Create Your Own Gift Bags from Old Maps

Gift Bag Genius: Create Your Own Gift Bags from Old Maps

Give old maps a new direction! Join local textile artist Sarah Satchell for a relaxed, creative upcycling workshop and learn how to turn unwanted car atlases and maps into unique handmade gift bags.

With a lifelong devotion to upcycling and reusing materials, Sarah will guide you through transforming large sheets of paper into bespoke gift bags. Old wrapping paper can be used too, giving materials a second life and helping to prevent waste.

With Christmas approaching, your creations will make a thoughtful, personalised way to present gifts. The workshop itself also makes a lovely gift for someone who enjoys getting creative.

What’s included

• Guidance from local textile artist Sarah Satchell
• Maps and atlas pages to repurpose into gift bags
• All materials and equipment
• Drinks from Debbie Bryan’s
• 10% off purchases at Shop Zero on the day of the workshop

If you have any large maps, unwanted car atlases or big sheets of wrapping paper you’d like to reuse, please bring them along.

Workshop details

• Date: 7 November 2026
• Time: 11am–12:30pm
• Price: £12 per person
• Places: Limited to 10 participants
• Hosted by: Shop Zero
• Venue: The Greenery at Debbie Bryan, First Floor, 4–6 St Peter’s Gate, Nottingham NG1 2JG

The venue is approximately three minutes’ walk from Nottingham’s Old Market Square and close to tram stops and central bus drop-off points.

Children and accompanying adults

A lovely creative activity to enjoy as a family. This workshop is suitable for children over 8, who must be accompanied by an adult. Both the child and accompanying adult must book their own ticket.

Cancellation policy

If you need to cancel, we’ll be happy to offer a refund or move your booking to another available workshop. To qualify for a refund, please cancel at least 24 hours before the workshop begins.