Open studios are a great way to discover the huge range of work by local artists, often in a variety of mediums. There are often events and activities attached to the open days, such as workshops, demonstrations, art trails and more. Free entry unless stated otherwise.

Brockley Open Studios
Typically a weekend in early July: next Open Studios 2021
Typically around 35 artists showcase their work in the leafy Brockley area. It’s an opportunity to get to know artists and buy original works of art directly. You can view their artworks in relaxed, friendly and inspiring environments, all within walking distance of each other. brockleyopenstudios.co.uk

Camberwell Arts Open Studios
Typically a weekend in mid June and late November; due to Covid-19 pandemic there will be an online festival from 13-20 June 2020 
Around 120 artists, makers and creators exhibit at more than 10 venues around Camberwell.
camberwellarts.org.uk

Cockpit Arts Open Studios
4-6 December 2020, 11am-6pm
The opportunity to shop directly with more than 140 London makers. Ceramics, accessories, knitwear, textiles, glass, homewares, jewellery, prints, footwear, wood, leather goods, millinery, tailoring, basketry, lighting, stationery, musical instruments. Also in Holborn, 26-29 Nov.
18-22 Creekside, Deptford SE8 3DZ; cockpitarts.com; entrance £4 (Deptford)

Deptford X Festival
Next festival: spring/summer 2021
deptfordx.org

Dulwich Artists’ Open House
Typically around a week in mid-May: 2020 Open House cancelled due to Covid-19 pandemic  
More than 200 artists in the fields of ceramics, craft and design, fine art, furniture, glass, illustration, interiors, jewellery, performance, photography, prints sculpture, street art and textiles throw open their doors during the two weekends of the Dulwich Festival.
dulwichfestival.co.uk

Lee Green Open Studios
14/15 and 21/22 November 2020
Various venues, events and workshops.
leegreenopenstudios.com

Greenwich Open Studios
Typically two weekends in mid-June, 2-6pm
Around 20 local artists open their studios around Greenwich.
greenwichopenstudios.co.uk

Propeller Foundry Open Studios
Typically a weekend in late September/early October, noon-6pm
Around 60 artists invite you into their studios to see their work and creative environments
Propeller Foundry, Acme Studios, 165 Childers Street, Deptford SE8 5JR; propeller-foundry.com, deptfordx.org

Thameside Annual Open Studios
Typically a weekend in mid-June, noon-6pm
Trinity Wharf, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Woolwich SE18 5NR; 020 8301 8844; thames-sidestudios.co.uk