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Gift Ideas for Dad & Grandad

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Gift Personalised Pottery

 

For His Birthday, Christmas, Father’s Day

 

Let’s be honest: Dads and Grandads are notoriously difficult to buy for. If you’re tired of the usual socks, "World’s Best Dad" supermarket mugs, and DIY store vouchers, and you're looking for a more personal gift that speaks from the heart, you’re in the right place.

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At Crafty Monkey, we help you move beyond the generic and create something truly personal. Whether it’s for a landmark 50th birthday, a retirement celebration, Father’s Day or another special occasion, hand-painted ceramics is a gift with a story. We have several options to get that perfect personalised "Dad-Approved" present!​

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Don't Forget Grandad!

Grandads are often the big fans of handmade gifts. From Grandad’s Secret Biscuit Stash jars to commemorative plates featuring grandkids' handprints, we specialise in those sentimental keepsakes that take pride of place on the mantelpiece for years to come.

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Make Dad a Gift at Crafty Monkey

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Pottery Painting Gift Guide for Dad

 

Gifts Tailored to Dad's Interests

 

​​​Whether you want to paint it yourself in our St Neots studio, paint at home with our pottery painting kits or commission our artists, you can tailor a design to make a gift as unique as your dad!

 

If you’re feeling a little "stuck" on what to paint, does Dad have a specific passion, hobby, favourite thing or saying? We’ve lots of creative pottery painting ideas - something to suit every dad or grandad!  

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  • The Petrol Head Dad: Custom mugs and plates featuring his favourite classic car or motorbike.

  • The Sports-Mad Dad: Football, rugby, or cricket-themed ceramics in his team’s colours or "Man of the Match" trophies.

  • The Fishing Fanatic: Commemorative platters for "Best Catch" or "Catch of the Day."

  • The DIY King: Personalised "Dad's Shed" signs or "Toolshed" mugs for that well-earned tea break.

  • The Real Ale Lover: Hand-painted tankards and snack bowls for his favourite brew and nibbles.

  • Dad's Favourite Saying: Put it on a mug!

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...that's just the start!...Scroll through our Father’s Day Gift Guide below for inspiration and see what our customers have created.

Monkey Banks & Pots

Give Daddy a place to store his small treasures with our handcrafted keepsake boxes. Personalise it with his initials or a special message to make it truly his own.

Gifts for Gardeners

For the avid gardener, our plant pots are popular to capture the kids prints. These can be turned into flowers among other things. We also have a large selection of gnomes!

Gifts for the Office

Hand paint a ceramic keepsake to sit proudly on daddy's desk and brighten up his office! Be it a pen pot, mug, coaster or photo frame with a picture of you in it, dad is sure to love it!

​Click on the icons below to get more info or book an activity at Crafty Monkey in St Neots.

 

Whether it's capturing prints on pottery, painting a personalised ceramic present or a pottery class, we're on hand to help you create personalised, unique gifts. 

Paint at Home Kits

Prefer to paint at home? Order a pottery painting kit online and create your masterpiece at your own pace.

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Last Firing Dates

See last dates to create your gifts to ensure they're ready for Christmas or Father's Day. Dates are posted 1-2 months before the event.

Speedy Firing ​

Allow 2-3 weeks before the gifting occasion. If time is not your friend, speed up the process to 3-5 days with our speedy service.

Pottery For Dads

See our prices and  range of pottery suitable for dads & grandads by selcting 'Father's Day' category in our online shop.

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