If your little ones love to make their own art,
Take a look at this list where the whole family can take part!
From paint-your-own pottery to making your own clay pot,
These arty activities are fun for the whole lot!
Manic Ceramics, Hereford
It’s easy to spend a creative couple of hours at this busy ceramics studio, you can decorate a number of ceramic pieces – most of which are made by their sister pottery right in Hereford.
They have light refreshments on offer to so you can relax and most importantly… have fun!
Where: 21 West Street, Hereford, Herefordshire
Cost: All pieces are individually priced
Pottery Cafe, London
There are three of these fantastic cafes around London where the family can have a go at creating their own masterpieces from small pieces like egg cups to large plates. The staff are also trained Barista’s so you can grab a delicious coffee and treat.
Where: Battersea, Fulham and Richmond
Cost: All pieces are individually priced
Crafty Monkeys, Penrith
There is a selection of craft activities that you can try at this top-rated crafts studio. Choose from the potters wheels, decopatch and painting a range of fun shapes made from pottery, paper mache or wood. All ages can join in and have a fun creative couple of hours!
Where: 3 Corney Square, Penrith, Cumbria
Cost: From £1 – £20
Rascals retreat, Wrexham
Visit for a warm and relaxed creative morning or afternoon. There are a range of activities including wineglass painting, sand art, badge making and designing your own shopping bag.
Where: A14 Bersham Enterprise Centre, Rhostyllen, Wrexham,
Cost: All crafts are different prices
China Butterfly, Formby
Young or old can enjoy a variety of fun creative activities here including pottery painting, jewellery making, decorating a number of items including bags and picture frames, card making and so much more!
Where: 46 Brows Lane, Formby
Cost: From £5 per child
Cafe Ceramico, East Kilbride
This is a friendly and fun pottery painting and soft play area, with over 400 different pottery items to choose from to decorate. They also run classes throughout the year.
Where: 24 Albion Way, East Kilbride
Cost: Prices for painting start from £6
Make ‘n’ Take Ceramics, Bugthorpe, York
Set on the edge of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds is this creative ceramic studio where you can make your own creations with the aid of a mould, or using the potter’s wheel and with the help of expert guidance. They hold sessions for both children and adults.
Where: Wold view Buildings, Bugthorpe, York
Cost: Session fees from £3, other fees apply.
The Art Cafe, Kingsbridge
Rain or shine this friendly art cafe and studio offers a warm and tranquil setting. The family can have a go at creating their own piece to keep with paint-you-own pottery or some decoupage.
Where: 33 Fore Street, Kingsbridge
Cost: All objects individually priced
Paint Me Glaze Me, Bangor
No matter the weather, this is a fun little place to visit they have plenty of ceramic pieces for you to choose from. They provide you with everything you need to paint your pieces of pottery, such as art books, brushes, stencils and paints. Also available are baby hand and footprints in paint or clay which can be framed.
Where: 38 Prospect Road, Bangor
Cost: Price depending on activity
Creative Spirit Studio, Stratford-Upon-Avon
For a creative hour or two bring the family here to relax and have fun whilst painting your own piece of ceramic or there are wooden letters to paint and animals to decorate.
Where: 36 Greenhill Street, Stratford upon Avon
Cost: From £4
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