Is previous gardening or crafting experience required?

No experience is necessary; the session is designed for beginners, especially teens learning botanical crafts.

Can teens bring their own materials to the workshop?

Materials are provided to ensure quality and consistency, so bringing your own is not needed.

Are siblings or friends outside the 13-17 age range allowed to participate?

This workshop is specifically tailored for participants aged 13 to 17 for safety and content relevance.

Are refreshments included in the booking price?

Yes, each session includes a choice of tea, coffee, or cordial plus a chocolate fudge brownie.

What safety measures are in place regarding COVID-19?

The venue follows local health guidelines to ensure safe distancing and sanitization; check with Debbie Bryan for current policies.

How can I book or reschedule a session?

Bookings are handled through Debbie Bryan’s FareHarbor link; note all sales are final with no refunds or exchanges.

Mini Garden Crafternoon for Teens with Debbie Bryan in Nottingham | Events

In the heart of Nottingham City Centre, Debbie Bryan invites teens aged 13 to 17 to engage in a unique hands-on workshop: the Teen's Mini Garden Crafternoon. This experience offers more than just crafting; it's an opportunity to bring a slice of nature indoors through the delicate art of creating mini gardens using preserved moss and naturally dried flora. Located on St Peter’s Gate, Nottingham provides an accessible urban setting where young participants can pause from the city bustle and channel creativity through botanical design.

Debbie Bryan’s workshop begins with a friendly introduction to gardening crafts, focusing on practical techniques and inspiring individual design. Each participant receives a 6cm terracotta pot prepped with Oasis SEC dry foam, along with a curated selection of everlasting moss, preserved and dried flora, and arrangement pins. The hour-and-a-half session guides teens in assembling their personal mini garden, perfect for brightening rooms or desks with lasting natural beauty.

What sets this experience apart in Nottingham’s local scene is its blend of urban convenience and natural artistry—transforming the city’s stone streets into a canvas for creativity. This event also includes a relaxed social pause with options of tea, coffee, or cordial accompanied by a chocolate fudge brownie, enhancing the communal and comforting atmosphere.

For families seeking an extended treat, the Teen's Afternoon Tea package adds a 60-minute pleasure of finger sandwiches and classic scones, tailored to dietary preferences including vegetarian, vegan, and low gluten options.

Debbie Bryan’s offering is not just another craft session; it connects young people to the rhythms of nature and the joy of hands-on creation in a city renowned for its rich history and green urban pockets, making it a standout experience for both Nottingham locals and visitors alike.

About Debbie Bryan

Debbie Bryan is a Nottingham-based creative studio and tea room specialising in hands-on craft workshops, knitting classes, and curated afternoon tea experiences. Located in the Lace Market district, the venue hosts a wide range of sessions for adults, teens and children, including knitting workshops (Intarsia, Gansey, Fair Isle, beginners), seasonal craft of the month sessions, plate and glass painting, wreath making, embroidery, candle painting, and clay play. Many sessions are led by experienced tutors and visiting specialists, including award-winning knitwear designer Tanya for advanced knitting workshops. The team at Debbie Bryan provides all materials, step-by-step instruction and a relaxed, social environment suitable for beginners through advanced makers. The on-site tea room offers more than twenty specialty teas alongside freshly prepared sandwiches, scones and cakes, and table reservations can be credited towards food and drink.

Regular seasonal offerings and themed events — such as Christmas wreath-making and monthly craft features — ensure a varied calendar for visitors and gift-bookings. The business emphasises careful preparation, small group sizes and a focus on craftsmanship to help attendees complete a memorable handmade keepsake. Debbie Bryan operates public craft sessions, private group bookings and children’s crafternoons designed for family-friendly creativity. The combination of practical tuition, hospitality and a central Nottingham location makes Debbie Bryan a reliable choice for those seeking creative days out, skill-building workshops, and memorable afternoon tea experiences. Bookings are available online and as gift vouchers, and the venue accommodates both individual learners and bespoke private events for groups of varied sizes comfortably.