Top 10 Best Creativity classes, courses, learnings kits and gifts in the UK

Freeform crochet is simple: Just combine all the stiches you know and all the yarns you have, add some creativity and imagination and turn it into something beautiful. The session is 'hands on' and completely build around your current crochet level and wishes. After choosing yarns for our little project we will start right away. We will explore various techniques and you will go home with a little freeform project that can be used as an applique/ brooch.

If you're looking for a unique - and uniquely Bristol - creative experience, how about a graffiti workshop?! In this workshop you'll have the opportunity to learn all about graffiti and street art. We will cover all of the following: An introduction to graffiti - from its origins in the USA to the Bristol scene, before exploring various artists and their styles How to design a graffiti 'tag'/name/logo How to create a graffiti name board using paint markers An introduction to stencil spraying How to create an A4 stencil canvas Once you're finished, you will take your canvas and name board home with you to keep. Workshops take place at the Island on Nelson Street, a former police station where you can learn graffiti in the cells! This experience is available to book as a group - so whether you need ideas for the next work social, stag group, family birthday or get together with friends - Graft looks forward to you joining them. You can also book individual tickets for the listed dates. More dates are available - please get in touch if you don't see a date on here which you can make. :) Please note: minimum age 9, no previous experience is necessary. Under-16s must be accompanied by a paying adult.

The Happy Hour will begin with foraging for materials to then engage with whilst working en plein air. The course encourages imaginative thinking; story-telling, improvisation, co-creating and innovative games to help children explore their imaginations and develop their creativity in fun and engaging ways together. Over the lessons participants will learn to make their own art materials from nature, practice observational techniques, experiment with mark-making and develop their confidence and ability to communicate about what they're making. They will also learn about other artists' works and techniques. Most importantly they will HAVE FUN, learn to work together and to not to be afraid of experimenting. Meet your host! Sasha Galitzine has ten years experience in bringing new forms of art and experiences to new audiences, including children. She curates and produces group exhibitions and events in unusual sites across London, not previously designated for the experience of art. Her projects include plot-holder collaborations across Highgate allotments, an exhibition across ten hair and beauty salons along the number 63 bus route and a campaign to create the first UK museum in social housing. She is driven by working for and with local communities to identify and develop new opportunities for artists and collaborators. Following lockdown she founded Happy Hour to find new ways of supporting cross-disciplinary performers and visionaries as well as to continue in her mission to empower, excite, and unite people from different backgrounds and interests. Through the creation of joyful, memorable encounters, she aims to bring people closer to the capabilities of their imaginations and creativity.

In this group workshop, we focus on listening, voicing, sounding and creating. We will work with the elements of improvised singing, including melody, harmony, vocal percussion, text and pulse, in an atmosphere of safety and support. This workshop will navigate you into the world of silence, imagination, inspiration, and explore the interaction between sound, space, and body. ​ The unique acoustics of the hall will play an important role in our music-making. You will be surprised how glorious it all sounds and feels. ​ Using words, imagination, sounding, listening, clapping, voicing, stomping, breathing, and moving, we create songs that have never been sung and cannot ever be repeated. ​ All welcome to explore the intuitive approach to music.

This shawl would be a great addition to anyone’s spring and summer wardrobe. This beautiful, colourful pattern and wool is by Stuart Hillard. Stuart is a designer, author and a previous contestant of the Great British Sewing Bee. The pattern uses two different wools which we are stocking in store. If you already know how to cast on/off and know how to knit and purl this class will be ideal for you. With Sharon's guidance she will enable you to develop your skills and technique and build confidence. Full instructions will be provided to each participants to take home. What you will learn: • Cast on methods • Decreasing/increasing, how to work cables • Understanding a pattern- the basic essentials • Using basic knit/ purl stitches to create pattern • Finishing your work What you need to bring: Nothing, just yourselves! A notebook in case you wish to jot down ideas. All wool materials and needles will be provided. CLASS SIZE: 6 maximum DURATION: 2 hours DATE & TIME: Saturday 23rd April, 10.30-12.30pm LOCATION: 364 Green Lanes, (enter Post Office building) Palmers Green, London, N13 5XL COST: £55 Refreshments: Tea, coffee and biscuits Please ensure you have read fully our terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you soon! The StitchN13 Team x

Mara from Simple Sophistication and Daniela from Women MAKE Stories are so excited to run a mindful journaling and embroidery event on Saturday 1 October at 10 am at Cafe Med in London. Over this 3 hour workshop, you’ll be guided through some gentle meditations, journaling prompts and you’ll learn how to hand embroider and draw your favourite mantra on a tote bag. Don't worry if you don't have any prior mindfulness, journaling or hand embroidery experience! Just bring a journal, a pen and an open mind and we’ll take care of the rest and make it fun too! Come as you are and leave feeling nourished, inspired and with a new set of tools for your wellbeing that you can use in your everyday life. This workshop is the perfect way for you to: ·feel more grounded and fully present ·connect with other like-minded women in real life ·learn new tools for your wellbeing that you can use for life ·discover the relaxing power of making and creating with your hands Venue: The event takes place at the lovely Cafe Med (images above) in London. The closest tube stations are: St Johns Wood (Jubilee Line) only 8 minutes away and South Hampstead (Overground) 12 minutes away. Important info: You’ll receive an email confirmation as soon as you book your place. We’ll then send you an email reminder the day before the event. Please note, that we’re unable to offer you a refund at this stage. And if you have any questions about the workshop, please reach out to us. We’re always happy to chat! hello@maragirone.com womenmakestories@gmail.com