Pottery Painting

The pottery painting activity here at Fired 4 U is suitable for all ages and is a great family activity.

What can we paint?
You choose the pottery item to paint; choosing from mugs, bowls and plates to dragon and Princess ornaments etc to money boxes of all shapes to wine coolers or wine glasses.
How do I paint the pottery?

We explain or demonstrate how you use the pottery paints and you can paint the pottery with either a brush or with one of our many different decorating tools. You can transfer designs by tracing on to the pottery so you can just paint in the design like colouring in a picture if you wish to. We can show you how to do this.

See the videos below and watch Jane using a banding wheel to decorate a plate.

 

What if I don't know what to do?

As you paint if you have any queries or can’t fully remember all that we explained or wish for assistance we are delighted to help you – just ask us.

What happens when I have finished painting?

Once you have completed your painting you leave the pottery with us to be dried, glazed and Fired 4 U. You can read our blog post on how we finish your pottery off 4 U here. It will be ready to collect the same day the following week.

Should you require a faster return of your pottery this can be possible at times and an additional charge is made for this service. Please ask us.

Who can do pottery painting?

We believe any age can do this, that is up to you. A baby can sit on your knee to paint a pot with your assistance. You can also do pottery painting as a team building session, children’s birthday party, adults birthday party, hen or stag party, baby prints for keepsakes and gifts, pet paw prints and adult evening sessions or preschool children sessions and many more.

How much does it cost?

We charge a £5 per painter which covers the use of the paints, glazing and firing of the pottery.  We allow one non painter per table and additional non painters are charged a fee of £4.50 unless the children they are assisting are under school age or you purchase a drink & cake at £3.25. Then you are charged the price of each pottery item you paint and these start at £10 for standard size mugs, plates are £10-£30 for platters, Ornaments are £9 to £20 approx.

We require a deposit of £20 per table which is non-refundable. In the event you are ill we are happy to rebook your table to a future date.
You have your table for up to 2 hours. 

 

How long does it take to do?

This depends on the age of the painter – Adults and children age 8+ often an hour and half to 2 hours. It takes preschool children about 30-45 minutes depending on what they do and how long their attention span is. We allow you 2 hours for your visit to us, if it is quiet we may be able to stretch this at times.

How to Book and Prices

During the covid19 times we are open with less tables than usual and require staggered arrival times to keep the flow of painters happy and safe around our studio. To assist this it is preferable for you to pre book your table.
This can be done either by calling us or using our online booking system.

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What Our Customers Say

Inara & I had a wonderful time capturing forever her hand and foot prints on mugs which we gave as birthday gifts to all her grandparents which they just loved. It was lovely to be able to create something so special together which will be treasured forever. Thanks so much for such a special experience – we will certainly be back soon. Sarah & Inara x

Sarah & Inara

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If you are planning a visit to us, drop ins are possible if we have the space but it is best to book your table here

Address

15-17 Hennel Ln, Walton-le-Dale, Preston PR5 4LA

Hours

Monday-Tuesday: closed (available for groups and often open in the school holidays please check)
Wednesday-Friday: 10-5.30pm
Wednesday: Adults only evenings check events
Saturday: 10-4.30pm
Sunday: 11-4pm
Evening appointments available for groups

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01772 20 30 60

Hi, My Kilns and I love to get messages and enquiries about how we can help you or how you would like me to make a unique creation for you. Please send us your question and we will help make your day simply the best one for you. If you are wanting to book a table please click here. We will get back to you within 24 hours, Regards Jane, Katy & Kelvin the kilns

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