Braw Wee Craft Club
BEST FOR
Ages 12+
ENTRY
from £25
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Glasgow
What it’s like
A city centre craft studio where teens can arm knit a blanket, cast jesmonite trays or make a soap and candle set from scratch.
This one's for the older kids, not the under-10 crowd. Most workshops are 13 and up, with a few opened out to 12, so it's really a teenager's afternoon out rather than a family craft session. Think arm knitting a giant blanket, casting jesmonite into coasters or trays, making your own soap or soy candles, or bling-ing up a cowboy hat with gems and foils. There's also bottle lamp making, pom pom wreaths and a felt making workshop, so if you've got a teenager who's into making things rather than just watching a screen, there's plenty here to point them at.
Prices run from £25 for candle painting up to £75 for the arm knit blanket workshop, and you need to book ahead for all of them. Sessions run 2 to 3 hours depending on the workshop and numbers, which is a decent chunk of an afternoon, worth knowing if you're planning round anything else that day. It's BYOB too, so a hen do or a group of older teens can bring their own drinks, with glasses provided and soft drinks on the house.
The studio's at Central Chambers on Hope Street, five minutes from Buchanan Street underground and right across from Central Station. Parking nearby is on-street and limited to two hours, which won't cover a full workshop, so the NCP on Mitchell Street a few minutes' walk away is the better bet if you're staying the whole session. Worth flagging that there are steps to reach the wheelchair lift, so if access is a factor you'll want to give them advance notice.
For a birthday, hen do or small group event they'll run private parties from the studio or another venue entirely, minimum six people, with a deposit needed to hold a weekend date.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 12 to 18, this is a teen craft session rather than a kids' one
- Booking
- Minimum group of 6 for private parties
- Parking
- Limited paid on-street parking on Wellington Street and Bothwell Street (2-hour limit)
- How long to allow
- Approximately 2-3 hours depending on workshop
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair lift available with advance notice
- Getting there by bus or train
- 5 minutes walk from Buchanan Street Underground and Queen Street
- Parties
- Private parties for birthdays, hen parties, corporate events
- This is a teens-and-up craft studio, not one for younger children
- BYOB is allowed but there's no licence to serve, so it's bring your own and they'll hand you a glass
- Bottle lamp workshops need you to bring your own fabric, at least 820mm wide
- Private parties can be hosted away from the studio if you've got table space and seating elsewhere
Plan your visit
What age is this suitable for?
Most workshops are for 13 and up, with a handful open to 12 year olds. Younger kids can come along to a hen party but only with an adult supervising.
How much does it cost?
Prices start at £25 for candle painting and go up to £75 for the arm knit giant blanket workshop, with most sitting around £35 to £45.
Do we need to book ahead?
Booking's required for every workshop, there's no turning up on spec.
How long does a session last?
Around 2 to 3 hours depending on the workshop and how many are in the group. Some crafty activities can be run shorter.
Is there parking nearby?
On-street parking on Wellington Street and Bothwell Street has a 2-hour limit, which won't stretch to a full workshop. The NCP car park on Mitchell Street is less than 5 minutes' walk.
Can we get there by public transport?
Easily. It's about 5 minutes on foot from Buchanan Street underground and Queen Street, and directly across from Central Station.
Is food or drink provided?
It's bring your own drinks, they'll supply glasses if you bring alcohol, and there's tea, coffee and water on offer too.
Can we book a private party or group event?
Yes, for birthdays, hen parties or corporate groups, minimum six people. It can run at the studio or another venue if you'd rather host it elsewhere.
Is there a deposit for private bookings?
Weekend dates need a £150 deposit against a £300 minimum spend to secure them.
Is the studio wheelchair accessible?
There's a wheelchair lift but you'll need to give advance notice, and there are steps to reach it.
Do groups get any discount?
Groups over 10 people get a discount on the full price tickets.
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