As London Craft Week (11—17 May) unfolds, the city once again becomes a meeting point for some of the most compelling voices in contemporary craft. It is a vital moment to reflect on the ongoing contribution of London to a global conversation rooted in tradition, yet constantly redefined through new materials, contexts, and ideas. As part of the event, Sotheby’s will present CRAFTED, a major public programme filled with master demonstrations, charity auctions, and thought provoking talks. Find out more>>
Alongside these showcases, highlights include a strong programme of events hosted by European Crafts Alliance members. Explore the curated selection of member events below!
LOEWE FOUNDATION Craft Prize Alumni and Finalists
The LOEWE FOUNDATION has long engaged with the global craft conversation through its prestigious annual Craft Prize. While the 2026 prize announcement takes place in Singapore this May, London Craft Week features numerous exhibitions highlighting incredibly talented alumni. You can discover compelling works by London based finalists Xanthe Somers and Jobe Burns, alongside exciting alumni showcases like Secret Ceramics and Curated Ceramics.
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Dates: Throughout London Craft Week (11—17 May)
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Venues: Various locations including Sarah Myerscough Gallery, The Goldsmiths’ Centre, and Soluna Fine Craft
Craft Scotland and Jorum Studio The Shape of Scent: Glass Reimagined with Juli Bolaños Durman
Jorum and Craft Scotland invite you to a uniquely sensory showcase blending fragrance and glass. Marking seven years since their collaboration with glass artist Juli Bolaños Durman, this exhibition presents a curated installation of glass sculptures inspired by the Progressive Botany perfume range. Brought to life by deconstructing discarded glass, Juli reconfigures the elements through play, embellishing them with decadent layers of hand cut details.
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Exhibition: 12—13 May 2026
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Special Talk: 13 May 2026 from 15.00—18.00
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Venue: Jorum London, 2 Marylebone Street, London
Homo Faber Guided Workshop Visit: The Language of Ceramics
Enjoy a tour of three artisan workshops at the Chocolate Factory in Hackney, guided by an expert from Homo Faber. Hitomi Hosono, Akiko Hirai, and Ikuko Iwamoto are Japanese born ceramicists whose practices share a deep grounding in traditional craft while moving in beautifully different directions. This is a rare opportunity to pull back the curtain on master craftsmanship.
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Dates: 15—16 May 2026 from 09.00—11.00
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Venue: The Chocolate Factory, Farleigh Place, London
Homo Faber Guided Workshop Visit: A Dialogue with Materials
Step inside the workspaces of glassblower Theo Brooks, ceramicist Sara Dodd, and wood sculptor Eleanor Lakelin on this guided tour at Cockpit Deptford. Together, these master artisans reveal how form emerges through dialogue with material rather than control over it, embracing elemental forces like heat, gravity, time, and pressure.
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Dates: 12—13 May 2026 (Morning and Afternoon sessions available)
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Venue: Cockpit Deptford, 18—22 Creekside Deptford, London
Crafts Council Spring Make Late: Young Craft Citizens
Make Lates is a craft workshop series brought to you by the Young Craft Citizens programme at the Crafts Council. Delivered by and for young people aged 16 to 30, this special innovation themed edition explores how young people approach craft materials. Featuring a biofabrication workshop led by maker Mobina Rajabimoghadam, it is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow young creatives.
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Date: 14 May 2026 from 17.30—19.30
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Venue: Crafts Council Gallery, 44A Pentonville Road, London
Crafts Council In Conversation with Ekta Kaul
Join artist and author Ekta Kaul for an evening exploring her textile practice, which weaves together cartography, memory, migration, and place. Known for her richly layered embroidered works, Kaul combines hand stitch with narrative to create contemporary textiles that reflect journeys across cultures and landscapes.
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Date: 13 May 2026 from 19.00—21.00
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Venue: Crafts Council Gallery, 44A Pentonville Road, London
photo: Portrait Xanthe-Somers © Deniz Guzel