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Now in its 12th year, London Craft Week (LCW) is one of the highlights of the capital’s art calendar. Renowned for spotlighting exceptional craftsmanship from around the world, this year’s event – held from 11-17 May 2026 – simultaneously reflects on the evolution of the craft sector over the past decade, while also looking at the trends and developments that will define the future of craftsmanship. Spanning sectors including art, design, luxury, fashion and accessories, there’s something for everyone as LCW delves into the stories behind the world’s finest objects and explores inspirations through a programme of immersive experiences, exhibitions and workshops.
But, with literally hundreds of events taking places across London, where to start? Spanning local, national and global talent, the festival unites participants from 35 countries and more than 70 disciplines who share a common language of beauty and expertise. 2026’s calendar has been strengthened by distinguished sponsors JW Anderson and Sotheby’s, and complemented by an ambitious series of events in the City of London through a brand new Building Crafts programme.
Overwhelmed? We thought so – which is why we’ve curated a guide to London Craft Week 2026. From pop-ups championing the beauty of the handmade, to an exclusive look at Rolls-Royce’s bespoke artwork created specially for the event, read on for the must-see events of London Craft Week 2026.
The Anatomy of Craftsmanship by Azza Fahmy Jewellery, Mayfair
As part of London Craft Week, Azza Fahmy Jewellery presents The Anatomy of Craftsmanship: an immersive installation that brings artisanal traditions and jewellery making to life. Inviting visitors into the world behind the pieces, the experience reveals the layers of thought, care, and artistry that shape each design, from its earliest concept to its final expression.
The installation unfolds across four chapters, from the starting point of Design Philosophy, where inspiration is gathered and translated into form through sketching and storytelling. From there, the journey moves into Manufacturing, a more intimate look at how each creation comes into being, and then deepens into Craftsmanship, where time-honoured techniques such as filigree and hand-piercing are brought to the fore; a reflection of Azza Fahmy Jewellery’s trademarks. The journey concludes with the Hero Piece, where the design is presented in its most refined state, reflecting the depth of process behind it. Available to view throughout the week, this is not one to miss.
11-17 May 2026 at Azza Fahmy, 58-59 Burlington Arcade, W1J 0PA, visit londoncraftweek.com
Rolls-Royce Bespoke exhibition, Mayfair
To celebrate London Craft Week, Rolls-Royce will debut a unique exhibition at its flagship residence in Mayfair as a testament to the marque’s fluency in bespoke crafts. The composition, named Legacy Craft: Inspired by Still Life, draws inspiration from the nature morte paintings of the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age. Across the length of the Mayfair gallery, Interior Trim Centre artisans have composed a still-life arrangement of fruit and flowers, while debuting the first application of 3D leather sculpting and beadwork.
More than 250 hours of handwork were required to complete the installation, with the hydrangeas constructed from 50 individual flowers, each hand-sculpted from leather and painted by hand. The pomegranates are embroidered using the alternate stitch technique, with 76 jewel-like beads individually hand-sewn to form the seeds that replicate the ruby translucence of the real fruit. It has to be seen to be believed.
From 11-17 May 2026 at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London, 38 Berkeley Street, W1J 8HD. Visit rolls-roycemotorcars.com
Jesmonite and Terrazzo workshop at Montcalm Mayfair
As part of this year’s London Craft Week, Montcalm Mayfair will host a hands-on craft workshop in collaboration with contemporary terrazzo studio Dottie + Olive to celebrate the art of terrazzo – a composite material which has been used to elevate design aesthetics since the 16th century. Taking place on 12 May, the Jesmonite and Terrazzo Workshop invites guests to discover the art of contemporary terrazzo design through a guided creative session led by Laura Pack, founder of Dottie + Olive.
Held within the sunlight-filled Bloom events space at the Mayfair hotel, the 90-minute workshop will see guests guided step-by-step through the process of designing, casting and finishing their own bespoke terrazzo trinket tray to take home. During the workshop, participants will learn how to mix jesmonite with pigments, create terrazzo chips and assemble their own trays using professional moulding and finishing techniques.
12 May 2026 at Montcalm Mayfair, 2 Wallenberg Place, W1H 7TN, visit eventbrite.co.uk
Crafted at Sotheby’s, across London
This May, for the first time in its history, Sotheby’s is dedicating its New Bond Street galleries to craft for the duration of London Craft Week. Aptly named Crafted, the series of events has been curated by Sotheby’s specialists to shine a light and deepen insight into the realm of craft of all kinds. Spanning sales, exhibitions and, talks and demonstrations, the calendar will kick off with a charity auction and Secret Ceramics fixed-priced sale of anonymously donated pieces in support of FiredUp4, the charity co-founded by artist Kate Malone MBE to raise funds for ceramics classes for young people at OnSide Youth Zones in some of the UK’s most economically disadvantaged communities.
Elsewhere, a selection of leading commercial galleries will also present selling exhibitions at Sotheby’s Conduit Street, collectively showcasing some of the best craft works being made today. For example, Charity Intoart will present a bold display of new craft commissions alongside works from its vast collection in Peckham, and a major public programme will include a series of thought-provoking talks and workshops held over two days: in the London Craft Week Symposium on 13 May, and at Sotheby’s own Festival of Craft on 16 May.
11-17 May 2026, visit londoncraftweek.com
Folkloric Floral Kilim by Pelican House and Volga Linen, Pimlico
Interiors specialist Pelican House has teamed up with Volga Linen to present the Folkloric Floral Kilim: a handwoven artwork created in partnership with skilled weavers in Turkey. Crafted using time-honoured techniques, the design explores the relationship between textile and art, while nodding to Volga’s new colourway of the Folkloric Floral print and woven decorative trim. The artwork will be on show during London Craft Week at Volga’s Pimlico showroom and, to celebrate this collaboration, Pelican House founders Bella Valenzia and India Holmes, alongside Volga Linen creative director Claire Fouché, will host a panel discussion on 13 May. The talk will explore how age-old craft and contemporary design evolve together – from the weaving of a kilim to the creation of a linen print – examining how these traditions are reinterpreted for a new generation of designers.
13 May 2026 at Volga Linen, 20A Pimlico Road, SW1W 8LJ, visit londoncraftweek.com
The Art of Japanese Whisky with Hibiki, Shoreditch
For the first time, Hibiki Japanese Whisky will participate in London Craft Week, marking its debut with an intimate tasting named The Art of Japanese Whisky on 15 and 16 May. Set within Gento Torigata’s refined Japanese cocktail bar, Waltz, in Shoreditch, the event offers guests a rare opportunity to discover the artistry, heritage and quiet precision behind the House of Suntory, the founding house of Japanese whisky. Led by brand ambassador Raffaele Di Monaco, the experience includes a guided tasting of the luxury Hibiki whisky alongside storytelling on the philosophy and craft of Japanese whisky blending.
15-16 May 2026 at Waltz, 28 Scrutton Street, EC2A 4RP, visit londoncraftweek.com
The Art of Intricate Weaving and Embroidery with Holly Hunt x Sirimiri, Mayfair
Luxury design brand Holly Hunt will partner with Sirimiri for a special programme during London Craft Week, spotlighting heritage textile techniques and exceptional craftsmanship. At the centre of the programme will be a live hand-embroidery demonstration by textile artist Alice Timmis, a long-standing Sirimiri collaborator at Hunt’s Mayfair showroom on 13 May. Here, Timmis will embellish a Sirimiri recycled wool blanket and Hunt Conrad handwoven blind using traditional embroidery techniques, and the finished blanket will be displayed on a Holly Hunt bed in the showroom, forming a central installation throughout London Craft Week.
13 May 2026 at Holly Hunt, 20 Grafton Street, W1S 4DZ, visit londoncraftweek.com
Friday Sari Project, Hampstead
Friday Sari Project (FSP) will present a curated showcase for London Craft Week, bringing together a new wave of designers from India and Sri Lanka. Founded in London in 2018, FSP is a platform dedicated to contemporary and emerging artists from the Indian subcontinent and brings together a considered selection of makers whose work reinterprets tradition through a modern lens. The presentation highlights techniques including natural dying, hand embroidery, appliqué, batik, beeralu lace, Himalayan wool and hand weaving – practices embedded in cultural knowledge, place and community.
Several of the featured designers are presenting in London for the first time, and a programme of talks and events runs alongside the showcase. On 13 May, tune into a live-stream conservation on Sri Lankan Craft, while on 15 May, enjoy a film screening and curated walkthrough exploring craft, land and community across the Himalayas at the FSP headquarters in Hampstead.
11-15 May 2026 at Friday Sari Project, 85 Heath Street, NW3, visit fridaysariproject.co.uk
Jorum Studio x Craft Scotland, Marylebone
For London Craft Week, independent Scottish fragrance house Jorum Studio and Craft Scotland are presenting a sensory showcase blending fragrance and glass at their Marylebone Street showroom on the 12 and 13 May. Marking seven years since Jorum’s collaboration with glass artist Juli Bolaños-Durman on the Wild Flowers Collection, the Shape of Scent presents a curated installation of glass sculptures, many of which were inspired by Jorum’s Progressive Botany Vol I perfume range. A ticketed event on 13 May offers a special opportunity to be immersed in Bolaños-Durman’s practice through a live demonstration and a conversation with Jorum’s co-founder Chloe Mullen, led by Craft Scotland’s creative director Stacey Hunter, followed by a cocktail reception.
12-13 May 2026 at Jorum London, 2 Marylebone Street, W1G 8JQ, visit craftscotland.org
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