Book Your Crafty Activity

Yes please. We ask that all visits are booked online, even if it's just 30 minutes before you arrive. If we have space we can sometimes fit in walk-ins, but booking is the only way to guarantee your spot. We don't take bookings over the phone.

Booking ahead matters most at weekends, during school holidays and in the run-up to Christmas, when we're at our busiest. Some activities, like baby handprint keepsakes, pottery classes and group workshops, only run on certain days and times, and we sometimes have private groups or big parties booked in.

It's also important to book the right session for what you want to do. If your plans change, you can usually reschedule from your confirmation email.

Yes please.  Booking a pick-up slot to collect your finished pottery or keepsakes lets us have your order ready and means you'll arrive when we're not busy with other customers. 

We may also close the studio from time to time for off-site events, and we would hate for you to have a wasted journey.

If the time slots available don't suit, book the closest time slot and put in the booking notes what time you'll be attending, within our opening hours.

No. Some activities only run at set times, including baby hand and footprints, clay sessions, pottery classes and events. When you book, you'll see availability for every session, class and event, so you can choose the right one and arrive when your activity is running.

Please choose the correct session type, especially for baby prints or activities that need extra time before closing.

See Availability by selecting an option on our booking page

Yes! We run BYOB Sip & Paint Pottery Nights for adults, usually on a Friday evening. They're relaxed, creative sessions, ideal for a night out with friends, a date night or some time to unwind. You're welcome to bring your own alcoholic drinks, and soft drinks are available to buy. Ages 12+ are welcome with an adult.

We also run occasional themed event nights at the studio, and pottery painting events at other local venues.

To hear about new dates first, follow us on social media or join our mailing list.

Once pottery has been painted at our St Neots studio, you'll need to leave it with us so we can glaze and kiln-fire it. Your finished ceramic piece is usually ready to collect in around two weeks, and we'll email you with a link to book a pick-up slot.

In many cases your pottery may be ready sooner, but occasionally we may need to re-fire an item, which could cause a slight delay.

Need it faster? We offer a speedy firing service for an extra fee, and your piece can typically be ready within 3 to 5 days - great for last-minute gifts or tight schedules.

Crafty Monkey is located between Argos and Barclays Bank in the heart of St Neots, a charming market town nestled along the River Great Ouse in the Huntingdonshire District of Cambridgeshire.

We're easily accessible from nearby towns including Huntingdon, Bedford, Cambridge, Cambourne, Sandy, Biggleswade & St Ives.

St Neots is full of character, with scenic parks, independent shops and cosy cafés - making us a popular destination and perfect for pairing your pottery experience with a day out.

If not local, our online shop and postal service enable you to still enjoy some of our services.

Parking: We’re within easy walking distance of all public car parks in St Neots town centre. The nearest car park is on Tebbutts Road, just a 1-minute walk from our studio.

See Location Map

We open 10am to 4pm on bank holidays except for:

• Christmas Day

• Boxing Day

• New Years Day

• Good Friday

• Easter Sunday

View our Christmas opening hours and last dates for items to be ready in time.

These usually appear on our website anytime from October.

If your plans change, you can cancel or reschedule your session directly from the confirmation email you received when booking. Just click the link provided to manage your booking.

We kindly ask that you do this as early as possible, so someone else has the chance to book that time slot.

Pottery classes and workshops have their own cancellation policy, as they're paid for in advance.

We do offer a postal service; however, some pieces may be too delicate to send safely through the post.

If your item is suitable for posting,please note that, while we package well, we cannot accept responsibility for any damage that may occur once it is in the hands of the postal service.

Yes! Pottery painting at Crafty Monkey isn't just for kids, it's a fun, creative and relaxing activity that adults love too! It's suitable for adults, children, families and groups of all ages.

We have a wide selection of pottery pieces to suit every age and ability - from items ideal for younger children to pieces adults love to paint.

Our general pottery painting sessions have no age restrictions, but we find toddlers under 18 months may not engage for very long (we also offer handprint and footprint sessions on ceramic pieces for babies and toddlers). We use safe, non-toxic paints, making it a fun and creative activity for little ones to express themselves and make something truly unique.

Our Sip & Paint Pottery evenings and event nights are designed for adults who want to enjoy art in a laid-back social setting, but ages 12 and up are welcome to attend with adults.

Whether you're planning a kids' party, a family day out, a fun date activity or a relaxing session with friends, our studio makes painting ceramics accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

To get the best possible baby prints, these sessions need a little extra time, a calm environment and a specially trained member of our team. Because our studio is often bustling with painters during weekends and school holidays, we schedule print sessions during quieter mid-week times. This allows us to give you and your baby our full, undivided attention without the rush.  

We do however offer a couple of sessions on a weekend as we understand sometimes you would like to add other children's prints too who are at school mid-week. Please be aware these sessions may not be as relaxed as during the week.

Yes, we have a Price List page on our website that gives an overview of the costs for our activities, including pottery painting, baby prints, clay workshops and more.

For more detailed information, you’ll find specific pricing on the activity page, booking service page or in our online shops (we have several depending on if you're looking for, i.e. bear kits, pottery, baby prints or personalised pottery)

See our different shops

View our general opening times. However, these can vary, especially during school holidays and around Christmas so the best way to see live availability is when booking a session.

Our Opening Hours can vary in school holidays and other occasions. We sometimes:

• open earlier or later for seasonal sessions, adult evenings and special events

• close for off-site events, group bookings or private parties

Booking ahead means you'll never arrive to find the studio closed.

You can buy gift cards and gift vouchers online or in our St Neots studio, and they can be used towards any of our activities.

E-gift cards are our most flexible option. Choose the amount and the date you'd like it emailed, and we'll send it straight to your inbox or the recipient's. They can be used online to book sessions and buy pottery painting kits - and they can't be lost! Buy an e-gift card.

Gift vouchers can be bought in the studio, or ordered online to collect from the studio or have posted to you or the recipient.