Meet people who like to do all types of sewing and crafts - if you love making things from fabric, yarn, beads, buttons or thread, this is the group for you. When we meet, we show off the projects we've made, talk about where we've got stuck and get help from the others, and get inspiration for what to do next. Some members also like to bring along any small portable project to work on during meetings; good company can even make hand sewing a hem bearable! All skill levels are welcome and beginn …

C.A.F.E. @ Loughborough Junction Brixton is an imaginative and creative space that is sure to become a meeting point for south London’s arts and crafts community.We offer a range of carnival, food, arts and craft workshops and activities. This is an opportunity to meet like minded people, sit, chat, eat and drink and learn from one another. C.A.F.E is a registered Charity and we intend to keep our price affordable. WEDNESDAYS Knit N Tea, Stitch N Cake... Learn to knit or practise your knitting 1 …

Make new friends and Do something new at craft workshops around London! Welcome to Make & Do, a community craft club where you can come along to all sorts of different craft workshops which will be popping up in pubs and cafes around London. Make & Do is a community group and all members are invited to set up meetings. You can suggest a meetup, and if a few other people like it, it will be announced to the group automatically! It's then your responsibility to make sure it runs smoothly... Here a …

Calling all those who love to sew, make jewellery, bake, knit, crochet, cross stitch or just plain old make! Would you like to meet other creative people and/or learn a new skill? CREATE London is a craft-based social group. We believe that each one of us has a skill that can be shared with others. There is such a huge pool of skills amongst our group members and we can all benefit tremendously from sharing our knowledge. Perhaps you're a little too shy to teach others? Well, that's not a proble …

Pinned it! Made it! is an East London-based party which brings together cool crafts (fashion DIYs, customisations, jewellery, homemade skincare etc), with cocktails, music and party food! All inspired by the amazing ideas you see on Pinterest - but never have the time to try yourself! We provide everything you need including all materials, tools and instruction and welcome all levels of maker from the absolute beginner to the craft aficionado! Past parties have included a 90's theme (neon friend …

Knitters Down South Each week we will meet at one of several different venues around central London. Our on going challenge is knitting squares  for causes. Our monthly challenge will be fun, the group can send in their pictures or better still bring your work to a meetup, the group can vote for 2nd and 3rd and I shall pick the winner. I will always make sure THE WINNERS receive something to keep you knitting or crafting. The future is bright so come along and let us all meet up. Please free to …

A London based group that meets socially to discuss Goddess worship, eclectic witchcraft & magickal spell casting in the modern world. Each event will have an emphasis on sharing practical magickal tips. Lets share our knowledge, have fun with like minded folk and make new friends. Open to those who are new to the craft or established. No fees, no obligations.

Love beer? Then this is the group for you that helps you explore all the fantastic beers from the UK through tastings and education. There are 5,500 permanently brewed beers in the UK (not including seasonals and special editions). It would take 15 years at a pint a day to polish them off - we'd best get started then!

My dear All, I launch this Meetup Group because I want to share joy and pleasure, as well as my knowledge and skills about creating different types of masterpieces by own hands. The Group activity will be various – we will devote our times to tatting, needle felting, knitting, crocheting, and to work with clay – everything which helps to express and delight ourselves. The process of creating things by own hands is so fascinating that we really don’t even know about our inner resources and abilit …

This is a group for Etsy sellers based in London to meet up, share ideas, and show off their creative projects!

I could never find a group that catered for all the creative things I like to do and it's a shame because I'd like to learn new things, teach things AND socialise! So this group was created to fill a gap in London. Members are welcome to suggest all kinds of meetups and I will host and arrange many myself! You should join us if you want to learn new skills, meet like minded people or just have a fun time creating stuff. We will have baking, crochet/knitting sewing and papercraft classes as well …

This is a group for all the dedicated, passionate Makers in and around London. I started this group to bring together Makers of all sorts, to chat about challenges and opportunities in making the products that you are proud to show off and (even) sell.

>>>>>>>>>>>PLEASE NOTE: AS OF YULE, 2009, WE ARE INSTIGATING A JOINING FEE OF £10, FULLY REFUNDABLE ON THE CONDITION THAT ANY NEW MEMBER SHOWS COMMITMENT BY EITHER ATTENDING REGULARLY, TEN TIMES CONSECUTIVELY, AT OUR GATHERINGS OR LETTING US KNOW WHEN THEY ARE NOT ABLE TO ATTEND. Also, we are based in CENTRAL LONDON and although we welcome all to the group it would be unrealistic to attend if say you live OUTSIDE LONDON, especially BRITON. We are a serious group and DEMAND COMMITMENT!<<<<<<< …

This group is for all the creative people in London. If you have a great idea or skill and want to meet people that can help you start or grow your business then this is the group for you. We want to help foster a group of people who have a passion for the creative arts. Be it culinary arts or fashion, graphic design or performing arts. We all have skills, knowledge or contacts that can help each other, so lets get together once a month over a drink and talk, share and advice. We will be running …

This is a community for those who care and are proud of what they do. For those developers, regardless how experienced they are, who want to improve and master their craft. This is a community for those who believe that being average is just not good enough. The Manifesto for Software Craftsmanship As aspiring Software Craftsmen we are raising the bar of professional software development by practicing it and helping others learn the craft. Through this work we have come to value: Not only wo …

We are social group that meet regularly to have a cuppa and work on our latest jewellery projects. Our members use a wide range of techniques including beading, wire-wrapping, silversmithing, lamp work, precious metal clay, polymer clay and wire crocheting etc. Our members share knowledge and learn from one another as this is the best way to gain inspiration and improve our skills. Anyone is welcome to organise an event themselves, participation in the running of the group is actively encouraged …

We are social group that meet regularly to have a cuppa and work on our latest jewellery projects. Our members use a wide range of techniques including beading, wire-wrapping, silversmithing, lamp working, precious metal clay, polymer clay and wire crocheting etc. Anyone is welcome to organise an event themselves, participation in the running of the group is actively encouraged! Please note that this is a group for experienced beaders and jewellery makers rather than complete novices. We won't b …

This is a group for screenwriters, entrepreneurs or anyone interested in learning how to access their latent creativity. Our group sessions are run by two Lecturers from the UK's number one University for Animation and creative arts who have developed a series of games designed to access the creative, right side of the brain. The next session will take place on the Tuesday the 28th of May and will be held in Camden Community Center from 7 PM till 9PM. As well as being a mind gym for the neglecte …

A meetup you can learn about Chain Maille Weaves and create beautiful pieces of jewellery.

ABOUT US Learn how to paint a range of popular subjects using Traditional & Contemporary Chinese Brush Painting techniques. Traditional Chinese painting involves essentially the same techniques as calligraphy and is done with a brush dipped in black or colored ink; oils are not used. As with calligraphy, the most popular materials on which paintings are made of are paper and silk. Our classes will gradually increase in difficulty, and feature such subjects as swallows, bamboo, wild orchids, plu …

London’s South Bank will play host to the UK’s biggest and most vibrant showcase of Bangladeshi creativity next month when a three-day celebration of art, craft, design, fabrics, fashion, literature and music takes place at the Bargehouse from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 February 2013. OITIJ-JO is a three-day celebration of creativity and culture from Bangladesh or by UK-Bangladeshis. Participants include dancer Akram Khan, photographers Shahidul Alam and Enamul Hoque, jazz musician Zoe Rahman, texti …

An opportunity to draw the figure, with good company in a focused environment all through the week. One model, lit under one source. Explore the cut of the light www.nakedlondon.org - coming soon...

Bring a project , inspire and be inspired whilst enjoying afternoon tea in this lovely little cafe. Anything crafty, sewing, knitting, crochet, paper, scissors and glue or even drawing and sketching. Come along if you enjoy making things....we have so many ideas!

London Songwriters is a non-profit group dedicated to the joy of songwriting and the development of the craft. Membership is free and open to songwriters / composers / lyricists - of all levels of musical skill, style, and songwriting experience - within reach of the capital. We usually meet on a Sunday afternoon once a month in Central London to collaborate, network, share our songs, exchange critical feedback, and make new like-minded friends. There is a nominal charge to cover costs, such as …

A publishing professional who has represented writers for years as Commissioning Editor at Amazon and Head of Writers' Services for Bloomsbury and The Writers' & Artists' Yearbook, I’ve learnt a few integral things along the way, and wanted to share that knowledge with fellow writers on the way up. So, here’s the service I’ve come up with: [u]Creative Writing Camp[/u] Regular marathon writing sessions [Bootcamp] with all the energy of writing in company but without the group drama or competing …

Join us to get inspiration, keep yourself motivated and discuss the craft of great story telling. Exchange ideas, get feedback on your work and meet others devoted to creative writing.  This group welcomes creative writers of all abilities.  Maybe you've been writing for a while, or perhaps you'd like to write more frequently but can't keep the momentum going. We meet to write, discuss our writing in progress, read and share our work.  We have workshops where we discuss "How To" books that inspi …

This is a group for everyone interested in making their own clothes. Learn new skills, make friends and wear clothes that fit perfectly and do not cost a fortune! All skill levels, age, gender are welcome. I hope this group will enable you meet other sewing enthusiasts out there and get support from the sewing community. We will cover various events including socials, group classes, relevant exhibitions, fabric shopping/day trips, interesting talks and tips and so much more. Sewing really is fun …

This is a group for anyone interested in spoken word/performance poetry, whether beginners or long-time fans. I started this group because I miss creating and performing in a community, helping each other's craft, supporting one another on stage and just having fun! I was thinking of weekly, laid-back meetups to write, perform, share and go to open mics together. Really looking forward to meeting everyone!