Celebrate London Craft Week 2020 In Chelsea

From Wednesday, September 30, to Saturday, October 10, celebrate the creativity of artisans, craftspeople and master makers during London Craft Week 2020.

Talent from over 250 established and emerging makers, designers, brands and galleries from around the world are set to be showcased, with plenty of fun and fascinating activities happening across Chelsea.

Whether it’s an intimate guided walk-through of the Belmond Cadogan Hotel’s collection of original artworks, a fabric-printing workshop or a close look at luxury leatherwork, here’s our pick of the best events on around Sloane Street.

Art Tour at Belmond Cadogan Hotel

Visit the Belmond Cadogan Hotel for a dedicated tour to view many of the original pieces of art in the hotel’s collection of over 430 artworks. The collection was inspired by botanicals, a visual link to the neighbouring Cadogan Place Gardens, and was created by 34 artists, of whom 29 are British.

You will discover not only the artwork but the craftsmanship and original details found throughout the historical hotel, which reopened in early 2019 following a £39-million renovation and restoration.

Make a reservation for lunch at Adam Handling Chelsea for lunch following the tour to really enjoy the hotel’s stately atmosphere. Email reservations@adamhandlingchelsea or call 020 7048 7141to book a table.

WHEN
30 September 2020 – 1 October 2020, 11:00 – 11:30
WHERE
Belmond Cadogan, 75 Sloane Street, SW1X 7SG
www.belmond.com
BOOKING REQUIRED?
Yes. Please email emma.wylde@belmond.com to book a space.
FEE
Free. Capacity 5 per session

Learn to Sew face Masks at The Fashion School

Learn how to sew and make a face mask using ex-designer or London Fashion Week fabrics and signature Liberty fabric. By the end of the three-hour workshop, you will develop skills in pinning, cutting, measuring, machine and hand sewing. You will leave with a handful of masks, a face mask pattern and the knowledge to make more in the future.

WHEN
4 October 2020, 14:00 – 17:00
WHERE
The Fashion School, 224a King’s Road, SW3 5UB
BOOKING REQUIRED?
Yes
FEE
Tickets £45, including all materials and equipment. Capacity 6

Diary or Notebook Personalisation with Smythson

The iconic British brand, Smythson of Bond Street, used by the likes of royalty and Hollywood stars, is offering complimentary personalisation of up to two letters on all diaries and notebooks, beautifully handcrafted using bookbinding techniques that date back to 1887.

WHEN
30 September 2020 – 8 October 2020, 11:00 – 18:00
WHERE
Smythson, 141-142 Sloane Street, SW1X 9AY
BOOKING REQUIRED?
No
FEE
Complimentary with purchase of any diary or notebook

Tanner Krolle: A Bespoke Journey

Experience live embossing demonstrations at Tanner Krolle, the luxury British leather goods company founded in 1856. Inside the label’s exquisite townhouse, you will learn why Tanner Krolle is beloved by those who value total exclusivity and exceptional craftmanship and as you discover the latest collections of bags, luggage, and small leather goods. The townhouse is also home to the brand’s bespoke and custom-made services, which has produced some of the most incredible unique pieces imaginable, including a case specially designed to house one of the world’s most famous paintings.

WHEN
30 September 2020 – 10 October 2020, 11:00 – 17:00
WHERE
Tanner Krolle, 70 Cadogan Place, SW1X 9AH
BOOKING REQUIRED?
No
FEE
Free

Anthropologie Presents ‘Painted Treasures’ by Sarah Campbell

Works by internationally acclaimed textile designer Sarah Campbell will be showcased at Anthropologie, King’s Road, during London Craft Week, with a series of in-store and digital workshops with Sarah and other partners throughout the week. The events will include a simple paper cutting workshop via Zoom, as well as a decorative collage workshop and a simple fabric-printing workshop in store, guided by Sarah herself.

WHEN
30 September 2020 – 3 October 2020, 11:00 – 18:00
4 October 2020, 12:00 – 17:00
5 October 2020 – 10 October 2020, 11:00 – 18:00
WHERE
Anthropologie, 131-141 King’s Rd, SW3 4PW
BOOKING REQUIRED?
Yes
FEE
Free

Koji Workshop & Sake Tasting at Pantechnicon

Discover the world of koji fermentation at a workshop and sake tasting, where you will learn how to propagate koji spores to rice, making your very own rice-koji to take home. Led by Koji Fermenteria, you will learn how to use koji to make doburoku (home brewing-style sake), amazake (sweet and non-alcoholic rice drink), shio/shoyu koji (koji based condiments with salt/soy sauce) and miso. The workshop includes sampling dishes using koji, together with tasting the range of Tsuchida Sake, guided by Pantechnicon’s Japanese drinks curator and Head of Museum of Sake, Natsuki Kikuya.

WHEN
7 October 2020, 13:00 – 15:00 and 15:30 – 17:30
WHERE
Pantechnicon, 19 Motcomb Street, SW1X 8LB
BOOKING REQUIRED?
Yes. Email kylie@pantechnicon.com to book your place. Capacity 15
FEE
£30