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

September Workshops

Beginners Ceramic Workshop
with Upsydaisy Craft
19th September / 6.30pm - 8.30pm / £30pp

Join us and play with clay! You'll spend the evening making approximately 8 keepsakes hanging decorations/jewellery pieces/plaques or a ceramic tea light holder/ Small plant pot - or a combination of both (time permitting)...

Nat will teach you simple and more complex pottery techniques to create pattern and texture using a vast variety of cutters and stamps which she will provide.

As the pieces dry Nat will demonstrate glazing and bring along examples of the colours for the class to glaze their own pieces. The finished items will be taken away to be fired in the kiln and will be ready for collection at the shop approx. 2 weeks later.

No previous experience required, recommended to bring an apron but the clay doesn’t stain.
All materials and equipment provided. Suitable for adults and responsible children.

Intro to Macrame: Wall Hanging Workshop
with The Scout's Den
21st September / 10am - 1pm / £32 + booking fee

In this 3 hour workshop, you'll learn the basic knots needed to get started with Macrame. It's suitable for absolute 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 away!
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!

'6 Abstract Postcards' Painting and Collage Workshop
with Corrina Rothwell
22nd September / 1pm - 4pm / £37pp

Lose yourself in a delicious muddle of paint, glue and paper in this playfully creative workshop!

Using collage, painting, printing and stenciling you'll work on 6 separate 7” x 5” boards to create a series of beautifully expressive pieces of art to take away with you.

No experience needed, just a willingness to get stuck in!

Macramé Jewellery Workshop
with The Scout's Den
29th September / 10am - 12pm / £25 + booking fee

Come and learn some simple macramé knots and put them together to create a beautiful pair of earrings!! No previous experience necessary as we'll be going through step-by-step.

The workshop includes all the materials you'll need: a selection of cotton, jewellery findings, 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!
Drinks and Light refreshments will be provided during the workshop and will be suitable for Gluten Free / Vegan

October Workshops

Visible Mending Darning Clothes Upcycle Workshop
With Women Who Create
5th October / 10.30am - 1.30pm / £36.50pp

In this 3 hour session you will learn two different types of darning and slow stitch patching to transform those favourite garments that are well loved and need a little tlc! Visible Mending is a brilliant way to give holey cardis and torn denims alike a colourful new lease of life!

Focussing on knitted fabrics and wovens... but these fab sewing techniques can be taken away and used on many different garments!

Bring one item of your own clothing and the rest of the materials needed will be provided in your ticket price!
16 years +
£36.50 per person (this includes booking fee)
Refreshments included

Botanical Drawing + Collage Workshop
with Meg Bonser
5th October / 3pm-5pm / £25pp

Spend a Saturday afternoon getting creative with an autumnal botanical art workshop led by local artist and tutor Meg Bonser.

Split into two parts, you will firstly go back to basics creating colourful, observational drawings of plants and flowers using wax crayons and coloured pencils. Using the continuous line drawing technique and following her tips and tricks along the way, you will produce drawings full of movement and life.

Then you will explore these botanical shapes further to create bright, layered paper collages of floral cut outs in your own unique colour palette.

All abilities welcome including beginners

Create Your Own Woven Wall Hanging
with Eleanor's Craftbox
12th October / 1.30pm - 5.30pm / £42pp

In this workshop you will learn how to make your very own woven wall hanging, worth £35, from scratch to the very last step, so you leave with your very own piece of fibre art to display at home, as well as equipped with the skills to make more beautiful wall hangings on your own.

You will learn how to warp a loom and begin your weave; 4 different weaving techniques that add texture and character to your piece; how to handle different types of wool; and how to finish your weave and take it off the loom ready to hang.

Beginner's Punch-needle workshop
with Laura Gardner
13th October, 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.

Learn to make a wild and wonderful hand-tied bouquet
with Jen Jones Flowers
19th October / 2pm - 4pm / £40pp

Spend some 'me' time making a beautifully large and wild hand-tied design to take away!We will have a gorgeous time with colourful seasonal blooms and I will go through:
- How to condition and look after your flowers
- How to select flowers and foliage to create your design
- Demo and help with creating your own hand tied, including the 'spiralling' technique
- How to gift wrap your finished bouquets
Price includes all flowers/foliage/sundries, beverages and homemade cake! Class runs for roughly 1.5 - 2 hours.
You get to pick your own flowers from a selection on offer - we only use the wildest of the wild , most colourful and beautifully tasteful blooms!
Suitable for beginners or improvers - I will spend time with all of you individually and cater to the style you want to achieve.

Learn how to make a wild and wonderful flower crown
with Jen Jones Flowers
20th October / 2pm - 4pm / £30pp

Spend some time making your own gorgeously unique flower crown to take away!We will have a lovely time with colourful seasonal blooms and I will go through:
- How to condition and look after your flowers
- How to select flowers and foliage to make the design you want
- Demo and help with creating your perfect flower crown, including going through some wiring techniques to make it happen!
- We will take some photos and make sure it's gift wrapped beautifully so it's safe on your journey home!
Price includes all flowers/ foliage/ sundries, beverages and homemade cake!
You get to pick your own flowers from a selection on offer - we only use the wildest of the wild, most colourful and beautifully tasteful blooms!
Suitable for beginners or improvers - I will spend time with all of you individually and cater to the style you want to achieve.

Lino Printing Workshop
With Karen Miele
26th October, 10.30 - 1.30 / £35 + booking fee

Spend the morning getting inky with Karen Miele Artist and Printmaker- 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.
We will be using safe wash inks in this workshop, but we still advise that you bring an apron - or wear clothes you don't mind getting inky.
Suitable for beginners

November Workshops

Beginners Ceramics for Christmas
with Upsydaisy Craft
7th November / 6.30pm - 8.30pm / £30pp

Spend the evening making approximately 12 keepsake hanging Christmas decorations to adorn your tree over the festive season!

Nat will teach you simple and more complex pottery techniques to create pattern and texture using a vast variety of cutters and stamps which she will provide.

As the pieces dry Nat will demonstrate glazing and bring along examples of the colours for the class to glaze their own pieces. The finished items will be taken away to be fired in the kiln and will be ready for collection at the shop approx. 2 weeks later.

No previous experience required, recommended to bring an apron but the clay doesn’t stain.
All materials and equipment provided. Suitable for adults and responsible children.

Beginner's Punch-needle workshop
with Laura Gardner
10th November, 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.

Crochet Make-up Remover Pad Workshop
with Women Who Create
16th November / 10:30am - 1:30pm / £36.50

Join the ever-growing trend of clean sustainable beauty and create your very own reusable crocheted cotton makeup remover pads or 'facial scrubbies' as you might have seen them called online!

This is a great workshop for all you DIY beauty fans looking to tidy up your routine and lower your impact on the environment... whilst enjoying learning a new creative craft technique!

In this session, you will learn the essential crochet techniques to make up to 6 of your very own make-up remover/facial cleansing pads from super soft vegan-friendly cotton!

All materials included, printed booklet plus refreshments and lovely company!

Beginners Ceramics for Christmas
with Upsydaisy Craft
21st November / 6.30pm - 8.30pm / £30pp

Spend the evening making approximately 12 keepsake hanging Christmas decorations to adorn your tree over the festive season!

Nat will teach you simple and more complex pottery techniques to create pattern and texture using a vast variety of cutters and stamps which she will provide.

As the pieces dry Nat will demonstrate glazing and bring along examples of the colours for the class to glaze their own pieces. The finished items will be taken away to be fired in the kiln and will be ready for collection at the shop approx. 2 weeks later.

No previous experience required, recommended to bring an apron but the clay doesn’t stain.
All materials and equipment provided. Suitable for adults and responsible children.

December Workshops

Christmas wreath workshop
with Jen Jones
8th December / 11am-1pm / £30pp + booking fee


Ho ho ho... it's CHRISTMAS!!
Come and make a gorgeous Christmas wreath to hang on your front door.
There will be Christmas tunes, Christmas themed baked goods and of course lots of gorgeous ingredients for you to make your own wreath!
I will do a quick demo before you get stuck in. We will be doing it 'proper' using moss and reel wire.
Oranges, pine cones, ribbons, cinnamon sticks, you name it, we'll have it!!

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