Make a bespoke botanical pot or planter from clay in this pottery class at Crafty monkey St. Neots using impressions and sgraffito carving techniques. < Back Next Project Previous Make a Botanical Pot or Planter 🎍 From Earth to Hearth: Bring the Outdoors In and Craft your own botanical planter. How to Make a Botanical Pot Our Botanical Planter or lantern clay project is perfect for nature lovers and plant parents who want a vessel as beautiful as the succulants inside it or to pop a tealight in to bring a warm glow into your home. Move over mass-produced plastic, this session is all about crafting a textured, earthy vessel to display in your home. You'll be taught the slab-building technique and given step-by-step instructions to build the foundation of your planter. Once your slab of clay has been rolled out, it's time for the botanical magic. Personalise Your Pot There's several techniques you can use: Impressions : You can press our botanical stamps or feel free to bring real leaves or flowers, into clay to create impressions Carving Tools : Etch delicate floral patterns into clay Emboss : Cut out shapes using our clay cutters and fix them onto your pot to give a 3D effect Cut Outs: Use our clay cutters to cut out leaves, flowers and other shapes - perfect for the light to shine our if making a lantern. Paint Your Nature Once your planter is textured and joined to form a pot, you’ll use our vibrant underglaze paints to highlight your designs. Use earthy greens and browns for a realistic look, or go bold with bright floral pops, the choice is yours! What You’ll Create A Bespoke Botanical Planter: A fully hand-built ceramic pot, sized perfectly for your favorite succulant or spider plant or to use as a tealight lantern Organic Textures: Learn how to use natural materials or sgraffito tools to create intricate leaf and flower designs. A Functional Home: Create a sturdy, professional-looking vessel designed to last. What Core Pottery Class Should I Book? You can make this project by booking onto either our Slab Pot or Intro to Hand-Building Pottery Class . Others on the class may be making other projects but most will start with the same slab pot as the foundation structure. Handbuilding slab pot 001_edited.jpg clay slab pot workshop flower vase_edited.jpg IMG_4074_edited.jpg 1/4 Note for Parents During this class, some participants may be working on body-positive projects, such as "Boob Pots." We leave it to the discretion of parents/guardians to decide if this environment is appropriate for their children. Core Pottery Class You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Slab Pot Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Pottery Class General Info General Pottery Class Info All Pottery Class Dates

Give a creative experience with Crafty Monkey gift vouchers in St Neots. Perfect Christmas gifts for pottery lovers and ideal for beating the January blues. Gift Experience Vouchers Previous Next Say it with a Creative Gift Experience Give the gift of creativity this Christmas with a Crafty Monkey Gift Card or Voucher. They make a thoughtful present that offers a cosy, hands‑on experience long after the festive lights come down. Whether it’s pottery painting, clay building, or a relaxing creative escape, our gift experience vouchers let your loved ones choose the activity that inspires them most. And the best part? They’re perfect for brightening up January. When the decorations are packed away and the winter blues start creeping in, a creative session at Crafty Monkey is just the thing to lift spirits, spark joy, and bring a little colour back into the new year. A meaningful gift, a calming experience, and a chance to make something beautiful — all wrapped up in one little card or voucher. Buy a Gift Experience Gift Vouchers & Cards

Celebrate body positivity at Crafty Monkey! Join our hand-building pottery workshop to sculpt and paint your own unique Boob Pot planter. Fun, beginner-friendly, and empowering. Book via our Slab Pot or Intro class today! < Back Next Project Previous Make a Boob Pot 🍒 Sculpt Body Positivitiy Making a Boob Pot from Clay - Perfect for your Succulents! How to Make a Boob Pot Our "Boob Pot" workshop is a fun, empowering, and body-positive clay project designed to celebrate every shape and size. This isn’t about perfection - it’s about creating a unique piece of "tit-illating" decor for your home. Whether you want a cheeky planter or a body-positive pen pot, it's all about embracing the beauty of the human form. Boob pot making is popular for exclusive pottery class bookings for groups of friends or for a hen party. You'll be taught the slab-building technique and given step-by-step instructions to build the foundation of your pot. Once your base structure is ready, we’ll move into the sculpting phase. We’ll guide you through adding 3D features - moulding and shaping your pot’s unique "assets." Don’t worry if things go a bit "tits up" (pardon the pun) in this class, the wonkier and more unique the features, the more life-like and characterful your pot will be! Paint Your Personality Once your pot is sculpted, you’ll use our vibrant underglaze paints to bring it to life. Go for realistic skin tones, add some decorative "tattoos," or paint on some wild, colorful patterns. It’s all about expressing your style and having a bit of laughter therapy along the way. What You’ll Create A Bespoke Boob Pot: A fully hand-built ceramic planter or vessel, sized perfectly for succulents, stationery, or to display. Hand-Sculpted Details: Learn how to securely join and shape clay attachments using the score and slip technique. A Celebration of You: A one-of-a-kind piece that’s as unique and wonderful as the body that inspired it. What Core Pottery Class Should I Book? You can make this project by booking onto either our Slab Pot or Intro to Hand-Building Pottery Class (find links below) . Others on the class may be making other projects but most will start with the same slab pot as the foundation structure. Boob Pot Boob pot pottery class.jpg Boob Pot Go to link 1/3 Note for Parents During this class, some participants may be working on body-positive projects, such as "Boob Pots." We leave it to the discretion of parents/guardians to decide if this environment is appropriate for their children. Core Pottery Class You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Slab Pot Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Pottery Class General Info General Pottery Class Info All Pottery Class Dates

Sculpt your favorite animal into a functional planter! Join our fun hand-building workshop in St Neots to create a unique ceramic home for your plants. < Back Next Project Previous Make an Animal Pot or Planter The Cutest Clay Workshop in St Neots Hand-Build Your Own Quirky Animal Planter 🐾 How to Make an Animal Pot or Planter Design and build your very own animal planter from scratch - think foxy foxes, chunky cows, cheeky sloths, or frogs with serious attitude. Whatever your creative brain fancies, we’ll help you bring it to life in raw clay. This is a hands-on, beginner-friendly class. You'll be given step-by-step instructions to create a pot using the slab method, this forms the base for your project. Once your foundation is ready, we’ll provide guidance on how to sculpt, tweak, and transform your clay into a characterful animal planter, while others on your class may be crafting mugs or lanterns. Paint in the Same Class Once your animal is built, it’s time to add a splash of personality with our vibrant underglaze paints. Once we've given you instruction, we'll leave you to decorate your planter or pot exactly how you want. What Core Pottery Class Should I Book? You can make this project by booking onto either our Slab Pot or Intro to Hand-Building Pottery Class. Others on the class may be making other projects but most will start with the same slab pot as the foundation structure. Animal Planter Bear.jpg Animal Planter Pottery Class.jpg slab pot workshop clay pig (1)_edited.jpg 1/2 Note for Parents During this class, some participants may be working on body-positive projects, such as "Boob Pots." We leave it to the discretion of parents/guardians to decide if this environment is appropriate for their children. Core Pottery Class You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Slab Pot Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Pottery Class General Info General Pottery Class Info All Pottery Class Dates

Give your plants a face! Join our fun pottery class in St Neots to sculpt and paint a unique "Pot Head" character. Perfect for beginners. < Back Next Project Previous Make a Pot Head Planter 😲 Sculpt a Pot or Planter with Personality! 🪴 How to Make a Pot Head Give Your Plants a Face Our "Pot Heads" pottery make is the ultimate for anyone who loves quirky home decor and characterful crafts. Forget standard pots - this project is all about sculpting a unique, "living" character from clay to house your favourite greenery or bits and bobs The "Pot Head" Process You'll be taught the slab-building technique and be given step-by-step instructions to build and create the founation pot. Once your base structure is ready, we’ll guide you through the fun part: adding 3D features like big noses, expressive eyes, bushy eyebrows, or even a cheeky tongue. While others on the class might be making other projects, you’ll be focused on giving your new "Pot Head" a soul. Paint A Personality Once your character is sculpted, you’ll use our vibrant underglaze paints to bring them to life. Go for realistic skin tones, wild patterns, or a bright pop of colour - the only limit is your imagination! What You’ll Create A Bespoke "Pot Head" Planter: A fully hand-built ceramic head, sized perfectly for succulents, cacti, or "hair-like" spider plants. Hand-Sculpted Features: Learn how to join clay "attachments" securely using the score and slip technique so your Pot Head’s nose doesn't fall off in the kiln! Personalised Finish: Use textures and underglazes to make your character truly one-of-a-kind. What Core Pottery Class Should I Book? You can make this project by booking onto either our Slab Pot or Intro to Hand-Building Pottery Class. Others on the class may be making other projects but most will start with the same slab pot as the foundation structure. Slab Pot Face.jpg Making a pot from clay.jpg Pot Head Planter.jpg 1/2 Note for Parents During this class, some participants may be working on body-positive projects, such as "Boob Pots." We leave it to the discretion of parents/guardians to decide if this environment is appropriate for their children. Core Pottery Class You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Slab Pot Pottery Class Class Information Booking Calendar Pottery Class General Info General Pottery Class Info All Pottery Class Dates

See our personalised Mother’s Day gift ideas at Crafty Monkey. Get the kids to paint personalised pottery or we can, make footprint and handprint keepsakes, and more. Unique Gift Ideas for Mum or Grandma Make a Gift as Unique as Mum! Personalised Gifts for Mum or Nanny Because Mum Deserves More Than Just Flowers Whether you’re celebrating a milestone birthday, a first Mother’s Day, or simply want to show Grandma how much she’s loved, Crafty Monkey is the home of heartfelt, handmade gifting. Since 2010, our St Neots pottery studio has been a go-to destination for families looking to move beyond the high street and create something truly personal or gift mum a creative experience. Baby Print Keepsakes For Mums & Nanny's Capture those fleeting moments with our Handprint and Footprint service. These make the ultimate "first" gifts for new Mums and loved gifts for Grandparents. We Help You: Our experienced team captures the prints on your ceramics. Professional Finish : We can do the decorating and lettering for you. Beyond Pottery: Explore our range of Clay Impressions, 3D Plaster Castings for a keepsake that lasts a lifetime. Baby Keepsakes Hand-Painted Pottery From the Kids & Big Kids! Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade gift. From toddlers' first scribbles to intricate designs by "big kids" (and adults!), we have 100's of pottery pieces ready to be transformed. For Mum : Personalised Mugs, perfect for her morning cuppa or trinket dishes are studio favorites Don't forget Nanny : Our "Grandma’s Garden" plates, Teapots & Vases are always winners. From the Kids: Let the little ones create a hand-painted bowl or photo frame. Gift an Experience Treat Mum to a Pottery Experience Give Mum the gift of "me-time" for a relaxing afternoon out making memories you can share together. Beginner Pottery Classes: Is Mum a fan of The Great Pottery Throw Down? Treat her to a hands-on clay class where she can learn to sculpt and create from scratch. Sip & Paint Nights: Book a table for a relaxing evening of pottery painting and a glass of prosecco - the ultimate "mums' night out." Gift Making Ideas for Mum Scroll through what customers have made for mum & Grandma Calling All Dads! We are on hand to work with your little one/s to create a lovely piece for mum's birthday, Mothers Day, Valentine's or just because. All you need to do is book a session, turn up with your little one/s and we can help you do the rest! Don't leave it right until the last minute though! We need enough time to glaze and fire your special creations. Say it with a Gift Voucher! Give mum the gift of creativity and relaxation with one of our gift cards or voouchers. This special treat allows her to use it for a pottery painting experience or a pottery class.. Order now and make her day extra special! Visit Our St Neots Pottery Studio We provide a relaxed and inclusive environment for all ages and serve customers from St. Neots, Huntingdon, St. Ives, Sandy, Bedford, Cambridge, and all surrounding areas. Pro Tip : If you are painting a gift for a specific occasion (like Mother's Day or a birthday), please allow 14 days for your items to be fired and glazed in our kiln! Book a Session Buy a Gift Voucher Make Mother’s Day Special with Handmade Pottery Gifts Creative Personalised Mother's Day Gift Ideas Personalised Pottery Gifts now Available! Mother's Day Gift Idea Inspiration Mother’s Day is about celebrating the woman who does it all. Since 2010, Crafty Monkey has been helping families in St Neots create one-of-a-kind, heartfelt gifts that Mums and Grandmas actually treasure. Whether you want to paint a masterpiece for her, capture a moment in time with baby keepsakes, or gift her a relaxing creative escape, we have something special waiting in our studio. Scroll through to get ideas and inspiration or have a read of our blog posts for more information. Book a Session

Order personalised wedding presents at Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio and we can post within the UK. Handpainted ceramics make memorable and unique gifts for newlyweds. Shop now! WEDDING GIFT IDEAS We have a great range of options that make special Wedding Gifts for the happy couple, bridesmaids, groomsmen or as a memento of the special day. Browse all your options below! If part of the bridal party and looking for hen party activities for the bride to be, you may also be interested in seeing our creative Pottery Hen Parties at Crafty Monkey or a venue of your choice! Personalised Wedding Gifts Personalised Wedding Gifts hand painted by our in-house Artists. Order online today, pieces are made to order. Collect from store or delivered to you. Quick View Eucalyptus Leaf Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Quick View Eucalyptus Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Quick View Autumnal Flower Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Quick View We paint it for you! Traditional Floral Wedding Plate Price £58.00 Quick View We paint it for you! Personalised Mr & Mrs Mugs - Wedding/Anniversary Gift From £36.00Sale Price Quick View We paint it for you! Botanical Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Quick View We paint it for you! Sunflower Wedding Plate Price £60.00 Quick View We paint it for you! Heart Anniversary Plate From £28.00Sale Price Quick View We paint it for you! Floral Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Quick View We paint it for you! Tropical Flower Wedding Plate From £55.00Sale Price Wedding Signature Plates Personalised signature wedding plates that can take pride of place on your wall instead of the traditional wedding guest book that gets put in a drawer and forgotten about! If you don't see a design you like, email us to discuss your specifications. Commission us to Hand Paint a Gift Looking for something different or even more personal to what we already offer? Commission our Artists to paint a design of your choice. email us to discuss your ideas. Paint Your Own Pottery Gifts Sometimes it's best to say it your own way and create something yourself that is truly from the heart! Paint your own gift for the Bride, Groom or if it's your wedding to your bridesmaids or best man. We have a great range of pieces including, dishes, plates, mugs, vases and more! Book a painting session below. Book Now

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Discover Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio' of St. Neots story through featured articles and media coverage. See how our creative journey has inspired customers and communities. Crafty Monkey In The Media Over the years, as well as appearing on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire several times, Crafty Monkey has been featured in various articles, highlighting our passion for creativity, community, and fun. From pottery painting to unique keepsakes, discover our press coverage below - click on the titles to see how we’ve inspired people locally and beyond and what makes us a go-to destination for creative activities. Interested in feauring us? Get in touch - we’d love to hear from you! Email Us Date Publication Title Type 06/12/2024 Unreal Rockstars Finding Success Through Values, Innovation, and Craftsmanship Online Article 03/06/2024 Prima The best pottery painting cafés across the country Magazine 23/03/2022 Hunts Post Pirates Park Event Success Newspaper 16/12/2021 Hunts Post Best dressed window competition winners announced Newspaper 27/11/2021 Hunts Post Crafty Monkey Encourages People to Shop Local Newspaper 26/09/2021 Mums Guide to Huntingdon Getting Festive At Crafty Monkey Online Feature 06/08/2021 Mums Guide to Biggleswade Pottery Painting Fun at Crafty Monkey Online Feature 21/07/2020 Hunts Post Crafty Monkey Celebrates 10th Wedding Anniversary Newspaper 09/07/2020 Hunts Post St Neots Studio has reopened Newspaper 24/06/2016 Prima Crafty Monkey Feature Article Magazine 03/02/2012 Hunts Post St Neots businesswomen buck recession with new enterprise Newspaper 12/01/2012 Hunts Post St Neots artist sets up female business network in town Newspaper 04/11/2011 Hunts Post Hunts Post Business Awards Newspaper Page 1 of 1

Plan a unique adult pottery painting party at Crafty Monkey Studio in S Neots. From birthday celebrations to Sip and Paint nights. Mobile and DIY options available. Adult Pottery Painting Parties & Groups Whatever the Occasion, Celebrate in Style with a Pottery Painting Party for Adults Creative Parties For Adults Who says the kids should have all the fun? At Crafty Monkey, we believe everyone needs a creative outlet. Whether celebrating a milestone birthday, organising a long-overdue catch-up with friends, or looking for a work social people will actually enjoy, our adult parties are the perfect solution. Swap the loud pub or the standard dinner out for a relaxed, hands-on experience where you can chat, create, and take home a masterpiece. Why Book a Creative Group Session? Stress-Free Socialising: Pottery painting is a "gentle" activity. Because everyone is focused on their design, the conversation flows naturally without the pressure of a formal setting. No Experience Required: You don’t need to be an artist. Our friendly team is on hand to show you the ropes. The Therapeutic Benefit: As we often say, pottery is "yoga for the mind." It’s a wonderful way to switch off from the digital world and reconnect with your friends or colleagues. Want a pottery class or guided pottery painting workshop using different techniques for your party or group? Enquire by filling in our form and we'll get back to you! How to Book Your Party or Group For group sizes of less than 18 people in our studio: Check availability and book online £50 deposit required on booking Turn up at your booked timeslot Your group will choose their pottery on the day. Full instructions given Session time is 2 hours Leave your pottery with us to glaze and fire. We email when ready to collect. Allow 2 weeks Fill in our enquiry form for the following: Group size over 18 people for studio parties Party outside our opening hours At your venue Group Party Booking Fill in Enquiry Form Party Options for Your Group We offer several ways to host your adult group, depending on your vibe and numbers: Book our Party Area Our party area seats 10-12 adults for pottery painting, making it perfect for small gatherings. Any additonal can be seated in our studio area. If less than 7 people you'll be seated in the studio area. Book a Party Pottery Painting Kits Prefer to host your celebration at home or another venue? No problem! Order a pottery painting take out kit where you can paint at your leisure. Great to take on weekends away. Take Out Party Exclusive Venue Hire Book the entire studio for your event! We’re happy to accommodate large parties up to 40 people outside our opening hours (additional fee applies) or midweek during term time. Fill in Our Form Mobile Pottery Parties If you want to hold the pottery painting elsewhere, we offer a mobile service and may be able to bring the pottery session to you. Dependent on minimum numbers and location. Attendence fee applies. Fill in Enquiry Form Book a Party