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HIROMI
is an Ikebana artist specialising in the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Rooted in tradition, her practice explores balance, seasonality and the relationship between flowers, branches and space.
Working primarily within the Sogetsu School of Ikebana, Hiromi’s workshops offer a calm, thoughtful introduction to an art form often translated as “giving life to flowers”. Participants are guided through the principles of composition and form, while also learning about the history and cultural significance of Ikebana in Japan. Originally developed over 550 years ago by Buddhist priests in Kyoto, Ikebana evolved from floral offerings into a refined creative discipline connected to mindfulness, hospitality and aesthetic awareness. Hiromi is an Ikebana artist specialising in the Japanese art of flower arrangement. Rooted in centuries of tradition, her practice explores balance, seasonality and the relationship between flowers, branches, vessels and space.
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Today, Hiromi continues this tradition through contemporary, accessible workshops that encourage participants to slow down, observe carefully and create with intention.
Her sessions are beginner-friendly and include demonstrations, seasonal flower materials and hands-on guidance throughout. Participants leave with their own floral arrangement and a deeper understanding of the quiet beauty and philosophy behind Ikebana.
Hiromi regularly exhibits her work across London, including at Japan House London and through the Sogetsu School exhibitions.
LORNA
delivers pottery painting experiences. After a 17-year career at Procter & Gamble, she launched her business in 2012 to help people tap into creativity, reduce stress and shift out of routine thinking through mindful making.
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Her workshops blend vibrant thinking with hands-on play, ideal for team awaydays and corporate wellbeing sessions. Using plain bisque pottery and non-toxic paints, Lorna guides groups through creative exercises that break the ice, unlock fresh ideas, and leave participants with a glazed, fired keepsake—and a renewed sense of connection.
LAUREN
works across sculpture, drawing and public commissions. Since graduating from the Slade, 2012, she’s exhibited widely and developed a signature technique using jesmonite & inlaid perspex. Her work celebrates pattern, colour and interaction with materials.
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Lauren offers creative workshops in jesmonite terrazzo casting and mindful drawing from pattern—accessible, tactile sessions that invite playful exploration. Ideal for schools, galleries, or team awaydays, her workshops help participants discover new perspectives through hands-on making, with polished tiles or vibrant drawings to take home and keep.
NICOLAS
is a cocktail master, known for his immersive Flavours Journey Design workshops. With a background in hospitality and a recent award as Hospitality Ambassador of the Year, Nicolas crafts unforgettable cocktail experiences.
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His 90-minute cocktail masterclasses guide participants through ingredient preparation, flavour pairing, and mixology—complete with welcome drinks and alcohol-free options. With a warm, inclusive style and a passion for sharing the lesser-known secrets of taste, Nicolas creates events that are as joyful as they are delicious.
IZY
an illustrator whose life drawing and pastel work celebrate the beauty, energy and individuality of the human form. A passionate advocate for creativity as a tool for mental wellbeing, Izy brings warmth, empathy and encouragement to every workshop she leads.
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Her life drawing workshops welcome all abilities, offering a relaxed, confidence-building space with materials, refreshments, and friendly guidance included. Participants are invited to connect, create, and celebrate their work in a supportive environment, leaving not only with artwork in hand but a stronger sense of self-expression.
KATE
has taught hand embroidery and weaving workshops in the UK, France and Morocco to all ages and abilities. Her work is a personal exploration and a way to share - passing on techniques and ideas to others who are drawn to the craft of textile art.
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Kate’s workshops aim to teach practical skills while inspiring creativity and a deeper connection to the process. Hand Stitching & Mending: Learn the basics of embroidery and mending with room for creative exploration. Introduction to Hand Weaving: Get started with weaving on a simple loom and discover the meditative rhythm of the craft. Working with natural materials and traditional techniques helps us reconnect with the earth and its stories.
JOANNA
an artist whose practice explores the expressive beauty of watercolour and ink, bridging fashion, abstraction and storytelling. She’s collaborated with brands including Chanel, Miu Miu and Graff, teaching at institutions like Central Saint Martins.
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Her workshops welcome all levels, guiding participants through exploratory exercises, swatch-making, and intuitive painting. With a focus on mindfulness and the beauty of imperfection, Joanna helps people reconnect with analogue creativity—offering space to reflect, experiment, and find joy in the unexpected.
ZOË
a zine-maker who publishes work by Black artists worldwide. Since 2017, Zoë has combined art, wellbeing and storytelling through zines, collaborating with major organisations like Tate Modern, the Southbank Centre and the Design Museum.
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Her zine-making workshops invite participants to fold, collage, and create their own DIY publications using simple materials and playful techniques. With a focus on creativity, self-expression, and community, Zoë’s sessions are ideal for team-building, events, and anyone looking to rediscover the joy of making and sharing stories.
KSENIA
an embroidery artist creating fine art, unique items and wearable pieces. Practising since 2019, Ksenia specialises in traditional techniques with a contemporary twist, using both rare vintage and reclaimed materials to inspire new creativity.
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Her workshops, such as “Fold & Stitch: Create a Simple Textile Flower,” welcome absolute beginners and seasoned makers alike. In a friendly, step-by-step format, participants explore dimensional fabric folding and simple stitching, discovering how embroidery can be both an accessible skill and a form of personal expression.
AYO
with a strong background in textiles and leatherwork, Ayo specialises in natural dyeing. Since launching her brand in 2017 and transitioning to plant-based methods in 2020, Ayo creates small-batch accessories using sustainable materials like organic cotton, silk and hemp.
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Her workshops introduce the art of natural dyeing using food scraps and botanical waste—safe, hands-on techniques that surprise and inspire. Ideal for teens, adults, or families, each session invites participants to slow down, engage their senses, and create one-of-a-kind textiles through a mindful, tactile process.
MORGAN
specialises in marine-based materials and regenerative design. With 25+ years’ experience and multiple awards to her name, Morgan now focuses on reconnecting people with the ocean through sustainable creativity, using algae dyes and seaweed textiles.
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Her workshops, like Ice Dyeing with Algae, introduce participants to innovative, eco-friendly techniques through playful and accessible processes. Ideal for beginners and sustainability enthusiasts alike, Morgan’s sessions celebrate mindful making, empowering participants to create beautiful textiles while learning about marine conservation.
a sketching teacher and planting designer who focuses on reconnecting with nature through observation and drawing. Trained in Denmark and with a background in horticulture, Anna has taught sketching at Hever Castle, Sussex Prairies and the Society of Garden Designers.
ANNA
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Her workshops encourage participants to slow down, touch and observe natural materials, and capture their essence using pencil, fineliner, charcoal, and watercolour. With a focus on process over perfection, Anna creates a gentle, supportive space where creativity flourishes and confidence quietly grows.
CARRY
is a Chinese brush artist trained in traditional techniques in Taiwan, known for her calligraphy and ink painting. Carry’s practice centres on the process of creating art using the “Four Treasures” of calligraphy - brush, ink, stone and Xuan paper - connecting emotion, heritage and quiet focus.
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Her workshops introduce participants to the meditative art of Chinese calligraphy, guiding them through the history of symbols, tool techniques, and expressive mark-making. Blending creativity with stillness, Carry’s sessions offer a calming space to explore inner focus, cultural richness, and the beauty of brush and ink.
offers art workshops that fuse creativity with emotional wellbeing. With 10 years of experience as a painter and textile artist and 8 years as a tutor, Oriana’s work explores human connection through colour, nature, and the healing power of artistic expression.
ORIANA
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Her workshops, such as Nurturing Nature, invite participants to reflect on their relationships and environment through journaling and landscape painting. With a focus on emotional insight and intuitive mark-making, Oriana creates safe, expressive spaces for people of all ages to explore, heal, and create with intention.
HAYLEE
with a lifelong love of knitting and seven years of experience in natural dyeing, Haylee transforms foraged leaves, food waste and flowers into wearable art inspired by the rhythms of nature.
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Her workshops include flower bundle dyeing on tote bags or silk, and knitting sessions using hand-dyed yarns. Haylee creates calm, creative environments where participants learn hands-on skills, connect with the natural world, and leave with something beautiful made by their own two hands.
CASEY
with mindfulness and emotional connection, Casey’s painting workshops use colour, movement and everyday materials to help people reconnect with themselves and the joy of making.
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Through expressive painting, breath-led creativity and reflective journaling, Casey offers calming, inclusive sessions for all experience levels. Rooted in care and play, her workshops create space for freedom, healing, and a deep sense of creative belonging—no pressure, no perfection, just presence.
ELLA
spans interiors, textiles, products and bespoke commissions, seamlessly blending functionality with sustainability and visual appeal. For over 25 years, Ella has led her own design company, collaborating with a wide array of British and international brands, retailers, institutions and manufacturers.
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In addition to her studio practice, she leads a variety of hands-on, participatory workshops that invite people into the world of making. From her popular playful design-your-own tray workshops, to collage, and tapestry weaving sessions, to name just a few. Her events emphasise creativity, craftsmanship, and community. These gatherings offer an accessible entry point into design, empowering attendees to explore materials, colour and form in a supportive, collaborative environment.
JOANNA
after a decade in the heritage sector, Joanna launched her studio, specialising in Indian wood block printing to pursue her passion for pattern, nature and craft. She combines historical techniques with fresh, botanical-inspired designs for home accessories and stationery.
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Her workshops invite participants to explore block printing on paper, card, or textiles, creating bespoke cards, notebooks, tote bags, and more. With over 100 designs to choose from, Joanna’s sessions offer a joyful, accessible introduction to pattern making, encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and hands-on craftsmanship.Her workshops invite participants to explore block printing on paper, card, or textiles, creating bespoke cards, notebooks, tote bags, and more. With over 100 designs to choose from, Joanna’s sessions offer a joyful, accessible introduction to pattern making, encouraging creativity, mindfulness, and hands-on craftsmanship.
PAOLA
inspired by modernist traditions, movement and emotion, Paola has been a practicing artist for over 20 years; her work has been featured by The Guardian, BBC Radio and Psychologies Magazine.
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Her workshops offer hands-on experiences in painting, mosaic, and collage, suitable for all levels. Participants are guided through creative exercises with a strong emphasis on colour, form, and personal expression—leaving with a finished artwork and a sense of achievement, whether working in traditional or contemporary techniques.
KAREEM
has explored painting and drawing for over eight years, developing a style that balances raw expression with realistic undertones. Inspired by his mother’s school drawings, Kareem teaches painting.
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His workshops introduce beginners to the foundations of painting—exploring composition, light, materials, and interpretation. Kareem’s sessions focus on building confidence, encouraging emotional connection to the creative process, and providing a welcoming, supportive space for participants to share and develop their artistic voice.
creates bold, organic jewellery from recycled silver, brass and found materials. With over 15 years' experience teaching, Sarah’s work draws inspiration from the coast and countryside, blending traditional techniques with sustainable creativity.
SARAH
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Her workshops guide participants in making silver stacker rings, bangles, or statement earrings—or transforming beach and woodland finds into unique jewellery. With an easy-going, hands-on approach, Sarah encourages experimentation, helping people build confidence, embrace imperfection, and leave wearing beautiful pieces they've crafted themselves.
a self-taught artist with a background in the corporate world, Sangeeta understands first hand the benefit of how art can impact wellbeing. She runs workshops, helping others tap into creativity as a form of grounding.
SANGEETA
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Her workshops welcome all ages and abilities, blending painting exercises, demos, and encouragement to boost focus, imagination, and self-esteem. Participants leave with colourful artworks, a sense of accomplishment, and new ways to use creativity as a tool for wellbeing and joy.
SUSANNAH
with a background in graphic and textile design, Susannah’s work blends tonal pencil drawing with delicate hand stitching, or explores texture through abstract embroidery on leather.
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Susannah’s workshops introduce participants to her signature technique of ‘painting with thread’ onto printed pencil illustrations. Designed for beginners, the sessions focus on mindful making—offering a calm, supportive space to learn foundational stitches, explore colour, and enjoy the meditative rhythm of embroidery.
ALEXANDRA
is the founder of Well–Crafted delivering a variety of workshops spanning lino–cutting to type design and ceramics. She set up the business after seeing the look on people’s faces after delivering therapeutic workshops for Meta, Zendesk and Soho House.
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I’m passionate about sharing my love of clay and creating welcoming spaces for mindful, beginner-friendly making. My workshops focus on slowing down, feeling the rhythm of whatever materials we are using and finding quiet joy in crafting something unique and useful.
SRI
is an illustrator and workshop facilitator with 15 years of experience, they offer street art–inspired canvas sessions rooted in classic Hip Hop and graffiti culture. Drawing from their brand Art of Soul Studio, the workshops blend music, art and self-expression.
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A flexible workshop focusing on creating a street art–inspired canvas, blending graffiti history, illustration, and hands-on design. Participants explore lettering and character styles, then sketch, refine, and paint their own piece.
LAYLA
is known for her expressive ink and watercolour portraits. Her work spans live event artistry, exhibitions, and life drawing classes, including her signature ‘Dinner & Drawing’ art supper clubs.
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The workshop explores expressive portrait drawing using ink and watercolour, encouraging a playful, intuitive approach. Designed for those with some drawing experience, it introduces new techniques and ways of seeing.
SHILPA
is a floral designer with a background in medicine, now focused on creative, sustainable arrangements. Since launching her studio in 2017, she’s been sharing her passion through her North London flower school, teaching the art of eco-conscious floristry.
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A beginner-friendly workshop in sustainable floristry, inspired by her journey from medicine to floral design. Over two hours, participants will learn to create a seasonal hand-tied bouquet using eco-friendly techniques.
GAELLE
is a paper artist with a background in historic conservation, specialising in calligraphy, bookbinding, letterpress and papermaking. Reconnecting with her childhood love of books and stationery, she creates paper goods that tell stories through structure, texture and words.
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Her bookbinding workshop introduces participants to folded book structures, combining hands-on techniques with historical context. Through guided making, each person creates their own simple books—blending craft, creativity, and narrative.
ALEXANDER
is a multidisciplinary artist working across photography, collage, painting and film. A graduate of the Royal College of Art, they create concept-driven work using found imagery and mixed media.
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The workshop introduces my practice of using found materials like old magazines and photobooks that are combined with drawing, painting, and conceptual photography. I’ll share examples of my work, demonstrate techniques, and guide participants in creating their own piece using accessible, mixed-media methods.
ABIGAIL
is a a London-based photographer specialising in self-portraiture. Her work explores nostalgia, power, and memory and aims create meaningful connections between artist and audience. A volunteer at ND smiley, where she hosts group photography workshops for neurodivergent people in London.
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This workshop will include discussions about confessional artworks and writings. Participants will then develop an artwork themselves inspired by a personal experience or fictional story that fits the tone of previous artworks they were looking at. Abigail will encourage you to focus on meaning and discuss with you to help develop your emotional responses to the pieces.
CANDIDA
is a versatile craftsperson with skills in paper crafts, glass painting, embroidery, lino printing, embossing, up-cycling furniture, silk painting. She has a particular specialism in book arts as she used to run her own book business and has a book in the Tate Britain book arts collection.
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This workshop will ignite your love of making, curiosity and discovery as Candida will help you create a variety of things. She will encourage you to take pride in your artwork and guide you to embrace your creative side, especially for those who often describe themselves as not creative.
OLIVIA
is a live event illustrator who focusses on fashion design. Her work is a celebration of movement, silhouette and style as she uses traditional media, including ink and watercolour, and digital media to create intentional lines and bold gestures within her illustrations. The HongKonger article ‘Fashion Illustration on the Move’ describes that she “captures the essence of fashion” in her sketches.
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Olivia offers a portrait drawing workshop in which you will get to explore traditional media such as watercolour, ink, pencils and pastels. There will be a focus on personality, character, and stylation over realism making it an easily accessible opportunity for complete beginners to build their creative confidence. This workshop provides moments of group work and discussion to help ease you into the creative process and reflect on your outcomes.
KAROLINA
is a Polish-born artist specialising in traditional straw and paper chandeliers known as pajaki. She moved to the UK in 2007 after completing an MA in History of Art at Jagiellonian University and began making pajaki in 2015, inspired by Polish folk traditions. Her work has been featured by Channel 4, The World of Interiors and House & Garden, and exhibited at the London Design Festival. She is the author of Making Mobiles. Create Beautiful Polish Pajaki from Natural Materials (2021).
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Karolina’s workshops offer a rare opportunity to learn the traditional art of pajaki-making in a contemporary setting. Rooted in centuries-old Polish folk craft, these sessions guide participants through the process of constructing their own straw and paper chandeliers using natural materials and traditional techniques.
LEENA
Chambali&Co. hosts mindful, mental health–centred candle-making workshops designed to support wellbeing in a calm, creative, and environmentally conscious way. The sessions encourage participants to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with themselves while creating a meaningful product to take home. Workshops focus on both mental wellbeing and environmental care, using sustainable materials and intentional practices throughout.
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Rooted in both emotional wellbeing and environmental responsibility, the workshops use sustainable materials and intentional, eco-conscious processes throughout. Blending creativity with care, they offer a restorative space that supports mental clarity, presence and gentle self-expression.
ROSELLA
grew up in her mother’s studio, learning from her experience and philosophy, and has since brought her own energy and curiosity to Mediterraneart. She encourages students to try new things, explore their creativity, and go beyond what they thought they could do. With a background in art and hospitality, Rossella combines practical knowledge with a playful approach, designing workshops and retreats that inspire learning while keeping it engaging and personal.
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Participants are encouraged to experiment, explore new techniques and push beyond their perceived limits, all within a relaxed and playful atmosphere. Blending practical skill-building with curiosity and self-expression, her workshops and retreats foster confidence, creative growth and meaningful connection.
REZIA
with 28 years of experience working with fine yarns including Egyptian cotton, Japanese silk and merino wool. Rezia is a trained weaver and educator. Rezia’s work explores identity, tradition and cultural connection through textile craft.
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Rezia offers therapeutic weaving workshops for all ages and abilities, with a focus on mindfulness, rhythm, and creative expression. From beginner sessions to advanced techniques, her workshops have been hosted in schools, museums, and festivals, helping participants find calm and confidence through the meditative process of weaving.
MALAINA
British-Guyanese painter and textile artist, born in Suriname, raised in Guyana, and now based in London. Educated at Goldsmiths, Malaina is a practicing artist with specialist training in health and wellbeing, and extensive experience delivering arts and crafts workshops across all ages. Her work explores personal and collective histories, memory, and the experience of migration through painting, textile, sculpture, and installation.
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Malaina offers workshops that use layered surfaces and mark-making to help participants process personal stories of belonging and change, guided by a belief that art is embodied repair rather than simply output. Her one-hour taster session uses craft to practice Acceptance and Commitment principles, inviting participants to build textured 'scar' marks and layer paint while noticing thoughts, sensations, and urges without judgment — a meditative process suited to those trying their hand for the very first time.
TALIA
London-based artist with an MA in Fine Art from Central Saint Martins, trained in traditional oil painting from a young age and now working across acrylic, pastel, and pencil. Talia specialises in figurative work, portraiture, and still life, and has exhibited internationally at venues including the Saatchi Gallery, Art Basel, and Frieze London. Her work uses painting and drawing to capture everyday moments and the emotional tone of a subject, drawing on memory, the people around her, and the Old Masters.
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Talia offers themed workshops structured around a specific focus — life drawing and the figure, portraiture, still life, or colour and paint mixing. Each session opens with a short warm-up to get comfortable with the materials, followed by the key principles relevant to that theme, from mapping proportions in a portrait to layering colour confidently in a painting. Participants experiment at each stage with demonstrations and individual guidance throughout, and everyone leaves with a completed piece of work and a set of simple principles they can continue to use on their own.
MOTOKO
Origami artist who began as a young child, learning the craft as part of her cultural heritage. Motoko has taught origami to a wide range of people, from toddlers to adults, across many occasions and places. She works in a calm, relaxed manner, delighting in how fun and exciting it is to create three-dimensional art from a flat piece of paper.
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Motoko offers welcoming workshops that accommodate all ages and levels, using nothing more than origami paper to unlock a world of possibility. She researches a range of ideas and options in advance, then adjusts her plans in the moment by reading each participant's reactions and interests — an adaptable, attentive approach that helps first-timers discover the joy of folding paper into form.
LUCIA
Founder of Get Dreamt, a creative wellbeing platform designing immersive experiences at the intersection of culture, mindfulness, nature, and community. For over 10 years, Lucia has explored meditation, wellbeing, and creative practices as tools for self-discovery and connection, with a practice spanning cyanotype printing, perfume and oil blending, mindful making, and intention-setting rituals. Drawing inspiration from ritual, sensory storytelling, and the natural world, she creates workshops that invite people to slow down, reconnect, and explore creativity in an accessible and meaningful way.
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Lucia offers immersive workshops for complete beginners that treat making as a way to calm the mind and reconnect with the body, with a focus on process rather than perfection. A typical session might open with a grounding meditation or sensory awareness exercise, followed by an introduction to a seasonal theme and guided creative making — cyanotype printing with botanicals, natural perfume and oil blending, collage, or mindful drawing — before closing with reflection and journalling prompts. Adaptable to the season and always chosen with sensory engagement and sustainability in mind, her materials help participants leave with both a handmade creation and a deeper sense of connection to themselves, each other, and the natural world.
JOHANNE
London-based French-American designer, maker, and educator with roots in Corsica, working as a creative since 2005 and a teacher since 2010. Johanne specialises in textiles, natural dyeing, visible mending, hand stitching, and surface pattern design, with a particular interest in slow, sustainable making inspired by nature. Drawing on a background spanning costume design, luxury fashion, and bespoke bridal couture, her work explores how craft can reconnect us to materials, memory, nature, and wellbeing through playful, hands-on processes.
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Johanne offers beginner-friendly workshops that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and confidence, sharing textile and surface pattern techniques inspired by nature — including Japanese processes such as hapa zome and shibori, visible mending, and botanical printing. Her "From Leaf to Textile" session guides participants from observing and sketching leaves and ferns through mark-making, simple stitch techniques, and dyeing fabric with botanical dyes, before adding hand-drawn or stitched details. Participants leave with either a finished piece held in an embroidery hoop to take home, or a contribution to a collaborative textile work for display — an invitation to reconnect with slow, tactile ways of making.
YAA
Founder of SANTE, a London-based handmade beaded accessories brand rooted in fourth-generation Ghanaian craft tradition, practising for six years. Yaa co-designs each piece with her family in Accra, bridging the gap between contemporary design and African heritage craft while ensuring revenue and recognition flow back into the community that sustains the artistry. Her work — vibrant, custom-designed beaded waistbands and small accessories — blends cultural storytelling with modern colour theory, creating pieces that feel like personalised wearable art rather than mass-produced accessories.
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Yaa offers a two-hour introductory beading workshop where first-time participants learn the foundational techniques of creating beautiful, custom waistbeads and small beaded crafts. The session begins with selecting the right thread and sizing a waistband for comfort and durability, followed by demonstrations of secure knotting, pattern building, and adding clasps and closures. Participants then spend most of the session in a relaxed, hands-on environment stringing their own unique designs with step-by-step guidance, and everyone walks away with a fully completed, custom-fit beaded waistband ready to wear or gift. All tools and supplies are provided.