Creative workshops for special occasions
Create and celebrate with friends
Creative workshops for special occasions
Looking for a memorable way to celebrate a special event? Whether it’s a birthday, baby shower, or team social, our hands-on workshops offer a fun and relaxed way to connect and create.
Led by professional artists and makers in our inspiring North Kensington makerspace, your group will leave with handmade creations and happy memories.
Why choose us?
Artist-led experiences
Our workshops are fun, friendly, and designed to build confidence. No experience needed, just curiosity!
Tailored to your needs
Choose from leatherworking, printmaking, textile arts and more.
Unique setting
Hosted in our community makerspace within the Maxilla Walk artist studios – a vibrant, creative environment.
Make a difference
Every booking helps fund free community programmes that support mental health, wellbeing, and creativity for thousands.
Where
Workshops take place at ACAVA’s North Kensington makerspace – a welcoming, fully equipped creative hub just minutes from Latimer Road and Ladbroke Grove stations. This community space is also home to the Maxilla Men’s Shed, a free programme supporting local residents of all genders to connect, learn, and create.
Make a lasting impact
Booking a creative workshop with ACAVA doesn’t just benefit your team – it also funds free arts programmes that build confidence, skills, and wellbeing in underrepresented communities.
"It was amazing – we learnt loads and got to take away the crafts we had made"
We’d love to hear about your ideas and help you plan a unique and memorable creative experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a range of hands-on craft workshops including printmaking, leatherworking, and textile art. Each session is artist-led and designed to be fun, creative, and beginner-friendly.
Not at all! Our workshops are open to everyone – no prior experience needed. You'll be guided step-by-step by our artists and makers, so you can relax and enjoy the process.
We host workshops for all kinds of special occasions – birthdays, baby showers, hen parties, reunions, or simply a day of creative fun with friends or family.
Workshops work best for groups of around 10–15 people. If you have a larger or smaller group in mind, get in touch and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Our bespoke workshops are designed around your group’s size, interests, and skill levels, ensuring a memorable and meaningful experience for everyone.
Pricing example:
A unique, half-day creative workshop for ten people is priced at £1,500, covering:
- Expert artist facilitation
- Premium quality art materials
- Light refreshments for your group
- Venue hire in our inspiring creative space
Every booking directly supports our mission to unlock the power of artists and communities.
Get in touch to discuss your workshop, and let’s make something amazing together.
Yes! We can tailor elements of the session to suit your theme or celebration – whether that’s colours, materials, a group message, or even creating keepsakes together.
Workshops are hosted in our inspiring makerspace in North Kensington, West London – a creative hub inside ACAVA’s Maxilla Walk artist studios, near Latimer Road and Ladbroke Grove stations.
Light refreshments can be provided, and we can recommend lovely local caterers for lunch or celebration cakes if you'd like to include them.
Yes, our space is wheelchair accessible. Let us know in advance if there are any specific access requirements, and we’ll do all we can to support your group.
Absolutely! You're welcome to capture your experience, or we can arrange for a professional photographer from our ACAVA Shoots programme to document the day for you.
