London Craft Week is in Full Swing for 2022.
From the 9th - 15th of May, London Craft Week will be bringing together over 250 established and emerging craftspeople, designers and brands to showcase the best of British craft.
The week of events takes place in studios, galleries and stores across London, and ranges from bag making, knitting, stitching, fungariums and shoe making workshops to botanical cloth-dyeing, innovative exhibitions and talks from the UK’s leading craftspeople and brands.
We're really excited to see a range of leather working events this year! Gain an understanding of traditional leather craft or get important information about where the industry is heading in the modern age.
There is certainly a lot of great events for you to choose from, so we have narrowed down the search a bit for you and pieced together a selection of 15 events to take part in this week.
1. LOEWE meets master of Ikebana: Sofu Teshigahara
What?
Delvaux presents the ‘Anatomy of a Bag’ in its London flagship on New Bond Street. In this visually rich display, discover the many carefully crafted components used in the creation of their iconic bags, on show throughout LCW.
Where?
Delvaux, 47-48 New Bond St, W1S 1DJ
When?
9 May 2022 - 14 May 2022, 10:00 - 18:00
Cost?
Free
2. Innovation in Craft Since 1893
What?
Explore the collision of modernity and tradition synonymous with dunhill at dunhill House, the iconic men’s retail and lifestyle destination in Mayfair.
For this special evening at their London flagship, dunhill invites you to enjoy a curated exhibition of contemporary dunhill creations, alongside the items that inspired them from the historic dunhill archive. You will have the chance to see beautifully engineered lighters from the turn of the century, alongside suits made for American music and literary icons Frank Sinatra and Truman Capote respectively. The latest custom look from the recent Met Gala in New York will be there too, complemented by innovative looks from Creative Director Mark Weston’s most recent collections; continuing his exploration of tradition and innovation at the House.
Where?
Dunhill House, 2 Davies Street, W1K 3DJ
When?
11 May 2022, 18:30 - 21:00
Cost?
Free
3. Grafton Saddler: Leatherwork Demonstration
What?
Discover more about the leatherwork techniques and processes involved in the making of a Grafton Saddler custom saddle. Watch a live demonstration by craftsperson Hannah Galvin-Horne, who introduces the materials, techniques and processes used in her craft.
From the finest aniline calfskin, the leather is cut, dyed, finished, hand punched and applied to the saddle to create the bespoke bike saddle design.
Where?
Mate, 75–77 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA
When?
12 May 2022, 11:00 - 18:00
Cost?
Free
4. ER, A Project by Eugène Riconneaus
themillsfabrica.com
What?
Visit Fabrica X during London Craft Week, where French artist and shoe designer, Eugène Riconneaus, will unveil the first sneakers made from marine litter. Created from bio-marine ocean plastic litter and innovative materials, the sneakers present a vision of the footwear of tomorrow.
Where?
Fabrica X, The Mills Fabrica 36–40, York Way, N1 9AB
When?
9 May 2022 - 15 May 2022, 10:00 - 19:00
Cost?
Free
5. Is There a Future for Leather?
What?
Join Anya Hindmarch, founder and CEO of her eponymous brand, in conversation with Sara Grady and Alice Robinson, founders of Grady + Robinson, and Jimmy Woodrow from Pasture for Life for a discussion on land, animals and leather. Hear about the innovative ideas that are being developed and the future of leather within the fashion industry and beyond.
The talk is followed by a Q&A session. The intimate event takes place at Anya Hindmarch’s new concept The Village and includes refreshments at the Anya Cafe.
Where?
Anya Hindmarch The Village, Pont Street, SW1X 9EJ
When?
10 May 2022, 18:00 - 20:00
Cost?
25 Pounds
6. Create Your Own Hand-Knitted Beanie From Upcycled Material by Joao Maraschin
joaomaraschin.com
What?
Join Joao Maraschin and knit your own beanie from scratch with upcycled material. Get to work with an exciting repurposed cotton shirting and learn more about the background of Joao’s practice. Being a knitter is a bonus, but everyone is welcome. Participants are taught basic hand-knitting skills during the workshop and leave with a brand-new winter hat made from repurposed material.
Joao Marashin is a community-led brand focused on social design, collaborating with artisans around the world and carefully managing its environmental impact. The designer established his eponymous brand in February 2020 and showcases collections at London Fashion Week.
Where?
Fabrica X, The Mills Fabrica, 36–40 York Way, N1 9AB
When?
13 May 2022, 10:00 - 12:00, 14:00 - 16:00
Cost?
25 Pounds
7. Savoir-Faire Workshop
What?
Discover the savoir-faire, uncompromising craftsmanship and storytelling of Delvaux, inventor of the modern
handbag, in an exclusive workshop. Our master artisans from our ateliers in Brussels and France will handcraft
la Maison’s most emblematic bag, the Brillant, created in 1958. A dedicated artisan will also offer a hot-
stamping service to personalise the leather goods.
About the Delvaux New Bond Street Store
A registered landmark, with its superb façade and period boiseries, this architectural jewel created in 1906 by
William Flockhart is home to Delvaux creations. Throughout two levels, the Mayfair boutique’s contemporary
design furniture dialogues with the Corinthian and Roman columns.
Where?
Delvaux, 47-48 New Bond Street, W1S 1DJ
When?
12 May 2022, 14:00 - 18:00
13 May 2022, 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00
14 May 2022, 11:00 - 13:00, 14:00 - 18:00
Cost?
Free
8. Discover Handmade Jewellery and Rare Gems with Hirsh London
What?
Hirsh London is a family business, renowned for its extensive and rare collection of natural colour gemstones and diamonds, and for its one-of-a-kind handmade fine jewellery. Established in 1980, the British brand is run today by couple Jason and Sophia Hirsh – the second generation who are leading the way forward with their passion for rare gemstones and British craftsmanship.
Join Sophia Hirsh for an introduction to Hirsh London and discover the process of creating a one-of-a-kind handmade piece of jewellery. From sourcing gems and choosing the central gemstone of a piece, to sketches, hand-painted renderings and creating the finished piece itself, visitors receive an inside look into the fascinating world of handmade jewellery.
Where?
Hirsh London, 46 Conduit Street, W1S 2YW
When?
11 May 2022 - 12 May 2022, 14:00 - 15:00
Cost?
Free
9. Botanical Cloth-Dyeing Workshop with Cloth Collective
What?
Cloth Collective is a natural dye house based in England, founded by Charlotte Lawson Johnston and Kate Turnbull. On Thursday 12 May, Daylesford Pimlico hosts Charlotte and Kate for a botanical cloth hand-dyeing workshop. Using organic flowers from Daylesford’s market garden, guests are taught how to create their own natural dyes. An ‘in-conversation’ with Charlotte and Kate precedes the workshop.
Where?
Daylesford Organic Pimlico, 44B Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8LP
When?
12 May 2022, 18:00 - 20:00
Cost?
140.00 Pounds
10. Cubitts Spectacle Frame-Making Workshop
What?
Join Cubitts at their new state-of-the-art workshop for a day of spectacle making. Hosted by their studio team, participants become trainee spectacle makers, taken through the process to create your own handmade frame. Working from sheet acetate, learn how to hand saw your frame, file to sub-millimetre precision, before finishing with a spot of bridge bumping, lens grooving and hand polishing.
Where?
The Brewery Building, 55–61 Brewery Road, N7 9QH
When?
14 May 2022, 10:00 - 14:00
Cost?
175.00 Pounds
11. An Evening with Chris Hill at Jimmy Choo Academy
What?
Join ‘An evening with Chris Hill’ at Professor Jimmy Choo’s prestigious new London Fashion Academy based in the heart of Mayfair, housed in the beautiful 20 Hanover Square (opposite Vogue House).
As one of the world’s most eminent craft academics in the footwear industry, and with a career spanning six decades, Chris Hill will share tales of her time as the first female lecturer at Cordwainers Technical College, her position as head of footwear at the luxury brand Hobbs and now as Course Director of Design and Accessories at the Jimmy Choo Academy.
There will be plenty of star-filled stories and anecdotes so join us for a glass of something sparkling!
Where?
Jimmy Choo Academy, 20 Hanover Square, Mayfair, W1S 1JY
When?
10 May 2022, 18:00
Cost?
Free
12. Pillars of dunhill Craft
What?
Dunhill invites guests into dunhill House to showcase their masters of craft working on luxurious, iconic products across tailoring, leather and pipes. dunhill’s expert artisans will demonstrate tools, materials and their years of experience in their respective fields, for an intimate look at the finest craftsmanship.
Bespoke cutter, Joe Butler, showcases dunhill’s bespoke tailoring with live pattern cutting demonstrations.
Ricky Potts, Senior Leather Modeller, displays the process of making simple card cases and embossing leather.
White Spot Line Director, Kalmon Hener, shows the life cycle of making pipes and some rare lighters.
Demonstrations are drop-in each day. Please RSVP to attend the evening receptions.
Where?
Dunhill House, 2 Davies Street, W1K 3DJ
When?
10 May 2022 - 12 May 2022, 13:00 - 15:00
Cost?
Free
13. Artefact: Meet the Makers
What?
Artefact, the contemporary craft fair, brings the joy of the handmade to an audience of designers, architects, collectors and enthusiasts. Recognising the thriving relationship between craft and interior design, Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour brings together talented makers to demonstrate their skills.
Daily demonstrations feature British makers from QEST (the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust). The charity supports the training and education of talented and aspiring craftspeople through scholarship and apprenticeship funding, sustaining vital skills in traditional and contemporary crafts and supporting Britain’s cultural heritage.
Transforming an idea into reality takes skill, imagination and vision; from revitalising heritage techniques and cutting-edge innovation to seeing the potential of materials and artisan processes. Meet the Makers is an opportunity to watch the artisans in action and gain a greater understanding of how one-of-a-kind designs are made. Meet them in person and see their incredible work up close.
Where?
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, SW10 0XE
When?
10 May 2022 - 15 May 2022, 10:00 - 17:30
Cost?
Free
14. Creating Bio-Materials From Waste with BIOHM
biohm.co.uk
What?
BIOHM is a leading pioneer in the research and development of bio-based materials, particularly in the field of bio-manufacturing materials made from waste. Join BIOHM in this part-learning, part-making workshop and discover how waste is transformed into completely new materials.
Where?
Fabrica X, The Mills Fabrica, 36–40 York Way, N1 9AB
When?
12 May 2022, 17:00 - 19:00
Cost?
60.00 Pounds
15. Urban Fungariums by Rachel Horton-Kitchlew
What?
The Urban Fungarium encourages a positive perspective towards mushrooms. It facilitates the cultivation of beautiful, nutritious mushrooms in the domestic environment while also providing education and enjoyment around fungi and the huge wellbeing benefits of Biophilic design.
Rachel Horton-Kitchlew’s Biophilic nature-inspired works are created from waste, are compostable and non-harmful to the environment. Her work explores mycelium as an excellent alternative to manmade materials that leave toxic traces in our world.
Where?
Fabrica X, The Mills Fabrica, 36–40 York Way, N1 9AB
When?
9 May 2022 - 15 May 2022, 10:00 - 19:00
Cost?
Free
You've a lot to choose from 😉
You can discover plenty more events, demonstrations and talks on the London Craft Week site.
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As you've made it this far here's a taste of what's to come
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Happy Crafting !!!
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