Craft Parties for kids and tweens.
Make your child’s special day unforgettable with a fun and creative art and craft party at The Makers Millhouse.
Discover our range of packages for childrens craft party packages.
Looking for a fun, creative way to celebrate a special occasion? At The Makers Millhouse, there are two ways to celebrate with us, from a relaxed Craft Café get-together where everyone chooses what they'd like to make, to a fully guided private craft party with the studio space all to yourselves. Whether you're planning a children's birthday, tween celebration or simply getting a group together for something creative, you can choose the option that works best for you.
Choose how you would like to celebrate
option one
Unhosted Parties in the Studio
Flexible, self-guided and perfect for a relaxed celebration.
Perfect for smaller parties or for smaller budgets. Available during our usual studio opening times.
option two
Bespoke Hosted Private Parties
A fully guided celebration with bespoke party packages.
Perfect for bespoke craft parties for larger crafts not offered in our craft cafe as standard. Available during Sundays only.
option one
Celebrate during a normal visit to the craft cafe
Flexible, self-guided and perfect for a relaxed celebration.
Join us during one of our normal Craft Café sessions and let everyone choose their own craft from the menu. These parties are unhosted, and there's no set party package or guided activity, you simply let each guest pick a craft of our standard menu, chat and celebrate together at your own pace.
For parties up to 8 people
For parties up to 8 people you can book a table online just like any other Craft Café visit. There's no hire charge and everyone simply pays for the crafts they choose on the day.
Please note, we require you to book a seat for everyone staying during the session (even if they're not crafting). Anyone without a seat are welcome to browse the rest of the windmill site during the session but sadly for the safety of our studio, we cannot provide space for them to stand and watch. At least one adult must remain with any child's party at all times.
For Parties with 8 to 12 people
Need more space? Subject to availability, you can reserve our separate party room and enjoy the same self-guided Craft Café experience in your own space.
Party room bookings have a minimum of 8 guests and require a £50 deposit, which is fully redeemable against your crafts on the day.
As our party room is also used for private events and workshops, availability varies and advance booking is required. This is not available to book online so please contact us to discuss availability.
Want to add a food package?
As we work in partnership with the Wymondham Windmill Tea Room, we can also provide food options during normal craft cafe sessions. For smaller groups, you can choose to order from the regular Wymondham Windmill Tea Room menu during your visit. For larger groups (8+), or to add an afternoon tea package, these require prebooking in advance so please contact us to discuss options. We require a minimum of 48 hours notice for all pre-bookable food options.
Please note that we do not allow external food (including cakes) in the studio due to health and saftey of other guests at any time during normal opening hours.Â
Can I bring decorations?
We are more than happy for you to bring a balloon to your celebrations or a few minor decorations for the table, however we cannot provide space for large decorations during normal opening hours to maintain a safe environment in the studio for all visitors. (Additional decorations are ok in the separate party room or for private hire parties).
option TWO
Bespoke Hosted Private Parties
A fully guided celebration with bespoke party packages.
Choose one of our dedicated craft party packages and we'll host the creative part of the celebration for you. Our private parties include exclusive use of the party room during times when the main studio is closed, guided tuition by a party host to keep everything running smoothly and all the materials needed for your chosen activity.
The main craft usually lasts approximately one hour. At the end of the session you can also finish off the celebrations with a food package through the Wymondham Windmill Tea Room (optional). Parties last 1.5 hours in total. If you want to extend the studio hire for an additional half an hour for your own celebrations you can do this for a small additional fee.
Private parties are available for a minimum of 6 and up to 12 children and are ideal if you'd prefer a more structured celebration where everyone completes the same activity together.
Our bespoke private parties have a minimum cost of £180 for 6 children. Additional children can be added for an extra charge (price dependent on chosen package). Prices include unlimited squash, all materials, exclusive use of the studio and a party host as standard.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR 2026. WE ARE ONLY TAKING BOOKINGS FOR JANUARY 2027 ONWARDS.
Our Core Packages
Magical Fairy Gardens
Children will design and create their very own fairy garden using painted wooden houses, terracotta pots and decorative details.
Ideal for ages 5+
Additional children £15pp
Miniature Dino Worlds
An alternative take on our popular fairy garden workshop for dinosaur lovers. Children will make their own miniarture dinosaur world using air dry clay and decorative details.
Ideal for ages 5+
Additional children £15pp
Adopt a Pet Party
Children will choose their very own cuddly pet, name it, craft a personalised collar and decorate a cosy little home for their new fluffy friend.
Ideal for ages 5+
Additional children £22pp
Painting Party
Children will choose and paint their own ceramic or wooden masterpiece (can be themed to their taste) or blank canvases to create a unique work of art to proudly display at home.
Ideal for ages 5+
Additional children £12pp
Bag Decorating
Children will decorate their own tote bag using a fun selection of patches, fabric pens and decorations, creating a personalised accessory to take home.
Ideal for ages 6+
Additional children £15pp
Slime Making
Children learn how to mix, colour and personalise their very own slime before playing with their creations and decorating pots to take them home.
Ideal for ages 6+
Additional children £15pp
Creative Dream Catchers
Children create and decorate their own dreamcatcher using hoops, washi tapes, yarn, ribbons and embellishments.
Ideal for ages 8+
Additional children £15pp
Brush Calligraphy
An introduction to brush calligraphy where children learn the basics and letter their own framed print and bookmark to take home.
Ideal for ages 10+
Additional children £12pp
The Makers Millhouse craft cafe is amazing!! I booked this for my daughter’s 5th birthday; her and her friends made fairy gardens! Nothing was too much trouble for Jenni who made sure everyone was comfortable and assisted the children with their crafting, as well as and providing squash for everyone! They all loved it and their garden creations were amazing! The cafe is beautiful and in such a great location with a playground also on site. We will be visiting again and I would thoroughly recommend this for a birthday party and crafting sessions! Thank you Jenni!
FAQ's
What is the difference between craft cafe parties and bespoke private parties?
A Craft Café celebration is self-guided. Guests choose their crafts and create independently, just as they would during any normal Craft Café visit. A private party is a hosted experience where your group has exclusive use of the party room and everyone takes part in a chosen guided activity.
When do you offer parties?
Craft cafe parties are available during our standard opening hours.
For bespoke private parties we currently offer these on Sundays at 10.30am or 2.30pm.
How many can you cater for?
We can cater up to 12 people for both party options. For craft cafe parties, you can book tables of up to 8 online, however for bookings between 8-12 please contact us to check availability.
Our private hire parties have a minimum of 6 and maximum of 12.
Can we book the private party room during craft cafe hours?
Yes, subject to availability. For groups of 8 to 12, the party room can be reserved for a self-guided Craft Café celebration. A £50 deposit is required and is redeemable against crafts purchased on the day.
Does everyone have to do the same craft?
Not during a Craft Café celebration. Guests can choose individually from our menu. If you'd prefer to control the options or budget, we can also create a simplified menu for your group.
During one of our private party packages, everyone complete the same chosen party activity together.
What if your private hire slots are fully booked?
You may still be able to celebrate with us in the Craft Café. Craft Café tables and private party availability are separate, so it's always worth checking our normal Craft Café bookings even if we don't have a private party slot available.
Do you provide food?
The Makers Millhouse ourselves don't provide food however we work in partnership with the Wymondham Windmill Tea Room who can provide a full catering package if required. For example the most popular package is a childs afternoon tea. This is charged at an extra price, so if you would like more information please let us know.
Due to this partnership we do not allow any external food to be brought in to the studio.
Can I bring a cake?
Birthday cakes are welcome when you have exclusive use of our party room or during a private party. Unfortunately, cakes cannot be brought into the main Craft Café due to allergen risks. Please note we do not allow sparkler candles at any time.
Can I bring my own food?
No. We don't allow external catering or food within the studio at any time. Food and drinks are available from Wymondham Windmill Tea Room, including pre-bookable afternoon tea packages.
Is there anything else I need to know?
A £50 non refundable deposit is needed to secure your chosen date for all private hire parties or party room bookings.
Final number of participants and full payment is required 14 days before the event.
How do I book?
Fill in the form at the bottom of this page and we’ll contact you via email to confirm availability asap. Alternatively you can pop in and speak to us during our opening times. We’ll then send you an invoice for £50 deposit to secure your date.
Enquire about a party.
PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOW FULLY BOOKED FOR PRIVATE HOSTED PARTIES FOR 2026.