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.
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
Karen Miele
Beginners Lino Print Workshop
Saturday 7th Feb / 10:30 - 13:30 / £38pp plus booking fee
Spend the morning getting inky! and learn how to design, carve and print your own designs using the lino cut technique.
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn:
How to create a design perfect for lino print
How to transfer your 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 your designs
How to sign and edition your prints
Suitable for beginners
Price £38 (plus booking fee) - includes tea and biscuits!
Kay Jay Clay
Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop
Sunday 15th Feb / 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!
Karen Miele Art
Beginners Lino Print Workshop
Saturday 7th March / 10:30 - 13:30 / £38pp plus booking fee
Spend the morning getting inky! and learn how to design, carve and print your own designs using the lino cut technique.
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn:
How to create a design perfect for lino print
How to transfer your 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 your designs
How to sign and edition your prints
Suitable for beginners
Price £38 (plus booking fee) - includes tea and biscuits!
Kay Jay Clay
Polymer Clay Earrings Workshop
Sunday 22nd March / 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!
Karen Miele
Beginners Lino Print Workshop
Saturday 11th April / 10:30 - 13:30 / £38pp plus booking fee
Spend the morning getting inky! and learn how to design, carve and print your own designs using the lino cut technique.
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn:
How to create a design perfect for lino print
How to transfer your 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 your designs
How to sign and edition your prints
Suitable for beginners
Price £38 (plus booking fee) - includes tea and biscuits!