London’s first art café where you can forget about your phone & remember how it feels to be creative.

Come solo, with friends, or on a date. No art experience needed. Rediscover creativity without expectations.

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2500+
happy creators

5★ reviews on
Google & ClassBento

Featured in
Secret London

Angel location
2 mins from station

Peckham location
5 mins from station

Our experiences

Art Café Sessions

A 2-hour free-flow session to get creative at your own pace with no agenda. Choose your medium. Materials are included for watercolour, charcoal, and pastels, along with unlimited tea and biscuits.

Specialty materials are available as optional upgrades for an additional cost.

£18 (off peak), £24 (peak)

Self-guided
2 hour reservation
Flexible time slots

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Workshops

Guided 2-hour creative workshops centred around a theme or medium, from watercolour, clay, tote-painting, to lino printing, and more.

You’ll learn simple techniques to help you explore a in a relaxed space, with all materials (and biscuits) provided.

From £38

Guided by a host
2 hour duration
Scheduled events joined by others

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Private Events

Looking for something personal? We host private events where your group can have the space for just your yourselves without other guests - perfect for special occasions, hen do’s, and team gatherings. You can choose between a free-flow art café session or a themed workshop.

Custom pricing

Guided by a host
2+ hour sessions
Minimum group of 8

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How art café sessions works

Step 1

Book your experience

Book an art café session at one of our London studios where you’ll have 2 hours to create freely. No need to bring anything.

Step 2

Arrive & settle in

Your host will welcome you in, show you around, and bring you tea/coffee and biscuits to make you feel at home.

Step 3

Choose your medium

Supplies for watercolour, charcoal, and pastels are included or upgrade with add-ons. Browse our art books for inspiration.

Step 4

Create freely

This is where the magic happens. You can experiment freely, mix mediums, change your mind halfway through, or start again.

Step 5

Relax & unwind

Some people chat, some people quietly focus, some people forget to check their phones for two whole hours. And that’s the beauty of it!

Step 6

Take your masterpiece home

Leave with your piece and a relaxed mind. Feel proud to have made something with your hands and without pressure.

Why people love Imperfect Art

Art supplies and materials on a cluttered table, including watercolor paints, brushes, paper, scissors, a potted plant, a booklet titled "Watercolor," and decorative items.

A cosy & welcoming space to unwind

Our focus isn’t on the final outcome, but on how you feel while you make it. Step away from the noise, and give your hands and minds something real to do.

No experience needed

You don’t need to be an artist or “good enough” to come here. We believe everyone needs and deserves a creative outlet, no matter their experience with art.

There are no mistakes in art

We’re a non-judgemental, non-competitive space where making something is more important than making it perfect.

Create freely

No rigid classes and no pressure. We encourage you to explore without limits. We provide guidance when needed.

What our happy creators say

"So pleased to have found this hidden gem!! A cozy, relaxed atmosphere to get creative in and the tea and biscuits is such a nice homey touch. It was one of those rare times when I could get lost in the moment and forget about the outside noise ✨️"
“This was such a nice and relaxing experience!! I highly recommend it for trying out new types of painting without any pressure.”
"This is a real safe haven and I will be returning! Thank you imperfect art 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼"
"Lovely space to explore art and expression in a totally relaxed and chilled environment. Peppermint tea, biscuits and a warm welcome was lovely too! "
“I gifted 2 hours free flow art at Imperfect Art for my friend's 30th and this was such a lovely experience! We did pressed flowers and had such a nice and relaxing time”
“A lovely and therapeutic environment for getting creative! Great vibes and music!!!”
"Absolutely wonderful and cozy space to enjoy some tea/coffee and test out some creativity! The space is very welcoming and judgement free. I had a lovely time!"
"Very good, a magnificent place where your imagination and inner peace can be inspired. I recommend it 100%."