Painting, Printing, Prices
Our two most frequently asked questions are: “What do you offer?” and “How much does it cost?” Read on to find all the answers you need!
From paint-your-own-pottery to bespoke commissions; mini-elephants to giant fruit bowls - we are proud to offer something for everyone! Whatever your age, ability, budget, time limit or group size; we guarentee you’ll find your perfect pottery experience from the list below.
Paint -Your-Own-Pottery
Does what it says on the tin! You pick your pottery and you paint it however you like - no experience needed!
We have a range of over 110 different shapes of pottery, from little frogs to big vases!
Here’s a rough guide:
Tiles and Plaques: £6.00 - £25.00
Mugs: £12.00 - £27.00
Dinnerware: £12.00 - £60.00
Kitchenware: £12.00 - £40.00
Homeware: £14.00 - £35.00
Gardenware: £25.00 - £35.00
Vases and Jugs: £14.00 - £45.00
Lanterns: £18.00 - £40.00
Small Ornaments: £12.00 - £18.00
Large Ornaments: £20.00 - £40.00
Money Banks: £24.00 - £45.00
Trinket Boxes: £12.00-£22.00
Hanging Ornaments: £10.00 - £14.00
Most of the time, the price you see is the price you pay! The only exceptions are for those holding a party, a group visit, attending a special event, or ‘finishing off’ their pottery on a second visit (for which we have to charge a £2.00-per-item fee) You’ll always be told about any extra fees well in advance - no nasty surprises.
The wait time for collecting your pottery is usually between 10-14 days. During exceptionally busy periods (looking at you, school holidays!) it can be up to a month. If you need your pottery back for a specific date, let us know and we can fast-track it. We understand how hard it is to wait for your pottery to be ready, but remember that we are working as quickly as we can, and need time to ensure your pottery comes back to you in tip-top condition!
Remember that we keep a rotational stock of pottery, which means that not everything is on the shelves all of the time. If you’ve got a specific shape in mind, get in touch! If we don’t already have it, we’ll add it to our orders book.
Hand, Foot and Paw Prints
Adding prints to pottery creates the ultimate personalised gift, and we’re passionate about giving you something you’ll treasure forever. We print any hand, foot or finger onto any piece of pottery - or why not print a Halloween ‘Bumpkin’ with your baby for something a little different? Dogs get to make their mark too - book in your furry friend for a pawprint immortalising session.
Our baby print appotintments are at 10:30am and 2:00pm on weekdays, and our family printing appointments are on Saturdays. If your new baby makes travelling difficult, and you live locally, we can also organise a home printing visit - just get in touch!
Printing prices depend on the pottery you choose, and the amount of artwork you want. Artwork fees are based on a £10.00-per-hour rate, and start from just £2.00. We tailor your design to suit your budget, and always make the printing experience as easy and enjoyable as possible.
Due to the addition of artwork, the wait time for printed pottery is longer than standard ‘paint-your-own’ pieces. If you need your pottery for a specific date, make sure to book in early, especially before Christmas and Mother’s Day!
If you’d like to enquire about group printing for a nursery, playgroup or baby class, have a read of our ‘Visits To Your Venue’ section!
Commission Pottery
Sometimes you need something extra-special; something you don’t quite feel capable of painting yourself. That’s where we come in! We can paint anything on to any piece of pottery (seriously, our strangest request to date was a replica of an elephant painted by a toddler) and would be proud to bring your vision to life.
Commissioned pieces take a lot of time, effort and love, meaning that we have to charge an artwork fee in addition to the price of your pottery. This is based on a £10.00-per-hour-rate, starts from just £2.00, and is estimated during the initial consultation.
Depending on the complexity of your design and the time of year, the wait time for commissioned pieces can be up to eight weeks. For this reason, we highly recommend ordering your piece well in advance of the required delivery date. If you’ve left it a bit late, don’t despair! But please let us know the deadline, to avoid any disappointments later on!
Paint ‘til Late
If painting pottery in a chilled-out studio is your idea of a great night out… then we agree! Join us to ‘Paint ‘til Late’ on Friday Nights, from 7:00pm-9:00pm to paint your cares away.
Friday Nights come with complementary hot drinks, and you’re welcome to bring your own nibbles. Unfortunately we cannot have any alcohol on the premises, so ‘Brushes and Bubbles’ are a no. On the plus side, we’re situated nextdoor to a wine bar, so why not pay a visit there after you’ve painted?
The studio is always open on Friday evenings, 7:00pm-9:00pm for painting, collections and enquiries. As with standard bookings, there’s no upper or lower age limit, or minimum group size - solo painting is a lot of fun too!
Booking is essential for Paint ‘til Late, so get in touch now to reserve you table.
Pottery Parties
Hen dos, baby showers, and - of course - Birthdays! We love a party and our pottery painting parties are suitable for all occasions. Held in our upstairs party room for a more exclusive experience, they come in three packages to allow an option for everyone.
Prices
Our party prices don’t charge per head; instead you pay an overall fee for all the ‘party’ features, then pay for your pottery on top. For children’s parties, we recommend setting a budget per head of £12.00-£14.00. For adults, it’s up to each person how much they want to spend on their choice of pottery. With that explained, here are the packages!
Jade Package:
You get the exclusive use of our upstairs studio, as well as a dedicated party host.
£20.00 + the price of your pottery
Peridot Package:
Our much-loved Children’s Party Package! As well as a room and a host, we will decorate the room in keeping with the theme of your party, or favourtie colour.
£30.00 + the price of your pottery
Emerald Package:
The go-to for adult parties, hen dos, baby showers and more! You get a fully-decorated room, host, and complementary hot and soft drinks to give your event that special touch.
£40.00 + the price of your pottery
All the Nitty-Gritty Bits:
Children’s parties are for children turning 7 years old and older. We’ve found that children below that age need too much supervision, and only spend 20 minutes painting. If your 5 year-old loves painting pottery, we suggest making a normal booking and bringing them to the main studio.
Our parties are for 6 - 14 people. If you want a larger gathering, or have mobility issues, your party will be held in the downstairs studio (the same fees apply)
Children’s Parties begin at 2:00pm, and adults’ at 1:30pm, but you’re welcome to arrive a bit early to get set up. There is no strict time limit beyond our opening hours (4:00pm), unless we have another party that day. We will always let you know in advance if this is the case.
None of our packages include any food, but you are more than welcome to bring your own cake, non-perishable nibbles and non-alcoholic drinks. Unfortnately we cannot cater to a full ‘party tea’ spread, so leave the sandwiches for later! PLEASE DO NOT bring any disposable plates or cups. We will provide you with resuable picnicware for your party.
Non-painting adults are welcome to stay with their children at parties, but please be aware that space is limited in the party room.
Groups and Team-Building
If you’re looking for an Away Day with a difference, or a new activity for your social group, then you’ve come to the right place! Pottery painting needs no experience and no artistic ability, making it the perfect activity for your whole team!
A “Group Booking” classes as a booking with 10-28 people. There’s a Group Booking fee of £20.00 for groups of 10-14 people, or £30.00 for groups of 15-28 people, in addition to the pottery you paint. Group bookings which require a ‘total takeover’ of the studio, such as large parties, come with a Group Booking fee of £40.00. The fee must be paid before the date, by bank transfer or in-person.
For children’s groups (such as schools or Brownies) we recommend the organiser setting a price limit per head. For adult groups, everyone can pay for their own choice of item.
We can also provide hot drinks for adult group bookings (on weekdays), for an additional £10.00 fee. Just to be confusing, the following loopholes apply!
We can accomodate a group booking in a Thursday if no other date is available for your organiation. This incurrs a group fee of £40.00, to cover staffing on a ‘closed day’
We can also accomodate groups with additional needs, such as residential care homes. We are very accessible and believe that painting pottery should be available to all. However, the group booking fee will £40.00, even on a weekday, due to the higher level of assistance needed.
We love to welcome groups of all shapes and sizes, and aim to make your experience as special as possible. Please do get in touch, and feel free to ask as many questions as you like!
Venue Visits
Sometimes, transporting a big group of people is just a bit too… chaotic! If that’s the case, but you still want to experience pottery painting, we are here to help! For a Venue Visit, everyone picks their pottery from a list sent beforehand, we turn up with the equipment, lead the session, and pack everyting up when you’re done! We’ll then glaze and fire your pottery back at the studio, and you can send someone to pick it up a few weeks later. We can arrange Venue Visits for…
Limited-mobility groups. Things like care homes or schools, where your group is too big or too difficult to transport.
Large holiday groups. We can make your hen weekend or family reunion extra-special by bringing the experience to you! All the fun of painting pottery, without leaving your holiday house.
Printing Workshops. If you run, or attend, a toddler group, nursery or other early-years setting, get in touch to arrange a printing workshop for your group! We do Christmas bauble printing, Mother’s Day Mugs, Father’s Day Tiles - whatever you want. A convenient and stress-free way for parents to get their little one’s prints done for a special occasion.
Venue Visits come with a £50.00 booking fee, to be paid in person or by BACS before the event This is to cover petrol, setup time and extra staffing/closing the studio whilst we are one the road! The cost of pottery remains the same, and it’s up to you whether everyone paints the same shape, or picks from the full stock list. All pottery must be paid for before the event, to keep things simple on the day. Please note that we have a 10-mile upper limit on how far we can travel.
Venue Visits are a wonderful opportunity to experience getting creative in a more exclusive setting - hit the button to enquire today!
Themed Evenings
There are a few times of year that everyone wants to celebrate: Valentine’s Day, Halloween and the big one - Christmas! Luckily for you, out Themed Evenings mean you can celebrate by creating something to treasure for years to come. So, how do they work?
We hold three themed Paint ‘til Late sessions a year. Like standard Paint ‘til Late, they run from 7:00pm-9:00pm and you only pay for what you paint. Themed Evenings come with a lower age limit of 15 years, and are limited to 20 places - so book well in advance! You’ll spend the evening in good company, painting your own special ceramic Christmas decorations, pumpkin or Valentine’s piece. Unlike standard Paint ‘til Late, you’ll also be able to try specialist glazes and techinques to make your pottery pop!
For something a bit more family-oriented, try our annual Family Christmas Decoration Day, held at the end of November. Book in for a time to suit and paint yourself a special Christmas decoration, ornament, or piece of dinnerware. Suitable for all ages and group sizes; just pay for what you paint.
Themed Evenings also come with complementary hot and soft drinks (and maybe the occasional mince pie), and a very cheery atmosphere! So ygrab your Christmas jumper or Halloween headband and join the fun!
Please see our ‘Up and Coming’ section for Themed Evening dates.
Gift Vouchers
Feeling boggled by the huge range of options? Want to treat someone to a painting trip but don’t know what they’d want to paint? Fear not! A Pitter Potter Tenbury Wells voucher is the ultimate fail-safe gift that is sure to please anyone. Read on for details…
Vouchers can be purchased for any value. If the recipient doesn’t send their whole voucher in one go, we will issue a second voucher for the amount left over - so don’t worry about trying to predict what pottery they would pick.
Vouchers can be used for any Pitter Potter Tenbury Wells activity; from standard paint-your-own, to a bespoke commission, or even attending a special event. The only thing you can’t use them for is a group booking or party package fee - save it for the pottery!
Our vouchers have no expiration date, so if you were gifted one two years ago and have only just remembered - don’t worry! You can still use it.
Make sure you bring your voucher with you when you come to paint. A photo won’t do it - it must be the original. We’re really sorry, but if you don’t bring it, you won’t be able to use it on that occasion.
If you can’t get to the studio to purchase your voucher, never fear: we also offer eVouchers. These are payable by bank transfer, and will be sent to you via email. All the recipient has to do is bring itheir voucher with them, in physical or digital form.
Unfortunately, if your voucher is broken or unreadable, we cannot accept it. So make sure you take good care of it!
Experiences are worth more than Things, and there’s no experience better than pottery painting (In our opinion, anyway!) Whatever the occasion - Birthday, Christmas, new baby, or just a ‘thank you’, you can’t go far wrong with a voucher!
FAQs
More questions? Luckily, here are some more answers!
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You’ve just scrolled past the answer! Nip back up the page and have a read. If you’re still not sure, give us a ring or drop us a message.
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Most definately yes - there’s nothing worse than turning up and finding us full! On a quiet day, you’ll probably be fine, but booking is really easy. Just give us a ring on the number below, send us a message or drop us an email.
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There isn’t one! We print the feet of week-old babies, welcome painters in their 90s, and everything in-between. It’s a common misconception to say it’s ‘just for children’. Pottery painting is for everyone, and we know you’ll love it too!
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The wait time for collecting your pottery is usually between 10-14 days. During exceptionally busy periods (looking at you, school holidays!) it can be up to a month. If you need your pottery back for a specific date, let us know and we can fast-track it. If you’ve commissioned a piece of artwork, the wait time can be up to eight weeks, unless you specify a deadline. We understand how hard it is to wait for your pottery to be ready, but remember that we are working as quickly as we can, and need time to ensure your pottery comes back to you in tip-top condition!
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Not us personally, but if you put the postcode WR15 8SF into your satnav, it’ll take you straight to the swimming pool carpark, where you can park for as long as you like. (Bonus: it’s free!)
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Never fear! We can post you pottery pack to you, for a small additional cost. If you visit us at the beginning of your holiday, we may well be able to fire it in time for you to pick up. Make sure to tell us your departure date, though!
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Very! There are no steps up to the studio, and we’ve got room to park your pushchair. Wheelchair users are also very welcome, but it’s a good idea to let us know beforehand, so that we can find you the best table. We don’t have a disabled toilet, but you’ll find one in the library, just across the road. If you have a special requirement (such as turning off the music), let us know. We always do everything we can to make your visit enjoyable.
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Don’t worry! We’re very happy to keep your pottery safe until you have time to come back and finish off. There’s no limit on how long you can leave your pottery before coming back, and no limit on how many extra sessions you need, but we do have to charge a £2.00-per-item finishing-off fee. For les than the price of a coffee, we’re sure you’ll agree it’s not worth rushing your masterpiece.
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We do indeed! Nip back up this page, and you’ll find everything you need to know.
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As long as you need it to! We’re happy for you to stay up to our 4:00pm closing time, and you can pop in and out as many times as you want during your session. On very busy days, we may have to limit you to two hours, but we’ll always let you know if that’s the case.
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We’re open on Thursdays in the school holidays, with the exception of the six-week Summer Holiday and we’re ALWAYS open on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. If you’re planning a big special event, and want to bring a large group to paint, then we can open for you on a Thursday or Sunday. Just make sure your group has at least 16 people in it, and contact us well in advance.
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We don’t really recommend that, as it may chip the paint (which would be a shame after all your hard work!). Microwaving it also isn’t a great idea: it won’t explode or anything, but extreme temperature and exposure to lots of moisture may cause ‘crazing’ (little cracks in the clear glaze)
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You can! If your dog is happy to sit quietly by your feet and won’t bother the other customers, you’re welcome to bring them along: you can even book an appointment to make some paw-print pottery!
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We’re sorry, but no - we don’t have anything to do with wet clay. If you’re looking for potter’s wheel courses, or something similar; we recommend contacting Eastnor Pottery, in Lebury. They’re experts in that department!
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Paint and peanut butter sandwiches aren’t a great mix, so we don’t serve any food. However, you’re very welcome to bring a packed lunch and eat it during your session. If you forgot your sandwiches, we’re happy to point you to one of Tenbury’s great cafés or restaurants. We only serve hot and soft drinks at our Friday Night Paint ’Til Late session, but you’re welcome to bring your own outside of those times. The only thing we can’t have in the studio is alcohol, so save the bubbles for later!
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Ooh, we’re glad you asked that! Hop along to the All About Pottery page, and we’ll tell you allll about it…
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We most certainly do! We also take cash, so it’s up to you. The only kind of card we cannot accept is American Express (sorry!)
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You know what? That’s absoultely fine. Just email, phone, message, DM or send us a carrier pigeon with your question and we shall provide an answer! You’ll find all our contact details on the ‘Join the Fun’ page.
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