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The annual London Craft Week—a city-wide celebration of creativity and craftsmanship—returns to the capital this May. With an impressive lineup of exhibitions, workshops, talks and demonstrations from master artisans and esteemed partners across the globe, this edition promises the most ambitious and inspiring program to date. Read on for Team Cabana's guide to London Craft Week: what to see, experience and pre-book.
BY TEAM CABANA | HAPPENINGS | 8 MAY 2025
The Sloane Street series at London Craft Week © Sloane Street, Cadogan Estate.
London Craft Week (12-17 May 2025) returns for it's biggest edition yet this month. With appearances from over 1000 creatives — ranging from established and leading names, to emerging makers — the city-wide festival promises to be a celebration of British and international craft and creativity. Read on for Cabana's edit, and appearances.
Key Highlights
The V&A South Kensington, Tuesday 13 May
Left to right: Four-time Oscar winning costume and set designer Catherine Martin; theatrical milliner Sophie Lambe and executive director of the Michelangelo Foundation, Alberto Cavalli. All three will join Cabana for a talk at the V&A on 13 May.
What better place to host a symposium on the the art of craftsmanship than the Victoria & Albert Museum, home to a collection spanning 5000 years of human creativity. From bookbinding and puppetry, to Sadu weaving and silversmithing, Tuesday 13 May promises inspiration and insight at the V&A, with talks and demonstrations.
Don't miss the LCW Craft Symposium on Tuesday morning, where Cabana will host a talk on craftsmanship and performance with four-time Oscar winning set and costume designer, Catherine Martin; Alberto Cavalli, executive director of the Michelangelo Foundation and Homo Faber, and theatrical milliner, Sophie Lambe.
May 13, 10:30am-1pm; Victoria and Albert Museum, South Kensington, LONDON
Hand-Stitched Craft at Robert Kime
Images courtesy Robert Kime and London Craft Week, 2025.
Robert Kime are offering a chance to step behind the scenes at their Ebury Street showroom with a hands-on open studio, dedicated to their bespoke cushions and hand-sewn lampshades. Visitors can observe the team at work, crafting with antique textiles, trims, and signature Robert Kime fabrics, while enjoying the opportunity to learn about the artisanal process and discuss ongoing projects in a relaxed and informal setting.
Open House, May 14, 10:00-16:00, Robert Kime, 190–192 Ebury Street, LONDON
Master Craftsmanship of Myanmar
Images courtesy Turquoise Mountain and London Craft Week, 2025
Founded in 2006 by His Majesty King Charles III, Turquoise Mountain is a charitable foundation dedicated to preserving and celebrating historic and artisanal heritage across Afghanistan, Myanmar, and the Middle East. This year, the spotlight falls on Myanmar, with artisans presenting fine jewellery, lacquerware, and textiles that reflect a deep sense of cultural legacy and traditional techniques—reminding us that craftsmanship, at its finest, is a living story passed through generations.
May 12-17, 10:00-18:00, Cromwell Place, 4 Cromwell Place, LONDON
The Art of Craftsmanship, Sloane Street
Courtesy of Sloane Street, Cadogan Estate.
As London transforms into a city-wide stage for talks, workshops, and exhibitions, Cabana is proud to support The Sloane Street Series, The Art of Craftsmanship.
Throughout the week, leading luxury brands on the newly-renovated Sloane Street will invite guests to experience and celebrate the artistic heritage of Chelsea through talks, workshops and on-site demonstrations. Read more and book.
May 12-18, 2025, Sloane Street, LONDON
Illuminated Forms: Inside the Workshop of Jess Wheeler
Jess Wheeler x And Objects courtesy London Craft Week, 2025.
And Objects welcomes artist Jess Wheeler to its Pimlico Road showroom for a live demonstration. For one day only, Jess and her team will recreate the spirit of her Dorset studio, working on a large-scale sculpture and revealing techniques such as plaster casting, metal shaping, and patination. Visitors are invited to witness the process up close and gain a deeper understanding of her meticulous approach to making.
May 14, 2025, 10:00-14:00, 16:00-18:30; And Objects Unit 5, Newson's Yard, 57 Pimlico Road, LONDON
Tess and Alfred Newall: Herbarium Cabinet
Tess and Alfred Newall, courtesy London Craft Week, 2025.
Creative husband and wife duo—decorative artist Tess Newall and furniture maker Alfred Newall—will present their latest collaborative work, the Herbarium Cabinet.
A celebration of traditional craftsmanship meets modern creativity and inspired by the botanical legacy of Carl Linnaeus, the cabinet features hand-painted botanical studies applied through a decoupage technique. On display at London’s Linnean Society, it will be accompanied by original botanical specimens from Linnaeus’ collection.
Exhibition May 13-16, 10:00-17:00; Workshop May 14, 15:00-17:00; The Linnean Society Burlington House, Piccadilly, LONDON
Secret Ceramics, Christie's
Courtesy of the artist for ‘Secret Ceramics’, London Craft Week 2025
Secret Ceramics returns to London Craft Week—this time to Christie's—with over 100 anonymous works by leading and emerging ceramic artists—each creator’s identity revealed only after purchase. Held in partnership with FiredUp4, the charitable initiative co-founded by Kate Malone MBE, the event raises vital funds to support four ceramic studios across London, offering young people from disadvantaged backgrounds the chance to experience the transformative power of clay.
Buyers have the opportunity to acquire pieces by celebrated names including Sophie Wilson, Claudia Rankin, Hitomi Hosono, Bouke de Vries, and more.
May 12, 2025, 13:00 - 17:00 and May 13, 2025 - 16 May 2025, 09:00 - 17:00 Christie's, 8 King Street, LONDON
Smoky Softness
Courtesy of the artist for ‘Smoky Softness’, London Craft Week 2025
Hosted by Turn, Cesca Dvorak unveils an immersive installation of screen-printed, painted, and woven textiles, displayed within a richly evocative domestic setting. Inspired by her visits to folk museums in Poland—where floral-painted walls and intricately cut paper window decorations are abound—the scene captures a sense of warmth and tradition. Complementing the textiles are ceramic works created in collaboration with Ed Hill, a UK-based maker specialising in stoneware and slipware.
Exhibition May 12, 2025 - 17 May 2025, 11:00 - 18:00
Private View May 14, 2025, 18:00 - 21:00, Turn 47, King Henry's Walk, LONDON
Discover the Ferragamo Tramezza Shoe
Image courtesy Ferragamo and London Craft Week, 2025.
Discover the art of shoemaking with Ferragamo’s master Italian artisan, offering an insider’s look at the exceptional craftsmanship behind the iconic Tramezza shoe.
Named for the Italian word meaning ‘in between’, the Tramezza features a precisely layered construction that bonds the upper to the sole with a soft leather insert nestled between the insole and outsole—innovative design principles pioneered by Salvatore Ferragamo himself.
May 13, 2025, 15:00 - 18:30, Ferragamo, 207 Sloane Street, LONDON
EMILIA WICKSTEAD Made-to-Order and Bespoke Room
Images courtesy Emilia Wickstead and London Craft Week, 2025.
Emilia Wickstead will offer a look behind the seams of its signature brand and made-to-order bespoke womenswear services—an opportunity to experience high-end, artisanal tailoring for that perfect look, entirely your own.
May 12-17, 2025, 10:00-18:00; Emilia Wickstead 152–153 Sloane Street, LONDON
After-Hours at Leighton House: Mirage and Memory
After Hours at Leighton House, 14 May
Three contemporary ceramic artists—Rabya Alfadl, Nibras Al-Salman and Dahouk Chamsi-Pasha—bring their unique visions to the iconic interiors of Leighton House. Through site-specific installations, their work responds to the building’s layered architectural and cultural heritage, transforming spaces such as the Arab Hall and the studio with powerful reflections on memory, identity, and craftsmanship.
Mirage and Memory After Hours offers a rare opportunity to encounter their work in situ, meet the artists, and experience Leighton House in a new light.
May 14, 2025, 18:30 - 20:30, Leighton House 12 Holland Park Road, LONDON
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