Join us for the May Bank Holiday in Deptford for a weekend of creative craft workshops!
Looking for things to do in London over the May bank holiday weekend? Head to Deptford in South East London. A vibrant hub of independent restaurants, bars and plenty of ways to get create.
Make time to get hands-on with a workshop
In lunches and pints, slow things down with a creative workshop at Something Good Workshops, right in the heart of Deptford:
Kicking off with our buzzing Collage Social on Thursday 21st May, a relaxed evening of flicking through our books and cutting and sticking your own mini masterpieces
We have plenty of ways for beginners to get into stitching and embroidery with Embroidery Basics and Beaded Bugs
Lucy Cheese joins us for her first Cheese Supper Club! a 3-course dinner, with extra cheese between courses with optional wine pairings. The perfect way to spend your bank holiday Saturday evening.
And there’s plenty of paper crafts, with making paper flowers and creating your very own notebooks
Whether you’re planning a full day out or building a weekend itinerary, combining a trip to Deptford and our creative workshops is the perfect way to experience it.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
Why visit Deptford this May bank holiday?
Independent breweries, including Villages Brewery, pouring fresh spring beers
Local art, zines, and exhibitions
Hands-on creative workshops and experiences
A welcoming, community-driven alternative to central London crowds
If you’re searching for unique things to do in London this May bank holiday, Deptford offers something genuinely special — a mix of celebration, creativity, and local culture.
More events and workshops coming up at Something Good
Join us for a 6-hour creative retreat dedicated to the magic of lino reduction printing in London, a more advanced, richly rewarding printmaking technique that lets you build up layered artworks from just one lino block.
Discover the joy of playful printmaking at our Gelli Printing Workshop, a relaxed creative session where you’ll experiment with colour, texture, and layered mark-making to create your own unique artworks.
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.
A beautiful, mindful, slow-stitching technique. Colourful thread combines with patchwork pieces to create a hand-stitched quilt.
A relaxed 90-minute bookbinding workshop. Create your own stitched notebook using French Link Stitch – perfect for beginners.
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.
Ease into your weekend with Sip & Cross Stitch, a relaxing Friday night workshop at Something Good Workshops in Deptford Market Yard.
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.
In this relaxed and creative embroidery workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of bead embroidery while bringing your own beautifully beaded bug to life.
Join mixed-media artist Katy of She Makes Things at Something Good Workshops for a gentle, welcoming workshop that invites you to rediscover the quiet joy of making with your hands.
Ever wanted to learn to knit? Start with something cosy and satisfying - your very own handmade beanie!
A beautiful, mindful, slow-stitching technique. Colourful thread combines with patchwork pieces to create a hand-stitched quilt.
Make a festive flower that will last year round using just paper, glue and a little creativity.
Make a festive flower that will last year round using just paper, glue and a little creativity.
A relaxed 90-minute bookbinding workshop in Deptford. Create your own stitched notebook using Japanese stab binding – perfect for beginners. Materials provided, bar open during evening sessions.
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.
