The C&TH Guide To London Craft Week 2025

With exhibitions, fairs and art festivals galore, London is a hotspot for makers of all kinds. Next on the agenda is London Craft Week, which invites visitors to experience hundreds of events all about craft. Here’s what to expect at the 2025 edition, which will run from 12-18 May.

London Craft Week 2025: A Guide

What Is London Craft Week?

Craft Week is an annual London festival celebrating all things creativity, design and exceptional craftsmanship, showcasing the work of over 1,000 established and emerging makers, designers, artists and luxury brands across a curated program of events, exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations. Everything takes place in the British capital, with almost 250,000 visitors attending last year to enjoy a schedule of events hosted by a variety of makers from 31 countries.

What’s On In 2025?

‘Capucines’ bag. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton for London Craft Week 2025.

Louis Vuitton: The Craftsmanship of the Capucines Bag

Among many exciting fashion events at London Craft Week is a live demonstration at the Louis Vuitton Sloane Street store, which lifts the lid on the creative process behind the brand’s famous Capucines Bag. Visit for a chance to see the bag come to life – and meet one of Louis Vuitton’s artisans. 

Details: 10am–7pm from 12 May 2025–17 May 2025 at Louis Vuitton, 190–192 Sloane Street, SW1X 9QX. No booking required; find out more here.

Jess Wheeler (c) Joya Berrow

Illuminated Forms: Inside the Workshop of Jess Wheeler

Artist and designer Jess Wheeler will bring her Dorset studio to London during Craft Week, working on a large-scale sculpture in the And Objects store in Pimlico. From plaster casting to metal shaping, Jess will be showcasing every step of her creative process during two special demonstrations on 14 May.

Details: 10am–2pm and 4pm–6:30pm on 14 May at And Objects, Unit 5 Newson’s Yard, 57 Pimlico Road, London, SW1W 8NE. Find out more here.

Charlotte Colbert, Where Angels Live, 2025. Photo: Caroline Mardon.

‘Where Angels Live’ At Battersea Power Station

Take a trip to Battersea Power Station to see Charlotte Colbert’s spectacular new stainless steel installation, which will be on display in the historic Turbine Hall B until 1 June.

Details: Turbine Hall B, Battersea Power Station, SW11 8BU. Find out more here.

Ella Krispel X Old Spitalfields Market for London Craft Week 2025

‘Paper Weaving: Reframing Immigrant Narratives’ by Ella Krispel

London-based artist Ella Krispel will be showcasing a magnificent installation at Old Spitalfields Market: a paper-woven tapestry that invites viewers to reflect on how assumptions and language can shape (and sometimes distort) how we see immigration. 

Details: Old Spitalfields Market, Brushfield Street Entrance, 16 Horner Square, E16EW. Find out more here.

Workshops at Maison Diptyque London

Diptyque is hosting a variety of immersive events at London Craft Week, including a workshop led by artist Claire Coles, where guests can learn to repurpose a Diptyque candle vessel into a unique piece of art. 

Details: For the full list of workshops and timings, visit londoncraftweek.com.

Courtesy of the artist for ‘Secret Ceramics’, London Craft Week 2025.

Secret Ceramics

Presented in partnership with charity Fired4Up, this exhibition will give visitors the chance to collect special works by both established and emerging artists – all of which will remain anonymous until sold for a flat price. Proceeds will support pottery programmes at youth centres in some of London’s most disadvantaged areas.

Details: 1pm– 5pm on 12 May and 9am–5pm from 13 May–16 May at Christie’s, 8 King Street, SW1Y 6QT. Find out more here.

The Marchmont Workshop, (c) Sam Cooper

Future Icons Selects

Set to be one of the largest gatherings of craft makers at London Craft Week 2025, this highly anticipated exhibition will showcase the work of over 50 talented artisans across a wide range of disciplines, from textiles and ceramics to metalwork and even fine art. 

Now in its third year, the event has moved to a brand new location in Shoreditch, spanning three industrial arches and an outdoor terrace. Expect a strong focus on endangered crafts, including the unveiling of a brand new lounge chair by The Marchmont Workshop (one of the final strongholds of rush-seated chair making) and three sculptures by Sanni Falkenberg, a master of lapidary (the intricate craft of cutting, shaping, and polishing gemstones). 

Details: 12pm–6pm from 15 May–18 May at 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY. Find out more here.

(c) Hyeonyoung Kim

County Hall Pottery X G;ost Glaze Exhibition

In celebration of its one year anniversary, County Hall Pottery will present an exhibition entitled ‘Ground Works’: an exploration of the relationship between ceramics and raw materials. Guiding viewers through the process of material testing and development, the exhibition will present works curated by Elena Gileva from GLOST Glaze, all demonstrating both conventional and experimental approaches to ceramics.

Details: 11am–6pm from 13 May–18 May at County Hall Pottery, Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB. Find out more here.

Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, The Asplin Whiteley Cockpen Table for London Craft Week 2025

The Pimlico Road Series 

Presented in collaboration with the Grosvenor Estate and The Pimlico Design District, this exciting series of events encompasses a number of demonstrations and displays which spotlight the best of crafted interiors, from Edward Bulmer and Sibyl Colefax to Rose Uniacke. 

Details: Find out more here, or visit belgraviavillage.com for information about each event.

Beyond the Brim: The Heritage of Hat Making

Head to the Bank of England Museum to check out this showcase from the British Hat Guild, which will celebrate the artistry of contemporary hat makers – including Sophie Lambe, the head milliner for the Wicked fiIm. You can also expect a variety of panel talks.

Details: For full timings of both the exhibition and the panel talks, visit londoncraftweek.com. 

Where Does London Craft Week Take Place?

London Craft Week takes place all across the entirety of London. Click here to see the full map of events.

When Is It?

London Craft Week will run from 12–18 May 2025.

How To Visit

Some events are drop-in and free to attend, while others (especially talks and workshops) should be booked in advance. Click here to see the  lineup of events, plus all the booking details, and find the full programme at londoncraftweek.com.