Clay Building
Looking for a creative and relaxing experience during the week? At Art-ful, you can book a table and hand-build your own pottery project using one of our Clay Kits.
How It Works:
• Book a session (Tuesday to Friday during term time)
• Choose a Clay Kit from a selection of fun and functional projects
• Follow simple instructions to build your piece independently
• Decorate your project with underglazes
• We’ll dry and fire your pottery in our kiln over the following weeks
Don’t want to paint it? No problem – we’ll glaze it for you! It will be finished in a white, glossy glaze using our white earthenware clay.
Choose From These Projects:
• Wall Vase
• Mug
• Set of 4 Coasters
• Booby Pinch Pot
• Carrier Bag Vase
• Jug
When booking your table, please let us know that you’d like to do Clay Building, so we can prepare the clay ahead of your visit.
Pricing:
For adults - £35
For kids - £30
This price is to hand build with clay and paint with underglazes on the same day. If you don't paint your clay on the same day, you will need to wait for it to be bisque fired and return to paint it once you get a text to say it's ready to paint. This usually takes a few weeks. The clay needs to be dried before it's fired. To return to paint, we charge a studio fee, per painter. Pricing for returning to paint clay is £5.50 per painter on weekdays, £10 per painter on weekends and school holidays. We DO NOT charge a studio fee for painting in the cafe UNLESS you are returning to paint.
Are you planning a special event, like a birthday celebration or a team-building gathering, and want a unique experience? We offer private painting sessions that are perfect for creating memorable moments with friends or colleagues. Just reach out to us, and we’ll help you organise a fun and engaging event tailored to your needs. To book a large group, get in touch with your preferred dates and times.
If you prefer the convenience of hosting at your own location, we can come to you! For corporate events or weddings, we specialize in creating bespoke packages designed specifically for your occasion. Let us help you craft a creative and enjoyable experience that your guests will cherish!
If you’re looking to unleash your creativity from the comfort of home, we’ve got the perfect solution for you: our pottery takeaway kit! Simply visit our café, where you can browse our selection of pottery pieces and choose the paint colours that inspire you.
Once you have your pottery and paints, take them home and enjoy painting at your leisure. Whether it’s a cosy evening or a fun weekend project, our kit allows you to express your artistic side whenever it suits you. Get ready to create something beautiful!
Café prices
As a guide...
Opening Hours:
Monday - Closed (Term time only. 10am-5pm in school holidays)
Tuesday - 10am - 5pm
Wednesday - 10am - 5pm
Thursday - 10am - 5pm
Friday - 10am - 5pm
Saturday - 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday - 10am - 5:30pm
Please Note; The UV rooms are only available mid week for table bookings, weekends are for our UV Parties.
Clay Building FAQs
Most clay-building sessions last around 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on the complexity of the project you choose.
Not at all! Our Clay Kits come with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. No previous pottery experience is needed.
Yes, clay building is suitable for older children (we recommend ages 8+), but children must be supervised by an adult throughout the session.
Your piece will need to dry thoroughly before we fire it. This process takes approximately 3–4 weeks. We’ll let you know when it’s ready to collect.
If you prefer not to decorate your pottery with underglazes, we will glaze it for you. The result will be a white, glossy finish using our clear glaze over white earthenware clay.
Yes, we kindly ask you to book in advance and let us know that you’re coming for clay building, so we can prepare your materials before your arrival.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
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