easy
1.5–2.5 hours
Suitable for children aged 7–12 and adults; requires only basic seated focus and manual dexterity.
Step inside Nottingham city centre for a unique children’s embroidery workshop by Debbie Bryan that combines playful stitching with sweet treats and skill-building fun. Perfect for young crafters looking to create and connect.
Perfect for Family Craft Dates
Enjoy hand-sewing with a choice of quirky patterns
An introduction from the Debbie Bryan team on tips and techniques, before you’ll be set on your way to creating your own design
10cm embroidery hoop with a choice of pattern fabric
Embroidery threads
Sewing needle
You'll also be provided with a stitch guide for you to support your youngsters creativity. If you fancy giving it a go yourself, add an adult heritage embroidery or an alternative crafternoon. Explore our adult Crafternoons here
Be inspired by our craft ideas through our Crafternoon Pinterest boards here
With a choice of juice or cordial and chocolate fudge brownie
You will be allocated a hour and a half for this Crafternoon
With Children's Afternoon Tea
You will be allocated two and a half hours for this Crafternoon and Afternoon Tea, your booking will begin with craft
Children's Afternoon Tea | 7-12 Year Olds
Traditional • Low Gluten
Juice or cordial
A selection of finger sandwiches
Served with a mini fruit scone, clotted cream and fruit preserve
Chocolate fudge brownie
Cucumber
Strawberries
Vegetarian • Low Gluten
A selection of finger sandwiches
Served with a mini fruit scone, clotted cream and fruit preserve
Chocolate fudge brownie
Cucumber
Strawberries
Vegan or Dairy Free
Juice or cordial
A selection of finger sandwiches
Served with a mini fruit scone, vegan butter and fruit preserve
Chocolate fudge brownie
Cucumber
Strawberries
An adult must be in attendance at all times during your visit with a child.
Please note, a cleaning soilage charge will incur if an incident disrupts the interior, exterior, furnishings, materials and/or equipment of our premises.
Low Gluten Afternoon Tea menus
Although the recipes and goods used for this specific menu do not contain gluten, we do handle and bake with gluten onsite. While we avoid cross-contamination, the risk, however small, still exists.
We must therefore label this menu as Low Gluten.
Plan to arrive at least 10 minutes before the session starts to get comfortable and choose your fabric pattern without rushing.
An adult must stay on site throughout the workshop to assist and engage with children, ensuring a safe and supportive crafting environment.
Bring only your enthusiasm—needles, hoops, thread, and stitch guides are included, eliminating prep work for families.
While spills are rare, a soiling charge applies if cleanup is extensive; consider dressing kids in easy-care clothes.
Nottingham’s long history as a market town and center for lace manufacture informs its vibrant arts and crafts culture today.
Local efforts promote sustainable small business practices, encouraging low-waste crafting and support for community artisans.
Wear clothes that can tolerate occasional thread or food spills to stay relaxed throughout the workshop.
While all materials are provided, bringing a personal sewing kit may make transitioning to home projects easier.
Nottingham city centre can be chilly between venues; this keeps you comfortable before and after the session.
spring|fall|winter specific
Great for jotting down stitches or design ideas shared during the tutorial.