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Haven’t booked? Not a problem. If we have space you are welcome to paint.

Ceramics is not an exact science and there are many variables including the pottery itself, the painting by you, the glazing and the firing process in kiln – all have elements of unpredictability.

We try our best to ensure that the creative journey you take with us is fun and enjoyable. The final part of the journey involves the glazing and firing of your pottery. At this point all pottery is in the hands of the Kiln Goddess.

Whilst we strive for perfection it doesn’t happen all the time particularly as these are hand produced crafts. Crazing, crawling, glaze spotting can occur as well as things like brick dust on the items. These are issues for all pottery items, not just for paint it yourself pottery studios.

So please be aware that although we try to control for these events it is not always possible. It can be the charm but also the frustration of working with ceramics.
Sometimes, if we feel it is safe to do so, we will re-fire the pottery to try to fix glazing issues.

In the exceptional event of your pottery breaking or cracking in the kiln we will offer compensation by way of a replacement voucher.

We discourage the use of ALL wet wipes at the Studio for many reasons, not least because they are extremely bad for the environment. This Government website page makes an interesting read.

Wet wipes contains all sorts of chemicals including grease. Grease is easily transferred from your hands to the pottery, and this causes problems when firing your pieces.

We have hand washing facilities at the studio and ask that you use these to clean your hands at the end of your session.

If we are helping you with hand prints for your little one, we will wipe them with a clean cloth. We ask that you bring a damp flannel to give your child’s hand a wipe if you feel that you need to. There are hand washing facilities if you haven’t got a flannel with you.

On arrival, you choose what pottery pieces you are going to paint.

We have a big range of ‘blank’ pottery items in stock from party animals, figurines to mugs and plates to vases, teapots and lots in between!

We talk you through the painting process and start you on your pottery painting journey. We are on hand to offer advice and tips along the way!

Younger children are encouraged to release their creativity and make bright and colourful masterpieces. They can also do handprints or even finger painting.

When you are finished, we will glaze and fire your items in our kilns. We will tell you at the end when your pieces will be ready to collect.

By the time you collect them they are not only beautifully vibrant decorative items but fully useable and food safe too.

Each pottery item is individually priced, and that price includes the pottery piece, the painting, the glazing and our regular firing.

Prices start at approximately £15 and go up to £100 for our largest pottery pieces.

We allow a 2 hour session for you to choose and paint your pottery. Some people take a little longer and some a little less time.

When the studio is really busy, it is necessary to limit people’s sessions to 2 hours.

The wonderful thing about paint your own pottery is that it’s suitable for all ages. From days old babies to Granny and Grandad, it is an activity that every one can sit and enjoy.

Term Time

Paint Monday to Sunday, we fire on Sunday. Your pieces will be ready to collect from 10.30am on the following Tuesday.

Local School Holidays

Paint Monday to Wednesday, we fire on Wednesday. Your pieces will be ready to collect from 10.30am on the following Friday.

Paint Thursday to Sunday we fire on Sunday. Your pieces will be ready to collect from 10.30am on the following Tuesday.

Is it dishwasher safe?

You will notice that on the bottom of your Denby-bought mugs there is a little sign that tells you if it’s dishwasher safe. There is not this sign on the bottom of your hand painted pieces!

The dishwashing process uses extreme temperatures, and things get knocked together in the washing process, this could cause the glaze to crack which in turn will let water into the ceramic body, weakening the whole piece. Over the life of the piece regular dishwashing will cause the glaze to go dull and the dishwasher tables will have an abrasive effect.

Do I put mine in the dishwasher? No! I have a husband that loves washing up. I don’t own a dishwasher!

Is it microwave safe?

Nope. I don’t recommend anyone puts their hand painted pottery items in the microwave.

The clay body of the pottery is porous, and it can absorb moisture. For example, if you are heating soup in a mug, the microwave may heat the soup to a suitable temperature, but the mug itself could burn your mouth where it’s overheated. I’m sure you’ve got certain bits of crockery that get hotter than others… and now you know why!

The most common comment heard in the studio is ‘but I am not creative, I could never make anything look good!’

There is not ‘right’ way to make art. The only wrong way is not trying!

We will take you through the painting process and there are lots of ideas on walls.

We will keep your pottery for up to 3 months. After 3 months, we’ll text you if we get desperate for you to come and collect your pieces!

Overnight Firing Service

We have an over night express firing service in our baby kiln. It costs £5 for one item and £2.50 for each additional piece. Your pieces will be ready to collect the following morning from 11am.

Post

We can post your pottery. Everything is sent 1st class signed for with Royal Mail.

£7 for one item

£10 for two items.

£13 for three items.

£16 for four items.

Prices are subject to change without notice.