Self expression arts in London

“We hired Kes for facepainting at my daughter's 3rd birthday party. She was simply brilliant. The kids were over the moon with it and so were the parents, as for many, it was their first experience of it. Kes is an extremely talented artist and facepainter. I will have no hesitation in recommending her to friends and family. Thank you for being one of the highlights of the party!”

“Lucy and Becky ran our daughter’s 6th birthday party. Was a dance class themed party with performance to parents at the end. Lucy discussed songs for the playlist and format of the party with me in advance. Arrived promptly and took all the kids and taught them dance moves, whilst the parents got to chat! They then helped us with sandwiches and cakes before resuming the lesson then a fun end of party performance! Very professional, and great with the kids. Highly recommend”

“PopGems is an incredible place where children can truly explore their creativity and talents. The staff are not only dedicated but also passionate about creating a positive, welcoming atmosphere where kids can dance, act, and sing in a fun and supportive environment. It's clear that a lot of hard work goes into making every class enjoyable, and it’s evident how much the kids love being there. I highly recommend PopGems to any parent looking for a place where their child can grow, have fun, and discover their creative potential. It’s been a wonderful experience!”

“Our daughter had simply the best time at the PPAS summer school. The classes were varied and brilliantly taught, the two performances at the Leicester Square Theatre and Covent Garden piazza were so exciting and the friendships formed have built up her confidence so much. She is desperate to sign up for next year!!”

“My daughter recently had the opportunity to attend a drama lesson, and I couldn’t be more grateful for the experience. The session was engaging, inspiring, and full of energy. It was wonderful to see her come home excited and confident The instructor created a warm and encouraging environment that helped her feel comfortable and expressive from the start. Thank you for offering such a fantastic opportunity—this has truly sparked a new passion in her! Thanks Emma, Lisa and the rest of the team...well appreciated. Love Nicolex”

“My Daughter has been going to stagecoach for many years now and really looks forward to her classes every Saturday. I’ve seen her confidence grow and stagecoach is definitely the one to thank for that. The experiences offered to the kids are brilliant, from doing shows at local fairs, workshops, and even big theatre productions. Felicity and the team are so passionate and professional, I would definitely recommend for any child who is interested in all things singing, dancing and acting!”

“As a first-time tattoo experience, I couldn’t have asked for anything better. F was absolutely amazing—professional, patient, and incredibly talented. The result exceeded all my expectations, and I’m utterly pleased with how it turned out. The attention to detail and care throughout the process made it an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend Dolls Tattoo and especially F for anyone considering getting inked!”

“So happy I went to Ushuaia for my first tattoo. Right from the first contact with the lovely Sean and then the brilliantly talented Rhiannon who turned my very personal idea into the most beautiful tattoo. It turned out exactly as I had imagined! The whole experience was an absolute joy!! Wouldn’t go anywhere else even though I live in Amsterdam! Thanks so much guys xx”

“Hey there! I recently got my first tattoo with Label Tattoo, and it was an incredible experience. Marcelo was absolutely fantastic! As it was my first tattoo, he was incredibly helpful and patient throughout the process. He listened attentively to my ideas, brought his professional expertise to bear, and explained all the details that would make the tattoo come to life. Then, he set up an appointment and completed a full arm tattoo in just one day! I’m still in awe of his determination, speed, and incredible skills. I can’t stop admiring my tattoo! Thank you so much, Marcelo, for this amazing experience.”

“I went for cover my old tattoo. My first visit was very welcoming and was easy to make an appointment. Evita was my artist and she did very great job, she made me feel comfortable and she is very professional. I'm happy with my experience and I planning to come back.”

“What an amazing experience for my first tattoo. All the staff were lovely, with a massive shout out to the amazing and talented Callum Els. Such a beautiful studio with a relaxed and chilled vibe. Made me feel very comfortable and special. The tattoo itself is a dream that has been living in my head for 15 years and Callum hit the mark and made it a reality. Beyond my expectations, and they were very high after 15 years, so I am delighted with the end result. Thanks Noire Ink, I will be back.”

“Absolutely in love with his tattoos, highly recommend. Best place you could ever go too, if your looking for a tattoo artist, stop your search and book yourself in”

“Had a session booked yesterday with Christian. Felt apprehensive due to a poor experience with a previous tatooist. Done an absolute amazing job of a coverup! I was completely blown away with his level of expertise and professionalism. His ability to change and tweak the design, incorporating everything I wanted with a fine tooth comb. This man is a perfectionist, a true artist with skill and ability in abundance. If you want the best then I suggest you book with this man, all of his work is exquisite. He's a wonderful example of a great service, including after care, not to mention he's hilarious and i had such a good laugh! His shop does so many other services too, from botox and filler or tattooed brows, with a professional beautician, or a hair cut with a barber. 110 out of 100.”

“My daughter has been doing ballet at Rise for several years and started doing Contemporary with them a couple of years ago. She loves both classes! The teachers are friendly and she has come a long way. She really looks forward to her lessons every week.”

“Absolutely amazing … Unique design created from a photo and transferred as a tattoo into arm. One of the best real life tattoos I’ve seen. Both Chris and Esther are extremely knowledgeable and happy to share info and offer ideas and assistance. Would 100% recommend and will definitely visit again.”

“Had a fantastic experience at Shall Adore and won't go anywhere else now! I've started a back piece with Olga that includes my other tattoos. She's been absolutely amazing in every way, making it work all together and I couldn't be happier. Super detail orientated, lovely and saved my life with a hot tea when my shivers were getting out of hand. All the staff is friendly and fun, such a great atmosphere and clean environment. Can't wait to be back !”

“Popped in while passing and got a cheeky lil tattoo. Staff was so friendly. Reasonable prices. The young lady who did my ghost ballon tattoo was super sweet and very good. Will be my regular tattoo go to place now”

“Best place to get a Tattoo, don't waste time anywhere else. This is the place to come. Professional people well organised, they took time discussing what I wanted. Such kind friendly staff. They made me a coffee gave me lunch. The whole team was very patient with me. Amazing art work I love my Tattoo. Thank you TATTOOMA LONDON.”

“Had my first tattoo done with Kat. Very simple to arrange, as she was aware it was my first one she booked a bit of time out of her day so I could discuss the design, size and location of tattoo. Didn’t have to wait too long until the booking. On the day everything went smooth, Kat reassured me and made sure I was okay throughout. Once I’ve got a few more ideas I will definitely contact Kat again.”

“Took my younger sibling to get his first piercings (Double lobes) and to get a helix for myself. The friendliest of staff and the shops atmosphere is lovely. Their attention to detail and hygiene was amazing. I never write reviews but on behalf of the both of us, we adored it. Definitely going to be returning ♥”

“A welcoming, friendly but professional service and high hygiene standards. I was made to feel at ease straight away by all the staff. I was given the time to discuss my tattoo, swapped ideas and measurements taken etc. Then within a week later, I was booked in. Cristian the tattoo artist, took the time to show me awesome ideas for my tattoo. These designs were much better than I could of thought of! He made sure it was all the right size and completely happy with all the intricate details, breaking down each bits of my tattoo. During the process he was checking I was okay as well as worked a lot of detail in a timely manner, but no means rushed. The end result is incredible, highly detailed, unique, personal and far better than I imagined! I’ll definitely be returning and having more tattoos by him. Highly recommended!”

“Kami is an absolutely amazing artist! I only had a little idea of ​​what I wanted and she came up with exactly what belongs to me. I like her work because every piece is original. It was my first tattoo with her and certainly not my last. I highly recommend it.”

“I've been to InkFact three times now to get about 15 tattoos, building up my patchwork sleeve on my arms! I love all of them! It's such a welcoming studio and they are so accommodating to what I want and getting the size & location perfect! Giuseppe and Carlotta are super. It's a really positive and nice atmosphere - will def be going back for more in 2023! One of the best tattoo studios in London for sure :)”

“Cannot recommend this place enough, the lady who pierced my nose took her time to make sure the placement was perfect. She is lovely and really knows her stuff. Also, the guy on the front desk who was super helpful and it was lovely to speak to him. Will be back for more piercings. Thank you”

“My daughter had her ear lobes pierced today and the staff here made her feel so special. When we arrived Rose explained the process really well in a non-scary way, she was really friendly and so easy to chat to. Amy pierced my daughter’s ears and she was clam, patient and just lovely. We received lots of advice on cleaning the piercings and when we left my daughter was given a bravery certificate and stickers. I would definitely recommend and we will be coming back!”

“It's my go to place to get that buzz! Very clean and professional. Staff make you feel very welcomed and comfortable. The first time I met them I knew I had friends for life. Prices are fair and reasonable on everything from tattoos, piercings and jewelry.”

“My wife and I came in for matching tattoos today and we are over the moon. Our artist Jay was fantastic as were the rest of the team. It’s my first ever one and I’ll definitely be back again. Thanks everyone!”

“Hi, this is Hellfire and I'm brutally honest in my review. I came by this tattoo shop completely by chance, just passing through the area on my way to the gym, and went in purely lead by instinct. I never imagined that I could've experience the best possible service I ever received in any tattoo shop in London (and I've been to plenty) by Bianca and Bogdan. I will not review the piece of art I got until fully touched up and healed, but I will however recommend both artists to absolutely anyone looking to get a tattoo in London. :) Ruthlessly, with Love, Hellfire.”

“Great experience and fast service !”

“The National Circus Centre for Arts absolutely blew us away with their incredible performance at our event! Their artistry and skill were simply breathtaking. The performers were incredibly talented and engaged the audience from start to finish. The show added a touch of magic and excitement that elevated our event to a whole new level. We can't thank them enough!”