22 of the best workshops at Ideal Home Show
The Ideal Home Show returns to Olympia London from 10 April – 19 April 2026.
There’s so much to do at the award-winning event. Whether you simply plan to shop for all things homes and gardens, visit the brand new DIY Live Stage and explore the Ideal Show Home. Or listen to talks by celebrities and experts like George Clarke, Nick Knowles, Katie Piper and Martin Lewis, or take part in a workshop.
There are plenty of workshops taking place at the Show, the Good Homes team pick out our favourites.
It’s also worth noting that with booking a workshop, you also get FREE entry to the Ideal Home Show on the day of the workshop included PLUS a goody bag of treats to enjoy.
Seasonal Florals by Experts
Embrace natural beauty with Tipsy Workshops: Seasonal Florals where creativity will flow as freely as the fizz.
This workshop will give you the opportunity to craft organic spring wreaths and floral door hangings, as well as pressed flower artwork and how to nurture your own herbs at home.
The sessions are inspired by the changing seasons, with sessions celebrating flowers, greenery and plant-based creativity.
In this workshop, Katy Quorn demonstrates how to create a beautiful wreath using natural materials and Easter-themed objects to adorn your creation. This friendly workshop will teach you how to make your front door stand out and become a master of the latest Instagram trend, doorscaping.
Dates and times
1. Organic Spring Wreath Making with Briony Ace – £30
- Friday 10th April 12.30-1.30
- Friday 10th April 3.30-4.30
- Thursday 16th April 12.30-1.30
2. Spring Wreath Making with Melanie Lissack – £30
- Saturday 11th April 11-12
- Saturday 11th April 2-3
- Friday 17th April 12.30-1.30
- Friday 17th April 3.30-4.30
3. Pressed Flower Art with The Style Makers – £25
- Monday 13th April 11-12
- Tuesday 14th April 11-1
4. Dried Flower Art – £25
- Friday 17th April 11-12
5. Felt Flower Necklace Making – £25
- Friday 17th April 2-3
6. Dried Floral Hanging Basket with Rita Millat – £25
- Saturday 18th April 12.30-1.30
- Saturday 18th April 3.30-4.30
- Sunday 19th April 12.30-1.30
- Sunday 19th April 3.30-4.30
7. Grow Your Own Micro Herbs – £25
- Saturday 18th April 2-3
Book here: Tipsy Workshops: Seasonal Florals – Ideal Home Show 2026
Home Décor by the Experts
These workshops are for lovers of interiors, creativity and personal style – with free flowing fizz setting the mood.
The hands-on, relaxed sessions focus on creating statement pieces and treasures for your home. They include workshops on creating pleated and painted lampshades, luxury candles, hand-finished frames, trinket trays and vases.
It’s all about exploring colour, pattern and style, whilst also adding a unique handmade touch to your space.
Dates and times
8. Create your own Pleated Lampshade with Melanie Lissack – £25
- Friday 10th April 11-12
- Friday 10th April 2-3
- Tuesday 14th April 12.30-1.30
- Tuesday 14th April 3.30-4.30
9. The Art of Tablescaping: Spring Edition with Lucy Pateman – £25
- Saturday 11th April 11-12
- Saturday 11th April 2-3
10. Luxury Candle Making with Scarlett O’Haha – £25
- Saturday 11th April 12.30-1.30
- Saturday 11th April 3.30-4.30
11. Hand-finished Picture Frame Workshop with Anouska Lancaster and Carrie Brightley – £25
- Sunday 12th April 12.30-1.30
- Sunday 12th April 3.30-4.30
12. Trinket Tray Painting – £25
- Monday 13th April 12.30-1.30
- Sunday 19th April 11-12
13. Pimp Your Plant Pot with The Style Makers – £25
- Monday 13th April 2-3
- Tuesday 14th April 2-3
14. Paint Your Own Vase – £25
- Monday 13th April 3.30-4.30
- Sunday 19th April 2-3
15. Decorative Effects: Glass Frosting and Crackle Glaze with Georgina Burnett – £25
- Wednesday 15th April 11-12
- Thursday 16th April 11-12
16. Create Your Own Beautiful Painted Lampshade with Annie Sloan – £25
- Wednesday 15th April 12.30-1.30
- Wednesday 15th April 3.30-4.30
17. Hands on Home Art : Marbling & Stencilling Workshop with Georgina Burnett – £25
- Wednesday 15th April 2-3
- Thursday 16th April 2-3
Book here: Tipsy Workshops: Home Decor – Ideal Home Show 2026
Chocolate Workshops by Oli the Choc
Ever fancied yourself as a chocolatier? Now you can gets hands-on experience from a professional in this brand new for 2026 workshop series from the master.
These workshops will run daily throughout the show, showing you how to create indulgent truffles, design a personalised chocolate bar, and at weekends, let little ones run wild in a kids’ chocolate workshop.
Dates and times
18. Truffle Making Workshop – £25
- Friday 10th April 11-12
- Saturday 11th April 10.30-11.30
- Saturday 11th April 3-4
- Sunday 12th April 10.30-11.30
- Monday 13th April 11-1
- Monday 13th April 2-3
- Tuesday 14th April 11-12
- Tuesday 14th April 2-3
- Wednesday 15th April 11-12
- Wednesday 15th April 2-3
- Thursday 16th April 11-12
- Thursday 16th April 2-3
- Friday 17th April 11-12
- Friday 17th April 2-3
- Saturday 18th April 10.30-11.30
- Saturday 18th April 3-4
- Sunday 19th April 10.30-11.30
- Sunday 19th April 3-4
19. Chocolate Bar Making Workshop – £20
- Friday 10th April 12.30-1.30
- Friday 10th April 3.30-4.30
- Saturday 11th April 12-1
- Saturday 11th April 4.30-5.30
- Sunday 12th April 12-1
- Sunday 12th April 4.30-5.30
- Monday 13th April 12.30-1.30
- Monday 13th April 3.30-4.3
- Tuesday 14th April 12.30-1.30
- Tuesday 14th April 3.30-4.30
- Wednesday 15th April 12.30-1.30
- Wednesday 15th April 3.30-4.30
- Thursday 16th April 12.30-1.30
- Friday 17th April 12.30-1.30
- Friday 17th April 3.30-4.30
- Saturday 18th April 12-1
- Saturday 18th April 4.30-5.30
- Sunday 19th April 12-1
- Sunday 19th April 4.30-5.30
20. Kids Chocolate Workshop – £20
- Saturday 11th April 1.30-2.30
- Sunday 12th April 1.30-2.30
- Saturday 18th April 1.30-2.30
- Sunday 19th April 1.30-2.30
Cost: £30
Book here: Chocolate Workshops by Oli The Choc – Ideal Home Show 2026
Cocktail Making Workshops
Shake things up with the Portobello Road Distillery. Mix, shake and stir like a pro and create three delicious cocktails!
These interactive, hands-on experiences are a way to refine your skills, and enjoy a fun, flavour-filled break from the show. These workshops promise a lovely taste of London’s distilling experience
Spaces are limited, so book your place and raise a glass to creativity and exceptional spirits!
Dates and times
21. The Portobello Road Vodka Martini Society – £45
- Friday 10th April 12-1
- Friday 10th April 1.45-2.45
- Saturday 11th April 3-4
- Saturday 11th April 4.45-5.45
- Sunday 12th April 3-4
- Sunday 12th April 4.45-5.45
- Monday 13th April 3.30-4.30
- Tuesday 14th April 12-1
- Tuesday 14th April 1.45-2.45
- Wednesday 15th April 3.30-4.30
- Thursday 16th April 12-1
- Thursday 16th April 1.45-2.45
- Friday 17th April 3.30-4.30
- Saturday 18th April 3-4
- Saturday 18th April 4.45-5.45
- Sunday 19th April 3-4
- Sunday 19th April 4.45-5.45
22. A Very British Affair: Portobello Road Gin Masterclass – £45
- Friday 10th April 3.30-4.30
- Saturday 11th April 11.30-12.30
- Saturday 11th April 1.15-2.15
- Sunday 12th April 11.30-12.30
- Sunday 12th April 1.15-2.15
- Monday 13th April 12-1
- Monday 13th April 1.45-2.45
- Tuesday 14th April 3.30-4.30
- Wednesday 15th April 12-1
- Wednesday 15th April 1.45-2.45
- Thursday 16th April 3.30-4.30
- Friday 17th April 12-1
- Friday 17th April 1.45-2.45
- Saturday 18th April 11.30-12.30
- Saturday 18th April 1.15-2.15
- Sunday 19th April 11.30-12.30
- Sunday 19th April 1.15-2.15
Book here: Cocktail Making Workshops – Ideal Home Show 2026
The Ideal Home Show 2026 runs from Friday 10th April – Sunday 19th April. Find out more at idealhomeshow.co.uk or visit idealhome.seetickets.com to book.
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