NOTTINGHAM WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Clay, Tea, and Teen Hands: A Crafternoon in Nottingham’s City Centre
A supervised, hands-on workshop where teens (13–17) shape a hanging plaque from air-dry clay while enjoying curated afternoon treats — this guide lays out what to expect, where to meet, and how the session runs.
Clay, Tea, and Teen Hands: A Crafternoon in Nottingham’s City Centre.
Unleash creativity in a compact city-centre studio led by the Debbie Bryan team: participants learn shaping, stamping and embossing techniques and leave with a unique hanging plaque formed from air-dry clay, all within a structured Crafternoon designed for 13–17 year olds.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on plaque making with air‑dry clay
Use shaping tools, stamps and embossing techniques to design and finish a decorative hanging plaque — all clay, equipment and illustrative design sheets are supplied so teens can focus on making.
Afternoon treats to match the craft
Choose a cordial, tea or coffee with a chocolate fudge brownie, or book the extended Teen’s Afternoon Tea package featuring a selection of sandwiches and mini sweet treats.
Guidance from the Debbie Bryan team
Sessions begin with an introduction on tips and techniques from the Debbie Bryan team; facilitators provide tools and inspiration throughout the Crafternoon.
What the day feels like
What the session feels like
The workshop is a focused, social stretch of time: an instructor-led intro, then hands-on work with air-dry clay and embossing implements as music and conversation hum around a table; in the longer package the craft flows into a plated Teen’s Afternoon Tea so the making and social time extend across the visit.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this Crafternoon is best for — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Air‑dry clay, clay equipment, embossing tools and an illustrative design sheet are supplied so you don’t need to bring materials.
Short sessions include a choice of cordial, tea or coffee plus a chocolate fudge brownie; the extended Teen’s Afternoon Tea package includes a selection of sandwiches and mini sweet treats.
Sessions are allocated either 1.5 hours for the basic Crafternoon or 2.5 hours when booked with Teen’s Afternoon Tea; bookings begin with the craft portion of the visit.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages is this for?
The workshop is for teens aged 13–17 years old.
How long does the session last?
You will be allocated either 1.5 hours for the Crafternoon (with a choice of cordial/tea/coffee and a chocolate fudge brownie) or 2.5 hours when booked with Teen’s Afternoon Tea.
Where do we meet?
Meet on the 1st Floor at No 4–6 St Peter’s Gate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 2JG.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes — options include cordial, tea or coffee and a chocolate fudge brownie, or the extended Teen’s Afternoon Tea package with sandwiches and mini sweet treats.
Is an adult required to attend?
An adult must be in attendance at all times during a visit with anyone under 16.
Can you cater for dietary requirements?
Vegetarian, vegan and Low Gluten options are available, but the Low Gluten menu is prepared on site where gluten is handled, so a small cross‑contamination risk remains.