Get crafty with pottery painting, clay workshops and more
A choice of creative activities for everyone, including pottery painting, clay workshops, toddler tuesdays and seasonal craft sessions.
Events
Come and get creative in the Denby Craft Studio with a choice of pottery painting and clay craft activities for everyone:
All of our Denby Experiences need to be booked ahead online. You can book your tickets up to an hour before your preferred session time, too! Alternatively, you can call our welcome desk on 01773 740799 option 1 between 10am-4pm for availability.
- Paint fun pottery shapes in our colourful water-based paints and take home on the day
Choose from our selection of fun pottery shapes to colourfully paint in your own design using water-based paints and take home with you on the same day (a popular choice for children). Once home, you can use a clear varnish to make your item glossy. Please note that items will not be kiln fired. Prices start from £8 per item.
- Paint onto Denby using colourful glazes, we'll kiln fire for you to collect at a later date
Create your own pottery piece to be proud of using one of our versatile Denby ceramics and colourful glazes (choose from a selection of plates, mugs, bowls and jugs), perfect for adults and children looking to create personalised pieces to love or to gift. Leave with us on the day to kiln fire, ready to collect at a later date. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit. Prices start from £12.95 per Denby item. Please note that the following Denby glaze colours, violet PT& and bluebell blue PT18 contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen. -
Play with Clay
Let their imagination run free using our local Derbyshire clay, moulds and fun crafting tools. Once dried to a light grey (which can take a few days of natural air drying at home) bring their creations to life with colourful paints or vanish. A popular choice with children. £7 per person. -
Baby Hand and Footprints
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Create a lasting memory of your little one by printing their foot or hands onto a large rimmed Denby plate (10 inches) with our beautiful glaze colours. Our friendly team will help you to capture your little one’s prints, and if you wish to add lettering such as birth date, weight and name, or a coloured band, our artist can hand-paint these onto your keepsake (maximum of 30 letters around the plate are included, additional letters are 50p each). £25 per plate to be paid for at time of booking. We recommend not to add any further decoration to your keepsake, as capturing your baby's prints is a moment in time, which can not always be repeated.
Leave your keepsake with us on the day to fire in our kilns and collect at a later date. There’s also the option to have your item posted out to you for an additional £5, which can be organised with the team during your visit.
Suitable for babies who are 3 months + age limit for having glazes on feet/hands. However anyone with sensitivities is advised to not touch the glazes, as cannot guarantee no reaction.
Please note that this is an admission ticket to confirm your experience space(s) in our Craft Studio. All craft activities are to be chosen and paid for on the day (with the exception of Baby Hand and Footprints). The £2.50 per person admission cost will be deducted from your final activity price and any overpayment will be refunded. You maybe given an invoice during your visit, which is unique to your order and an agreed collection date, when you return to collect your order we will need this as proof of your order please. Without this we can not find your order.
Who’s it for: These family-friendly experiences are suitable for everyone and fully accessible for wheelchair users and activities are recommended for 3 years+.
Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) with a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children. Please ensure to book a space for all attendees - including any adults or children who are not participating. During some events these tickets maybe limited.
Time: Last entry time to paint is 3pm. Sessions are 50 minutes each on the hour between 10am - 4pm every day. Your Craft Studio Experience lasts 50 minutes and if you would like longer, please feel free to book for multiple sessions.
Notes: Where the experience includes your pots being fired, there may be occassions where pots crack or break in the kiln firing process, which is beyond our control. In the unfortunate event that this should happen, we will contact you and advise of the options available.
As you'll be getting creative with Denby glaze colours or acrylic paints, we recommend wearing items that you don't mind getting messy.
Please refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.
Experience refund and cancellations: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Craft Studio Experience goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. Please refer to our full T&C’s here
Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help advise.
How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day /Boxing Day 2023 and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit.
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Join us with friends for a creative Crafternoon filled with delicious cakes, sandwiches, bottomless hot drinks, and pottery painting!
After your afternoon tea , we welcome you to our Craft Studio to decorate a Denby medium 8 inch plate. Using our colourful glazes (perfect for cakes and treats), let your imagination flow, or be inspired by our selection of stencil designs. We will also have inspiration ideas and sponges or even bring your own prepared ideas to decorate your plate. We’ll kiln fire your finished design to collect at a later date and treasure forever.
On this date start your experience with a freshly prepared Afternoon Tea at Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro. It’s a special way to spend some quality time with friends or family.
*TRADITIONAL AFTERNOON TEA MENU*
A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:
- Tuna Mayonnaise
- Baked Ham & English Mustard
- Egg Mayonnaise and Cress
- Cheddar Cheese and Tomato
Homemade Seasonal scone: Freshly baked fruit scone served with butter, cream & jam
Homemade sweet treats: Choose between our homemade cakes on the day.
Served with your choice of drink: Served with bottomless tea, or filter coffee.
Veggie / vegan / gluten-free option is available. Please confirm any dietary requirements at the booking stage.
LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX.
ARRIVAL: Upon arrival, please park in our free customer car park and head across the cobbled courtyard to the Welcome Desk inside the Denby Craft Studio.
ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if any of your party members have accessibility requirements.
TIME: Various, see above detail.
To make the most of your experience, please arrive in advance of the confirmed time. You're also welcome to paint additional pieces, if time allows (costs apply).
WHO’S IT FOR: This adult craft experience is perfect for all abilities.
NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with paint, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.
There's also the option to have your finished plate posted out to you for an additonal £5 per item. Please speak to a member of the team on the day to organise this for you.
CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please call or email our Tours Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk or 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm and our team will be able to help advise.
REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Crafternoon Tea goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. Please refer to our full T&C’s here
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Visit the Denby Craft Studio every Tuesday in term time for our children’s creative craft sessions.
Join us on Toddler Tuesdays for our creative group craft sessions, specially designed for your toddler or pre-schooler. It’s the perfect way for your child to enjoy a range of self-led arts and crafts activities, and to give you a fun and sociable hour to share with other parents, without the stress or mess too!
~Tuesday 19th November: Make a snowperson: decorate a paper tube into a snow person and add a woolly hat & scarf
~Tuesday 26th November: Christmas tree decorating: using green card and lots of sparkles, decorate your own tree add a clay base to help it stand up
There’s also a free hot drink included per booking to use at Bourne’s Coffee shop when booking our Toddler Tuesdays session.
Bookings: This experience needs to be pre-booked online at least 12 hours in advance, or alternatively, call our welcome desk on 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am-4pm for availability.
Who’s it for: Aimed at toddler and pre-schoolers aged 18 months+. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times, especially when using scissors, glue, or small items that could present a choking risk.
Time: 50-minute sessions at 9am - 9.50am and 10am-10.50am.
Notes: All activities are self-led but our friendly team will be on hand to offer any support throughout your session. Additional costs apply for adults to also paint a pot and can be paid for on the day.
We will be getting creative with paint, pens and/or clay and therefore recommend that children wear items they don't mind getting messy.
Contacts: If you have any questions or accessibility queries that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk on tours.reception@denby.co.uk and our team will be able to help advise.
How to find us: Denby Pottery Village, Denby, Derbyshire, DE5 8NX
Visitor parking is available for free in our customer car park within easy reach of the Welcome Desk located inside the Denby Craft Studio.
Experience refund and cancellations: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Toddler Tuesdays session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, an alternative date or time will be offered or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non - transferable and refunds cannot be given for cancellations. Bookings confirmed with full payment. Please refer to our full T&C’s here
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am-5pm (Monday-Saturday) and 10am-4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily, 10am-4pm.
There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more.
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Join us with friends, family ( suitable for ages 8 yrs and above ) or just bring yourself along to our Christmas Crafternoon filled with delicious cakes, sandwiches, bottomless tea or coffee and of course, festive pottery painting!
Friday 15th November at 12pm - 4pm (Festive afternoon tea 12pm-2pm and Pottery Painting 2pm-4pm)
Start your experience with a freshly prepared Festive Afternoon Tea in Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro. It’s a special way to spend some quality time with friends and to get into the Christmas spirit.
Complete your experience in our welcoming Craft Studio and decorate an 8-inch Denby medium plate for the festivities. Let your imagination flow using our colourful glazes or choose from a selection of Christmas stencil designs and sponges to decorate your plate. We’ll kiln fire your finished design to collect in a few weeks’ time.
*ADULTS FESTIVE AFTERNOON TEA MENU*
A selection of freshly prepared sandwiches:
- Roast turkey, stuffing & cranberry sauce
- Honey baked ham with mustard mayo
- Egg and cress
- Cheddar cheese and red onion chutney
Homemade Seasonal scone: Freshly baked cranberry scone served with butter, cream & jam
Homemade sweet treats: Choose between our homemade Christmas cake, sticky ginger cake or chocolate orange cake with a festive mince pie
Served with your choice of drink: Choose from refillable Americano coffee, English breakfast tea or any non-alcoholic soft drink (non-refillable).
Veggie / vegan / gluten-free option is available. Please confirm any dietary requirements at the booking stage.
PRICE: £36 per adult
LOCATION: Denby Pottery Village – The Denby Craft Studio and downstairs at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro. Upon arrival, please head straight to the Denby Welcome Desk inside the Craft Studio and present your tickets to a member of the team (on your mobile or printout).
TIME:
Your festive Afternoon Tea at Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro will take place at 12pm until 2pm followed by a pottery painting session in the Denby Craft Studio at 2pm until 4pm.
On arrival, please head straight to Bourne's for your 12pm Afternoon Tea and a member of the team will show you to your table.
WHO’S IT FOR: This adult craft experience is perfect for all abilities, and you don’t need to have any previous experience to join in.
NOTES: All materials, including an apron, will be provided on the day. As you will be working with paint, we advise you to wear something that you don't mind getting dirty.
ACCESSIBILITY: Please let us know in advance if you have accessibility requirements.
CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denby.co.uk or call 01773 370 799, option 1 between 10am - 4pm and our team will be able to help. This line is closed on Mondays term time.
BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Christmas Crafternoon goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, and we need to rearrange your booking, an alternative date or time will be offered where possible or a full refund will be given. Unfortunately, this event is non-transferable and refunds cannot be given for customer cancellations.
Our great selection of shops are open every day (except for Christmas Day and Easter Sunday) between 9am – 5pm (Monday – Saturday) and 10am – 4pm on Sundays for you enjoy during your visit. The Denby Craft Studio is open daily between 10am-4pm. Except Monday in term time.
There is also a choice of two eateries (Bourne's Coffee Shop & Bistro and The Farm Shop Café) serving a wide variety of homecooked dishes, breakfasts, homemade cakes, drinks and more. Open: Monday - Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm & Sunday: 9.30am - 3.30pm.
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