Plate Painting Crafternoon at Debbie Bryan, Nottingham
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Accessible to all fitness levels; minimal physical exertion required.
Overview
Hand-paint your own vintage ceramic plate in Nottingham’s bustling city centre with Debbie Bryan’s Crafternoon. Dive into a creative guided session paired with indulgent treats for an unforgettable artistic escape.
Plate Painting Crafternoon @ Nottingham City Centre
Includes booking fee
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About This Adventure
Hand-paint your own ceramic plate
Try your hand at surface pattern design and hand-lettering through ceramic painting and craft yourself a one of kind decorative china saucer or plate. A perfect addition to any room in your home as wall art or a trinket dish.
What’s provided for your Plate Painting Crafternoon
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An introduction from the Debbie Bryan team on tips and techniques, before you’ll be set on your way to creating your own design
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Vintage china crockery to choose from
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Mix of ceramic paints and pens
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Brushes
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Illustrative design sheet
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.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive Early for Setup
Give yourself 10-15 minutes before your session to settle in and choose your ceramic piece without rush.
Wear Comfortable, Paint-Friendly Clothing
Ceramic paints can stain; opt for layers you don’t mind getting a bit messy during the creative process.
Book Hospitality in Advance
To enjoy afternoon tea or a grazing platter alongside your painting, reserve your preferred package beforehand.
Bring a Camera
Capture your design and the welcoming studio atmosphere to remember your artistic day in Nottingham.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban foxes commonly spotted around Nottingham’s parklands
- Birds such as robins and great tits frequent nearby green spaces
History
Nottingham, famous for its Robin Hood legend, blends a rich cultural heritage with a modern creative scene reflected in local workshops like Debbie Bryan’s.
Conservation
The activity emphasizes sustainability by reusing vintage china for painting and promoting thoughtful creative consumption in the urban environment.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothes
Wear clothes that allow freedom of movement and can handle minor paint stains.
Apron or Protective Smock
Helpful to keep paint off your clothing during the session.
Camera or Smartphone
To document your finished plate and creative process.
Reading Glasses or Magnifier
Useful if you want to work on detailed lettering or fine patterns.