England · WORKSHOPS IN LONDON
Good workshops in London fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Bake traditional London scones from scratch, then enjoy them with clotted cream, jam, and tea in a friendly West End workshop.
“Danny & Ron was amazing! I called to inform them that I was running late due to traffic and my approximate ETA. They were welcoming and understanding when I arrived. Even with me being late I was welcomed at the door, they set me up Read more”
Explore East London street art, learn spray-paint and stencil skills, and create your own artwork in a three-hour London workshop.
“Unbelievable afternoon exploring London’s best graffiti spots. Gary’s knowledge of the artists, art work, and styles was endless! Such an incredible insight to the history and culture behind the art. I took my 10 year old, and he loved every minute! Finished off with a hands on graffiti workshop. My son was able to learn the different techniques, styles, and spray some walls. He loves his graffiti, so this was such a special ending to an amazing day! If you’re visiting London, this tour is a MUST! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
Explore Shoreditch street art, learn stencil and spray techniques, and create your own work in a small-group London workshop.
“Fantastic tour and hands on experience! Thank you Josh for such an engaging and enjoyable experience!!!”
Make Chinese dumplings from scratch in a private London class with Pan, including tea, three fillings, dinner, recipes, and leftovers to take home.
“We were welcomed.by Pan. Such an amazing host. We really enjoyed this experience as it was my husband's birthday. She is very patient, learnt alot and made us feel very comfortable. Such a fun and amazing experience. Would definitely recommend Pan cooking class 10/10”
Learn beatmatching, phrasing, EQ, and harmonic mixing on Pioneer DJ decks in a private two-hour London class at Bayham Street.
“A fantastic experience to learn more about the Dj scene and get nitty/gritty with some equipment. I was made to feel very comfortable with the high-end software and technology you're exposed to on this 1:1 course. Highly recommend!!”
Decorate seasonal biscuits near Kew Gardens with patient teacher Erika in a small 90-minute class, using simple techniques and recipes to take home.
“I enjoy meeting locals and participating in unique experiences when I travel. This biscuit decorating class exceeded all my expectations and provided a fun souvenir to take away (they survived until I returned to my hotel and ate them post photo taking…cute and delicious too!). Erika was the perfect teacher. She’s patient and kind and has a great sense of humor. You learn all about how to make the biscuits, how to make the icing and then the techniques to decorate the biscuits. You leave with a set of printed instructions to continue the magic at home. The class is located in a cozy cafe just a few steps from…”
Learn street photography around London Bridge, Borough Market and Tate Modern in a small-group workshop with Ed Fil.
“I have done many street photography workshops in many different cities. Ed’s was definitely one of the best. He knows london very well and his photography perspective is quite different and fantastic. He explains everything calmly, also shows photos on his ipaid that he has clicked. Took me to places I wouldn’t go otherwise. I got some amazing photos and I leaned a lot. We kept shooting and walking and did not waste anytime so we made the most out of the time we had.”
Make chocolate in Notting Hill with Melt’s small-group class, from cocoa beans and ganache to bonbons, bars, and tempering techniques.
“AMAZING!!! Everything was perfect. Do not miss out. We ended up with more amazing chocolate than I could have imagined. They were perfect gifts. Do not hesitate to book.”
Learn camera settings in a six-person London workshop, with hands-on practice at City Hall, Tower Bridge, and the Tower of London.
“I wasn’t sure what I would be able to learn in 4 hours, but Lou is a great tutor and I was amazed at how much I picked up and feel confident to put into practice. Words such as ISO, aperture and shutter speed are no longer a mystery and my camera manual might actually get read and mean something!”
Make fine silver enamel jewellery in a small London workshop with expert guidance, included tools, kiln firing, and beginner-friendly instruction.
“We had the best time! Outstanding class and we loved our teacher Mabel. HIGHLY RECOMMEND for a new and different experience with a fun and talented teacher. We love the pin and necklace we made and I will definitely go back.”
Learn South Indian cooking in Jemima’s Orpington home, then enjoy dosas, chutney, curry, drinks, and warm family hospitality.
“We did not know what to expect, and we were very pleasantly surprised by how much we loved all of the dishes Jemina prepared for us. We wish we could have taken our leftovers home to the US but it’s not practical. Our conversation with Aaron and Jemina was delightful as well. We will book again if/when we make it back to the London area again.”
Learn London photography by day or night with private coaching, iconic views, long exposures, and expert guidance from Westminster to Tower Bridge.
“This was my fifth workshop with Aperture, my first in London. Derrick took the time to discover what I was more interested in. He is quite an accomplished photographer, so I felt like I had an opportunity to learn from the best. He was patient and at the same time, he pushed me to go beyond "good enough" to get to the best image. Even on a rainy, messy day in London, I captured the magic of the city.”
Learn smartphone photography while walking the Thames from Blackfriars, with personal coaching, photo editing, coffee, and London views.
“Jett was teaching me very nifty techniques taking photos with my smartphone. She was wonderfully personable and open and personalized the time we spent together to the places I wanted to see in London. We had coffee at the end of the session where I got to work on editing the photos I took on our walk through the city. In addition Jett sent me an email listing the many details and instructions she provided during the class so. I will book her again in my next trip to London and highly recommend her work.”
Learn street photography with Lou Smith across Charing Cross Road, Chinatown, Soho, and Piccadilly Circus in a private four-hour workshop.
“I really had a fantastic experience doing street photography with Lou. We found so much of interest to shoot, using several techniques, and it was both challenging and rewarding engaging with people along the way. Plus I got more than 15 “strong” photos from the session. Next level.”
Review of a private Shoreditch street photography workshop with Lou Smith, covering Brick Lane, camera skills, value, route, and practical tips.
“I got some nice photos, but I didnt love this day out. I've done this type of thing in multiple cities, but as a private tour, it wasnt customized at all for me, which felt odd. The instructor didnt ask anything upfront about my skill-level or experiencRead more”
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