The Hive Design Studio

07/07/2025

🌞🎨 Spaces Are Filling Fast! 🎨🌞

Our Little Hive (ages 7–11) and Teens (ages 11+) Summer Art & Craft Sessions are proving super popular — and spots are disappearing quickly. We kick off Wednesday 23 July with Space week.

🖌️ Fun, creative, hands-on workshops
🌈 A great way to keep kids inspired and busy during the holidays
👩‍🎨 A friendly, relaxed studio setting

Don't miss out — see flyer for more details and use our online calendar to book your space now and let their creativity soar this summer ☀️

📍 Hive Design Studio | Sanderstead
🔗 Little Hive - https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-calendar/

Discover and book art and craft workshops at Hive Design Studio. Explore available creative classes in Sanderstead and Surrey. New workshops added regularly.

03/07/2025

Feeling crafty? Looking for a creative escape? Last minute availability for our embroidery workshop tomorrow (Friday) morning at the studio. All the basic stitches with Katie from Tired Starling making this beautiful hoop.
Starting at 10am and as always there's drinks & home-made goodies included.
https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/.../hand-embroidery/
Check out our calendar for future art & craft workshops including our popular kids summer holiday sessions.

02/07/2025

Are you thinking of joining a workshop at Hive but not sure what to expect?

Swipe through to see what our lovely guests have said — from expert guidance to cosy vibes, and yes… there’s always cake. 🎨☕🍰

Whether you're a total beginner or just carving out time for creativity, Hive is a space to really relax, make, and connect.

📍Located in leafy Sanderstead, South Croydon we run workshops in painting, pottery, printing, crafts and more — led by talented and friendly tutors.

💛 Come solo or bring a friend — everyone is welcome.

Tap the link in bio to see what’s coming up and see for yourself.

28/06/2025

A great day for a Sketchwalk around Sanderstead, looking at the sights from a new angle with artist & illustrator Lis Watkins.
We still have a few spaces left for this afternoon's workshop starting at 2.30pm from the Hive if you're local and want to spend a couple of hours sketching in the sunshine.
£35pp includes your sketchbook.
We'll finish up with tea & cake at the Hive at 5pm
Drop us a message here or on WhatsApp 07356 023 044 or book in online quick!
https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-workshops/walking-sketch-tour/

26/06/2025

You're invited to experience the satisfaction of making something with your own two hands.
We've got two embroidery workshops coming up for you to try it with Katie from Tired Starling.
Friday 4th July is a sample stitches hoop workshop at 10am discovering the basics.
https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-workshops/hand-embroidery/
Saturday 19th July at 11am we'll be making these beautiful olive branches on a fabric pouch.
https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-workshops/hand-embroidery-olive-pouch/

26/06/2025

New workshop just added - paint & sip but make it watercolour!
With Amanda Ellis on the brushes guiding you through this beautiful sunflower artwork, the perfect way to spend your next Friday night out.
No experience required, just an open mind and a thirst for relaxation.
Whether it's date night or girls night join us at the studio Friday July 25th at 7pm
Booking via our website calendar https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-workshops/paint-sip-watercolour/

23/06/2025

🎨🌟 KIDS SUMMER ART CLUB IS BACK! 🌟🎨
Starting 23 July, Hive Design Studio is bursting with creative fun for kids aged 7–11 this summer! Our mixed media art & craft sessions are the perfect way to keep young imaginations busy and inspired.
🪐 SPACE WEEK (from 23 July):
Paint cosmic canvases and craft your own planet night-light🚀🌌
🧸 CRAFTY CHARACTERS (from 29 July):
Jellycat-inspired fun with clay sculptures and canvas creations!
🏖 BEACH WEEK (from 5 August):
Get beachy with shell painting, tote bag decorating and a beach hut canvas🐚🎨
🐉 MYTHS & LEGENDS (from 12 August):
Explore fantasy with dragon’s eye painting, zine-making and epic model-making.
🕘 Morning sessions: 9–11am
🕧 Afternoon sessions: 12:30–2:30pm
💰 £25 per session (includes all materials, snack & drink)
👥 Limited to 12 children per session
👉 Suitable for children aged 7–11
🖌️ For older kids (current Y6+), we’ve got an exciting line-up including acrylic pouring, graffiti mural painting, and fabric design — check the link for full details: https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-workshops/teen-summer-workshops/

Use our online calendar to view session dates and availability, and get ready for a summer full of colour, creativity and connection! 🌈✨ https://www.thehivedesignstudio.co.uk/hive-calendar/

📩 Contact us to book or ask any questions — spaces are filling up fast!

Explore Hive Design Studio in Sanderstead, Surrey - your creative hub for art and craft workshops. Join us to unwind, learn, and create in a welcoming space.

19/06/2025

🌿 Stressed? Scattered? In need of a reset? Come switch off and sink into something beautifully slow. At Hive, every workshop is designed to help you unwind, unplug, and reconnect — with yourself and with others. There's zero pressure, no right or wrong — just you, your hands, and something lovely taking shape. Swipe to see a selection just two weeks in July you can:

🪡 Try sampler stitches with
🌸 Arrange blooms with .tsubaki
🎨 Paint with
💍 Shape silver clay with
🖌️ Flow with alcohol inks alongside
🧶 Meet & Make with
🍶 Get your hands in clay with

Whether you're here for the mindfulness, the making, the mugs of tea or Jo's cake — you're so welcome.

Tag a friend who needs a little Hive in their life 💛