Skip the sash and go for something the whole hen party will remember for the right reasons. Pottery painting is a brilliant hen party activity, relaxed, sociable and great for mixed ages or guests who aren't into the usual hen night antics. Even the self declared "not arty" ones end up loving it. Crafty Monkey Studio is based in St Neots, Cambridgeshire, in easy reach of Cambridge and Bedford, with lovely afternoon tea spots and eateries nearby if you decide to make a full day of it. BOOKING INFO • Minimum group size is 7, smaller hen party? Just book a regular pottery painting session • Party area seats up to 12 (extra guests seated in our studio area), bigger groups ask about after hours bookings • 2 hour session (this includes time to choose your pottery and receive instructions) • Studio fee: £4.50 per painter, plus the price of each piece chosen • £50 non-refundable deposit to secure your date (deducted from your total on the day, reschedules possible with notice, see terms) • You're welcome to BYOB if you're in the party area (bring your own cups), soft drinks available from the studio, no other food or drink please OPTIONAL EXTRA Bride's Keepsake Plate, a commemorative ceramic plate featuring the bride's and all the hens' fingerprints. We or you can personalise it to your specification, a proper keepsake of the day. When will our pottery be ready? Your ceramics are ready to collect in around 2 weeks (speedy 3 to 5 day firing) or postal delivery available for a fee. Got a bigger group or a special request? Email hello@mycraftymonkey.com

Book this session to get your baby, toddler or preschooler's hand, foot or even bum prints onto pottery. We take the prints for you, then you can decorate the item or we can for an extra fee. Getting baby prints isn't an exact science. Little ones wriggle and curl their toes, and we can't promise a perfect print every time, but we'll work with your baby on the day to get the best we possibly can. Please book this session rather than a pottery painting session so our team can get the prints for you. How much does baby handprint pottery cost? • £4.50 Studio fee per session, plus the price of the pottery items you choose (browse the range and prices in our online shop) • Decoration by us starts at £3.50 per item and depends on the level of detail How long is the session? Your 30 minute slot gives you time to choose your items and for us to take the prints. If you're only doing one item and we're decorating, it may only take a few minutes. If you're staying to decorate your own pottery, you're welcome to stay beyond your slot, just leave enough time before we close. What time of day is best for baby prints? Earlier sessions or just after a nap tend to work best, as younger babies are usually happier and more co-operative. The last slots of the day in busy periods, especially weekends and the run up to Christmas, are less relaxed and better suited to older babies and toddlers doing one or two items. Coming with friends and their babies? Please book one of our group baby print sessions instead. Also want baby imprints, outprints or 3D casts? Book one of those sessions instead, as we can't always offer them during a print session. Just note on the booking form that you'd like prints on pottery too. When will my pottery be ready? Usually within 2 weeks, or up to 3 weeks if we're decorating and it's a busy period. If you decorate it yourself we can usually offer a speedy 3 to 5 day service. Book your baby print pottery session online at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots.

Make a beautiful ceramic Christmas tree lantern to light up your home this festive season, in this hands-on festive pottery class at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots. Whether you're after a fun creative afternoon or a handmade gift, this class suits beginners and seasoned crafters alike. What's included in this pottery class? • Clay, tools and materials • Guided instruction throughout • Learn the slab building technique step by step • Shape your lantern and decorate it with stamps, carvings and textures • Once built, you can use our underglazes to paint your make during the same session • Relax and enjoy a small, friendly group so everyone gets support when they need it Is glazing and firing included in pottery classes? Yes, after making and painting, you will leave your make with us. After the drying period we clear glaze and kiln fire it for you. When will my pottery be ready? After drying and firing at our studio, allow 4 to 5 weeks before it's ready to brighten up your home or wrap up as a gift. Book your spot online in advance, our festive pottery classes get booked up fast in the run up to Christmas.

Got a group who fancy something creative and a bit different? Our Pottery Painting Group & Party sessions at Crafty Monkey Studio in St Neots are ideal for adult birthdays, baby showers, family get-togethers, work socials or simply a proper catch up with a group of mates. What's included in a pottery painting party? • 2 hour pottery painting session in our dedicated party area • Full guidance from our friendly team, no experience needed • Access to our whole range of pottery pieces and glazes • A relaxed, therapeutic activity that suits every age and ability How much does a pottery painting party cost? • Studio fee: £4.50 per painter (covers underglaze paints, glazing and firing) • Plus your chosen pottery piece, items from £5 with most costing between £10 and £20 • £50 non-refundable deposit to book (comes off your total on the day, date changes possible with notice) GOOD TO KNOW • Party table seats up to 10 adults (12 at a squeeze), bigger groups split across the party table and studio tables • Minimum group size is 7, smaller groups can just book a regular session • Max 2 spectators per group, no outside food or drink (soft drinks available to buy) • Need your ceramics sooner than our usual 2 week turnaround? Ask about speedy 3 to 5 day firing Bring the whole gang and make it a proper occasion, book your party or group at Crafty Monkey Studio today.

Join us at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots, for a pottery class that combines nature and artistry in a fun, relaxed setting. Perfect for plant lovers and creative spirits, you'll learn how to create a handcrafted Monstera leaf dish from clay that brings a touch of tropical style to your home. What's included in this pottery class? • Clay, tools and glazes • Step by step guidance from our instructors, from shaping your dish to adding details • Paint your creation during the same session • Small group, so you get individual attention Who is this pottery class for? Adults, but suitable for ages 8 and over (under 10s need a paying, participating adult with them). When will my pottery be ready? After glazing and firing, allow 3 to 5 weeks before your dish is ready to use, display or gift. Spaces are limited, so book your spot online in advance.

While reaping the therapeutic benefits of working with clay you'll learn basic hand building pottery techniques to sculpt clay into a unique pumpkin at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots. Whether you're a complete beginner or have some pottery experience, this ceramics workshop is designed to accommodate and inspire everyone. What's included in this pottery class? • Clay, tools and materials • Step by step guidance from our friendly instructors • Learn the pinch pot technique, perfect for beginners and experienced potters alike • Shape and mould your own ceramic pumpkin, ideal for autumn decor or as a handmade gift • Add your personal touch with textures, carvings and glazes • Glazing and kiln firing When will my pottery be ready? Once fired, allow 4 to 5 weeks before your handmade pumpkin is ready to collect. If you're after a creative, seasonal activity, come and explore the world of ceramics with us. Spaces are limited, so book your spot online in advance.

Searching for a Highland cow pottery workshop near me? Come and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of working with clay and learn basic hand building pottery techniques while sculpting your very own Highland cow (or Highland Coo as the locals would say!) at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots. This fun, hands-on class will teach you how to bring these majestic creatures to life in ceramics. What can I expect from a pottery class at Crafty Monkey Studio? • Clay, tools and materials included • Step by step guidance, from sculpting your Highland cow to adding intricate details with pottery tools • Make and paint with our underglazes in the same session • After fully dry, we clear glaze and kiln fire your make • A relaxed, friendly atmosphere with small group sizes so everyone gets the support they need What pottery techniques will I learn in this class? Wedging, the pinch pot method, slip and scoring, sculpting, and how to use pottery tools to add texture and pattern, plus tips for painting and glazing your finished piece. Are Highland cow pottery workshops suitable for beginners? Whether you're a complete beginner or have some pottery experience, our workshops are designed to accommodate and inspire everyone. If you like being creative or fancy trying a new craft, come and dabble in the world of ceramics with us. Is this an adults pottery class? While we get mainly adults on this workshop, ages 8 and over can attend (under 10s need a paying, participating adult with them). When will my pottery cow be ready? Once fired, please allow 4 to 5 weeks before your Highland cow is ready to display at home. Spaces are limited, so book your spot online in advance.

We hope you enjoyed painting at home. How should I prepare my pottery for drop back? Please wrap your pieces suitably for the journey, and make sure your name and order number are with your items when you drop them off. When will my pottery be ready? Around 14 days from drop back. We'll email you when it's ready and ask you to book a pick up slot. Can I get it back sooner? Most of the time, yes. A speedy firing service is usually available for £3, with items generally ready in 3 to 5 days. Just ask when you drop back. Book your drop back slot online so we know to expect you.

Book a pottery painting session and paint your own ceramics at Crafty Monkey Studio in St Neots. It's an easy, relaxing creative activity for solo trips, date days, friends, to entertain the kids or the whole family. No artistic skill required. 7 or more people? Book a Group or Party instead. Want baby hand or footprints on pottery? Book our dedicated Hand & Foot Print session so we can assist with the prints, unless your child is over 18 months and you're confident doing the prints yourself. How do I paint my own pottery? • On arrival, choose your pottery item from over 600 ready to paint ceramics: mugs, plates, animals, trinket dishes and more • We then seat you and give you instructions • Session length is 1 hour 45 minutes (this includes time to choose your piece) How much does pottery painting cost? • Studio fee: £4.50 per painter (covers underglaze paints, glazing and kiln firing) • The price of your chosen pottery piece. Prices start at £5 with most items costing between £10 to £20 GOOD TO KNOW • After you've painted your pottery, we glaze and kiln fire it, ready to collect in around 2 weeks (speedy 3 to 5 day firing available for an extra fee) • We'd love you to collect in person as ceramics are delicate, but postal delivery is available for a fee Searching for pottery painting near me? Crafty Monkey Studio is a firm favourite in Cambridgeshire, book your table online today.

Calling all Swifties! Join us at Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots, for a special pottery class where you can design, create and paint your own Taylor Swift inspired trinket dish or hanger from clay. This beginner friendly workshop is perfect for fans who love combining their passion for Taylor Swift with a creative, hands-on activity. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this class is for you. Who is this pottery class for? Any Swiftie, young or old. Young fans need to be aged 8 or above and will need to stay for the whole class due to limited spaces. What does this pottery class include? • All materials included, clay, tools and cutters, just bring your creativity and love for Taylor Swift • Guided instruction on shaping and decorating your trinket dish or hanger, with tips to make your design pop • Paint your piece with our underglazes during the session, adding your favourite lyrics, symbols or album art to make it uniquely yours • A fun, social class meeting fellow Swifties When will my pottery be ready? Once we've fired your piece, please allow 4 to 5 weeks before you can collect your keepsake trinket dish or hanger. Book your spot online.