The Art Workers' Guild

Our doors are open until 5pm today for The Art of Making as part of @londoncraftweek We are running a series of talks, demonstrations and an exhibition (which is free to enter!) Visit us to gain insights into the specialist skills involved in millinery, woodwork, print making, weaving and textiles, ceramics, jewellery, and much more. The exhibition, which is free to enter, includes twenty artists and makers, who will be showing, demonstrating and selling their work. #LondonCraftWeek #LCW2026 #TheArtWorkersGuild

We recommend a visit to The Joy of Making at the @artworkersguild in London this weekend, where artist and illustrator Nicolas Hughes @nick_qs will be exhibiting his handmade wallpapers alongside the original hand-carved blocks, tools and studio ephemera behind his process. We’re delighted that Nicolas will also be leading a hands-on workshop at David Parr House on Saturday 23 May. Participants will spend the day designing and printing their own repeat patterns through drawing, carving and experimentation. Nicolas’ work combines storytelling, drawing and craftsmanship, creating hand-printed wallpapers that feel both contemporary and rooted in tradition. His papers have appeared in homes and hotels internationally, and his work has been recognised by House & Garden, Country Living and the Michelangelo Foundation’s Homo Faber Guide. This beginner-friendly workshop includes all materials, lunch from Norfolk Street Bakery and a glimpse inside the richly decorated interiors of David Parr House for inspiration. Book your place now via link in bio 🔗 #londoncraftweek #artworker #wallpaper #printmaking #handmade

Join us this weekend for The Art of Making as part of London Craft Week! More than twenty Guild members will be demonstrating their specialist skills as part of our free exhibition. They will also be giving talks and tours across the weekend - tickets for these can be booked via the link in our bio. Saturday 16 May - 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May - 11am - 4pm The Art Workers' Guild 6 Queen Square WC1N 3AT See you there! #LondonCraftWeek #LCW2026 #LondonExhibition

@monicaboxleydesigns is a textile artist working with a variety of processes, and is currently involved in an ongoing Outreach programme at Submit to Love studio, working with a group of artists living with brain injury, using Batik as an art form. During @londoncraftweek this weekend at the Guild, Monica will be exhibiting her latest stitched and batik work and will be demonstrating her methods, encouraging visitors to ‘have a go’. Exhibition times: Saturday 16 May 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May 11am - 4pm For more information and to book tickets for our talks and tours, visit our website via the link in bio. #LCW2026 #londoncraftweek

@nothingbuttheruth_ creates limited edition hand printed artist books using hand carved rubber stamps. Join her at the Guild during @londoncraftweek for a demonstration on how she carves the rubber stamps and prints with them, and have a go yourself! The exhibition, which is free to enter, includes twenty artists and makers, who will be showing, demonstrating and selling their work. We also have a programme of talks and tours as part of our ‘The Art of Making’ programme. Exhibition times: Saturday 16 May 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May 11am - 4pm For more information and to book tickets, visit our website via the link in bio. #LCW2026 #LondonCraftWeek

At @londoncraftweek at the Guild, you can meet @harrietvine from renowned duo @tattydevine and look inside their 25-year journey into creativity and art jewellery. Harriet will exhibit a curated selection of drawings, paper prototypes and pre-production samples, alongside finished pieces, illustrating the evolution of creative concepts into unique wearable art. This intimate opportunity will provide a deep insight into the design process that defines Tatty Devine’s innovative spirit. Additionally, they will showcase an exciting new collaborative project with artist Dame Zandra Rodes, for their collection, which will launch in September. Exhibition times: Saturday 16 May 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May 11am - 4pm For more information and to book tickets for our talks and tours, visit our website via the link in bio. #LCW2026 #LondonCraftWeek #ArtWorkersGuild

Sean has been making bespoke pieces of furniture from his workshop in the beautiful Kent countryside since 2020. Each piece he makes is a testament to his commitment to quality, combining traditional woodworking techniques with innovative design and technology. During @londoncraftweek at the Guild, Sean will be exhibiting his Hawthorn chair; crafted from ash, it’s standout feature is the continuous bent lamination that seamlessly forms both the back and armrests, offering aesthetic elegance and ergonomic support. Also on show will be his Two-log table; crafted from rich walnut and warm oak, the beautiful end-grain growth rings flow between both species, highlighting the unique grain patterns and colours. Exhibition times: Saturday 16 May 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May 11am - 4pm For more information and to book tickets for our talks and tours, visit our website via the link in bio. #LCW2026 #londoncraftweek

@mariannefoxockinga draws and paints from observation; scenes of people at work in North London, landscapes in Holland, and Italy. She works in woodcut, etching, and paints and draws in a variety of media. During @londoncraftweek she will be demonstrating her technique and the tools she uses, and some objects that have inspired her, as part of 'The Art of Making' exhibition. The exhibition, which is free to enter, includes twenty artists and makers, who will be showing, demonstrating and selling their work. Exhibition times: Saturday 16 May 11am - 5pm Sunday 17 May 11am - 4pm For more information and to book tickets, visit our website via the link in bio. #LCW2026 #LondonCraftWeek

A reminder that applications are still open for Creative Connections 2026-2027! Selected applicants will join us for a year-long programme of hands-on workshops, talks, discussions and social events - all opportunities for those at the start of their careers to build supportive networks, develop their practice and get to know the Guild. For more information, visit our website via the link in our bio. The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 25 May 2026.

Please join us for drinks and nibbles on Friday 15 May to celebrate the opening of The Art of Making at the Art Workers' Guild, in partnership with London Craft Week 2026. Come and enjoy a preview of the exhibition, all are welcome! If you would like to attend, you must book a ticket via the link in our bio.

Ruup & Form is delighted to welcome members of the Art Workers’ Guild to the gallery for a special invitation-only brunch, set within Of the Rubble (rudera). Founded in 1884, the Guild continues to hold space for a remarkable community of artists, craftspeople, architects and thinkers, each committed to the evolving language of the visual arts. This gathering holds particular resonance, shaped by Bridget Harvey’s own membership within the Art Workers’ Guild, and the shared ethos that underpins both her practice and the Guild’s enduring commitment to material-led inquiry. We look forward to holding space for a thoughtful convergence of community, practice and conversation. Strictly by invitation only. 8 May, 11 am to 1 pm #ruupandform #ruupandformgallery

@sarahcampbelldesigns recently visited the Guild to give a talk to our members about her sixty-five years in the textiles business! Sarah is an internationally acclaimed textile designer who, together with her late sister Susan Collier, founded and ran a renowned design partnership, creating iconic fabrics for the industry's greatest names. Love of pattern and colour and an inventive freshness are the hallmarks of Sarah's work. She now works on her own – making, teaching, writing, and continuing to paint designs, patterns and pictures on cloth and paper both for commercial production and to special commission. Thank you Sarah! #ArtWorkersGuild #TextileDesign