Workshops are on hold

until further notice

If you are booked onto a workshop you should have been contacted by the teacher of the workshop. If not and you have any questions just get in touch

We are so excited to now have our very own workshop space above the shop! We love nothing more than getting creative and can't wait to get creative with you guys!  Check out our upcoming workshops below.

If you are interested in hiring our workshop space just get in touch for more info

April Workshops

Beginners Hand Lettering & Sign Writing
with Wild Calligraphy GB
5th April / 10:30am - 12:30pm / £55pp

Wild Calligraphy has teamed up with Handmade Nottingham, based in Nottingham City Centre to bring this workshop to you. The morning is set to be relaxing and fun all at once, with refreshments on hand included in your ticket price.

As a teacher by formation, Faye loves sharing her skills with others and enabling you to make optimum progress thanks to detailed guidance and 1:1 support!

Included in your ticket price, you'll receive a drink on arrival, refreshments throughout the class, a masterclass on beginners Pen Calligraphy and a Starter kit to use and take away with helpful hints and tips to aid you as you continue your practice (Including invaluable advice on where to buy materials). You will receive my favourite, tried and tested calligraphy materials for sign writing as well as advice on how to use your tools.

Beginners Nib & Ink Calligraphy
with Wild Calligraphy GB
5th April / 1pm-3pm / £55p

Wild Calligraphy has teamed up with Handmade Nottingham, based in Nottingham City Centre to bring this workshop to you. The morning is set to be relaxing and fun all at once, with refreshments on hand included in your ticket price.

As a teacher by formation, Faye loves sharing her skills with others and enabling you to make optimum progress thanks to detailed guidance and 1:1 support!

Included in your ticket price, you'll receive a drink on arrival, refreshments throughout the class, a masterclass on beginners Nib & Ink Calligraphy and a Starter kit to use and take away with helpful hints and tips to aid you as you continue your practice (Including invaluable advice on where to buy materials). You will receive my favourite, tried and tested calligraphy materials for sign writing as well as advice on how to use your tools.

Beginners Nib & Ink Calligraphy
with Wild Calligraphy GB
5th April / 3.30pm - 5.30pm / £55p

Wild Calligraphy has teamed up with Handmade Nottingham, based in Nottingham City Centre to bring this workshop to you. The afternoon is set to be relaxing and fun all at once, with refreshments on hand included in your ticket price.

As a teacher by formation, Faye loves sharing her skills with others and enabling you to make optimum progress thanks to detailed guidance and 1:1 support!

Included in your ticket price, you'll receive a drink on arrival, refreshments throughout the class, a masterclass on beginners Nib & Ink Calligraphy and a Starter kit to use and take away with helpful hints and tips to aid you as you continue your practice (Including invaluable advice on where to buy materials). You will receive my favourite, tried and tested calligraphy materials for sign writing as well as advice on how to use your tools.


Colourful Spring Wreath Making
with Jen Jones Flowers
11th April / 11am - 12.30pm / £40pp + booking fee


Come and make a gorgeously springy colourful wreath to hang on your door or put on your Easter table!!There will be a large selection of multicoloured flowers to choose from and let your creativity flourish!!
You will get a demo, hot drink and piece of homemade cake
You will all go away with your own homemade colourful wreath to show off!


Living Succulent Wreath Making
with Jen Jones
18th April / 11am - 12:30pm / £40pp + booking fee

Come and spend some relaxing crafting time playing with succulents, moss and making your very own living succulent wreath!

This hour and a half session will be spent making your own living succulent wreaths that can be hung outside or in, or create a lovely table arrangement.

All materials will be provided and you will get a hot drink and piece of homemade cake
Come and have a gorgeous time and take away something lovely that you've made yourself!


Living Succulent Wreath Making
with Jen Jones
19th April / 10am - 12pm / £40pp + booking fee

Come and spend some relaxing crafting time playing with succulents, moss and making your very own living succulent wreath!

This hour and a half session will be spent making your own living succulent wreaths that can be hung outside or in, or create a lovely table arrangement.

All materials will be provided and you will get a hot drink and piece of homemade cake
Come and have a gorgeous time and take away something lovely that you've made yourself!

Beginner's Punch-needle Workshop
with Laura Gardner
19th April / 1.30pm - 4.30pm / £30 + booking fee

Textile artist Laura Gardner will teach you how to embroider using the punch needle technique in this 3-hour workshop at the Handmade Nottingham shop.

Laura will teach this workshop on how to create a simple geometric design and use the appropriate tools and materials to create a decorative punch needle embroidery. All materials and tools needed for this workshop will be provided on the day.
Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided during the workshop.

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

Beginners Lino Printing Workshop
with Karen Miele
25th April / 10.30am - 1.30pm / £35 + booking fee

Spend the morning getting inky - and learn how to create your own lino print designs using a tabletop press!

In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn:
• How to transfer a drawing onto lino
• How to carve a lino block, and use different techniques to create interesting patterns
• How to mix inks to create your own colours
• How to print both with and without a tabletop press

As well as your own beautiful artwork, you will also take home a fact sheet - with hints and tips on how to print at home, where to buy supplies, and artists to look at for inspiration.

May Workshops

Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
with The Scout's Den
16th May / 10:30am-1:30pm / £35pp

In this 3 hour workshop, you'll learn the basic knots needed to get started with Macramé and make your own plant hanger! No previous experience is necessary as we’ll be going through step by step.

The workshop includes all the materials you'll need: cotton cord, wooden ring and plant pot, and a Beginner's Knot Guide to take away with you to remind you how each knot is created.

Come and have a good natter while learning a new skill and leave with the knowledge you need to move on to bigger personal projects!

Make Your Own Polymer Clay Necklace
with Fison Zair
24th May / 11am - 2pm / £45pp

Katy of Fison Zair will take you through the steps to designing and making your own polymer clay statement necklace, using your chosen colour palette. Following an introduction and small demonstration, you will have an hour to develop your design. There will be time for a break and refreshments will be provided whilst your components bake. Finally we will add the finishing touches to your necklace ready for you to wear home!

This is a great experience to learn a new skill, make new friends a meet the maker. You will create a unique piece to wear or gift.

Beginner's Punch-needle Workshop
with Laura Gardner
31st May / 1.30pm - 4.30pm / £30 + booking fee

Textile artist Laura Gardner will teach you how to embroider using the punch needle technique in this 3-hour workshop at the Handmade Nottingham shop.

Laura will teach this workshop on how to create a simple geometric design and use the appropriate tools and materials to create a decorative punch needle embroidery. All materials and tools needed for this workshop will be provided on the day.
Coffee/tea and refreshments will be provided during the workshop.

This workshop is suitable for beginners.

June Workshops

Make Your Own Creations with Reusable Materials
with Theodora Prassa
6th June / 11am - 1:30pm / £25pp + booking fee

Theodora created this workshop to forward sustainable ideas in a creative way. Your creations will be made by reusable materials and things that surround your daily life. This will help you add a sustainable habit in your lives, create gifts, reduce waste and consume less.

Through this 2.5 hour workshop we will decorate fabrics with natural and recyclable materials.

Including experimenting with different ways of decorating fabrics with the intention to create our own decorative bags and gifts and making our own notebooks from 100% reusable materials.

All materials will be provided.

Intro to Macramé : Wall Hanging Workshop
with The Scout's Den
7th June  / 10:30am-1:30pm / £35pp

In this 3 hour workshop, you'll learn the basic knots needed to get started with Macramé. It's suitable for beginners as you'll be taken through each knot step-by-step and follow along to create your very own small wall hanging to take home!

The workshop includes all the materials you'll need: recycled cotton cord, a copper bar and end caps, and a Beginner's Knot Guide to take away with you to remind you how each knot is created.

Come and have a good natter while learning a new skill and leave with the knowledge you need to move on to bigger personal projects!

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