Events & Workshops
Join us for workshops and events at our Papersmiths shops in London and Brighton.
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The Confidence Workbook Book Social - The School of Life
“The difference between a successful and a disappointing life often comes down to a critical ingredient that we overlook at our peril: confidence.”
When: 13th May 2025
To celebrate the launch of The Confidence Workbook, The School of Life and Papersmiths invites you to an evening of conversation about one of life’s most essential (and most misunderstood) skills: confidence. Far from being a gift of the gods, the book demonstrates that confidence is a faculty we are all endowed with and that can flourish with the right kind of practice and encouragement.
Following a brief introduction from a member of The School of Life faculty, you’ll be broken up into smaller groups to discuss your own perspective on some of the ideas explored in The Confidence Workbook. You’ll learn how your childhood has affected your self-esteem; why shyness is often a manifestation of suppressed self-hatred; how embracing your inner idiot may be the key to liberation.
As well as an open intellectual forum, it’s an opportunity to meet new people and enjoy the polar opposite of small talk: deep, meaningful conversations about one of life’s most fascinating subjects. You stand to come away with an entirely new understanding of what confidence actually consists of – and how to unlock your latent powers of self-belief order to become the person you long, and deserve, to be.
Join us at 6pm on May 13 for a fascinating, joyful and life-affirming discussion about confidence, courage and fulfilment.
Make sure to get your free tickets, limited spaces available.
Past Events
Brighton North Laine Late Night Shopping 2024
Explore festive offerings from Sydney Street and beyond
When: 12th December 2024
Sydney Street will be hosting a Christmas shopping evening for the second year. Expect free treats, exclusive offers, in store discounts and late night shopping until 8pm. Click below to find your favourite shop and what they'll be offering.
Papersmiths x Jessica Smith Illustration: Customise your notebooks
16.11.24
Back due to popular demand.
On the 16th of November, come to Papersmiths in Chelsea, London to watch Jessica live-paint her signature designs and name personalisation onto our British-made notebooks. Bring in your own Papersmiths notebook for a £10 refresh or purchase one in-store for £32, including the one of a kind illustration.
Your notebook will become a timeless piece of art once Jessica illustrates it, making it a personal gift. When you’ve filled all the pages inside, you can easily remove the cover and frame the front page.
Don’t miss out on this event! Check out Jessica’s work on Instagram (@jessica_smith_illustration) and follow us for more updates (@paper_smiths).
Please note this is for Papersmiths notebooks only.
The School of Life pop-up in Chelsea
14.10.24 – 27.10.24
We’re excited to bring you a pop-up and talk in our Chelsea store with The School of Life.
The Pop-up
For a short time, The School of Life will occupy a space in our stores to showcase its self development books, prompt cards and other new products.
Date: October 15 - 27, 2024
Time: During our usual Chelsea shop opening times.
The Secrets of Successful Relationships, Book Social
To celebrate the release of their latest book,The Secrets of Successful Relationships, The School of Life invites you to an evening of conversation about the unwritten laws of love. Find out more information on the Eventbrite below.
Date: Thursday, October 24
Time: 7 - 8pm
Intelligent Change pop-up in Chelsea & Brighton
01.09.24 - 15.09.24
We’re hosting a second pop-up in our Chelsea and Brighton stores with Intelligent Change. ✨ The global wellness brand will occupy a space in our stores to showcase its self-development products. Intelligent Change offers a range of tools to enhance your daily routine and cultivate a more purposeful and fulfilling life.
Make sure to stop by Chelsea on these dates, September 7th from 12pm—3pm, to meet the visionary behind the brand, Mimi Ikonn (@mimiikonn), at an exclusive meet and greet in our Chelsea store.
Date: 1st September - 15th September 2024 During our usual shop opening times.
Washi Collage Workshop
Join Steph Hartman, founder of Collage Club LDN for an afternoon of cutting and sticking with mt masking tape. During this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how washi tape can be incorporated into works of collage, exploring how it can be layered up to create tonal backgrounds, and used to create intricate patterns and shapes inspired by underwater worlds and summertime days.
Guests will be guided through a series of cutting techniques and shown tips and tricks to help them form beautiful compositions to take home.
Floral Illustration Workshop
Join author and illustrator Rebecca Cahill Roots for a morning of floral illustration using Tombow ABT Brush Pens. Through a series of fun warm-ups Rebecca will show you how to focus on shape and composition, blend colours to create different effects and layer materials. Then with a range of beautiful blooms in front of you we’ll work through the techniques to allow you to create your own beautiful floral drawings.
This workshop is perfect for beginners or those who would like to explore a different style of drawing with these versatile pens. All materials will be provided.