Birthday Party Ideas in London: Host a Private Charm Workshop

Birthday Party Ideas in London: Host a Private Charm Workshop

Birthdays // London

A birthday your friends will still be talking about.

For a birthday in London that's more memorable than dinner, book a private charm workshop with The Charmé Edit. Guests design their own phone case or photo frame at our Canary Wharf space (up to 12 guests) or at your home or venue. We set up, host and guide the session, light refreshments are included, and the minimum group is 4. Enquire 10 to 21 days ahead.

Book your workshop

Close-up of charm trays with gold charms, shells and stones

Planning a 21st, 30th or "just because" birthday and want something your friends will actually talk about afterwards? A private charm workshop gives the group something to do together, an excuse to linger over the table, and a personalised keepsake for every guest.

Why a charm workshop makes a good birthday party

  • Everyone joins in. No one needs to be good at crafts. We guide each step.
  • It's personal. Guests take their time choosing charms, so every case comes out different.
  • It doubles as party favours. Every guest leaves with what they made.
  • It photographs beautifully. A styled table, charm trays and finished designs make for great birthday photos.
Birthday cake and thank-you cards on a styled workshop tableStyled tablesGuests mid-workshop with cupcakes and drinks on the tableMid-workshopFinished charm phone cases with glasses of fizzThe finished casesTwo finished shell charm phone cases with initialsPersonalised with initials

At a glance

4+guests minimum
12guests at Canary Wharf, more at your venue
10–21days' notice to order each case
100+charms, shells and stones

Our workshop space in Canary Wharf, or your home, office or venue (travel fee by distance). Make a phone case, photo frame or tote bag, or a mix. Materials, setup, hosting, light snacks and hot drinks are included. Tailored quote per group (what affects the price).

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Where can we host it?

Our Canary Wharf workshop space fits up to 12 guests, so it suits most birthday groups. For a bigger party or a celebration at home, we'll bring the workshop to your home, a private dining room or a venue anywhere in London, with a travel fee based on distance.

“Literally the best activity I have done in a while.”

Maddie L, private birthday workshop

Phone case or photo frame?

Guests can make a charm phone case (we stock cases for all iPhone and most Android models, so collect phone models when you send invites) or a charm photo frame, which suits anyone who'd rather keep their current case. You can offer a mix, and let guests choose on the day.

Ideas to make it feel like a birthday

  • Add the birthday girl's initial or age in number charms to her design.
  • Pick a colour theme for the table and the charms, such as pearl and gold, or pink and red.
  • Ask us about extras like a theme for your charm selection when you request your quote.

Prefer to host completely yourself? Our DIY party kit is designed for groups of 6 or more.

Booking

How to book

  1. Pick a location: our Canary Wharf space (up to 12 guests) or your own place.
  2. Send your request to support@thecharmeedit.com with the event type (Birthday), date, guest count, location and activity.
  3. Get a tailored quote based on your group, theme and activity.
  4. Turn up and enjoy it. We handle setup, hosting, guidance and materials.

Dates are limited, so enquire 10 to 21 days before your event.

Looking at other ways to celebrate? Our guide to private events in London for small groups covers ideas by occasion, hosting at our space or yours, and what a private event costs.

Planning details

Frequently asked questions

Can we host a birthday charm workshop at home?

Yes. We travel to homes and venues across London for a travel fee based on distance, or you can book our Canary Wharf space for up to 12 guests.

How many people can come to a birthday workshop?

The minimum is 4 guests. Our Canary Wharf space hosts up to 12; for more, we can come to your venue.

How far ahead should I book a birthday workshop?

Enquire 10 to 21 days ahead so we can order a case for each guest's phone model.

Do guests need to bring anything?

No. We bring the cases or frames, charms and all tools. Just send us each guest's phone model in advance.

Is there an option to host it ourselves?

Yes. The DIY party kit bundle is made for groups of 6 or more who want to run their own session.

A group around a long workshop table in a bright, beamed room