There are 9 Ay-Up Market Workshops running over the weekend of Ay-Up Market this year! The workshops are hosted by many of Nottingham’s talented creatives and independent businesses.
Click on the links for each workshop for more details and booking – places are limited so book quickly to ensure you don’t miss out!
All the workshops are hosted in the Ay-Up Market Workshop Marquee located in front of the Tourist Information Centre at the side of the Council House.
Friday 27th March – Old Market Square Nottingham
Ay-Up Market Cyanotype Printing Workshop
Hosted by Emily from E Arnold Fine Art
Learn this cameraless photography process to make your very own stunning blue prints, in this fun hands-on workshop.
Friday, March 27th · 11.00am – 12.30pm
Find out more & booking details here
Ay-Up Market Crochet Eco-friendly Reusables Workshop
Hosted by Sarah from Shop Zero
Get crafty with crochet & make your own eco-friendly reusable make-up pads and dishcloths .
Friday, March 27th · 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Find out more & booking details here
Ay-Up Market Introduction to Boro Workshop
Hosted by Gay from Lived-In Repairs
Learn Boro – a traditional Japanese repair technique using slow, meditative stitching and textile waste from Lived-In Repairs.
Friday, March 27th · 3.30pm – 5.30pm
Find out more & booking details here
Saturday 28th March – Old Market Square Nottingham
Ay-Up Market Embroidered Easter Egg decoration Workshop
Hosted by Mary from Mary Broddle Embroidery
Design and embroider your own easter egg embroidery decoration with Mary Broddle.
Saturday, March 28th · 10.00am – 12.00pm
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Ay-Up Market Harvest Favour Workshop
Hosted by Lu & Jenny from Braided Grain
Discover the rich history of corn-dolly making, and learn how to make a four-plait harvest favour.
Saturday, March 28th · 12.30pm – 2.00pm
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Ay-Up Market Rubbish Portraits Workshop
Hosted by Alix from Alix Barker Creative
Using upcycled and found materials you will create fun portraits full of character!
Saturday, March 28th · 2.30pm – 3.30pm
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Sunday 29th March – Old Market Square Nottingham
Ay-Up Market 2D Needle Felt Flower Picture Workshop
Hosted by Emma from Make&Fable
Craft your very own flower picture using the fun and creative technique of needle felting.
Sunday, March 29th · 11.00am – 12.30pm
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Ay-Up Market Beaded Animals Workshop
Hosted by Angela from The Bead Shop (yes, that’s us!)
Learn how to make beaded animals with beads and wire, creating a keyring, bag charm or pendant.
Sunday, March 29th · 1.00pm – 2.30pm
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Ay-Up Market Recycled Paper Framed Art Workshop
Hosted by Sarah from Sarah Turner Eco Art
Join Sarah to learn how to transform recycled paper into beautiful framed artwork.
Sunday, March 29th · 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Find out more & booking details here