A quiet Crafternoon stitching Nottingham’s lace history onto British linen

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A quiet Crafternoon stitching Nottingham’s lace history onto British linen

A guided hand-embroidery workshop using Nottingham Heritage fabric prints led by Debbie Bryan, with high-quality materials provided and optional refreshment packages.

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A quiet Crafternoon stitching Nottingham’s lace history onto British linen.

Duration
1.5
Location
Nottingham
Operator
Debbie Bryan
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Immerse yourself in hand-embroidery using Nottingham Heritage fabric prints inspired by the Nottingham Lace Archive; the Debbie Bryan team guides participants to create wall art on British-woven natural linen in a relaxed Crafternoon setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE TEXTILE

Nottingham Heritage prints on British linen

Detailed heritage designs are printed on a high-quality British natural cotton-linen blend, chosen specifically for hand-embroidery and drawn from the Nottingham Lace Archive’s technical drawings and lace punch cards.

THE PROCESS

Guided hand-embroidery in a relaxed Crafternoon

Debbie Bryan’s team provides step-by-step guidance to stitch heritage-inspired motifs into wall art using supplied materials, making the session suitable for participants wanting to try embroidery.

THE TREAT

Optional teas, afternoon tea and grazing platters

Choose from tea or coffee with a sweet treat, cream tea, full afternoon tea, or savoury and sweet grazing platters; sessions that include Afternoon Tea or grazing platters are allocated two and a half hours, starting with craft first unless you request otherwise.

What the day feels like

What the Crafternoon feels like

You arrive at a central Nottingham studio and settle at a workspace laid out with British-woven linen printed with lace-inspired designs; under Debbie Bryan’s guidance you learn stitches and composition, working at a measured, domestic pace with high-quality materials, and can pause for an included refreshment package if you’ve booked one.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this Crafternoon—and who should look elsewhere.

1
Creative beginnersApproachable, guided stitching makes this a good introduction to hand-embroidery and heritage textile motifs for those trying the craft for the first time.
2
Textile and design enthusiastsAnyone interested in historical lace patterns or high-quality British linen will value the Nottingham Lace Archive–inspired prints and the opportunity to translate them into stitched wall art.
3
Social small groupsThe relaxed Crafternoon format and available food packages make this suitable for small group gatherings or a low-key celebration.
4
Not for high-energy outingsThis workshop is a low-physical-intensity, sit-down creative session rather than an active or outdoor adventure.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to bring

High-quality materials and the printed Nottingham Heritage linen are provided as part of the workshop; no specialist kit is required.

Refreshments & timing

Refreshment packages are optional and detailed (tea/coffee with treat, Cream Tea, Afternoon Tea, or grazing platters); sessions including Afternoon Tea or grazing platters are allocated 2.5 hours and usually start with craft first unless you request otherwise.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the standard Crafternoon session?

The standard session duration is 1.5 hours; bookings that include Afternoon Tea, Savoury or Sweet Grazing Platters are allocated two and a half hours.

Where does the workshop meet?

The meeting location is on the 1st Floor, No 4–6 St Peter’s Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2JG.

Are materials provided?

Yes—high-quality British-woven natural linen printed with Nottingham Heritage designs and other materials are provided for the hand-embroidery project.

Can I include food or tea with my booking?

Yes—options range from tea or coffee with a sweet treat up to Afternoon Tea or savoury/sweet grazing platters; package details and allocations are provided when booking.

Can the session start with food instead of craft?

If your booking includes Afternoon Tea or a grazing platter, you will normally start with craft first, but you can request to start with food in advance.