{"title": "Introduction to Bobbin Lacemaking with the Croydon Lacemakers", "start": "2026-11-11T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-11T21:00:00Z", "place": "Museum of Croydon", "address": "", "price": "£10 (individual) or £15 (for two)", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "15.00", "tickets_url": "https://tinyurl.com/3bz9ey3z", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "An after-hours, relaxed and inclusive introduction to bobbin lace making, with a new beginner-friendly technique each month and all materials provided. It is run by the Croydon Lacemakers, and those who wish to continue learning can enquire about getting involved with the group by contacting Sharon Lidbury. 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The class is fun and relaxed, tailored to each individual regardless of skill level, letting participants develop new techniques, learn at their own pace and explore their creative ideas. No experience is required, hoops, scissors, fabrics and needles can be borrowed or purchased on the day, and the class runs in blocks of six weeks during the autumn term.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/creative-embroidery-autumn-36897/", "official_url": "https://www.landmarkartscentre.org/class/creative-embroidery-autumn/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/855aa1431859f86a81a183ec06561dd936331343abba8e8494826f5a1a2facac-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Cosy Craft Club November", "start": "2026-11-04T19:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-04T21:30:00Z", "place": "Old London Road cafe", "address": "Old London Road 52, KT2 6QF Kingston upon Thames", "price": "£5", "price_from": "5.00", "price_to": "5.00", "tickets_url": "https://good-show.co.uk/events/4097", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Cosy Craft Club November is an evening at a café where crafters bring their current projects to work on together. Every first Wednesday of the month, Old London Road Cafe invites crafty humans to gather, share tips and tricks and build community in a cosy environment. The sessions are hosted by Lucy, a crafty fellow mess maker with experience in multiple disciplines. 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It is hosted by the N2 Knitting & Crochet Group and welcomes everyone, from experienced crafters to complete beginners. Guests can share ideas, learn new skills and enjoy company over tea, coffee or lunch, bringing their own project or just coming for a chat. You can book a spot or simply turn up.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-bald-faced-stags-knitting-crochet-club-43743/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/baf6baef218f2b6c1452c70b591df96f7db7af13f84d364b87d58c3ca0b05658-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Social Wednesday", "start": "2026-11-04T18:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Poplar Union", "address": "Cotall Street 2, E14 6TL London", "price": "Pay what you can", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://book.plinth.org.uk/e/KBsKmUCKKlvAgHEd7jVb", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/crochet", "games/board-games"], "description": "Social Wednesday is a weekly community evening of shared activities such as chess, board games, crochet, quilting and a reading corner. Poplar Union hosts it, with no instructors, so participants inspire one another and can share their own talents and ideas. Materials like wool, crochet hooks, books and quilting fabrics are supplied, and there is gentle music plus a tea and coffee area. It is for ages 18+ and you pay what you can.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/social-wednesday-76778/", "official_url": "https://poplarunion.com/event/social-wednesday/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/72d9a3440017b09b226ed4da419be6c77257f4a00890b84d906d1b0fc08183ed-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Sew Appealing- 6 Week Sewing Introduction Course", "start": "2026-11-04T18:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sew-appealing-six-week-sewing-course-tickets-2000012988688", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/sewing"], "description": "Sew Appealing is a six-week series of beginner-friendly sewing workshops, held every Wednesday, in which participants work toward completing a sewing project of their own choosing. It is run by Art in the Docks as part of its Creative Health and Wellbeing programme, funded by Newham's People Powered Places with support from Notting Hill Genesis's Love Where You Live Fund and the Royal Docks Trust. Each two-hour session builds on the last, moving from taking measurements and pattern drafting to seam finishes and the final garment, and attending all six classes is required. All materials are provided, and space is limited due to the number of machines.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/sew-appealing-6-week-sewing-introduction-course-59991/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/sew-appealing-6-week-sewing-introduction-course", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8117713e84deb2d9384f1e23ea475863cc0def4196ba55512cdaaff23e96373b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month", "start": "2026-11-05T15:15:00Z", "end": null, "place": "St John the Baptist", "address": "Spencer Hill, SW19 4NZ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "Crafting afternoons – 1st & 3rd Thursday’s of the Month is a gathering for handicrafts, making items for the Christmas Fair. Everyone is welcome, and visitors passing by can drop in for a cup of tea and some cake. It takes place at St John the Baptist, Spencer Hill, London.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-49478/", "official_url": "https://www.stjohnswimbledon.co.uk/church-events/crafting-afternoons-1st-3rd-thursdays-of-the-month-5/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Stitching Circle", "start": "2026-10-31T14:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Church Street Library", "address": "Church Street 67, NW8 8EU London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["diy/textiles"], "description": "Stitching Circle is a regular Saturday afternoon gathering where people knit, crochet or embroider together. It is hosted at the library and welcomes all skill levels, from beginners to improvers. Participants bring their own project to work on and learn and improve their skills together.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/stitching-circle-73893/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.gov.uk/event/stitching-circle", "image": "https://noky.io/images/13e5855fc52c52c3e394c9a8dc655cc5bd1121edfb92149e6844a72336b79c4f-2000.webp"}, {"title": "October GIAG - Crochet or Knitted pumpkins! (30th Oct)", "start": "2026-10-30T18:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T20:00:00Z", "place": "Royal School of Mines (RSM) G20", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/knitting", "occasion/halloween"], "description": "A crafting session where you can learn to knit or crochet pumpkins, just in time for the spooky season. It is run by the student group KnitSock at Imperial College Union. Equipment and yarn are provided, so you only need to bring yourself and a willingness to learn. Spaces are limited, so please sign up, with sign-ups sent out on Instagram and WhatsApp.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-giag-crochet-or-knitted-pumpkins-30th-oct-43356/", "official_url": "https://www.imperialcollegeunion.org/whats-on/events/student-group/12493", "image": "https://noky.io/images/86dd73b67e6f30bd14f485611ac9f79fb5de8ba6279dc74532e7eba94eef1f5c-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Nokshi Katha", "start": "2026-10-30T10:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-30T13:00:00Z", "place": "St. Margaret's House", "address": "Old Ford Road 15-23, E2 9PJ London", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["art/crafts/textile-crafts"], "description": "Nokshi Katha is a free 10-week workshop series teaching one of the oldest forms of embroidery in the world, a meditative craft from Bangladesh that upcycles old cloth into elaborate embroidered pieces. It is led by sustainable textile artist Shama Kun, an expert practitioner, who teaches the techniques used to create individual and collective works. Participants make colourful, detailed pieces inspired by a theme, such as \"Women's Empowerment\", which can be added to clothing or used as decorative art. No prior embroidery experience is needed, all materials are provided, and the group forms a vibrant and welcoming community.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/nokshi-katha-38777/", "official_url": "https://www.stmargaretshouse.org.uk/events/nokshi-katha", "image": "https://noky.io/images/44cb1b49ceb445708056eec93b1e2d41ed8f683ce4b38e53933d20122d6270e8-1200.webp"}]}