We host tutored workshops, socials and playful, art-inspired parties that mix creativity with relaxed evening vibes. From Christmas card printing to Cheese Tastings with a twist - expect fun, social, and hands-on events.
Find our full arts and crafts workshop calendar on the ‘Workshop’ page via the navigation at the top of the page.
Collage Social
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
Community Eats
As the nights draw in, we’re bringing people together for our very first Community Eats supper club.
On Friday 17th October from 7PM, join us around one long table at Something Good Workshops, Deptford Market Yard, for a cosy evening of food and connection.
We’re teaming up with much-loved local chef Dirty Apron (DMY alumni) to serve up a comforting set menu:
– Main: hearty bowl of veggie or meat chilli with bread & salad
– Dessert: chef’s choice sweet treat
– Drink: grab your first drink from the bar - the choice is yours
It’s a night for neighbours and Londoners alike — a chance to meet new people, share good conversation, and enjoy a seasonal menu in a relaxed setting. Whether you come solo or bring a friend, you’ll have a seat at the table.
Details:
– £20 per person (main, dessert + a drink)
– 30 seats only
– Friday 17th October, 7PM
– Venue: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard
A different way to welcome the weekend — with food, warmth and community
Bookbinding Taster Workshop
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
Needlefelt a Mushroom
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.
Candle Painting Workshop with Miranda Charlotte
Join this candle decorating class in South London for a peaceful, fun, and accessible two-hour session. This creative workshop is entirely beginner-friendly and open to people of all abilities, making it a wonderfully welcoming activity for everyone.You will learn how to decorate a set of tapered dinner candles using water-based, toxin-free acrylic paints. Your friendly teacher, Miranda, will guide you through the process as you choose from ivory, blue, or pink candles and select a motif to paint. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn a new skill in a relaxed and supportive setting.This is the perfect cosy activity for autumn, a festive get-together, a hen do, a birthday, or a unique date night with a loved one.You'll leave this session with a set of beautifully decorated candles to take home as a personal keepsake or a thoughtful gift, feeling revitalised by this wonderfully artistic experience.
Introduction to Sewing Machines 4 Week Course
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience learning about your sewing machine: how it works, how to use it with confidence, and how to turn waste fabrics into something new and useful.
Perfect for beginners, over the four-week course you’ll learn the basics and get you straight to work on your own pieces.
You'll be working on vintage Elna sewing machines from the '70s, chosen for their charm and robustness! After the first session, you'll have the option of bringing your own sewing machine if you'd prefer to continue learning using that, but you're welcome to continue to use the Elnas.
Your first project will be a log cabin panel, a great way to practise stitching in straight lines and learning to top stitch (with no pressure - just fun!). Once complete, you’ll transform your panel into a lined tote bag, with the option to add a pocket for extra flair.
From there, you’ll move on to zipped make-up or travel pouches, experimenting with colourful zips and more recycled fabrics. Each step helps you build skills while creating practical, eco-friendly pieces to take home.
Introduction to Sewing Machines 4 Week Course
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience learning about your sewing machine: how it works, how to use it with confidence, and how to turn waste fabrics into something new and useful.
Perfect for beginners, over the four-week course you’ll learn the basics and get you straight to work on your own pieces.
You'll be working on vintage Elna sewing machines from the '70s, chosen for their charm and robustness! After the first session, you'll have the option of bringing your own sewing machine if you'd prefer to continue learning using that, but you're welcome to continue to use the Elnas.
Your first project will be a log cabin panel, a great way to practise stitching in straight lines and learning to top stitch (with no pressure - just fun!). Once complete, you’ll transform your panel into a lined tote bag, with the option to add a pocket for extra flair.
From there, you’ll move on to zipped make-up or travel pouches, experimenting with colourful zips and more recycled fabrics. Each step helps you build skills while creating practical, eco-friendly pieces to take home.
Lino Print Christmas Cards
In this festive lino printing workshop in London, you’ll learn the basics of lino cutting and printing while creating your own Christmas cards. Starting with a 6x4" lino block, you’ll carve a design of your choice with expert guidance, before inking and printing onto blank cards. By the end of the session, you’ll have a small set of unique hand-printed cards ready to share with loved ones.The atmosphere in our workshop space is warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it the perfect setting to unwind and get creative. Tea and coffee are included, and if you’d like to make the session feel extra special, our bar is open with a selection of drinks available to purchase.If you’d like to expand your creativity even further, you can add an extra piece of lino for just £1 to make two designs, or take home a full set of lino cutting tools for £10 so you can continue printing at home.This workshop is beginner-friendly – no prior experience is needed. You’ll be guided through safe cutting techniques, how to transfer designs onto lino, and how to print cleanly onto card using simple methods.Everything you need is provided, including a 6x4" lino block, carving tools, inks, and blank cards. You’ll also get to keep your lino block so you can continue printing at home.You’ll leave the session not just with a set of gorgeous, hand-printed cards to share with loved ones, but with a newfound confidence in your creative skills.
Cheese, Please! A French Cheese & Wine Evening with Lucy Cheese
Join us for a deliciously indulgent evening hosted by Lucy Cheese, local cheesemonger and events connoisseur, as she guides us through a curated selection of five French cheeses, each perfectly paired with a tasting of wine.
Expect an informal, fun and flavour-filled night with stories, tasting notes, and plenty of inspiration to take home.
Each guest will receive an A3 colour-in table mat to doodle and annotate as the evening unfolds — transforming into your own tasting-notes pamphlet to fold up and keep.
Whether you’re a fromage fanatic or just fancy a joyful night out with good company, Cheese, Please! promises a perfect mix of taste, creativity and conversation.
Elf Club
The first rule of Elf Club is that you don't talk about Elf Club
Join us for a cosy morning of Christmas crafting in good company. Bring along your festive projects - whether you're making decorations, handmade gifts, or wrapping masterpieces - and enjoy a relaxed creative space to get things done.
Our bar will be open for teas, coffees, and snacks… plus a few festive beverages for any evening sessions we pop in.
Beaded Bauble Christmas Embroidery Workshop
Create your own delightful beaded bauble in this fun and beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! In this 3 hour session, you'll get the chance to choose from our festive foodie templates or design your own extra special bauble to adorn your tree this year!Choose from our selection of designs or bring your own design to life, selecting your felt colours and embellishing with an array of beads, sequins, and colourful threads.Perfect for beginners, this workshop is a great way to kick off Christmas while making a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift.We'll give you an introduction to some basic embroidery stitches, but the real fun comes in picking your beads and bringing your design to life!Come stitch, embellish, and make your festive season extra sparkly!What You’ll Do:
Choose from our selection of templates or create your own unique design.
Pick from a great range of felt colours.
Embellish with a variety of beads, sequins, and colourful embroidery threads.
Stitch and assemble your bauble, ready for the tree!
We have a licensed bar with a great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.
Bookbinding Taster Workshop (Copy)
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
Introduction to Gilding Workshop with Lucy-Anne Bishop
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 for hanging on your Christmas tree this year, 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.
Write Into Winter
As the colder, darker months arrive, winter can feel challenging, but it can also offer a gentle invitation to slow down, look inward, and nurture your inner world.
In this reflective and restorative writing workshop, we’ll explore what winter means to us through a range of creative writing exercises guided by your host Thymian Gadd. You’ll be encouraged to find warmth within, build resilience, and cultivate gratitude as you prepare your heart and mind for the season ahead.
Expect:
Creative writing prompts to connect with your inner landscape
Gentle reflective exercises to support emotional and spiritual care
Space to build personal writing rituals for winter
A cosy, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for taking a mindful pause
You’ll leave with a toolbox of writing practices to continue throughout the winter months, helping you check in with yourself, create inner warmth, and stay grounded.
✨ Pricing — Pay What You Can
We want this workshop to be accessible to everyone. Please select the ticket price that best reflects your circumstances:
£5 – supported
£10 – standard
£15 – pay-it-forward (helps subsidise lower-cost places)
No questions asked — just choose what works for you.
🍷 Drinks & Social Time
Our bar will be open throughout the session, so you can enjoy tea, wine, or a cosy winter drink as you write.
After the workshop, you're warmly invited to stay for a relaxed social. Chat, connect, and share ideas with fellow writers and creatives.
🕯️ Come as you are
Whether you journal often or are completely new to writing, this session is for anyone who wants to spend a cosy afternoon discovering how writing can nourish and support us through winter.
Collage Social
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
Introduction to Gilding Workshop with Lucy-Anne Bishop
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 for hanging on your Christmas tree this year, 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.
Bookbinding Taster Workshop
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
Needlefelt a Mushroom
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.
Upcycle Your Own Ugly Christmas Jumper
Get festive and fabulous in this relaxed 3-hour workshop, where you’ll design and create your very own ugly Christmas jumper! With heaps of sparkles, trims, and playful embellishments to choose from, you’ll transform a plain jumper into something bold, kitsch, and completely unique for the holiday season.Perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, this workshop is all about fun, creativity, and festive cheer. Bring along an old jumper to upcycle, or pick one from our rail of hand-picked charity shop finds (extra £6). Then dive into the materials and let your imagination run wild.What to expect:
Access to a huge variety of festive fabrics, tassels, sequins, yarn, trims, and iron-on elements.
Step-by-step guidance with plenty of room for playful creativity.
A relaxed and social workshop with tea and coffee provided (bar open for extra festive spirit!).
Time to craft a one-of-a-kind Christmas jumper ready to wow at parties.
By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a gloriously over-the-top jumper that’s guaranteed to turn heads – even if it can’t be washed, it’ll certainly be loved!
Still Life Painting Social
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). We 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.You'll leave feeling wonderfully relaxed and creatively satisfied from this unique and easy-going painting experience.
Decoupage Decorations Workshop
Get creative this season with our hands-on Decoupage Workshop, where you’ll transform everyday items into unique, handcrafted treasures!
During this relaxed and inspiring session, you’ll learn the art of decoupage and gilding while decorating oyster shells and wood log slices. Turn your creations into hanging baubles, trinket trays, or coasters - perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your festive décor.
Choose from a beautiful selection of festive patterned napkins, metallic paints, gold leaf and stamps to embellish your designs. Whether you’re feeling artistic and experimental or simply want to craft something beautiful, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind and create something truly special.
No experience needed - just bring your imagination and a dash of festive spirit!Don't worry if you're new to decoupage – this activity is perfect for beginners! The class will run at a relaxed pace, allowing you to explore your creativity in a supportive environment. You will work with a variety of papers, glues, and finishes, making the whole experience both enjoyable and rewarding.
Immerse yourself in this therapeutic and hands-on activity, and leave the workshop with a beautiful item that reflects your personal style. This workshop promises to be a delightful and transformative experience as you discover the joy of decoupage.
LOOSE THREADS
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.
Lino Print Christmas Cards
In this festive lino printing workshop in London, you’ll learn the basics of lino cutting and printing while creating your own Christmas cards. Starting with a 6x4" lino block, you’ll carve a design of your choice with expert guidance, before inking and printing onto blank cards. By the end of the session, you’ll have a small set of unique hand-printed cards ready to share with loved ones.The atmosphere in our workshop space is warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it the perfect setting to unwind and get creative. Tea and coffee are included, and if you’d like to make the session feel extra special, our bar is open with a selection of drinks available to purchase.If you’d like to expand your creativity even further, you can add an extra piece of lino for just £1 to make two designs, or take home a full set of lino cutting tools for £10 so you can continue printing at home.This workshop is beginner-friendly – no prior experience is needed. You’ll be guided through safe cutting techniques, how to transfer designs onto lino, and how to print cleanly onto card using simple methods.Everything you need is provided, including a 6x4" lino block, carving tools, inks, and blank cards. You’ll also get to keep your lino block so you can continue printing at home.You’ll leave the session not just with a set of gorgeous, hand-printed cards to share with loved ones, but with a newfound confidence in your creative skills.
Friday Night Sip + Cross Stitch
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)
Fresh Flower Gelli Printing
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.
Beaded Bauble Christmas Embroidery Workshop
Create your own delightful beaded bauble in this fun and beginner-friendly embroidery workshop! In this 3 hour session, you'll get the chance to choose from our festive foodie templates or design your own extra special bauble to adorn your tree this year!Choose from our selection of designs or bring your own design to life, selecting your felt colours and embellishing with an array of beads, sequins, and colourful threads.Perfect for beginners, this workshop is a great way to kick off Christmas while making a meaningful keepsake or a thoughtful gift.We'll give you an introduction to some basic embroidery stitches, but the real fun comes in picking your beads and bringing your design to life!Come stitch, embellish, and make your festive season extra sparkly!What You’ll Do:
Choose from our selection of templates or create your own unique design.
Pick from a great range of felt colours.
Embellish with a variety of beads, sequins, and colourful embroidery threads.
Stitch and assemble your bauble, ready for the tree!
We have a licensed bar with a great range of soft and alcoholic drinks and some light nibbles available to make your workshop experience even more enjoyable.
Bookbinding Taster Workshop
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
Pasta Feast - A Fresh Pasta Making Workshop with Angelica Furlotti
Join Angelica Furlotti for a hands-on pasta-making experience where you’ll discover the joy of crafting fresh-filled pasta from scratch. In this class, you’ll learn how to make a silky pasta dough and shape a variety of beautiful filled pastas — including ravioli, tortelloni, cappelletti, and mezzelune.
All tools and ingredients are provided.
Together, you’ll roll, fill, and shape, and then sit down to enjoy the delicious creations you’ve made.
This workshop is suitable for vegetarians and perfect for anyone who loves Italian food and wants to learn traditional techniques in a fun, relaxed setting.
Come ready to learn, create, and eat your way through an unforgettable pasta experience!
Decoupage Decorations Workshop
Get creative this season with our hands-on Decoupage Workshop, where you’ll transform everyday items into unique, handcrafted treasures!
During this relaxed and inspiring session, you’ll learn the art of decoupage and gilding while decorating oyster shells and wood log slices. Turn your creations into hanging baubles, trinket trays, or coasters - perfect for gifting or adding a personal touch to your festive décor.
Choose from a beautiful selection of festive patterned napkins, metallic paints, gold leaf and stamps to embellish your designs. Whether you’re feeling artistic and experimental or simply want to craft something beautiful, this workshop is the perfect way to unwind and create something truly special.
No experience needed - just bring your imagination and a dash of festive spirit!Don't worry if you're new to decoupage – this activity is perfect for beginners! The class will run at a relaxed pace, allowing you to explore your creativity in a supportive environment. You will work with a variety of papers, glues, and finishes, making the whole experience both enjoyable and rewarding.
Immerse yourself in this therapeutic and hands-on activity, and leave the workshop with a beautiful item that reflects your personal style. This workshop promises to be a delightful and transformative experience as you discover the joy of decoupage.
Collage Social
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
Elf Club
The first rule of Elf Club is that you don't talk about Elf Club
Join us for a cosy morning of Christmas crafting in good company. Bring along your festive projects - whether you're making decorations, handmade gifts, or wrapping masterpieces - and enjoy a relaxed creative space to get things done.
Our bar will be open for teas, coffees, and snacks… plus a few festive beverages for any evening sessions we pop in.
No-Sew Fabric Pennants Workshop
Join this no-sew fabric wall hanging workshop and learn how to create a colourful piece of decor to brighten up your home. This is the perfect relaxing activity to express your style and make something truly unique, either for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift.In this friendly and inspiring workshop, you will be guided step-by-step through the creative process. Absolutely no sewing experience is needed for this class, as everything is prepped and ready for you. You can simply focus on how to design and decorate your very own pennant-style banner.Over the three-hour session, you will learn to:
Choose from a selection of fabrics to create your double-sided banner base.
Cut and construct your banner shape using an easy no-sew method.
Experiment with trims, tassels, and fringes to add personality.
Use iron-on letters for words or collage with fabric shapes for a unique design.
You will have plenty of time to play with ideas and create a wall hanging that is as bold or as subtle as you wish. Whether you prefer statement quotes, botanical motifs, or something completely abstract, you'll be able to make a piece that reflects you.You’ll leave this workshop feeling creatively refreshed, with a beautiful, ready-to-display wall hanging that is completely unique to you.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.
Decorate a Photo Shrine
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!
Friday Night Sip + Cross Stitch
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)
Advanced Sewing - Sew a Log Cabin Lined Tote Bag Workshop
In this advanced sewing workshop in South East London, you will gain the skills to sew a log cabin panel, a great way to practise stitching in straight lines and top stitch. Once complete, you’ll transform your panel into a lined tote bag, with the option to add a pocket for extra flair. By the end of the session, you will have a beautiful and functional accessory to take home with you.
You'll be working on vintage Elna sewing machines from the '70s, chosen for their charm and robustness! You'll also have the option of bringing your own sewing machine if you'd prefer.
If the thought of advanced sewing techniques feels daunting, fear not. Ethne is an experienced instructor and will guide you through each step with patience and encouragement, ensuring you feel confident and capable throughout the activity.
Working with high-quality Ankara fabric, you will feel inspired as you bring your tote bag to life. By the end of the workshop, not only will you have a stylish new accessory, but you'll also have the knowledge and experience to take your sewing skills to the next level. Get ready to impress yourself with your newfound abilities!
Advanced Sewing - Sew a Log Cabin Lined Tote Bag Workshop
In this advanced sewing workshop in South East London, you will gain the skills to sew a log cabin panel, a great way to practise stitching in straight lines and top stitch. Once complete, you’ll transform your panel into a lined tote bag, with the option to add a pocket for extra flair. By the end of the session, you will have a beautiful and functional accessory to take home with you.
You'll be working on vintage Elna sewing machines from the '70s, chosen for their charm and robustness! You'll also have the option of bringing your own sewing machine if you'd prefer.
If the thought of advanced sewing techniques feels daunting, fear not. Ethne is an experienced instructor and will guide you through each step with patience and encouragement, ensuring you feel confident and capable throughout the activity.
Working with high-quality Ankara fabric, you will feel inspired as you bring your tote bag to life. By the end of the workshop, not only will you have a stylish new accessory, but you'll also have the knowledge and experience to take your sewing skills to the next level. Get ready to impress yourself with your newfound abilities!
Multimedia Micro Collage with Big Heart Company
In this creative collage class, you'll have a blast choosing from a curated stash of vintage-inspired hand-cut papers, cards, and foils.
Combine different elements to create your own stunning pieces of tiny art that you can proudly display in your home.
Understand how to combine different textures, shapes, and colours to create unique and personal compositions. Throughout the workshop, you will be guided on how to layer and arrange images to reflect your individual style and story.
If you are new to collage, fret not! The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, perfect for beginners to explore their creativity without any pressure.
You will work with a variety of materials like paper, fabric, and found objects, opening a world of possibilities for your artistic expression.
Immerse yourself in this hands-on activity that encourages experimentation and out-of-the-box thinking. By the end of the class, you will have a beautiful framed collage to take home.
There will be a choice of frames so you can make your collage instantly wall worthy or you can take home and put in a frame of your choice!
Make Your Own Junk Journal + Sunday Brunch
Join us for a deliciously slow, joy-filled morning of making, where we’ll explore simple bookbinding techniques and create our very own junk journals - beautiful, tactile notebooks built from everyday treasures.
You’ll learn how to bind your pages using easy, beginner-friendly methods, then spend the rest of the session cutting, sticking, and collaging to your heart’s content. We’ll provide plenty of papers, textures, and collage materials, but you’re warmly encouraged to bring along your own “scrappy finds” - think postcards, old tickets, packaging, or anything that makes your heart happy.
Our lovely neighbours ZéZé in Deptford Market Yard will be serving up delicious brunch options, so you can sip, snack, and stick together your creations in good company.
No experience needed - just come as you are, ready to play with paper and leave with something beautifully, perfectly imperfect that’s all your own.
Lino Block Printing Workshop
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
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.
Friday Night Sip + Cross Stitch
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)
LOOSE THREADS
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.
No-Sew Fabric Pennants Workshop
Join this no-sew fabric wall hanging workshop and learn how to create a colourful piece of decor to brighten up your home. This is the perfect relaxing activity to express your style and make something truly unique, either for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift.In this friendly and inspiring workshop, you will be guided step-by-step through the creative process. Absolutely no sewing experience is needed for this class, as everything is prepped and ready for you. You can simply focus on how to design and decorate your very own pennant-style banner.Over the three-hour session, you will learn to:
Choose from a selection of fabrics to create your double-sided banner base.
Cut and construct your banner shape using an easy no-sew method.
Experiment with trims, tassels, and fringes to add personality.
Use iron-on letters for words or collage with fabric shapes for a unique design.
You will have plenty of time to play with ideas and create a wall hanging that is as bold or as subtle as you wish. Whether you prefer statement quotes, botanical motifs, or something completely abstract, you'll be able to make a piece that reflects you.You’ll leave this workshop feeling creatively refreshed, with a beautiful, ready-to-display wall hanging that is completely unique to you.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.
Knit Your First Beanie Hat
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!Need extra help? Every second Wednesday we have a textiles social, a session where you can come to be reminded of stitches and learn whilst you have a good chat. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are included—because knitting is always better with a cuppa!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.
Still Life Painting Social
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). We 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.You'll leave feeling wonderfully relaxed and creatively satisfied from this unique and easy-going painting experience.
Introduction to Gilding Workshop with Lucy-Anne Bishop
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 for hanging on your Christmas tree this year, 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.
Bookbinding Taster Workshop
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
Locian Oracle Deck Launch Party & Botanical Printmaking Workshop
Coming soon: the Locian Botanical Oracle Deck — written by Robyn L. Hallard, illustrated by Isobel Power Smith, with typography by Ariadne Winter. This is the first illustrated literary product from the artist team, a true labour of love. The deck pays homage to the Golden Age of Illustration, with writing inspired by botanical folklore told through a queer, anti-nationalist lens.
Join us on Friday 7th October 2025, 7pm for a launch evening that celebrates both the deck and the community around it. You can choose from two ticket options:
Launch Party Only (£5) — Come meet the makers, see the decks in person, and enjoy a drink in the space.
Workshop Ticket (£20) — Take part in a creative session alongside the party. You’ll be guided in creating your oracle card style art piece, collaged from drawings and gelli monoprints observed and printed from a botanical display, inspired by the same natural world that shaped the deck.
There will also be the chance to purchase the oracle deck and limited edition prints on the night.
This event is queer-friendly and inclusive — a space to gather, connect, and mark the arrival of a project rooted in storytelling, folklore, and beautiful illustration.
Collage Social
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
OFFLINE CLUB
Join The Offline Club at Something Good for our Offline Creative Cafe!
For this get-together, we’re inviting you to bring along your favorite offline creative pastime—be it sketching, knitting, doodling, origami, or any other artsy crafty hobby that has you lose track of time.
We'll also provide some activities if you'd prefer to use ours!
It’s the perfect chance to get your creative juices flowing, explore your creative side together with others, and inspire each other with fun (and maybe even surprising) activities.
What to expect:
14:00 - 14:30 | Walk-in
14:30 - 15:15 | Creative flow state
15:15 - 16:15 | Connect and create with others
16:15 - 16:30 | Round-up and goodbyes
During the creative flow state we invite you to focus on your own creative activity. During the time to connect with others, you get the chance to learn about the creative hobbies of others, share yours, or even teach your craft to someone else.
👩🎨 Everyone is welcome - whether you're a seasoned artist or starting to explore your creative side. Come solo or bring a friend - you’ll leave feeling inspired, recharged, and maybe even with a new crafts buddy.
We can’t wait to swap screen time for real time with you.
Disclaimer: By trusting us with your beloved phone, you're showing serious faith in humanity! But just so you know, if it magically disappears, learns to fly, or mysteriously breaks, The Offline Club can’t be held responsible. In case you’re not quite ready to let it go, no worries - just turn it off and keep it tucked away, out of sight!
Refunds? Sorry, no take-backs.
Paint Your Own Craft Social
Join Something Good Workshops for a relaxed, untutored Social Paint-Your-Own session.This isn’t your typical craft class – it’s a untutored, cosy, open-ended creative evening where you can paint and decorate your own wooden coasters, canvas's, keepsakes, and other homey bits using our curated selection of paints, brushes, embellishments, and tools. Whether you're adding bold patterns, soft washes, or just having fun with colour, this is your space to switch off, unwind, and make something totally your own.Perfect for:A mindful way to spend an eveningSolo creatives or groups of friendsTrying something new without pressureMaking unique gifts or cute pieces for your homeNo experience needed – just bring yourself and we’ll handle the rest.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.
Fresh Flower Gelli Printing
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.
Monsters & Muses - Halloween Night Fancy Dress Arty Party
This Halloween night, Something Good Workshops invites you to Monsters & Muses, an arty party full of fun, foolery and a touch of the uncanny.
Step into the spotlight and become the muse – strike a costumed pose for artists to draw. Or take the stage with a parlour game, from charades to wink murder. Prefer the shadows? Stay cosy with your sketchbook, draw at your own pace and enjoy a drink from the bar.
We’ll provide all the materials and props you need to play, create and celebrate. Costumes are encouraged – and our dressing-up box will be on hand for extra flourishes throughout the night. Tarot readers will also be in the room, ready for anyone curious enough to seek a little insight (they may charge a little extra).
Whether you come to pose, play or simply watch the spectacle unfold, this is Halloween for the creatively curious.
Lino Print Christmas Cards
In this festive lino printing workshop in London, you’ll learn the basics of lino cutting and printing while creating your own Christmas cards. Starting with a 6x4" lino block, you’ll carve a design of your choice with expert guidance, before inking and printing onto blank cards. By the end of the session, you’ll have a small set of unique hand-printed cards ready to share with loved ones.The atmosphere in our workshop space is warm, welcoming, and relaxed, making it the perfect setting to unwind and get creative. Tea and coffee are included, and if you’d like to make the session feel extra special, our bar is open with a selection of drinks available to purchase.If you’d like to expand your creativity even further, you can add an extra piece of lino for just £1 to make two designs, or take home a full set of lino cutting tools for £10 so you can continue printing at home.This workshop is beginner-friendly – no prior experience is needed. You’ll be guided through safe cutting techniques, how to transfer designs onto lino, and how to print cleanly onto card using simple methods.Everything you need is provided, including a 6x4" lino block, carving tools, inks, and blank cards. You’ll also get to keep your lino block so you can continue printing at home.You’ll leave the session not just with a set of gorgeous, hand-printed cards to share with loved ones, but with a newfound confidence in your creative skills.
INTRODUCTION TO SCOTCH & SWISS DARNING
This time we’ll show you how to do some Scotch and Swiss Darning, a little bit more fiddley than regular woven darning but both great techniques to learn for your repair repertoire!
Scotch darning can be used on a whole load of items. It has a little bit of stretch to it, it has more of a ‘net’ struture than woven darning. We’ll also cover Honeycomb darning which is a similar technique but worked in a circle.
Swiss Darning is perfect for mending knitted garments that have a regular knit pattern. We will begin by working on a duplicate stitch, then work up to creating out scaffold stitch and how to Swiss darn. We will also show you how to create a Swiss darn look with a latch hook.
Depending on the garment you bring we may get you to practise Swiss darning on some chunkier knit fabric, it can be a much trickier to try and do on a tiny knit for the first time.
If none of that makes any sense to you, do not fear we will guide you through it! We will show you tips for visible and invisible mending. We’ll also spend time covering how to source and match the right yarns for your garment and equipment essentials. You can bring your holey item and get straight to it or we’ll have plenty of fabrics scraps you can practice on.
Suitable for people with some experience stitching, even if it’s just basic embroidery or experienced stitchers also welcome!
This workshop is good for people who have a little bit of experience sewing, if you have never sewn before our Intro to Darning the week before this one is a great first step!
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Feel free to bring along your items with holes, we can talk about the most suitable techniques to help you get mending. Or you are free to practise on our scrap fabrics to try out different techniques. You'll also leave with our handy darning guidebook so you can carry on at home.
You can darn almost anything but knitted items like jumpers or socks work well for these techniques. \ (thinner items like t-shirts or shirts can be much tricker as the fabrics are finer, other mending techniques might be more suitable for these).
We have an array of yarns and threads made from different fibres, wool, cashmere, acrylic etc but if you have a really specific colour and fibre in mind for your repair you might want to try and source it beforehand as, as much as we can try we can’t have everything!
Stick to as close a match in fibre and weight as the item you are mending as you can.
Autumn Skin Butter & Lip Balm Workshop with Soothe-me Therapies
Join Aromatherapist and natural skincare formulator Suzie of soothe-me.
Learn how to formulate and then craft your own beautiful skin balms and tinted lip balm from plant butters, oils, waxes and natural mineral mica!
Needlefelt a Mushroom
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.
Collage Social
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
INTRODUCTION TO WOVEN DARNING
Maybe you have a holey sock, a favourite moth eaten jumper, torn jeans you want to save but don’t know how. This workshop will take you through the basics of woven darning. We will show you tips for visible and invisible mending. We’ll also spend time covering how to source and match the right yarns for your garment and equipment essentials. You can bring your holey item and get straight to it or we’ll have plenty of fabrics scraps you can practice on.
It’s also Circular Economy Week! A great time to get into mending, if you’ve not tried it before. Did you know if the active life on an item of clothing is extended by 9 months it would reduce carbon waste and water footprints by around 20-30% each. WRAP
Not only is it mending restorative for your garments, it a slow and mindful technique, it can be great for unwinding, relaxing and taking your mind off other things. The only thing to be wary of…. it can become seriously addictive; you'll be hunting for holey clothes to repair.
Suitable for complete beginners or experienced stitchers.
If you want to cover more advanced darning such as Swiss Darning we’re running another session the week after this one. Once you have booked this session we will get in touch with a sneaky little discount code to get £5 off for the second session!
THINGS TO REMEMBER
Feel free to bring along your items with holes, we can talk about the most suitable techniques to help you get mending. Or you are free to practise on our scrap fabrics to try out different techniques. You'll also leave with our handy darning guidebook so you can carry on at home.
You can darn almost anything but items like jumpers or socks work well. Or this woven darning works well on heavier weight woven items like jackets or jeans.\ (Thinner items like t-shirts or shirts can be much tricker as the fabrics are finer, other mending techniques might be more suitable for these.)
We have an array of yarns and threads made from different fibres, wool, cashmere, acrylic etc but if you have a really specific colour and fibre in mind for your repair you might want to try and source it beforehand as, as much as we can try we can’t have everything!
Stick to as close a match in fibre and weight as the item you are mending as you can.
Introduction to Sewing Machines (4 Week Course)
In this workshop, you’ll get hands-on experience learning about your sewing machine: how it works, how to use it with confidence, and how to turn waste fabrics into something new and useful.Perfect for beginners, over the four-week course I'll teach you the basics and get you straight to work on your own pieces.You'll be working on vintage Elna sewing machines from the '70s, chosen for their charm and robustness! After the first session, you'll have the option of bringing your own sewing machine if you'd prefer to continue learning using that, but you're welcome to continue to use the Elnas.Your first project will be a log cabin panel, a great way to practise stitching in straight lines and learning to top stitch (with no pressure - just fun!). Once complete, you’ll transform your panel into a lined tote bag, with the option to add a pocket for extra flair.From there, you’ll move on to zipped make-up or travel pouches, experimenting with colourful zips and more recycled fabrics. Each step helps you build skills while creating practical, eco-friendly pieces to take home.I'll be running the sessions from Something Good Workshops in Deptford - directly next to Deptford Train Station and 10 minutes from London Bridge on the train. There'll be teas, coffees, and alcoholic refreshments and bar snacks available to purchase from the bar.
Multimedia Micro Collage Workshop
In this creative collage class, you'll have a blast choosing from my curated stash of vintage-inspired hand-cut papers, cards, and foils. Combine different elements to create your own stunning pieces of tiny art that you can proudly display in your home.Understand how to combine different textures, shapes, and colours to create unique and personal compositions. My sewing machine will be on hand so you can add different textures and create a gorgeous textured piece. Throughout the workshop, you will be guided on how to layer and arrange images to reflect your individual style and story.If you are new to collage, fret not! The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, perfect for beginners to explore their creativity without any pressure. You will work with a variety of materials like paper, fabric, and found objects, opening a world of possibilities for your artistic expression.Immerse yourself in this hands-on activity that encourages experimentation and out-of-the-box thinking. By the end of the class, you will have a beautiful framed collage to take home.I'll be running the sessions from Something Good Workshops in Deptford—directly next to Deptford Train Station and 10 minutes from London Bridge on the train. There'll be teas, coffees, and alcoholic refreshments and bar snacks available to purchase from the bar.
Make Your Own Junk Journal + Sunday Brunch
Join us for a deliciously slow, joy-filled morning of making, where we’ll explore simple bookbinding techniques and create our very own junk journals - beautiful, tactile notebooks built from everyday treasures.
You’ll learn how to bind your pages using easy, beginner-friendly methods, then spend the rest of the session cutting, sticking, and collaging to your heart’s content. We’ll provide plenty of papers, textures, and collage materials, but you’re warmly encouraged to bring along your own “scrappy finds” - think postcards, old tickets, packaging, or anything that makes your heart happy.
Our lovely neighbours ZéZé in Deptford Market Yard will be serving up delicious brunch options, so you can sip, snack, and stick together your creations in good company.
No experience needed - just come as you are, ready to play with paper and leave with something beautifully, perfectly imperfect that’s all your own.
Fresh Flower Gelli Printing
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.
Community Eats
As the chill of November sets in, we’re inviting you to gather round the table for our second Community Eats — a cosy supper club all about good food and neighbourly connection.
We’re teaming up once again with Dirty Apron (DMY alumni) to serve up a comforting set menu designed for sharing and slowing down.
November Menu:
– Main: Beef or Chestnut Mushroom Bourguignon with salad and bread
– Dessert: Chef’s choice sweet treat (TBC)
– Drink: Included with your meal
Pull up a chair at one long communal table and enjoy a relaxed evening of seasonal food, conversation and warmth. Whether you come solo or bring a friend, there’s always a seat for you.
Details:
– £25 per person (main, dessert + a drink)
– 30 seats only
– Friday 21st November, 7PM
– Venue: Something Good Workshops, 2 Carriage Way, Deptford Market Yard
A different way to welcome the weekend — with food, warmth and community.
LOOSE THREADS
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.