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Needlework and Tea: A Teen Embroidery Crafternoon in Nottingham
A hands-on embroidery workshop for 13–17-year-olds that supplies materials and an optional afternoon tea; this guide explains what to expect and what’s provided.
Needlework and Tea: A Teen Embroidery Crafternoon in Nottingham.
Join an Embroidery Crafternoon in Nottingham that pairs a practical stitching session with a cozy refreshment option. The Debbie Bryan team leads an introduction to stitching techniques before participants create a unique fabric design using quirky patterns; materials and a choice of refreshments, including sweet treats, are provided.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Hands-on stitching with everything supplied
The session supplies the essentials — a 10cm embroidery hoop with pattern fabric, embroidery threads, beads, a sewing needle and a stitch guide — and begins with an introduction from the Debbie Bryan team so teens can expand their stitching skills.
Cozy, social crafternoon atmosphere
The workshop pairs crafting with a relaxed atmosphere and a choice of refreshments; packages include cordial, tea or coffee with a chocolate fudge brownie, or an extended Teen's Afternoon Tea option served alongside the craft.
Short and extended session options
Sessions are allocated either one and a half hours for the standard Crafternoon or two and a half hours when paired with the Teen's Afternoon Tea, with the booking beginning with the craft element.
What the day feels like
What the crafternoon feels like
The experience opens with a brief techniques introduction from the Debbie Bryan team, then moves into focused, guided hand-sewing as each teen selects a quirky pattern and works on a small hoop. Materials are provided and the session culminates in refreshments — either a single sweet treat with a drink or a plated Teen's Afternoon Tea, depending on the package chosen.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this crafternoon suits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard Crafternoon sessions are allocated one and a half hours; the Teen's Afternoon Tea package is allocated two and a half hours, with craft beginning the booking when tea is included.
Provided items include a 10cm embroidery hoop with a choice of pattern fabric, embroidery threads, beads, a sewing needle and a stitch guide; an introduction from the Debbie Bryan team is included.
Choices include cordial, tea or coffee with a chocolate fudge brownie for the shorter package, or a plated Teen's Afternoon Tea (Traditional, Vegetarian, Vegan options) for the extended package.
Meet at 1st Floor, No 4-6 St Peter's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2JG for the start of the session.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What ages can attend the Teen's Embroidery Crafternoon?
The workshop is for teens aged 13–17 years old.
How long is the session?
There are two timing options: one and a half hours for the standard Crafternoon, or two and a half hours when paired with the Teen's Afternoon Tea.
Where do we meet?
The meeting point is 1st Floor, No 4-6 St Peter's Gate, Nottingham, NG1 2JG.
Are materials provided or should participants bring anything?
Materials are provided: a 10cm embroidery hoop with pattern fabric, embroidery threads, beads, a sewing needle and a stitch guide; no additional materials are required.
Is an adult required to stay with participants?
An adult must be in attendance at all times during a visit with anyone under 16.
Are refreshments included?
Yes—packages include a choice of cordial, tea or coffee with a chocolate fudge brownie, or an upgraded Teen's Afternoon Tea with sandwich and mini sweet treat selections depending on the chosen package.