10 ways to get creative in the capital: from jewellery

In need of an artistic outlet? London has an impressive range of workshops and classes to try out

hether you already consider yourself something of an artist or you’ve long conceded that you’re lacking in that department, the power of expressing yourself creatively should not be underestimated.

So often are we led to believe that there is little value in pursuing things that we aren't technically good at that we end up missing out on the joy new creative pursuits can bring. Plus, a questionable foray into GCSE art shouldn't be enough to put you off expressing yourself, no matter what your skill level might be.

From therapeutic distraction to connection with others, the benefits to be found in finding your inner creative are plentiful. And if you’re in need of a helping hand or some inspiration, London has a impressive selection of classes, workshops and courses that’ll unleash your artistic side in no time. Here are 10 ideas to think about…

If you’ve ever fancied trying your hand at pottery, The Kiln Rooms in south London offers tasters and courses for both beginners and intermediates. Get a taste of ‘throwing’ on the wheel and learning handbuilding skills. You’ll get three to four pieces of your work fired and glazed, and all materials are included in the price.

One-off sessions cost £95 per person and are 4.5 hours long. Five-week taster courses are £205 per person and each class lasts three hours. Find out more at thekilnrooms.com

Great with friends and accommodating to families, the Pottery Café's two studios – one in Fulham and one in Battersea – have a wide range of different items to personalise, from tea cups to dog bowls. Make your next masterpiece as you enjoy coffee and cake.

Sessions cost £7.50 plus the price of your choice of ceramics. Find out more at pottery-café.com

Just because life drawing is an artistic tradition that has been revered for centuries doesn't mean anyone can't give it go. During classes led by artist Dan Whiteson at The Exhibit in Balham, attendees are encouraged to let go of self-consciousness and step out of their comfort zones.

Tickets cost £10 and include all materials. Find out more at theexhibit.co.uk/life-drawing/

There's something hugely satisfying about creating something you can actually use from your own fair hands, and a workshop with Barn the Spoon – a woodwork devotee who has released his own book on the art of spoon carving – might just leave you with skills you’ll treasure for life.

A spoon carving day-class (10am-5pm) costs £175. To find out more, visit barnthespoon.com

Bring the outdoors in with a terrarium workshop at Jar and Fern, and take home your own ship-in-a-bottle style glass garden. Founders Will and Madeleine first started selling their creations at Brixton Market six years ago and now run classes in Battersea, Streatham and Hackney.

The cost of a workshop ticket starts at £37.50 and includes all materials. Find out more at jarandfern.co.uk

Enjoy a night out with a difference at one of Paintvine's Paint & Sip events. Not only will you get step-by-step guidance from the leading artist and assistants over a two-hour session, you’ll also be able to enjoy a glass of wine while you do it. Events are all over the capital and further afield, and there's even specific themed nights too, including pet painting.

Tickets start at £32 and include materials. Find out more at paintvine.co.uk

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From using a jeweller's saw to texturing using hammers and punches, there's lots to be learned in this beginners-friendly ring-making class run by jewellery designer Alison Flanders. You’ll have a new sterling silver ring designed to your own style to take home with you.

A taster session lasts between 2.5 and three hours, and costs £120. Find out more at alisonflandersstudio.co.uk

Held in the garden, watercolour workshops at Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm are a great way to immerse yourself in nature while getting creative. Local artist Janine Weinstein takes attendees through different brushes and colours, as well as providing an introduction to colour mixing.

Adult tickets cost £10. Find out more at ouryard.org/events

If free reign on a blank canvas feels too daunting, MasterPeace's Paint Your Own Photo is a great option to help get you going. Everyone is equipped with their own projector to help assist them in creating their own interpretation of their chosen photograph.

Tickets start at £49 and include a cocktail and sweet treat. Find out more at masterpeace.studio/event/coached-painting-experience

During a workshop at the Flower Factory, expect to learn the skills to create stylish floral designs and arrange them in vases. The class is small and you’ll get plenty of time to work on your technique, including two fresh and one dried creations.

Tickets for a four-hour workshop cost £282 per person. Find out more at theflowerfactorylondon.com

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