Get creative at Handmade Nottingham with our range of workshops.
Our workshop space is located above the shop. Unfortunately it is only accessible by stairs.
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Festive Punch Needle Workshop
Saturday 22nd November / 1pm - 4pm / £40pp
Get into the holiday spirit with my cosy Festive Punch Needle Workshop, the perfect creative escape this Christmas!
In this hands on session, you’ll learn the relaxing art of punch needle as you create your very own Christmas wall hanging decoration. Choose from a range of joyful festive designs including a wreath, bauble, Santa, snowman, presents, and more.
Whether you’re a total beginner or looking for a fun festive project, this workshop is a wonderful way to unwind, get creative, and make something truly special this Christmas.
Sali aka Ms Moo Make Up
Make Up Masterclass
Sunday 30th November / 12pm-2pm / £35pp
Come join us for an exciting Make Up Masterclass hosted by the talented Ms Moo Make Up!
Learn how to recreate Ms Moo Make Up's signature smokey eye from Sali herself, an award winning experienced makeup artist of over 15 years.Sali will guide you through her simple smokey eye tutorial, and there will be a full Q&A after to try help with additional burning questions.
Whatever your skill level, this event is perfect for anyone looking to level up with makeup knowledge and learn some new tricks. If you want to revamp your style or just feel inspired to play with your makeup again, get ready to have fun AND learn from a professional makeup artist. In this intimate envioronment where no question you ask is considered silly, you'll leave feeling confident your makeup game is on point!
Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity to glam up and shine bright.What's included:- LIVE smokey eye tutorial with Ms Moo Make Up- On hand tuition from Sali as you recreate your own smokey eye makeup- A Q&A session with Sali to ask your burning questions- Discounted 1-2-1 lessons and vouchers will be available to purchase on the day
Norse Horse Decor
Swedish Paper Star Lantern
Tuesday 2nd December / 6pm-8pm / £35pp
Learn how to design, hand punch and construct a traditional Swedish paper star lantern then see it lit up and take it home. It’s lots of fun, all tools and templates will be provided along with Swedish snacks and an Aquavit tasting.
Yasmin Cousins
Christmas Cookie Jar Workshop
Saturday 6th December / 11.30am - 1.30pm / £35pp
In this workshop you'll transform a plain glass cookie jar into your own gingerbread style Christmas house.
Choose from a selection of festive vinyl designs to decorate your jar with, start with a variety of different windows and doors to create your dream gingerbread home. Then add all of the festive trimmings - ribbons, wreaths, baubles and more. Don't forget the finishing touches for some extra Christmas whimsy - gingerbread men, festive winter bunnies and snowflakes, aww!
Your finished materpiece can be used each year as a Christmas cookie jar OR add a candle and watch your designs cast cosy winter scene shadows on your walls
Yamsin will provide all of the tools and tips to guide you through applying decals that last. And of course, she will be on hand to help and guide throughout
Kay Jay Clay
Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop
Sunday 7th December 2025 / 1pm - 3pm / £30pp
Choose from 1 x large statement dangle earrings or 1 X small hoop/stud earrings and a matching pendant
After the workshop your pieces will be taken away to be baked & assembled. They will then post them to you!
Smuttercups
Christmas Cake Decorating Workshop
Sunday 21st December 2025 / 1pm - 3pm / £39.99pp
Create some cheeky festive heart cakes to get your metabolism ready for the Christmas period.
Make your Christmas Smuttercup your way. You’ll get a masterclass on techniques and a choice of 2 regular or one XL Smuttercups to decorate.For £39.99pp you can either decorate two regular sized Smuttercups or one XL 5 inch. Choose between pre-made lemon, vanilla or chocolate cake all with gluten free and vegan options.
You'll get a crash course in decorating and piping techniques, plus all the tools you need to bring your Christmas Smuttercup to life.
Blue Stiggy
Make your own coptic bound notebook, journal or sketchbook
Sunday 1st Feb / 12pm-4pm / £45pp
Coptic binding is the most ancient of bindings and is characterised by visible stitching forming rows of chain stitch across the spine.
Michaela will bring papers made from recycled materials and textile industry waste along with traditional linen thread for you to stitch in to your own