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How much does it cost?
Everything in our studio is individually priced, with items starting from £15 – we say average spend is £20-25. Our prices are all inclusive, so there are no extra charges for glazing, firing or a studio fee.
We do offer decorating services in our studio, starting from £2.50 – speak to our members of staff in studio or give us a call on 01922411791 to discuss ideas!
How long does it take?
It depends on the item and the age of the painter. Younger painters tend to take less time, whilst older children and adults take longer. Our sessions are 90 minutes so it suits most painters. Anyone is able to prebook for multiple sessions for longer time if they feel they need longer.
Is my child too young?
Painting pottery is great for developing fine motor skills and the underglaze paint is non-toxic so it’s a great choice. We regularly have babies and toddlers in our studio.
When will my item be ready?
The staff at Potsy Pamsy work hard to get your items glazed, fired and ready for you as soon as we can. Please allow 10 days for your pottery to be ready, and for items that use our decorating service, it can take up to 14 days.
If you’re unable to come back to the studio, we can post your pottery out at the cost of Royal Mail postage specifications for its size and weight.
What activities can I do and take away on the day?
Well I’m glad you asked! We have our very popular foam clay that you can mould onto our pottery which children and adults LOVE to do! The only limitation really is that it’s not food safe so isn’t to be used on plates, mugs etc. We also offer teddy bear stuffing!
Do you cater for large groups?
Yes we do! We can seat 48 people at any one time. Please book for a group so we can rearrange the tables to suit your requirements.
What time do you open?
We are open 7 days a week. Our opening hours are below
Monday 9am – 5.30pm
Tuesday 9am – 5.30pm
Wednesday 9am – 5.30pm
Thursday 9am – 5.30pm
Friday 9am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9am – 5.30pm
Sunday 10.15 – 4.15pm
We are closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and we close early on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
The last entry time for painting is 90 minutes before closing, so you have time to paint your item comfortably.
What if I don’t finish my pot in time?
You can come back for another session, free of charge! The only stipulation for this is that we cannot hold onto your pottery whilst waiting for you to return, so you must take it home with you and bring it back to paint.
Can I paint my pot at home?
Of course! We can provide you with some underglaze paints in take home pots to paint your item with! Bring your item back when you’re finished and we’ll glaze and fire it.
Do you take card payments?
Yes, we take cash and card payments in studio!
Do I need to book?
We highly recommend booking at all times to guarantee your spaces with us. Weekends and school holidays are our busier times, with anytime after September being our busiest, as we’ll get into our Halloween and Christmas rush.
If we have space in our studio, we will take walk in painters, but we cannot guarantee tables and times if you haven’t booked.
Bookings are for a table of up to 4 people in total, for painters and non painters – for more, call us on 01922411791 and we can book you in and rearrange tables and chairs to suit your booking.
At what age can I get a good handprint?
Any age! We’ve had babies at young as a few days old in our studio and get the best prints – our staff are brilliant at getting prints so feel free to ask our staff for help or to give advice on how to get the perfect print.
We also print paws of any age too! Print help from our staff come at no extra cost!
Please make sure to book if you’d like help with prints so our specialists can come and assist with prints – we may be able to fit in prints if you haven’t booked, but be aware that there may be a wait till a staff member is available.
Are the paints safe and washable?
They are! Our underglaze paint is non toxic and washable – we sometimes are found to be walking around with paint in hair, on faces, on clothing – everywhere!
Aprons for smaller painters are available on request.
Are your items safe to use and can i put them in the dishwasher or microwave?
All of our pots are dipped in food safe glaze and we make sure your items are sealed before allowing collection so you can fully use your masterpiece!
We don’t recommend putting pottery into a dishwasher and you must not put your pottery into microwave as its earthenware it doesn’t always heat evenly, so parts of it can get extremely hot and even crack.
Do you sell gift vouchers?
Yes we do! They’re available to purchase online or in store, to whatever monetary value you choose and are valid for a year from purchase.
My Pottery is for a gift can you help with the writing?
We have a decorating service for this! For a small charge we can add personalised messages and decorations to make the gift that bit more special.
Is your studio wheelchair friendly?
Our studio is wheelchair friendly – we’re on the ground floor on the garden centre with accessible toilets nearby as well.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, there’s free car parking at the garden centre for 600 cars.
Do you sell drinks and food?
We don’t sell food nor drinks in our studio – you are allowed to bring snacks and drinks or purchase some in the cafe opposite to us called The Den. All hot drinks must be in a takeaway cup for safety.
What happens if it goes wrong in the kiln?
Our staff are trained to use our kilns safely and effectively, but, sometimes there are issues beyond our control – we will contact you as soon as this happens so please make sure your mobile numbers are correct! We will offer the option for a redo or a voucher when this happens.
Do you do school visits?
We do! We can either come to you or you can bring groups to us! Call us on 01922411791 and we can discuss these visits to arrange if there’s any topics I.e. Halloween, Christmas, and make sure we have the perfect set of pottery items ready for you!
Do you have a separate party room?
Yes we do! This is available to hire for pottery parties or large group bookings when pre booked with us – give us a call on 01922411791 and we can discuss in more detail.
Can I leave my kids with you?
No, parents must stay with their child for safety – we are an open plan studio in a garden centre.
Am I able to bring my pushchair in the studio?
Yes! We do allocate tables for those with pushchairs to the outer tables of the studio so pushchairs won’t get bumped out of the way and for fire safety, so please do make sure you’re sat on the outer tables.
Am I able to get my pets paw/foot print done?
We love seeing furry and non furry pets in our studio! The garden centre is pet friendly so we welcome pets into our studio. We recommend booking for pet prints so we can allocate staff members to come help with the prints.
When can we get baubles done?
We do baubles year round! We have our bauble display up year round as well, so come and have a look at our designs, let us know which design you’d like and we can get the print captured for you and get it ready for our decorators!
