Where creativity, craft, and community come together - Laoxa’s Creative Ground is your new weekly hub for hands-on workshops, beautiful vendor stalls, and family-friendly vibes hosted and run by Laoxa Ltd, a purpose-driven food and arts brand.
Welcome to Laoxa's Creative Ground - Weekly Rug Tufting & Creative Pop-up at CRATE St James Street! Join us every Thursdays - starting from 11th September 2025 at 12:00 PM for a fun and creative experience. Explore your creativity in a vibrant pop-up setting.
Location: CRATE, 35 St James Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 7FY
When: Every Thursdays starting from 11th September
Event Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
What to Expect Every Thursday:
- Rug Tufting Workshops - (2 spaces each week – £85 per person)
- Paint-Your-Own Clay Station (drop-in & pay in person, starting from £12.00)
- Creative Workshops
A curated mix of vendor stalls:
- Handmade goods • Art • Skincare •Jewellery • Wellness
- Desserts & sweet treats
- Creative services like henna, face painting & more!
Family-friendly • All are welcome • Free entry
Rug Tufting Workshop - £85 (Intro Offer)
Design and tuft your very own mini rug (40cm x 40cm) using a professional cut-pile tufting gun!Perfect for beginners - we guide you through every step.
To celebrate our launch, we’re offering an introductory rug tufting rate of £85 - limited time only. Standard pricing begins from October.
Your 3.5 hour workshop includes:
- Introduction & demo of the tufting process
- Guided use of the tufting gun to create your piece
- Finishing touches: trimming, glue backing & shaving
- You’ll leave with your very own finished custom rug - ready to display!
Only 2 spaces per Thursday – book early to secure your spot.
After booking, we’ll send artwork guidelines - your design must be submitted 48 hours before your session.
Arrive by 11:45AM to get settled in - workshop starts promptly at 12:00PM
Workshops finish around 3:30PM. Need extra time? or want us to finish the rug and post to a delivery address. Additional charges may apply.
Paint Your Own Clay Station - from £12
Drop by anytime between 12:00PM - 4:00PM and paint one of our unique, handmade clay items! From £12 (paid on-site in person)
Choose from a range of pre-made clay designs crafted by Laoxa – priced from £12 (paid in person). No need to book in advance - just turn up and select your design. Choose from trays, pots, or characters - all cured on-site to take home the same day.
No experience needed – just come and create!
Vendor Stalls
Each week features a rotating lineup of creatives and small businesses - from handmade jewellery and art to skin care, clothing, sweet treats and fun family activities.
Think cupcakes, face painting/henna, custom art, and more!
It’s different every week, so come explore what’s new.
Booking & Cancellation Policy:
- Refund Policy:All sales are final. No refunds will be issued unless the event is canceled, not fully performed, or significantly differs from the advertised description. In such cases, please email info@laoxaltd.com within 5 business days of the event date to request a refund.
- Tufting workshops are non-refundable due to prep & materials
- Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows are not eligible for refunds
- We’ll do our best to rebook you in special circumstances - just contact us via email at info@laoxaltd.com
Who Can Attend:
Rug tufting: Ages 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Handcrafted Clay painting: All ages welcome – children under 16 must be supervised
Location
CRATE St James Street, 35 St James St, London E17 7FY
Laoxa’s Creative Ground will run every Thursdays, 12:00PM - 4:30PM
Starting Thursday 11th September 2025
Please note: timings and dates may shift slightly due to venue bookings - always check here for updates.
FREE ENTRY (excluding workshop bookings)
Want to book a vendor stall?
Email Lucy (Founder of Laoxa): info@laoxaltd.com
Or apply via: https://forms.gle/ocNPFtBtm1wmEcg27
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