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Creativity
We encourage original thinking, experimentation, and imagination. Children are guided to develop their own ideas rather than simply copy instructions, helping them become confident creative thinkers.
About
About Us
British Craft Club is a programme of creative workshops for children who speak English, as well as for those who are just beginning to learn the language. Based in Sofia, our sessions provide an inspiring environment for creativity, social interaction, and language development. We offer three weekly groups, as well as special events and holiday workshops throughout the year.
Each week children take part in a different hands on project, exploring everything from art, design and crafts to simple engineering challenges and creative problem solving. All sessions are delivered in English and are suitable for both native speakers and children learning English.
Our small group sizes help create a calm, friendly environment where children can build confidence, make friends and develop their creativity. Children are encouraged to experiment, share ideas and create their own unique projects rather than following step by step templates.
You can join us every week or simply book the workshops that interest you. Workshops are designed as drop off sessions, but parents are welcome to stay if their child needs a little extra confidence while settling into the group.
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Immersive English
Bring your English to life
Workshops welcome children at every level, from A1+ all the way to native fluency.
They're particularly powerful for children learning English as a second or third language, and especially for those who've been studying for a while but still feel shy to speak.
Making something with your hands and interacting with the others gives English a reason to come out, quietly at first, more confidently each week.
Our philosophy
Creative Skills and Creativity Development
We believe creative education helps children develop the skills they need for a rapidly changing future.
Many of their future careers don't yet exist. Creative thinking and strong interpersonal skills are becoming just as important as academic knowledge, and they grow best through hands-on making, collaboration, and open-ended challenges.
Everything we do is built around four core pillars.
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Collaboration
Many of our activities involve teamwork, shared problem-solving, and learning from others. Children practice listening, contributing ideas, and working together toward a shared outcome.
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Communication
All workshops are led in English within a natural and immersive environment. Through conversation, storytelling, presentations, and collaborative making, children strengthen both their language and communication skills.
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Confidence
We aim to create a space where children feel safe to take creative risks, express themselves, and feel proud of their ideas. By valuing the process as much as the outcome, children develop resilience, independence, and self-belief.
Meet your workshop leader
About Lizzie
British Craft Club was founded by Lizzie Simpson, a British artist, illustrator, and creative workshop leader. Originally from the UK, she has been based in Sofia since 2015.
Lizzie has over 10 years of experience leading creative workshops for children, with a background in contemporary craft, illustration, and design. She has also worked as an illustrator and graphic designer within the Bulgarian publishing industry.
Rather than focusing on perfect results or copy-and-paste crafts, Lizzie creates workshops that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and independent thinking, where creativity and communication can grow naturally together.
Come and craft with us
Small groups. English from start to finish. Children aged 4–12.
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