Family Fun - Pottery Painting & Clay Making Sessions 2025
Father’s Day Weekend ~ Pottery Painting & Clay Making Sessions
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June - selected times available
Enjoy some special family time together and celebrate those who mean the most with our paint and clay activities at the Denby Craft Studio. Choose from one of the following activities per person on the day:
1. Clay Making Activity: Using our rollers and decorative stamps, make a lovely, personalised coaster from our Derbyshire clay, or follow our instructions to shape and spell out a meaningful word. Creations can be taken home on the day to air dry and paint ~ £7 per person (ticket entry price will be deducted on the day)
OR
2. Paint a Denby Plate: Hand-paint onto a Denby Medium plate using our colourful glazes to keep or gift as a keepsake for the Dad in your life. Fired creations will be ready to collect in a few weeks time ~ £14 per plate (ticket entry price will be deducted on the day)
OR
3. Paint a Personalised Denby Mug: Paint a Denby Mug using our colourful glazes and leave it with us to fire in our kilns and collect when ready to use or gift to someone special ~ £10 per mug (pay on the day)
OR
4. Paint a Fun Pottery Shape: Choose from our selection of fun pottery shapes and add some colour using water-based paints to take home on the day. 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 (pay on the day).
Whilst you’re here, take a photo of their creations so we can see. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage or #DenbyPotteryVillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.
TIME: Choose from the available session times. Your chosen craft session lasts for 50 minutes. If you need longer, please also book the following session to make the most of your experience.
You are also welcome to paint a pot or take part in another activity during your 50-minute experience if time allows. Additional costs apply and can be paid for on the day.
Book your tickets online at least 2 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am 4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for availability (closed Monday during term time).
Notes: All activities are self-led, but our friendly team will be on hand to offer any support.
- We will be getting creative with paint, pens and clay and therefore recommend that children wear items they don't mind getting messy.
- Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) and a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required. Please also refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.
- Denby Pottery Painting: The following Denby glaze colours, violet and bluebell blue contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen.
- Denby Craft Activities: some activities may include use of feathers or balloons please make us aware of any allergies before your visit.
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.
Upon arrival, please head to the Denby Craft Studio and show your tickets (on your mobile or print out) to a member of the team.
CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denbypottery.com or call 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am 4pm for availability (closed Monday during term time).
BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Craft Studio session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, 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 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.
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.
We can't wait to see you soon!
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Father’s Day Weekend ~ Pottery Painting & Clay Making Sessions
Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June - selected times available
Enjoy some special family time together and celebrate those who mean the most with our paint and clay activities at the Denby Craft Studio. Choose from one of the following activities per person on the day:
1. Clay Making Activity: Using our rollers and decorative stamps, make a lovely, personalised coaster from our Derbyshire clay, or follow our instructions to shape and spell out a meaningful word. Creations can be taken home on the day to air dry and paint ~ £7 per person (ticket entry price will be deducted on the day)
OR
2. Paint a Denby Plate: Hand-paint onto a Denby Medium plate using our colourful glazes to keep or gift as a keepsake for the Dad in your life. Fired creations will be ready to collect in a few weeks time ~ £14 per plate (ticket entry price will be deducted on the day)
OR
3. Paint a Personalised Denby Mug: Paint a Denby Mug using our colourful glazes and leave it with us to fire in our kilns and collect when ready to use or gift to someone special ~ £10 per mug (pay on the day)
OR
4. Paint a Fun Pottery Shape: Choose from our selection of fun pottery shapes and add some colour using water-based paints to take home on the day. 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 (pay on the day).
Whilst you’re here, take a photo of their creations so we can see. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage or #DenbyPotteryVillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.
TIME: Choose from the available session times. Your chosen craft session lasts for 50 minutes. If you need longer, please also book the following session to make the most of your experience.
You are also welcome to paint a pot or take part in another activity during your 50-minute experience if time allows. Additional costs apply and can be paid for on the day.
Book your tickets online at least 2 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am 4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for availability (closed Monday during term time).
Notes: All activities are self-led, but our friendly team will be on hand to offer any support.
- We will be getting creative with paint, pens and clay and therefore recommend that children wear items they don't mind getting messy.
- Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) and a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required. Please also refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.
- Denby Pottery Painting: The following Denby glaze colours, violet and bluebell blue contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen.
- Denby Craft Activities: some activities may include use of feathers or balloons please make us aware of any allergies before your visit.
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.
Upon arrival, please head to the Denby Craft Studio and show your tickets (on your mobile or print out) to a member of the team.
CONTACTS: If you have any questions or accessibility concerns that you would like to discuss, please email our Welcome Desk at tours.reception@denbypottery.com or call 01773 740799, option 1 between 10am 4pm for availability (closed Monday during term time).
BOOKINGS: Denby Pottery Village will make every effort to ensure that your Craft Studio session goes ahead on the confirmed date and time. However, should unforeseen conditions prevail, 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 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.
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.
We can't wait to see you soon!
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