Creative Activities, Pottery & Parties in St Neots
Creative Art & Craft Activities
What ages and skill level are your activities suitable for?
At Crafty Monkey, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcome people of all abilities and all ages! Whether you're a baby, toddler, child, adult, parent, grandparent, or anyone in between, our activities are designed for everyone to enjoy. From family outings to quirky date nights and even bum prints on plates!
Don't worry if you're not artistic, you don't need to be! We are very beginner-friendly and welcome all skill levels.
What creative activities, workshops and classes does Crafty Monkey, St Neots offer?
Welcome to the ultimate creative hub in St. Neots! Crafty Monkey is more than just a pottery painting studio. We offer hands-on arts and crafts for every occasion, age, and ability. Everything from relaxing studio sessions, baby hand and footprint keepsakes, pottery making classes to build a bear. We also cater for all group sizes: from solo sessions to parties and work socials.
Whether you want to visit our Cambridgeshire studio for a unique experience with friends or family to explore your inner artist; get crafty at home with our kits or hold a ceramic painting session for your group or workplace, we have something for you.
Scroll down to explore the art and craft activities and services we offer or choose an option:
Ceramic Painting for All Ages
Looking to get creative with pottery painting? We’ve got a wide selection of pottery pieces to suit any age and skill level. Choose from mugs, plates, figurines, and more! We also offer workshops, Adults Sip and Paint Pottery Nights and special Themed Event Nights. Prefer to paint from the comfort of your home? No problem, we offer DIY pottery painting kits!
Hand Building Pottery Making Classes
Ever wanted to try your hand at pottery or inspired by The Great Pottery Throwdown? Our popular, instructor-led, beginner friendly, ceramic classes take you from a lump of clay to a finished piece.
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What you’ll learn: You will learn the fundamentals of hand-building techniques and sculpting to create your own functional ceramics.
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Best for: Adults and teens looking for a new hobby or a unique "experience" gift.
Go beyond painting and learn to create with clay!
Build a Bear Sessions, Parties & Online Kits
Our Teddy Bear Workshop is a favourite for those wanting to create their very own cuddly friend. Choose your plush, customise it with accessories, and take home a new best buddy! We offer:
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Studio Sessions: The perfect treat for children who love their teddies
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Parties at Our St Neots Studio: Relax and let us entertain the kids with this fun activity while you sit back
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No Sew Teddy Making Kits & Outfits: Buy kits online and host your very own teddy bears picnic or party at home
Baby Prints & Keepsakes
For babies, we offer several ways to capture their little hands and feet. From hand and footprint pottery to clay impressions, plaster outprints and 3D Baby Castings - we have a beautiful range of keepsakes.
Do you Cater for Parties & Group Bookings?
Crafty Monkey is the perfect venue for group bookings, birthday parties, team building, and all types of social occasions. Parties and groups up to 16 people can book online. Fill in our form if you have a bigger group size or wish us to run a session at your venue
Mobile Pottery Studio
Can't make it to us? We’ll bring the Crafty Monkey experience to your home, workplace, school, or chosen venue across Cambridgeshire and beyond.
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Workplace Wellness, Team Building & Works Socials: Boost morale with a creative "desk-break" or corporate event.
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Home Parties: The perfect solution for birthdays or "crafternoons" in your own space.
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Community Events & Schools: We provide all the materials, tools and guidance.
What areas do you cover with your mobile pottery service?
While we are based in St. Neots, we offer a mobile service and can bring pottery painting to homes, venues and workplaces in Huntingdonshire, Cambridge, Bedford and surrounding areas.
In-Studio Parties & Groups
Celebrate your special day or surrounded by inspiration! Our studio is the perfect venue for:
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Children’s Birthdays: Fun, supervised crafting that kids (and parents) love.
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Hen Dos & Adult Celebrations: A relaxed, social way to celebrate with a glass of something bubbly.
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Family Gatherings: Create lasting memories (and masterpieces) together.
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Team Building & Work Socials: Pottery Painting is a great stress buster and fosters team cohesion.
How do I book a party?
Group sizes less than 16 people in our studio you can book online.
Group Sizes over 16 people, out of hours or at your venue: Fill in our online form.
Party Time at Crafty Monkey
Crafty Monkey's Online Shop
Can’t make it to the studio? We bring the Crafty Monkey experience to your doorstep with our online shop.
Personalised Hand-Painted Ceramic Gifts
If you’re looking for a unique, one-of-a-kind personalised gift but not feeling artistic or not local to St Neots. Let our artists create you a bespoke hand-painted piece made to order. Perfect for:
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Wedding Signature Platters or Commemorative Plates
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Christening & New Born Gifts
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Milestone Birthday Mugs & Plates
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Or any other special occasion
Simply choose a design from our online shop or get in touch with your ideas and we can even post it to you.
Pottery & Bear Kits
Enjoy Crafty Monkey at your own pace with our at-home craft kits. Our kits come with everything you need to be creative at home.
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Pottery Painting Kits: We sell pottery to paint, underglaze or acrylic paints, brushes and other accessories
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Build-a-Bear Kits: Everything you need to create a new furry friend at home, including the bear, stuffing, and a heart.
Instructions: Our kits come with full instructions
Perfect for: rainy days, parties, or thoughtful gifts
Order online for delivery or local pickup
Do you sell gift vouchers online?
Give the gift of creativity! Our Gift Cards & Gift Vouchers are available online and can be used for any of our studio activities, classes, or shop items.
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Perfect for: Craft Lovers, Birthdays, Christmas, New Baby Gifts, Mother’s Day, or as a "thank you" for someone special.
Have a Virtual Studio Tour
If you want to take a closer look at our studio, see our virtual studio tour of our creative space and what we offer!