London Craft Week 2022 programme announced

London Craft Week 2022, taking place from 9-15 May 2022, have announced a programme of more than 300 events and activities in various locations across the capital.

Organised by theme, each suggested tour concentrates on a specific area of the city offering the opportunity to connect directly with the makers, artists, curators and founders behind the 2022 programme. To find out more and book tickets, the full line up of events are on the LCW website.

Areas featuring highlight events include Mayfair, South Kensington, St James’s, Pimlico and Chelsea, North, East and South London.

In Mayfair, Chanel’s Metier d’Arts members bring fine artistry to life through demonstrations at Goossens, Maison Michel and ERES. Elsewhere, Bally honours its 170-year shoemaking history, while Salvatore Ferragamo shares 100 ways to style a silk scarf.

Over in South Kensington, the Norwegian Country Pavilion at Cromwell Place will host an exhibition of pioneering works by up-and-coming creatives and unsung heroes from Norway's art and design scene. On Fulham Road, Kingcome, Begg x Co and Porta Romana will showcase some of the finest British-made interiors brands, and The Conran Shop will introduce a series of kaleidoscopic collaborations with LG Electronics, Yinka Illori, Collagerie and Vitra.

St James's London will present a series of events with Rémy Martin, purveyors of the finest cognac. On Thursday 12 May the elegant boutiques in Princes Arcade will open their doors for an exclusive evening reception, spotlighting the best of creativity and craftsmanship, while individual events will be hosted by John Lobb, D.R. Harris & Co. and Paxton & Whitfield during the week. Meanwhile, Fortnum & Mason will celebrate the wealth of talent supported by QEST, and  John Smedley premieres the work of the inaugural John Smedley Craft Prize winner.

In Pimlico and Chelsea, a neighbourhood rich in creativity and artisanal making, one can explore the Pimlico Road Series for LCW 2022, with its world-class craftspeople and high-end interior design brands. At Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, will be the second edition of contemporary craft fair Artefact.  Also at the new showroom of Cole & Son, the wallpaper company’s enchanted garden panels are brought to life through exquisite hand-drawn and hand-painted artworks.

In north London, one can find out how the movement towards sustainability has made craft increasingly relevant, with a growing focus on handcrafted pieces, slow processes, and thoughtful uses of materials.  While in East London, known today as a historic and vibrant creative communities, there are exhibitions, workshops and demonstrations, from a Makers' Market at The Royal Exchange, to a series of events celebrating the Huguenot heritage of Old Spitalfields Market, to  an exhibition of Space Lava vases presented by Studio Furthermore at ONEROOM Gallery.

In South London, one can meet hero makers, artists and designers alongside emerging creatives. At Bargehouse on the South Bank, Oxo Tower Wharf, Future Icons and Design-Nation partner to bring back ‘The Future of Craft’, a showcase of selected work made by designers and craftspeople working around Britain. In Brixton, one can visit The Department Store to see 'Soft Dialogue', an exhibition of collectible art and design pieces by a group of 10 emerging international textile artists, makers and researchers.

To find out more and book tickets, the full line up of events are on the LCW website.