Seasonal Felt Workshop in Nottingham: Make Handmade Decorations and Afternoon Tea

At the heart of Nottingham's city centre, Debbie Bryan’s craft studio invites visitors to slow down and stitch something seasonal by hand. Located at 1st Floor, No 4-6 St Peter's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2JG, the workshop runs a 90-minute session where guests make a felt decoration—an approachable craft that yields a keepsake or handmade gift. The room fills with tables, colourful felt shapes and trays of threads. Instructors guide novices through simple hand-stitching techniques: running stitch, blanket stitch and a few decorative accents. Packages range from a paired Tea or Coffee • Sweet Treat with a chocolate fudge brownie to full Afternoon Tea or a savoury or sweet grazing platter; bookings that include food are scheduled for two and a half hours so you can craft and savor. The core appeal is tactile: thick wool felt, bright embroidery threads and buttons that transform flat shapes into seasonal ornaments. This experience stands out because it blends hospitality and hands-on making in a compact urban setting. The studio focuses on seasonal motifs—leaves, stars, hearts, pumpkins—so each visit produces decorations relevant to the calendar. It’s a social activity suited to solo makers and small groups wanting a creative hour without a steep learning curve. The accessible central meeting point also makes this an easy add-on to a day exploring Nottingham’s Lace Market, Old Market Square and nearby independent shops. Practical details: expect about 1.5 hours for the crafting session if you choose the basic package; choose an extended slot when booking Afternoon Tea or grazing platters. The studio supplies felt, needles, threads and embellishments; bring only a small bag for finished work. If your booking mixes different hospitality packages, the business asks you to limit to two variations per table or contact them ahead of time to arrange mixtures. Sessions are adaptable: instructors teach finishing touches such as attaching ribbon loops and beads, leaving you with a ready-to-hang ornament. The packages—Tea or Coffee • Sweet Treat, Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea, Savoury Grazing Platter and Sweet Grazing Platter—let you pair crafting with brownie or afternoon service. Group bookings, parties and solo visitors are welcome; minimum age and accessibility details are not listed on the booking page, check before you book now. Why book this? It’s a low-commitment creative detour that produces a handmade object and a relaxed café-style atmosphere. The hands-on pace makes it ideal for people who want to learn a simple stitch, make a meaningful gift, or celebrate a seasonal moment with friends. For visitors to Nottingham, this craft afternoon is a practical, gentle way to connect with local makers and leave with something personal. Booking link and details are available through the provided reservation URL. The meeting point address above is the studio’s check-in location.