News from the shop...

It's a hive of activity at the shop with new collections from J.C.Middlebrook including lace inspired textile necklaces, brooches and bracelets (available in all the delicious colours below).

Craig Fellows has also delivered more of his immaculately designed scarves, clutch bags and super cute mini purses (below)... All for the launch of a new silk exhibition...

We've got new work due from Emma Britton, who is busy creating some lace inspired coasters to accompany her stunning tables (designed in conjunction with Jack Mathieson). 

The beauties below currently reside in the shop and inspire us all on a daily basis with their visible joint construction reflecting the intricate creation of lace...  

And it doesn't stop there, with a new Debbie Bryan collection of lace knit cotton shawls (ideal for spring!) and captured lace brooches, eye-catching-ly finished with gold leaf.

Calling all early risers!

We have two places going spare on Nicki Dennett's Print Making Workshop tomorrow.  It's only £20 for two hours of tutition from 9.30-11.30 with morning tea and cake* included...
Imagine how satisfied you could feel from being creative and productive, taking home your own unique prints all before lunch! 
Tempted?  Give us a ring today before 5pm on 0115 950 7776 to grab that place!

*something homemade and deliciously fruity...

Showing off again at Antenna...

Antenna continues to be a brilliant hub for creative businesses in Nottingham... And Debbie enjoyed 'Showing Off' at their event on Monday.  See her first ever you tube video from the event here.  Can you spot the other designers on show? Debbie found out about their fantastic Amplify award too... which offers new and upcoming creative ideas up to £5000 worth of business support! Find out more and enter here...

Due to popular demand...

Alys Power will be returning to the shop on Saturday 11th August for two more workshops...

Quirky Character Brooch Workshop - £25
From 11am-1pm create your own little friend from reclaimed materials.  Jeweller Alys will show you how to cut, stamp, stitch & sew, adding features and details to give your character brooch its own special personality.

Stamped Pendant Necklace Workshop - £35
From 2-5pm, join Alys to create a unique and personal necklace to be cherished.  She will share her metal working techniques and lovely nostalgic materials and you will learn techniques including metal stamping, finishing, wire work and beading as well as how to transform your junk into jewels... All before returning home with a wonderful and wearable work of art.

All materials are provided for both these workshops, but in the spirit of recycling you are welcome to bring along your own forgotten jewellery, buttons, tiny objects, trinkets, beads or textiles to really make your creation your own.  You may also want to think about any special words or phrases to include in your design.

To book, pop into the shop, or give us a ring on 0115 950 7776.

English Heritage Week

As part of English Heritage Week, we've been invited to display our original Nottingham lace, industry drawings and lace samples at The Galleries of Justice Museum - just down the road from our shop. 
Pop in any day until 18th March to see our collections in the historical surroundings... And you could join a colourful guided tour of the museum led by a variety of historical characters too!

More workshops confirmed!

Following on from our last post... Our selection of workshops has grown!
Alys Power's Bracelet Making Workshop (as mentioned in the post below) will be taking place on Saturday 26th May from 11-1pm for £25.  Combining metal stamping and riveting, you will make a simple but striking layered brass and aluminium design. You will then mount your stamped metal plate onto a vintage expandable watch strap to create your very own piece of handmade jewellery.  We'd encourage you to think about words and phrases you might want to use in advance and you are welcome to bring along any beads, buttons or trinkets to embellish your bracelet....  Although all materials are provided.

Then on Saturday 16th June, Kumi Middleton will be leading two origami workshops.  Join her session from 11am-1pm for £18 to learn this intricate yet beautiful skill.  All you need is nimble findgers and you will go home with your very own beautiful paper globe.

Or perhaps you'd prefer her Kimono Girl Shiori Bookmark Workshop from 2-4pm for £18 where you will use various Japanese papers to create a practical yet beautiful work of art in itself! 

Much anticipated workshops!

We've managed to finalise the details for a fantastic collection of creative workshops over the next few months...  Feast your eyes on the details below... All include *materials, equipment, tea & our famous home-made cake.

*You are welcome to bring materials that may be special to you, especially for our jewellery and lamp making workshops that are delivered by our favourite up-cycling specialists Alys Power and Lucy Renshaw.

Please pop in, call 0115 9507776 or email us at info@debbiebryan.co.uk to book your workshop place or ask about booking your own bespoke party.  Free parking is available.

March

Drypoint Print Making Workshop, £20
Saturday 24th, 9.30 – 11.30am

Blow your creative cobwebs away with our morning workshop with award winning print maker Nicki Dennett.  Nicki will guided you through the process of drypoint printmaking. Using various tools you will create an image onto a polypropylene 'plate' before printing your image onto paper, with the option of adding collage for an extra dash of colour and pattern.  All your materials are provided but you are invited to bring a picture and objects you may wish to use for inspiration.

April

Ceramic Brooch Making Workshop, £20
Saturday 7th, 11 - 1pm

Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own stunning trio of porcelain brooches.
Your brooches are fired and returned to the shop ready for you to collect just 2 weeks later.

NEW! Ceramic Plate Making Workshop, £30
Saturday 7th, 2 - 5pm

A welcome addition to The Design Room workshops. Join Nottinghamshire designer maker Katie Almond for the afternoon and learn how to create your own decorative plate, your plate is returned to the shop 2 weeks later after firing for you to collect. 

May

Stamped Pendant Workshop, £35

Saturday 26th, 2-5pm

Alys Power will share her metal working techniques and lovely nostalgic materials and inspire you to create a unique and personal necklace to be cherished.  You will learn techniques including metal stamping and finishing, wire work and beading as well as how to transform your junk into jewels and go home with a wonderful and wearable work of art.

All materials are provided but please bring along your own personal trinkets and treasures to make your creation uniquely yours – coins, keys, buttons and beads and all those forgotten items from the bottom of your jewellery box will be given a new lease of life.

For your workshop think about words and phrases and remember to bring along broken bits of jewellery, buttons, old chain that you might want to use for your necklace.

Bracelet Making Workshop - details coming soon

Saturday 26th, morning workshop

July

Ceramic Brooch Making, £20

14th Saturday, 9.30am - 11.30am

Be inspired by talented ceramist Katie Almond’s design secrets & create your own stunning trio of porcelain brooches.
Your brooches are fired and returned to the shop ready for you to collect just 2 weeks later.

Bead Making Workshop, £28

15th Sunday, 12 - 3pm

A welcome return to The Design Room is this popular Katie Almond workshop, create your own mini-collection of ceramic glazed beads.  Your beads are ready for collection 2 weeks after your workshop.

October

Lamp Making Workshop, £30

Saturday 6th October, 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm

Spend a morning or afternoon (or both!) with quirky interior product designer Lucy Renshaw, creating your own lamp shade and having fun mixing old things with contemporary colour and design. Recycling at its best!