In this class, learn to pierce and carve clay to make your own ceramic tealight holder or lantern at Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio, St Neots. < Back Make a Tealight Holder Lantern Previous Next Project Light up your life with a handmade glow. Lantern Class Information Our "Tealight & Lantern", hands-on, beginner-friendly project is for those who love a cozy, "hygge" home. It's all about the magic of light and transforming a simple clay structure into a glowing centerpiece that sets the mood for any room. On your chosen clay class, you'll be taught the slab-building technique and given step-by-step instructions to create your lantern. Once your slab is rolled out, we’ll guide you through the "cut-out" phase. You’ll learn how to use piercing tools and our cutters to cut out bits that allow light to shine out of yoru lantern.. You can also use our large range of stamps to impress into the clay to give it texture and patterns or use our cutters to attach shapes to your piece for a 3D effect. After cutting out and decorating your slab, you'll learn how to gently join and attach it to the base. Paint Your Glow Once your lantern is sculpted and pierced, you’ll use our vibrant underglaze paints to add the finishing touches. Keep it a classic natural for a clean look, or use rich colors to make your patterns pop when the candle is lit. What You’ll Create A Bespoke Ceramic Lantern: A hand-built holder designed to house a tealight or small candle. Light-Pierced Patterns: Learn the art of cutting and piercing clay to create beautiful shadows. Atmospheric Decor: Create a piece that transforms your space when the sun goes down. What Core Pottery Class Should I Book? You can make a tealight holder on 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. Core Pottery Classes You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class £45 Slab Pot Pottery Class £40 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. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Pottery Class FAQ's All Pottery Workshop Dates

Engaging and educational pottery based projects for schools, clubs, and community groups at Crafty Monkey in St Neots or at your venue with our mobile service. Creative Community & School Pottery Projects Mobile Pottery Painting Creativity in the Community At Crafty Monkey, we love bringing pottery painting and craft activities out into the local community. Whether it’s a school, charity, club, or local event, our mobile setup means we can deliver creative, hands-on experiences. Pottery painting is incredibly versatile, and we’re full of imaginative ways to tailor each project to your theme, age group, or event brief. From fundraising stalls to collaborative art installations, we’ve participated with groups and organisations across St Neots and surrounding areas to provide a creative experience. St. Neots library mural project 1/6 School Projects Past Projects Include: School workshops and after-school clubs Inclusive sessions for adults with learning disabilities Church and PTA fundraising events A community mural for St Neots Library A “Mug Painting” competition with Black Cat Radio Macmillan Coffee Mornings Pottery Painting Sessions in local Libraries Running eco-friendly competitions at community events If you’d like to explore a pottery painting project for your school, charity, or organisation, we’d love to hear from you. Get in Touch

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 Make a Botanical Pot or Planter Previous Next Project 🎍 From Earth to Hearth: Bring the Outdoors In and Craft your own botanical planter. Class Information Our Botanical Planter or lantern clay project is great for nature lovers and plant parents who want a plant pot for your succulants 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 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, transforming it into 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. Core Pottery Classes You can make this in the pottery classes below: Intro to Hand Building Pottery Class £45 Slab Pot Pottery Class £40 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. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. Pottery Class FAQ's All Pottery Workshop Dates

Get unique ideas for handmade housewarming, new home & personalised whole family gifts with hand-painted ceramics at Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio, St Neots. New Home and Family Gifts: Text New Home & Family Gifts Housewarming Gifts & Gifts for Families Whether celebrating a friend’s first step onto the property ladder, looking for a unique housewarming present, wanting to capture your own family's growth or want a present the whole family can enjoy, there is nothing quite like a piece of personalised pottery. At Crafty Monkey, we help you create functional art, beautiful items that can be used every day but hold a lifetime of memories. Ways to Create Your Gift Visit the Studio: Book a table and enjoy a relaxing afternoon painting a gift for your loved ones. Paint at Home Kits: Order pottery online to paint at home. Commission Us : Tell us your vision, and our in-house artists will hand-paint a bespoke piece for you. Gift Vouchers : Buying for someone who is still unpacking? An e-gift card lets them choose their own pottery once the boxes are cleared! Unique Housewarming Gift Ideas Move away from the standard bottle of wine and give them something that will take pride of place in their new kitchen or hallway. Our most popular New Home commissions and projects include: Custom House Number Plaques : A hand-painted plaque to give a home instant kerb appeal. "Home Sweet Home" Planters: Perfect for a windowsill or a splash of colour in the lounge. The "First Night" Mugs: Personalised mugs featuring the moving date or the coordinates of their new front door. Coaster Sets : A practical gift, customised to match the new decor or decorate a coaster for each member of the family adding their names to each coaster. Personalised Family Keepsakes Family is at the heart of everything we do in our St Neots studio. Generational pieces make great presents for the whole family! The Family Handprint Tree : One of our most-loved projects! Every family member adds their handprint to a large platter, which you, or we can detail into a "Family Tree.". Extended Family : These make great gifts for grandparents, for milestone birthdays or anniversaries, where several generations of the wider family can be included on the one piece. Either their names, fingerprints, or as a family tree. Family Movie Night Bowls : Commission a big "The [Surname] Family" popcorn or snack bowl for family TV nights. Seasonal Family Platters: Whether it’s an Easter treat plate or a Christmas platter, these are the pieces the family will bring out year after year to celebrate their own traditions. Want us to Paint a Gift? Gift The Family Gift Togetherness with a Family Experience Finding one gift that satisfies everyone from a toddler to a teenager (and the parents, too!) is no easy feat. At Crafty Monkey, we believe the best family gift isn't something that sits on a shelf—it’s the time spent together. If you want to give a gift that the whole family can enjoy together, our Gift Cards or Vouchers are a great solution. Instead of more "stuff" entering the house, you are gifting a morning or afternoon of "unplugged" creative fun in our St Neots studio. Screen-Free Time : A chance for the whole family to put down their phones and engage in a tactile, shared activity. Something for Everyone : From the youngest painter to the most "un-artistic" adult, everyone finds something they love in our vast pottery range. Lasting Memories : The family doesn't just leave with a voucher; they leave with a set of handmade mugs, plates, or figurines that will remind them of that fun day out. Flexible Gifting : Our vouchers can be used for pottery painting sessions, build-a-bear, pottery classes, hand & footprint pottery or paint at home kits. Perfect for: Grandparents looking to treat the grandkids, "Group" housewarming gifts, or a "Thank You" present for a helpful family. Gift Cards & Vouchers Why Choose Pottery for a New Home Gift? Unlike mass-produced high-street decor, a piece from Crafty Monkey is: Unique : No two pieces are ever identical. Durable : Glazing and kiln-firing makes our ceramics food-safe and long-lasting. Sentimental : It carries the story of who made it and why. Paw Print Keepsakes Don't forget the furry member of the family! Create cute keepsakes with dog's paws. Pet Pawprints See Examples of New Home & Family Gifts Take a look through some of the beautiful pieces created right here in our St Neots studio either by customers or personalised gifts we've created. From bespoke house number plaques that add character to a new home to sentimental "Handprint Trees". Whether you want to DIY and paint your own personalised ceramics and need a design idea, or you’re looking for a professional commission to celebrate a friend’s new move, let these masterpieces spark your creativity. Book Pottery Painting

Find out about all our options for personalised birthday gifts! From a commission for us to create to paint your own pottery there are lots of options for special birthday gifts. Special Birthday Gifts: Text Personalised Birthday Gifts A Note on Timing Because the pottery needs to be glazed and fired in our kiln ensure you book your session or place your commission at least 2 weeks before the birthday to ensure it’s ready for the big celebrations! Say "Happy Birthday" with a One-of-a-Kind Pottery Gift Whether it’s a 1st, 18th, 21st, 40th, or a grand 80th, milestone birthdays deserve more than just a standard high-street card. At Crafty Monkey, we believe there is nothing lovelier than a beautiful, decorative piece that's been hand-painted and personalised specifically for the recipient. A custom piece of pottery isn't just a gift; it’s a commemorative keepsake that captures a moment in time. Birthday Gift Options We know everyone has a different level of "craftiness," so we offer three ways to get that perfect birthday gift: 1. Commission Us If art isn't your thing and you don't feel confident with a paintbrush, let us do the work! You can commission our talented in-house artists to paint a personalised design, name, and date on any piece you choose. Personalised Gift Shop 2. DIY Pottery Painting Want to add that "handmade with love" touch? Book a pottery painting session in our St Neots studio.You can choose the pottery item, the colours, and we can help with guidance. It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon creating a gift for someone special. Book Pottery Painting 3. Gift an Experience Buying for someone who loves being creative? A Crafty Monkey Gift Voucher is the perfect choice. It allows them to book their own session whether it's painting, a pottery class or building a bear. Give the gift of creativity! Buy a Gift Voucher Cupcake Pots to Platters! We have one of the largest ranges of "bisque" (unpainted pottery) around. Something to suit all ages and personalities: Classic Milestones: Plates, platters, vases, and photo frames. Daily Favourites: Personalised mugs, teapots, and breakfast sets. Something Different : Whimsical cupcake trinket pot, money boxes, or even our popular gonks! Whatever their hobby or style, we have a piece of pottery that will be adored for years to come. Get The Kids to Paint! If the gift is for a family member like Grandma, get the kids to paint a piece. There's something so special about childrens drawings and artwork! 🎂 The 1st Birthday Plate Tradition Have you seen the 1st Birthday Plate tradition on your social feed? Trending Tiktoks and reels have brought lots of people to us to paint birthday plates, the most popular being for their baby's first birthday but other ages too. The idea is simple:: you create a plate for your child’s first birthday. This plate then becomes a "family heirloom" that is brought out every single year for their birthday cake. It’s a fab way to create a tradition. Read More: Want to know more? See Check out our Birthday Plate Tradition blog post and see some of the 1st birthday plates our customers have painted!

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Make personalised baby keepsakes at Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio , St Neots. We offer: Handprint & Footprints on ceramics , Clay Impressions, Outprints & Baby Casts. Baby Hand & Footprint Personalised Keepsakes Capture your little one's earliest moments with our beautiful hand and footprint memory keepsakes! We offer a range of keepsakes to preserve those tiny hands and feet, including: Handprints and Footprints on Pottery 3D Baby Castings Clay Impressions (imprints) Plaster Outprints Or looking for a gift, see our pottery painting and personalisation service where we can paint a bespoke customised piece of pottery or purchase an e-gift card or gift voucher. What Keepsakes Can I Make With Baby Hands & Feet? Crafty Monkey offer four styles of baby hand and foot keepsakes, each unique and handcrafted. Prints on Pottery Our most popular option! We carefully apply non-toxic, skin-safe paint to your baby's hand or foot and press it onto a piece of pottery of your choice - mugs, plates, plaques & even baubles. The Process: We do the prints for you, and can add lettering and decoration or you can. Best for: Keepsakes and gifts for family.. Prints on Pottery Info Book Print Session Plaster Outprints Show off every delicate detail of your baby's hands or feet in 2D plaster outprints. They're the opposite of clay impressions with the hand or foot "raised". The Process: We make a clay mold to create raised plaster outprints. We leave to dry before decorating. Best for : Sophisticated framed displays. Baby Outprint Outprint Book Outprint session 3D Baby Casts For a truly high-definition memory, our 3D casts capture every tiny wrinkle and fingernail. These are standalone sculptures that can be framed or displayed on a plinth. The Process: A quick, safe molding process that captures a perfect 3D replica. Best for: A premium, "wow-factor" nursery centerpiece. Baby Casting Info Book Cast Session Personalised Gifts If you want something customised, our in-house artists can hand paint and personalise ceramic keepsakes. Share a design you would like or choose from one of ours. The Process : See our online pottery gift shop to see how to order a bespoke piece. Best for: New parebts baby and Christening gifts. Personalised Gift Info Pottery Gift Shop Imprints in Clay Capture your baby's hands or feet into clay. Baby imprints give a "pressed-in" look and are achieved by gently indenting your baby’s hands or feet into soft clay to create the recessed impression. The Process: Once dry, they're fired in our kiln and painted to highlight the print. Best for: Rustic, timeless wall hangings. Baby Imprint Info Book Imprints Session Gift Cards Our gift cards or vouchers can be used for baby keepsake services we offer at our St Neots studio. They allow new parents to choose.P opular for Christening or new parent and baby gifts. The Process: Order online. Our e-gift cards can be emailed on a date of your choice. Best for: Collective office or baby shower gift. Buy a Gift Card Buy a Gift Voucher All Services Booking Page Do You Cater for Mum & Baby Groups in Your Studio? We certainly do! We get lots of groups of mum's with their babies in our St Neots based pottery studio. Usually people who have met at an NCT group. Our group sessions for mums and their little one's are a fun way to create personalised hand and footprint ceramic keepsakes while catching up with friends in a baby-friendly environment. Book a Session Do You Visit Baby Groups & Nurseries? Crafty Monkey offers a mobile service and visit baby groups, nurseries, playgroups and venues to capture hand and footprints on pottery. We bring everything needed to create a "pop-up" keepsake studio. We cover Huntingdonshire and parts of Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire. Get in touch if you would like us to visit you! Mobile Baby Print Sessions Prepare for Babies Print Sessions Crafty Monkey's Top Tips We want your session at Crafty Monkey to be as relaxed and enjoyable as possible. To help us capture those perfect tiny details, here are a few handy tips to help you prepare for your visit with your baby to our studio: A Note for Parents : Our studio is a breastfeeding-friendly space, and we have room for buggies. If your little one is having a "fussy" day, don't worry - we’ll take our time and work at their pace. Timing is Everything Try to schedule your appointment around your baby’s nap and feed times. A well-fed, baby who's just had a nap or is sleepy is usually the most relaxed, which makes it much easier to get a clear print. If they happen to fall asleep in the car on the way here - don't wake them. If doing footprints on pottery we can usually get them while they snooze. For other services, you can choose your colours and personalisations while they sleep. Dress for Success While the clay and paint we use are non-toxic and wash off easily, we recommend dressing your little one in something that provides easy access to their hands and feet. Avoid : Tight leggings, complicated button-up dungarees, or delicate "best" outfits. Ideal : A simple baby grow or a short-sleeved vest works best.. The "Wiggle" Factor Don’t worry if your newborn or toddler are a "wiggler". Our team is experienced (we’ve seen it all!) and we have tricks. We work quickly and gently so it's as stress-free as possible. Think About Your Customisation Before you visit us, have a quick think about: Colours : Have a think about colours you like Designs : If doing prints, do you want plain or designs? Wording : If making gifts, what writing would you like. Check spellings of names and dates you’d like us to include. Pottery : If prints, view our pottery range online for ideas Frame : For imprints & outprints, do you want a black, white or wood coloured deep-box frame? Warm Hands and Feet If it’s a chilly day, and opting for imprints or outprints, try to keep your baby's hands and feet tucked away and warm until we start. Warm skin is generally more subtle and softer and better for getting a detailed impression in the clay than cold, stiff fingers! Bring a Spare Outfit While it's relatively mess-free. It’s always a good idea to have a spare outfit and some extra wipes in your changing bag if going somewhere else after, Just in case! Book a Session

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Join us for our fun WEAR IT PINK Boobie Night at Crafty Monkey! Pottery painting, boob prints, and our Boob Pot Ceramic Class! A % of proceeds go to Breast Cancer Now. Wear it Pink Pottery Painting Night Paint it Pink for Breast Cancer Crafty Monkey Studio, St Neots Fri 23rd October 2026 A night of fun, creativity, raising awareness, celebrating body positivity! Don't forget to wear pink! Pink Night Booking Info Together we can make a difference One brush stroke at a time! Fun Girls Night Out in St Neots Our Wear it Pink Boobie Night isn’t just a fun night out painting pottery, it’s about empowerment, celebration, and community. Whether you decide to go bold with boob designs, decorate your boob prints on pottery, or keeping it subtle with a splash of pink, it's all for a good cause. You’ll be helping to raise awareness and support Breast Cancer Now as we donate a portion of your ticket price and proceeds of our fun raffle. It’s the perfect excuse to gather your girls, share a laugh, and get creative for a good cause that matters. What to Expect A relaxed, inclusive evening of pottery painting Freedom to choose your design, boob-themed or simply pink-inspired Boobie Night Playlist We’ve curated a cheeky little playlist for the evening - pay attention to the lyrics! A portion of your ticket goes directly to Breast Cancer Now No pressure to donate beyond your ticket, just come and enjoy! Boobie Prizes to Be Won! We’ll be running our fun Boobie Prize Raffle and Sweepstake (£1 per ticket). which is all a bit of fun. Be in with the chance of winning unexpected pink prizes! Bring a bit of cash if you’d like to join in the fun. Book Wear it Pink Night Why Breast Cancer Awareness Matters 🎀 Did you know that 1 in 7 women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? It’s the most common cancer for women, but early detection can save lives. This is why checking your breasts regularly is so important! You can find more information on how to check yourself from trusted resources like Breast Cancer Now and NHS Breast Cancer . Get Design Ideas Find our more about our Wear it Pink night and get design ideas from our blog post. Boobtastic Pottery Fun! Last year, thanks to your incredible support, we raised £300 while haveing a jolly fun time and we’re looking forward to doing it all again! Here's some ideas of what to paint on the night! You can also get ideas and inspiration from our Wear it Pink Boobie Nights blog post. Boob Print Design Embrace body positivity and get cheeky by printing your boobs on pottery! It’s all in good fun and you can turn them into beautiful and unique designs - see below! Paint a Boob Design Boob Prints are not for everyone and some decide to paint the trending boob design on pottery. Boobs come in all shapes and sizes so they don't all need to be the same! Paint it Pink! If Boob aren't your thang, be subtle with cherries or melons or you could choose to paint a design that features pink or a pink ribbon design or even paint a flamingo. Anything goes! Get BOOB-spiration! When it comes to boobs, we Brits have a titillating selection of slang names! From baps to bazookas, norks to knockers, we've got a name for every occasion! And at Wear it Pink Boobie Night, we're embracing them all! 💖 Why let babies have all the fun with hand, foot and bumprints? It's now your turn! Get into the spirit of the night and squish your boobies on pottery - in private of course! Once you've got your boob prints it's time to get creative and and turn them into cheeky designs? 🎨 Fancy turning your jugs into melons 🍈🍈? Or maybe your bazoomas into a pair of tropical coconuts 🥥🥥? Get creative and make your bangers bloom into flowers 🌸, or transform your funbags into some festive baubles 🎄. The possibilities are endless—and guaranteed to make you giggle! 🤭 Whether you're feeling fruity or just a little cheeky, there's no better way to celebrate breast cancer awareness than with a bit of boob-themed fun. Take a look through our boob print designs to give you ideas. Decorating boobie prints on a plate incorporating them into flowers. 'Blooming Boobies' 💐🌷 Boob Prints on a Plate Turned into Pumpkins with Ghosts and Bats Painted in the Background 'Boo(b)' Halloween Themed Boobs, turned into pumpkins for the Autumnal season! 🎃👻 Boob prints that have been turned into pumpkins 'Pumpkin Boobies' 🎃 Decorating boobie prints on a plate incorporating them into flowers. 'Blooming Boobies' 💐🌷 1/15 Book Your Tickets Tickets go on sale about 6-8 weeks before. Don't miss out on this fun girls night out. Pink Night Booking Info