SoCro Art | Exhibitions, Markets, Fairs & Art Workshops

Colour, texture, and a whole lot of personality. @hookyarnjumper creates hand-crocheted pieces that are playful, bold, and made to be enjoyed; from children’s clothes and accessories to toys and homeware. Each piece is full of character, bringing a sense of fun and warmth to everyday life. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 🗓️ Sun 17th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and find something bright and beautifully handmade. #crochet #crochetlover #crochetinstagram #handmadetoys #softtoys

A touch of detail can change everything. @gjembelish_london designs and creates gemstone jewellery and accessories that feel both elegant and easy to wear; pieces that add something subtle, yet noticeable. Thoughtfully made, with a focus on materials and finish, each piece is designed to be worn, kept, and enjoyed. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 🗓️ Sunday 17th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and find something that catches your eye. #gemstonejewellery #handmadejewelry #minimalstyle #jewellerydesign #croydoncreatives

A slower kind of composition. @inkandaugust creates still life paintings and illustrations that feel calm, balanced, and quietly expressive: simple forms, soft colour palettes, and thoughtful arrangements. Each piece is designed, printed, and carefully packaged by the artist, with prints available in a range of sizes to suit your space. Subtle, considered, and made to sit beautifully in everyday interiors. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 🗓️ Sat 16th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and discover something understated and beautifully made. #stilllifeart #contemporaryillustration #minimalart #printandillustration #originalprint

Art exhibition at The Coach House cafe in South Croydon. Go and have a look. One month left! @socroart @carshalton_artists

Date change so there is now a space for the 30th May if anyone is interested. #stallholders #marketstall #londonmarkets #croydonmarket #popupstall

Some work feels like it has been lived through. @mariayuemmett creates paintings that move between nature, memory, and imagination, from expressive animal portraits to layered landscapes and abstract pieces full of colour and texture. There is a sense of movement and story in each piece, something that draws you in and keeps you looking. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 🗓️ Sat 16th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and experience the work up close. #animalart #abstractart #mixedmediaart #croydoncommunity #expressiveart

Applications for SoCro Art Fair 2026 are filling up earlier this year (yeah! 🤗), with only 20 exhibitor spaces remaining. Join a vibrant mix of artists, makers, designers, artisans and creatives for a curated one day Fair celebrating independent creativity across the borough of Croydon, South London and Surrey. Since launching in 2023, SoCro Art Fair has welcomed over 1,000 visitors, including 400+ visitors last year alone. ✨ Sunday 8th November 2026 ✨ Coombe Wood School, South Croydon ✨ Stallholder spaces £42 (adjoined tables) £52 (2x detached single tables - only 6 spaces left) ✨ Perfect timing for pre-Christmas sales Whether you paint, print, sculpt, illustrate, design or craft, we would love to see your work. Apply now via: socroart.co.uk or DM us @socroart #independentmarket #artfair #craftfair #croydon #surrey

🎨 Creativity does not belong to one world alone 🎨 At our workshops, we meet people from every background imaginable; teachers, parents, business owners, performers, coaches and doctors, the list is endless. Creativity moves through all of it. Jess recently joined us at Caterham Craft Room for a SoCro Art workshop, stepping away from the stage and into a different kind of creative space. Alongside her work as a Leadership & Team Coach, she is also co-creator of @therubydolls a critically acclaimed cabaret ensemble telling feminist stories through four-part harmony, wit, performance, and music. It is always inspiring to see how creativity connects people across disciplines. One moment you are painting at a workshop table, the next you are performing under theatre lights. Different mediums. Same spark. ✨ Leadership coach 🎭 Cabaret performer 🎶 Feminist storytelling through harmony 🎨 Part of the SoCro Art creative community Catch The Ruby Dolls at The Crazy Coqs on 18th May and give them a follow @therubydolls We love celebrating the many forms creativity takes; loud, quiet, messy, powerful, playful, personal. #cabaret #womeninart #feministart #therubydolls #creativewomen

Not everything needs to be big to feel special. @rgartskrafts is here today with small, handmade crochet pieces, the kind you pick up, smile at, and end up taking home. If you are passing by, it is worth a look. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon ⏰ Today until 3.30PM #crochet #today #minimarket #southcroydon #weekendevent

Layers, texture, and quiet depth. @artbymelissabow creates mixed media abstract paintings that draw you in slowly; rich surfaces, subtle movement, and moments of gold that catch the light. Each piece feels both grounded and fluid, inviting you to pause and look a little longer. Currently on display at the SoCro Art Gallery. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 🗓️ Sunday 10th May ⏰ 10AM - 3.30PM Come and experience the work in person. #abstractartwork #texturedpainting #textureart #artinlondon #southcroydon

Fragments, reimagined into something full of life. Carolina @soleraldn creates jewellery and home pieces from repurposed materials; broken china, fused glass, and found elements brought together with a colourful, botanical touch. Each piece carries a past, reshaped into something joyful, unique, and made to be treasured. “Items of Joy”: thoughtful, playful, and full of character. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 📅 Sunday 10th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and discover pieces with a story behind them. #sustainablymade #upcycledesign #botanicart #recycledjewellery #repurposejewelry

Small, handmade pieces with a lot of care behind them. @rgartskrafts creates delicate crochet items, from hair ties and clips to keyrings and small floral pieces, each one made by hand, stitch by stitch. Thoughtful, detailed, and perfect for everyday use or as a small gift. 📍 Coach House Café, South Croydon 📅 This coming Saturday 9th May ⏰ 10AM – 3.30PM Come and discover something handmade. #crochet #crochetlover #crocheting #croydonsmallbusiness #croydoncrochet