Paint Fun Shapes | Paint on Denby| Play with Clay
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 jusgs), perfect for adults and children to create personal pieces to love or to gift. Leave with us on the day to kiln fire your painted piece, ready to collect at a later date to display or use at home every day. 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
Create a lasting memory of your little one by printing their foot or hands onto a Denby large rimmed 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 birthday, weight and name, our artist can hand-paint these onto your keepsake (maximum of 30 Letters around the plate including, additional letters 50p each). £25 per plate to be paid for at time of booking.Leave with us on the day to kiln fire your painted piece, ready to collect later to gift to a loved one or do display proudly at home. 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.
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.
Ticket options
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 jusgs), perfect for adults and children to create personal pieces to love or to gift. Leave with us on the day to kiln fire your painted piece, ready to collect at a later date to display or use at home every day. 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
Create a lasting memory of your little one by printing their foot or hands onto a Denby large rimmed 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 birthday, weight and name, our artist can hand-paint these onto your keepsake (maximum of 30 Letters around the plate including, additional letters 50p each). £25 per plate to be paid for at time of booking.Leave with us on the day to kiln fire your painted piece, ready to collect later to gift to a loved one or do display proudly at home. 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.
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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