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Composition & Craft - Musical Evenings

12 April - 12:10

We are really pleased to announce Composition & Craft is back with three salon evenings at The Forge celebrating making and the links between music and craft. Arranged by Peter Sheppard Skærved - Violin/presenter

Serious Impact - Update on Craft Central/Allia Partnership

29 March - 13:08

Allia has announced its collaboration with Craft Central, a 40-year supporter of craft and design. Using the combined expertise of both charitable organisations, the collaboration will widen support for local businesses, traders and craftspeople in East London.

Exploration into Textiles London Craft Week

23 March - 11:14

Visit Craft Central in our magnificent converted Forge, open for the first time in London Craft Week.

Serious Impact Business Growth Programme - Craft Central in Partnership with Allia

12 March - 14:38

Drop in for a coffee and croissants and find out about local support to grow your business. 21 March 10.30 to 12.30 at The Forge, 397-411 Westferry Road, Isle of Dogs, London E14 3AE.

Childrens Workshops at The Forge

06 March - 15:09

Children and family activities at The Forge March/April: Taster activities to entertain children ranging from drop in sessions to full session courses.

Emily Jo Gibbs at Collect

16 January - 14:57

At Craft Central we are delighted that the Crafts Council has selected Emily Jo Gibbs to exhibit at this year’s Collect Open.

We want to promote your activities

07 December - 11:41

Promote your activities

Thank You - Winter Market 24-26 November 2017

06 December - 13:39

Thank you to everyone that came to our first Winter Market at The Forge. It was a great success. We were delighted to meet so many interested new visitors. Also, it was wonderful that many of our Clerkenwell regulars came to our new location.

Gina Pipet - Barbican Commission

09 November - 09:44

After graduating in pattern design at Winchester School of Art, Gina Pipet developed her design skills with Liberty of London and All Saints before launching her own design label, PIPÉT.

Open for business

12 October - 14:35

We were delighted by the enthusiasm of our visitors to the opening weekend. People loved the historic building and admired the fit out into studios and workspaces. They enthused about the high roofed exhibition hall and the taster display of craftsmanship.