easy
2–3 hours
No special fitness level required; suitable for all ages interested in crafts.
Step into Nottingham’s creative scene with a November workshop focused on dried flower embroidery, blending nature's delicate beauty with needlework skills in the city center. Discover why this unique craft experience is a must-try for visitors seeking hands-on artistry and local connection.
Includes booking fee
Take inspiration from our beautiful examples and be guided by the team at Debbie Bryan to create your unique 10cm floral hoop using naturally dried and preserved flowers.
This delicate dried flower embroidery crafternoon is a welcome addition to our programme. Be inspired by our design examples and create a unique decorative hoop to compliment your home, office or studio – or gift to a loved one.
What’s provided for your Crafternoon 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
Nottingham Lace tulle
Dried flowers and greenery
Ribbons
Beads
Embroidery threads
Embroidery stitch guide
Transparent PVA glue
Hand embroidery stitch guide
Interested in giving this craft a go at home? Why not check out our Dried Flowery Embroidery Craft Kits?
Be inspired by our craft ideas through our Crafternoon Pinterest boards here
Packages Explore our Afternoon Tea, Cream Tea and Grazing Platter menus here
With your choice of tea or freshly ground coffee and a chocolate fudge brownie
You will be allocated a hour and a half for your Crafternoon
With Cream Tea; in-house baked fruit scone with cream, fruit preserve and strawberries plus your choice of tea or freshly ground coffee.
You will be allocated a hour and a half for your Crafternoon.
With Afternoon Tea, Sweet or Savoury Grazing Platter
A popular choice! Freshly prepared and homemade You will be allocated two and a half hours for your Crafternoon Your Crafternoon will begin with craft first
Terms and conditions
Available as part of our booking system, we offer multiple creativity and hospitality packages, for the best possible experience, we recommend booking the same Crafternoon and hospitality options for your table.
If you and guests would like to experience different packages, we advise that you order no more than two different Crafternoon & hospitality options.
Please contact us to request mixed Crafternoon and hospitality packages, and we will do our best to accommodate these requests.
Read all terms and conditions online here
Workshops fill quickly, especially in November—reserve your spot early to avoid disappointment.
Arrive 10 minutes early to get settled and familiarize yourself with materials and instructions.
Choose outfits that allow easy arm movement for sewing and embroidery work.
St Peter's Gate is well connected; parking can be limited in Nottingham city center.
Nottingham is steeped in history as the legendary home of Robin Hood and was a center for the English lace industry during the Industrial Revolution.
The workshop promotes sustainable crafting by using natural materials and teaching care for delicate botanicals, reflecting growing eco-consciousness in Nottingham's arts community.
Keeps fabric taut for precise stitching and flower placement.
Needed for detailed embroidery work on fabric and dried flowers.
Adds comfort during the workshop session, especially for longer sittings.
Helps you see fine details clearly while stitching.