on Tuesday 24th February at 11am for a warm, inclusive cheese tasting where parents can relax, enjoy great cheese, and bring their babies without any pressure or embarrassment.

This session is led by Lucy (@lucycheese), events organiser for cheese + wine pairings around South-East London. She is a cheesemonger at The Cheeseboard in Greenwich and was a finalist at the Young Cheesemonger of the Year Awards. She has chosen a delicious range of cheeses especially for this event, each paired with soft, playful drinks ideal for daytime tasting. You can also select an 'ad on' should you wish to have a wine pairing.

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

A relaxed Friday-night tasting of exceptional Italian cheeses, thoughtfully paired and expertly guided.

Join us for Cheese, Please!, a relaxed and welcoming Italian cheese tasting hosted by local cheesemonger Lucy Cheese at Something Good Workshops in Deptford.

This Friday-night event is all about slowing down, tasting thoughtfully and enjoying great company. Lucy will guide you through five Italian cheeses, sharing stories about where they come from, how they’re made, and how to taste them properly — including one special cheese that features all three types of milk.

Each cheese is paired with a complementary drink, with a focus on enhancing flavour rather than formality. You’ll also receive a beautifully illustrated A3 table mat to doodle on during the tasting, which folds into your own take-home tasting notes booklet.

Perfect for foodies, couples, friends and small groups, this is a social, low-pressure way to learn something new while enjoying excellent cheese.

After the tasting finishes, you’re very welcome to stick around for more drinks or head out to explore Deptford Market Yard and the surrounding area, making it an easy and enjoyable way to spend your Friday evening.

Join this short and satisfying saddle stitch bookbinding taster workshop in London and learn how to turn your leftover scraps, artwork, or printed ephemera into a beautiful, functional notebook.

This 90 minute activity teaches you the basics of saddle stitch bookbinding – a fast and accessible technique that’s perfect for making your own journals, sketchbooks, zines, or thoughtful gifts. It's a great workshop for anyone wanting to explore low-waste craft and simple bookbinding in a relaxed and friendly environment.

You are invited to bring your own flat materials, such as kids' art, old prints, or colourful cards. You will be guided through how to:

• Choose or cut down your covers

• Fold your internal pages (specialist book paper is provided)

• Punch and stitch your notebook

• Complete a final trim for a polished finish

We'll start by creating a small notebook to cover the process and then you'll have time to utilise your offcuts to create a bigger, fuller notebook.If you don't have materials to bring, there will be plenty of coloured card and studio scraps on hand for you to create something unique.

You’ll leave the session with your own handmade notebook and the lasting skills to continue making many more from your own treasured materials.

What you'll get

• A small A6 notebook made by stepping through the process

• A finished A5 or 2xA6 notebook made by you from your offcuts

• 8 sheets of high-quality 130gsm internal paper (+2 for the demo book)

• Access to coloured card and collage scraps

• All tools and materials to complete the binding process

Ever wanted to learn to knit? Start with something cosy and satisfying - your very own handmade beanie!

We’ll be using 12mm needles and starting off with thick, stretchy yarn, making it easy to get the hang of things. You can then progress to a ball of Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy wool as you start on your beanie.

The yarn, needles and yarn needle are yours to keep! Plus, you'll receive a set of beginner-friendly instructions with space for notes, and extra easy-to-follow patterns for hand mittens and slippers- so you can keep knitting even after the workshop!

A Nutritiously Crafted Ramadan Dinner | 3 March

Join us this Ramadan for a Nourishing Iftar, an intimate, community dining experience designed to gently restore the body while honouring food as ritual, memory, and care.

Hosted by Ziad, founder of First Date, this Iftar brings together seasonal ingredients, ancestral flavours, and modern nutritional thinking. The menu is vegetarian, thoughtfully balanced, and crafted to be comforting to allow the body to detox, heal and be nourished.

This Nourishing Iftar is designed around the physiology of fasting and the emotional significance of Ramadan.

Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere, a paced dining flow, and food that supports digestion, energy, and connection.

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.

• This is an untutored session, perfect if you’ve been to a workshop before and want a bit of extra support to keep the momentum going, or if you just enjoy crafting in good company.

• For just £5, you’ll get unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you fuelled while you stitch away. The bar will also be open if you’d like to treat yourself to something more.

Come along, share tips, meet like-minded makers, and make progress on your projects in a warm and welcoming environment.

IT'S ALL FOLK'N PRINT - A Papercut Screenprint Workshop with Bench Allen

With over 11 years of screenprinting experience, printing for himself and others, the artist Bench Allen is inviting you creative rabble in for a good ole Moot, t’will be a bleddy hoot!

Quick shoot through of what ye’ll be doing:In a nutshell, you’ll be screenprinting with papercut stencils, creating imagery based off the theme of folk and folklore - though you can really do whatever your heart desires. There’ll be loads of blooming lovely colours to print with and in the end you’ll go away with a A5 print or a few, and a belly full of merriment.

This workshop is designed to show you how easy screenprinting can be printing at home with limit equipment.

If you have your own scissors, scalpels, cutting matts etc and reference imagery you’d like to bring please feel free, although all materials will be included.

This workshop includes a welcome drink from the bar at Something Good Workshops, which will be open during the session.

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.

Choose from our selection of templates or bring your own design to life, tell us your ideas and we'll help you create your own designs.

Add details, selecting from our gorgeous range of felt colours and embellishing with an array of beads, sequins, and colourful threads.

Finish as a keychain, bag charm or hanging ornament, the choice is up to you!

Perfect for beginners, this workshop is a great way to explore embroidery and beadwork while making a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

Come stitch, embellish, and create something truly lucky!

‍ ‍What You’ll Do:

• Choose from our selection of templates or create your own unique design.

• Pick from our great range of felt colours for your charm.

• Embellish with a variety of beads, sequins, and colourful embroidery threads.

• Stitch and assemble your charm.

  What you'll get

  • All materials – felt, embroidery threads, needles, beads, sequins, and templates.

  • A 3 hour guided embroidery session, ideal for beginners.

  • Your own handmade charm to take away.

  Knowledge required

  Ideal for beginners.

  What to bring

  Themselves and a little creative spirit

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.

You’ll be introduced to collagraph printmaking using Tetrapak (a type of drypoint etching), and guided through:

• How to prepare and carve Tetrapak plates

• Creating tone and texture

• Designing modular image components

• Planning compositions

• Inking, wiping and printing using a printing press

Expect a relaxed and experimental session in a small group setting, so there’s time for 1:1 help and no waiting around at the press.

This is a brilliant introduction to sustainable printmaking techniques and a fun way to explore storytelling, composition, and visual rhythm.

What you'll get

• All Tetrapak, mountboard, inks, tools, paper and press access

• Guidance on composition, carving and tonal inking

• Ideas for continuing your Tetrapak experiments at home

Discover the joy of printmaking in this six-week guided course, meeting once a week. You’ll get a broad introduction to four different print methods, followed by the chance to create a personal project of your own.

Across the first four weeks, you’ll learn the fundamentals of:

• Gelli printing for playful, colourful monoprints

• Tetrapak printing, using upcycled packaging for intaglio-style prints

• Lino printing for bold, graphic relief designs

• Cyanotype printing, a photographic sun-printing process

In the final two weeks, you’ll be supported to design and develop your own project using any combination of the techniques you’ve learned. Whether you’d like to create a series of prints, experiment with layering methods, or refine a single approach, you’ll have access to our tools and plenty of guidance.

This course is designed to give you both structure and creative freedom - learn the essentials, then put them into practice in your own way.

A Nutritiously Crafted Ramadan Dinner | 10 March

Join us this Ramadan for a Nourishing Iftar, an intimate, community dining experience designed to gently restore the body while honouring food as ritual, memory, and care.

Hosted by Ziad, founder of First Date, this Iftar brings together seasonal ingredients, ancestral flavours, and modern nutritional thinking. The menu is vegetarian, thoughtfully balanced, and crafted to be comforting to allow the body to detox, heal and be nourished.

This Nourishing Iftar is designed around the physiology of fasting and the emotional significance of Ramadan.

Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere, a paced dining flow, and food that supports digestion, energy, and connection.

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Ease into your weekend with Sip & Cross Stitch, a relaxing Friday night workshop at Something Good Workshops in Deptford Market Yard.

You’ll choose from a range of beautiful Cotton Clara mini cross stitch kits, enjoy a drink from the bar, and settle into a cosy evening of mindful making. Whether you’re a total beginner or already love crafting, you’ll learn the basics of cross stitch in a friendly, supportive space — perfect for slowing down and getting creative.

There’s no pressure to finish your piece on the night — you’ll take home your full kit and can keep stitching at your own pace. Each design makes a lovely keepsake to hang on the wall, turn into a patch, or gift to someone special.

Tickets are £20 per person, which includes your complete Cotton Clara kit (RRP £11.95), a drink of your choice, and a couple of hours of relaxed creativity in our welcoming studio.

Come solo or with friends — it’s a lovely, low-key way to start your weekend with something good.

When: Fridays, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Where: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BZ
Tickets: £20 (includes kit + drink)

Looking for a joyful, hands-on way to spend a morning with your child? Join us for Make Together: Gelli Printing, a playful, low-pressure printmaking session where kids and grown-ups can explore, experiment, and create together.

Using soft rollers, vibrant paints, and a magical gel plate, you’ll discover the joy of gelli printing, a wonderfully tactile process full of surprises. Together we’ll experiment with colour, texture, and layered mark-making, printing with natural textures, painting directly onto the plate, and building simple shapes and patterns.

As you print, you’ll build up a stack of one-of-a-kind artworks. At the end of the session, you can choose how to finish your favourites – either turning them into a set of six greeting cards, binding a small concertina booklet or making a large collaged poster to capture your creative morning together.

No experience needed, just curiosity and a willingness to play. We’ll guide you through each step, handle the tidying up, and make sure you leave with beautiful, frame-worthy pieces to take home.

Join this short and satisfying saddle stitch bookbinding taster workshop in London and learn how to turn your leftover scraps, artwork, or printed ephemera into a beautiful, functional notebook.

This 90 minute activity teaches you the basics of saddle stitch bookbinding – a fast and accessible technique that’s perfect for making your own journals, sketchbooks, zines, or thoughtful gifts. It's a great workshop for anyone wanting to explore low-waste craft and simple bookbinding in a relaxed and friendly environment.

You are invited to bring your own flat materials, such as kids' art, old prints, or colourful cards. You will be guided through how to:

• Choose or cut down your covers

• Fold your internal pages (specialist book paper is provided)

• Punch and stitch your notebook

• Complete a final trim for a polished finish

We'll start by creating a small notebook to cover the process and then you'll have time to utilise your offcuts to create a bigger, fuller notebook.If you don't have materials to bring, there will be plenty of coloured card and studio scraps on hand for you to create something unique.

You’ll leave the session with your own handmade notebook and the lasting skills to continue making many more from your own treasured materials.

What you'll get

• A small A6 notebook made by stepping through the process

• A finished A5 or 2xA6 notebook made by you from your offcuts

• 8 sheets of high-quality 130gsm internal paper (+2 for the demo book)

• Access to coloured card and collage scraps

• All tools and materials to complete the binding process

Join The Offline Club at Something Good for our OfflineCreative Cafe!

For this get-together, they’re inviting you to bring along your favourite offline creative pastime -be it sketching, knitting, doodling, origami, or any other artsy crafty hobby that has you lose track of time.

They'll also provide some activities if you'd prefer to use theirs!

Step into a world of colour and creativity with Forever Flowers, a relaxing paper flower-making workshop!

You’ll be guided through the steps to craft your own stunning bouquet of paper flowers, learning techniques to recreate them anytime. We’ll provide a range of beautiful colours, so you can focus on shaping and assembling your blooms. We’ll have templates and high-quality crepe paper ready for you to personalise your flowers.

• Learn to construct two different types of crepe paper flowers

• A selection of teas, coffee and biscuits are provided during the class or make your workshops extra special with a drink from the bar included.

• Perfect for beginners and flower lovers alike!

Whether you're making a gift, decorating your home, or just enjoying a mindful craft, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind and make something beautiful.

Join artist-printmaker Adam Bridgland for a relaxed, hands-on screen print mono-printing workshop inspired by pattern, colour and mark-making.

This welcoming session is suitable for beginners and those with some creative experience alike. You’ll experiment freely with ink and screens to create vibrant one-off prints, guided by Adam’s contemporary printmaking practice and playful approach to colour.

Loose Threads is a quiet, creative gathering for people who want to connect in gentle, low-pressure ways. Each month, we’ll meet to spend time with thread, yarn and fabric: sewing, mending, embroidery, knitting, crochet or just messing about with scraps and colour.

The club isn’t about expertise. It’s about using our hands to ease any nerves or anxiety – to open up conversation, soften silences and make it easier to be together. We’ll welcome messiness, play and the beauty of things unfinished.

I hope people show up with curiosity, kindness and openness – to stitches that go wonky, to conversations that meander, and to the joy of weaving connections one thread at a time.

For equinox, Maxi McNaughty will be giving an introduction to essential oils workshop, sharing about the history of essential oils and how to use them safely.

This is a great self-care session, where participants will discover their essential oil personality profile and make their own pure essential oil fragrance.

A relaxed, baby-friendly cheese tasting with non-alcoholic pairings (option to ‘add-on’ for wine lovers) and stories behind the cheeses.

About Event

Join us on Friday 20th March for a warm, inclusive cheese tasting where parents can relax, enjoy great cheese, and bring their babies without any pressure or embarrassment.

This session is led by Lucy, events organiser for cheese + wine pairings around South-East London. She is a cheesemonger at The Cheeseboard in Greenwich and was a finalist at the Young Cheesemonger of the Year Awards. She has chosen a delicious range of cheeses especially for this event, each paired with soft, playful drinks ideal for daytime tasting. You can also select an 'add on' should you wish to have a wine pairing.

For equinox, Maxi McNaughty will be giving an introduction to essential oils workshop, sharing about the history of essential oils and how to use them safely.

This is a great self-care session, where participants will discover their essential oil personality profile and make their own pure essential oil fragrance.

Celebrate the beauty of spring with our Fresh Flower Press Gelli Printing Workshop, where you'll create a set of six unique floral greeting cards using a range of fun and accessible printing techniques.Explore the magic of printing with real fresh flowers, capturing their delicate shapes and textures in stunning detail. You'll also learn how to paint directly onto the gelli plate and experiment with geometric patterns to build vibrant, layered designs.With a variety of papers and rich acrylic paints to experiment with, you’ll have time to create multiple prints before selecting your favourite six to mount onto 10x15cm greeting cards in white, Kraft, and soft spring tones.All materials, tea, and coffee included – just bring yourself and a love for handmade things.From 1st September, our studio will have a licensed bar with drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.We’re also flexible with timings – if the listed slots don’t quite work for you, please don’t be shy about asking for another date or time. Just let us know whether you’d like a private booking, or if you’d prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too.

Create your own playful stitch journal using scrap fabrics, colourful felt and thread + make it a morning with brunch from Zeze cafe.

Join us for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own stitch journal using scrap fabrics, colourful felt and vibrant threads. This playful yet practical handmade book is designed to be both beautiful and functional - featuring space to safely store your needles and threads, along with canvas pages that are perfect for practising stitches, experimenting with new techniques, and recording your embroidery journey.

You’ll be guided through simple construction and stitching techniques, making this workshop suitable for beginners as well as those looking to refresh their skills. There’s plenty of room to personalise your journal with colour, texture and stitch, so each one will be completely unique.

Guests are welcome to move at their own pace - spend the session thoughtfully crafting your journal cover, or begin filling the canvas pages with stitches as you go. It’s a calm, creative space to explore, experiment and enjoy the process.

You can also make a morning of it by ordering a delicious brunch from our lovely neighbours at Zeze, and enjoy stitching with good food and great company. Order with your ticket or decide on the day - completely optional, utterly delicious.

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Join this short and satisfying saddle stitch bookbinding taster workshop in London and learn how to turn your leftover scraps, artwork, or printed ephemera into a beautiful, functional notebook.

This 90 minute activity teaches you the basics of saddle stitch bookbinding – a fast and accessible technique that’s perfect for making your own journals, sketchbooks, zines, or thoughtful gifts. It's a great workshop for anyone wanting to explore low-waste craft and simple bookbinding in a relaxed and friendly environment.

You are invited to bring your own flat materials, such as kids' art, old prints, or colourful cards. You will be guided through how to:

• Choose or cut down your covers

• Fold your internal pages (specialist book paper is provided)

• Punch and stitch your notebook

• Complete a final trim for a polished finish

We'll start by creating a small notebook to cover the process and then you'll have time to utilise your offcuts to create a bigger, fuller notebook.If you don't have materials to bring, there will be plenty of coloured card and studio scraps on hand for you to create something unique.

You’ll leave the session with your own handmade notebook and the lasting skills to continue making many more from your own treasured materials.

What you'll get

• A small A6 notebook made by stepping through the process

• A finished A5 or 2xA6 notebook made by you from your offcuts

• 8 sheets of high-quality 130gsm internal paper (+2 for the demo book)

• Access to coloured card and collage scraps

• All tools and materials to complete the binding process

In this delightful needle-felting workshop, you will learn how the mindful motion of a needle can turn loose, soft fibres into something beautiful.This hands-on activity is a perfect introduction to the art of needle felting, a craft that allows you to sculpt wool into whimsical shapes. Your project will be to create your own charming mushroom – a lovely addition to your home or a unique, handmade gift. This class is designed especially for beginners, so you don’t need any prior experience to take part. You'll get support in designing and sculpting your own mushroom design.Your friendly instructor will guide you through each step of the process, making it easy and enjoyable. Working with the soft wool is a joyful and relaxing experience that will spark your imagination.You will leave this session not just with your beautiful creation, but with a newfound skill and a fantastic sense of accomplishment, feeling refreshed and creatively fulfilled.We have a licensed bar with great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.We also offer private bookings if you're looking for a party, or if you’d prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too.

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. Running from 7pm - 10pm, it’s the perfect workshop for exploring your artistic side in a laid-back setting.

Once people have settled in, we'll help you loosen up with a few fun drawing exercises, chat through some options for approaching your composition and then set you off to paint.

This session is all about creative freedom. While it's an untutored activity, you'll quickly learn how to enjoy the simple process of playing with paint at your own pace.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, gathering your mates for something a bit different, or just flying solo for some creative downtime, this is a welcoming space to unwind and enjoy the vibe.

There's absolutely no experience needed and no pressure – just good music, a creative atmosphere, and the time to experiment with paint.

All essential painting materials are provided to get you started and the display is usually edible (so can be eaten if no one is painting specific parts).

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.

• This is an untutored session, perfect if you’ve been to a workshop before and want a bit of extra support to keep the momentum going, or if you just enjoy crafting in good company.

• For just £5, you’ll get unlimited tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep you fuelled while you stitch away. The bar will also be open if you’d like to treat yourself to something more.

Come along, share tips, meet like-minded makers, and make progress on your projects in a warm and welcoming environment.

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.

Choose from our selection of templates or bring your own design to life, tell us your ideas and we'll help you create your own designs.

Add details, selecting from our gorgeous range of felt colours and embellishing with an array of beads, sequins, and colourful threads.

Finish as a keychain, bag charm or hanging ornament, the choice is up to you!

Perfect for beginners, this workshop is a great way to explore embroidery and beadwork while making a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift.

Come stitch, embellish, and create something truly lucky!

‍ ‍What You’ll Do:

• Choose from our selection of templates or create your own unique design.

• Pick from our great range of felt colours for your charm.

• Embellish with a variety of beads, sequins, and colourful embroidery threads.

• Stitch and assemble your charm.

  What you'll get

  • All materials – felt, embroidery threads, needles, beads, sequins, and templates.

  • A 3 hour guided embroidery session, ideal for beginners.

  • Your own handmade charm to take away.

  Knowledge required

  Ideal for beginners.

  What to bring

  Themselves and a little creative spirit

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.

You’ll be introduced to collagraph printmaking using Tetrapak (a type of drypoint etching), and guided through:

• How to prepare and carve Tetrapak plates

• Creating tone and texture

• Designing modular image components

• Planning compositions

• Inking, wiping and printing using a printing press

Expect a relaxed and experimental session in a small group setting, so there’s time for 1:1 help and no waiting around at the press.

This is a brilliant introduction to sustainable printmaking techniques and a fun way to explore storytelling, composition, and visual rhythm.

What you'll get

• All Tetrapak, mountboard, inks, tools, paper and press access

• Guidance on composition, carving and tonal inking

• Ideas for continuing your Tetrapak experiments at home

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Ease into your weekend with Sip & Cross Stitch, a relaxing Friday night workshop at Something Good Workshops in Deptford Market Yard.

You’ll choose from a range of beautiful Cotton Clara mini cross stitch kits, enjoy a drink from the bar, and settle into a cosy evening of mindful making. Whether you’re a total beginner or already love crafting, you’ll learn the basics of cross stitch in a friendly, supportive space — perfect for slowing down and getting creative.

There’s no pressure to finish your piece on the night — you’ll take home your full kit and can keep stitching at your own pace. Each design makes a lovely keepsake to hang on the wall, turn into a patch, or gift to someone special.

Tickets are £20 per person, which includes your complete Cotton Clara kit (RRP £11.95), a drink of your choice, and a couple of hours of relaxed creativity in our welcoming studio.

Come solo or with friends — it’s a lovely, low-key way to start your weekend with something good.

When: Fridays, 7:00 – 9:30 pm
Where: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard, SE8 4BZ
Tickets: £20 (includes kit + drink)

In this delightful needle-felting workshop, you will learn how the mindful motion of a needle can turn loose, soft fibres into something beautiful.This hands-on activity is a perfect introduction to the art of needle felting, a craft that allows you to sculpt wool into whimsical shapes. Your project will be to create your own charming mushroom – a lovely addition to your home or a unique, handmade gift. This class is designed especially for beginners, so you don’t need any prior experience to take part. You'll get support in designing and sculpting your own mushroom design.Your friendly instructor will guide you through each step of the process, making it easy and enjoyable. Working with the soft wool is a joyful and relaxing experience that will spark your imagination.You will leave this session not just with your beautiful creation, but with a newfound skill and a fantastic sense of accomplishment, feeling refreshed and creatively fulfilled.We have a licensed bar with great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.We also offer private bookings if you're looking for a party, or if you’d prefer us to open up a new time slot for others to join too.

Inspired by traditional devotional folk art - in this joyful workshop, you'll create your own colourful, meaningful shadow box shrine that celebrates someone or something close to your heart. Perfect for anyone seeking a creative way to honour special memories or important aspects of their life, you'll transform a simple wooden shrine into a personal treasure using an array of beautiful materials.

Working in a supportive, playful atmosphere, you'll get to combine various decorative elements to tell your unique story. Whether you're creating a tribute to your best friend, a beloved pet, or maybe even your favourite celeb, you'll be guided through techniques that will help bring your vision to life.Bring along your own photos, or print them at our studio to create a beautiful memory box packed with personality. Play with patterns, textures and 3D elements to create your own piece of unique wall or shelf art.

Surrounded by an abundance of inspiring materials - from shimmering mirror tiles and sparkling gems to rich paints and luxurious trims - you'll have everything needed to create something truly special. No artistic experience is necessary; this activity is all about expressing yourself and celebrating your memories through colour, texture, and meaningful decoration.

You'll walk away with your own vibrant photo shrine that you can display proudly - a daily reminder of what matters most to you!

Loose Threads is a quiet, creative gathering for people who want to connect in gentle, low-pressure ways. Each month, we’ll meet to spend time with thread, yarn and fabric: sewing, mending, embroidery, knitting, crochet or just messing about with scraps and colour.

The club isn’t about expertise. It’s about using our hands to ease any nerves or anxiety – to open up conversation, soften silences and make it easier to be together. We’ll welcome messiness, play and the beauty of things unfinished.

I hope people show up with curiosity, kindness and openness – to stitches that go wonky, to conversations that meander, and to the joy of weaving connections one thread at a time.

Join Something Good Workshops for a fast and fun introduction to mixed media cyanotype printing - perfect for curious creatives and market wanderers!

In this taster session, you’ll design a striking A6 image using a mix of bold materials: sharpies, plants, tapes, and wooden letters - all layered onto acetate to form your design. We’ll guide you through exposing and washing your print using sunlight and water, revealing your unique cyanotype image to take home within the hour.

• You’ll have all materials provided - just bring your imagination.

• Feeling extra creative? For £5, you can upgrade to include your own custom acetate design. Just send us your image by Friday at 1pm and we’ll have it ready for your session.

This is a relaxed, drop-in style workshop – perfect for all skill levels and a great way to learn something new in just 60 minutes.

In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll be guided through the creative and satisfying process of lino block printing – from initial idea to final print.

We’ll start by exploring different approaches to designing lino blocks, with a special focus on how to create satisfying repeat patterns. Whether you’re drawn to bold shapes, intricate detail, or abstract motifs, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into printable designs.

Then it’s time to carve! You’ll be shown the basics of lino cutting – from using the tools safely to achieving clean, confident lines.Each participant will design, carve, and print two 7.5 x 7.5 cm lino blocks of their own. We’ll print your blocks onto paper during the session, and you’ll leave with your carved blocks, your prints, and a handy pamphlet explaining how to repeat and combine your designs in future projects.

Best of all, your lino blocks can be used again and again – on paper or fabric (with the right inks) – and we’ll talk through ideas for how to continue printing at home.

You’ll receive a 56 x 76 cm sheet of 250gsm smooth printing paper to cut and use for your prints. Want to turn your work into bunting? Upgrade to 6 pre-cut large bunting shapes for an extra £5 – perfect for creating your own printed garland.

• Learn key techniques for designing effective lino blocks

• Explore pattern-making and repetition in print design

• Carve and print 2 of your own unique lino stamps

• Receive a take-home pamphlet with repeat pattern ideas

• Walk away with your blocks and prints, ready to use again

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.

You’ll be introduced to collagraph printmaking using Tetrapak (a type of drypoint etching), and guided through:

• How to prepare and carve Tetrapak plates

• Creating tone and texture

• Designing modular image components

• Planning compositions

• Inking, wiping and printing using a printing press

Expect a relaxed and experimental session in a small group setting, so there’s time for 1:1 help and no waiting around at the press.

This is a brilliant introduction to sustainable printmaking techniques and a fun way to explore storytelling, composition, and visual rhythm.

What you'll get

• All Tetrapak, mountboard, inks, tools, paper and press access

• Guidance on composition, carving and tonal inking

• Ideas for continuing your Tetrapak experiments at home

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

A guided tasting of five seasonal cheeses with paired drinks in Deptford.

Forget chutney, this one’s for the curious.

Cheese, Please! – Unusual Pairings is a playful and surprising cheese tasting led by cheesemonger Lucy Cheese, exploring how cheese behaves when paired with flavours like chocolate, beer and beyond.

You’ll taste five carefully selected cheeses, each matched with an unexpected pairing, while Lucy explains why certain combinations work — and why others really don’t. The evening is relaxed, social and designed to spark conversation, laughter and discovery.

As you taste, you’ll be invited to doodle and take notes on a custom A3 illustrated table mat, which folds into a keepsake tasting booklet to take home with you.

Ideal for date nights, foodie friends, birthday plans or anyone looking for something a little different on a Friday night.

Once the tasting wraps up, guests are welcome to stay on for more drinks or head out to explore Deptford’s bars, restaurants and late-night spots, turning the evening into a full night out if you wish.

What’s included

– A guided tasting of 5 cheeses
– Wine pairings (and alternatives depending on the cheese)
– A light, engaging talk on origins, styles and tasting notes
– A beautifully designed A3 illustrated table mat to doodle on during the evening
– Your table mat folds into a take-home tasting notes booklet

Who it’s for

– Foodies and cheese lovers
– Friends looking for something fun to do together
– Couples after a relaxed, low-pressure date night
– Anyone who enjoys wine, conversation and learning something new

Details

📍 Location: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard
🕖 Time: 7:00–9:00pm
💷 Price: £40 per person
🍷 Dietary notes: Wine pairings included (non-wine pairings may feature depending on the cheese)

A relaxed, baby-friendly cheese tasting with non-alcoholic pairings (plus wine if you select 'ad-on) and stories behind the cheeses.

About Event

Join us on Tuesday 28th April at 11AM for a warm, inclusive cheese tasting where parents can relax, enjoy great cheese, and bring their babies without any pressure or embarrassment.

This session is led by Lucy (@lucycheese), events organiser for cheese + wine pairings around South-East London. She is a cheesemonger at The Cheeseboard in Greenwich and was a finalist at the Young Cheesemonger of the Year Awards. She has chosen a delicious range of cheeses especially for this event, each paired with soft, playful drinks ideal for daytime tasting. You can also select an 'ad on' should you wish to have a wine pairing.

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Loose Threads is a quiet, creative gathering for people who want to connect in gentle, low-pressure ways. Each month, we’ll meet to spend time with thread, yarn and fabric: sewing, mending, embroidery, knitting, crochet or just messing about with scraps and colour.

The club isn’t about expertise. It’s about using our hands to ease any nerves or anxiety – to open up conversation, soften silences and make it easier to be together. We’ll welcome messiness, play and the beauty of things unfinished.

I hope people show up with curiosity, kindness and openness – to stitches that go wonky, to conversations that meander, and to the joy of weaving connections one thread at a time.

A relaxed, baby-friendly cheese tasting with non-alcoholic (option to ‘add-on’ for wine lovers) pairings and stories behind the cheeses.

About Event

Join us on Friday 15th May at 2:30pm for a warm, inclusive cheese tasting where parents can relax, enjoy great cheese, and bring their babies without any pressure or embarrassment.

This session is led by Lucy, events organiser for cheese + wine pairings around South-East London. She is a cheesemonger at The Cheeseboard in Greenwich and was a finalist at the Young Cheesemonger of the Year Awards. She has chosen a delicious range of cheeses especially for this event, each paired with soft, playful drinks ideal for daytime tasting. You can also select an 'add on' should you wish to have a wine pairing.

Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored collage social.

This isn’t your typical craft class - it’s a cosy, open-ended creative session where you can explore collage and zine-making using our curated collection of supplies. Whether you're cutting, pasting or simply playing, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and create something totally your own.

Explore our vintage magazines, books and large supply of scrapbooking supplies, find something that inspires and craft the evening away in good company with great chat. Perfect for:

• A mindful way to spend an evening

• Solo creatives or groups of friends

• Trying something new without pressure

• Making gifts, zines, or just beautiful messes

No experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.We will have a licensed bar with drinks and snacks for purchase

Ever wanted to learn to knit? Start with something cosy and satisfying - your very own handmade beanie!

We’ll be using 12mm needles and starting off with thick, stretchy yarn, making it easy to get the hang of things. You can then progress to a ball of Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy wool as you start on your beanie.

The yarn, needles and yarn needle are yours to keep! Plus, you'll receive a set of beginner-friendly instructions with space for notes, and extra easy-to-follow patterns for hand mittens and slippers - so you can keep knitting even after the workshop!

A relaxed, baby-friendly cheese tasting with non-alcoholic (or option to ‘add-on’ for wine lovers) pairings and stories behind the cheeses.

About Event

Join us on Tuesday 16th June at 11am for a warm, inclusive cheese tasting where parents can relax, enjoy great cheese, and bring their babies without any pressure or embarrassment.

This session is led by Lucy (@lucycheese), events organiser for cheese + wine pairings around South-East London. She is a cheesemonger at The Cheeseboard in Greenwich and was a finalist at the Young Cheesemonger of the Year Awards. She has chosen a delicious range of cheeses especially for this event, each paired with soft, playful drinks ideal for daytime tasting. You can also select an 'ad on' should you wish to have a wine pairing.

Celebrate summer with seasonal cheeses, relaxed pairings and good company.

Celebrate the start of summer with cheese.

Cheese, Please! – Summer Cheeses is a light, joyful tasting led by local cheesemonger Lucy Cheese, focusing on fresh, seasonal styles. Think alpine cheeses, goat’s cheese, burrata and summery pairings.

You’ll enjoy a guided tasting of five seasonal cheeses, paired with drinks chosen to complement their fresh, sunny flavours. Along the way, Lucy will share tasting tips, stories from producers and ideas for enjoying these cheeses at home.

Each guest receives an illustrated A3 table mat to doodle and take notes on during the evening, which folds into a personal tasting pamphlet to take away.

A lovely choice for summer date nights, friends catching up, or anyone looking for relaxed things to do in London.

After the event, you’re welcome to linger for another drink or continue your evening by exploring Deptford Market Yard and the surrounding neighbourhood, making it a perfect start to a summer Friday night.What’s included

– A guided tasting of 5 cheeses
– Wine pairings (and alternatives depending on the cheese)
– A light, engaging talk on origins, styles and tasting notes
– A beautifully designed A3 illustrated table mat to doodle on during the evening
– Your table mat folds into a take-home tasting notes booklet

Who it’s for

– Foodies and cheese lovers
– Friends looking for something fun to do together
– Couples after a relaxed, low-pressure date night
– Anyone who enjoys wine, conversation and learning something new

Details

📍 Location: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard
🕖 Time: 7:00–9:00pm
💷 Price: £40 per person
🍷 Dietary notes: Wine pairings included (non-wine pairings may feature depending on the cheese)