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Build a bear at Crafty Monkey, Cambridgeshire. We have a variety of animals and sell clothing and shoes. Or have a make a teddy bear workshop for your childs birthday party. Build A Bear Experience Make Your Own Teddy Bear at Crafty Monkey St Neots Build a Bear: Courses Step into a world of fluff and fun! At Crafty Monkey, we help you bring a new best friend to life. From choosing your favourite animal to the adoption ceremony and picking the perfect outfit, it’s a magical experience for any child. Our build a bear experience creates more than just another cuddly toy - it’s a memorable activity where the child gets to bring their own cuddly companion to life, either at home or right here in our St Neots based creative studio 🎉Our interactive and fun-filled make your own bear workshop allows kids to create and personalise a teddy from start to finish 🎂 Whether a creative bear building activity for one or wanting us to host a popular Build-a-Bear party at our studio in St Neots, making teddy bears is always a hit with children 🏠 Not local? No problem. Order our no-sew teddy bear kits online and get them delivered to your door to hold your own bear party or teddy bear picnic at your chosen venue! Create a cute, furry best friend for life! Teddy Bear Workshop 🐻Bear Making Options & Info at Crafty Monkey Make Your Own Teddy Bear with Crafty Monkey – Whether in our studio, as a children's interactive gift experience or delivered to your door to host your own teddy's bear picnic or party - we’ve got you covered! Make Your Own Bear Info Need information about our bear making activity at Crafty Monkey. Check out answers to FAQs. Build a Bear Studio Prices Our small build a bear experience is £16, large bears £21. See our online shop .to see range & outfits. Kids Teddy Bear Making Party Our paw-some, fun make your own bear parties at Crafty Monkey, St Neots, are a huge hit with children. Book a Build a Bear Session Treat the kids to our fun and interactive bear building experience at Crafty Monkey Studio in St. Neots . Build A Bear Online Shop See our cute, no-sew, make your own bear kits, outfits and shoes. Great for gifts or a bear party at home! Gift Cards & Gift Vouchers Gift a build a bear experience with our e-Gift Cards. Can also also be used for online kits & outfits. How Does Build A Bear Work? At Crafty Monkey, we try to make our bear building workshop a magical and memorable experience! Children will be greeted on arrival and seated at a table and our friendly staff provide step-by-step guidence on how to bring their furry friend to life! 💞Creating a cuddly companion is as much fun as the joy they'll bring afterward! Steps to Make a Teddy Bear Curious about what happens at our build a bear workshop and what's included? Step 1: Pick Your Pal Pick from our range of super cute animals, be it a dog, unicorn, dino or troll. Step 4: Bear T-Shirt Get creative and decorate & personalise a t-shirt for your new friend Step 2: Fluff & Stuff Feed your friend with magic food making them as huggable as you like. Step 5: Make It Official Name your new friend and fill in the adoption certificate to make them truely yours! Step 3: Make A Wish Make a wish before putting the wish heart into your teddy to fill them with love! Step 6: Style & Dress Optional: Pick a stylish outfit and shoes to have the best dressed ted in town! Do I need to book or do you take walk-ins? While we would welcome walk-in's if we have availability, we ask you book a session, even if it's just before coming to avoid disappointment. How much do bears cost? Small bears : £16 Large bears: £21 The price includes: Animal skin Fluff Bear t-shirt Heart Adoption certificate How long does the bear activity take? Our make a bear activity usually lasts between 20 and 45 minutes. The time can vary depending on age and the length of time spent feeding the animal with our magic food (stuffing) and decorating the t-shirt. What is the minimum age for making bears? Our bears meet toy safety standards for ages 3+. Children under 3 are welcome to participate in the workshop, provided an adult supervises their use of the toy at home until the child is three years old. Can you post bear kits? Not local to St Neots? You can still share the magic! Visit our Online Build-a-Bear Shop to order Stuff-at-Home kits. We’ll post everything you need straight to your front door. What animals do you have besides bears? While we stock classic teddy bears,we have a wide range of different no-sew animal skins, including unicorns, dinosaurs, wise owls, bunny rabbits, dogs, cats, and lots more! Will it be an elephant, dolphin or our fave - a cheeky monkey? Build a Bear Info Your questions answered... The Most "Paws-ome" Parties in Town! Looking for a stress-free birthday idea? Our Make a Bear Parties are purr-fect!. We handle the mess and the hosting while the kids enjoy a creative session they’ll never forget. Each guest goes home with a new best friend so no party bags required !Popular for: Birthdays, School Holiday Activities, and Scout Groups. Shop Bear Making Kits See our collection of super cute 8 inch and 16 inch Build A Bear Kits 👗Bear Outfits and 👠 Shoes to have the best-dressed teddy in town! Build a Bear Kids Parties Bear Making Shop Why Make a Bear at Crafty Monkey? 🌟 Good Range of Bears & Outfits: Choose from a selection of Build-A-Bear skins and adorable outfits available in two sizes: 8 inches (20cm) and 16 inches (40cm). Perfect for every child’s taste! Browse some of our range in our online shop . 🎨 Creative & Hands-On Fun: Kids can let their imagination run wild with our engaging bear-building process, including decorating a T-shirt for their furry friend! 💖 Personalised Experience: Unlike retail environments, at Crafty Monkey, you'll sit at a table in our studio, making the experience much more intimate and relaxed. 🎉 Purr-fect for Sessions or Parties: Book a Build-A-Bear session for your child or a small group, or celebrate in style with a bear-building party. Fun for all occasions! ✂️ No-Sew & Easy to Make: Our bear skins are designed for simplicity, with a special no-sew stuffing pouch secured by a hidden cable tie and Velcro closure. Even little hands can bring their teddy to life! 🌱 Eco-Friendly Stuffing: All our teddies are filled with 100% recycled stuffing, made from plastic bottles. Good for the planet, great for cuddles! Give your child the gift of creativity, fun, and a brand-new furry friend with Crafty Monkey's Build-A-Bear experience! Book a Bear Session Bear Making Gallery Animals wait to go to their forever homes after a bear making party White T-shirt for build a bear with selection of fabric pens to decorate it with_edited_ed Build a bear superhero outfits Teddy bear making kit Feeding an animal skin with our magic food! Build a bear red dress outfit Monkey buildabear dressed as a fairy Build a Bear Parties at Crafty Monkey Multi coloured build a bear dog Selection of buildabear clothing Hippo build a bear skin A selection of Crafty Monkey's build a bear teddy skins Teddies on an adventure after being adopted Build a Bear bunnies, a popular Easter treat! Selection of build a bear outfits Bear making kit Gift a Build a Bear Experience Give the gift of a new best friend! Whether you choose one of our Stuff-at-Home kits from our online shop or a Gift Voucher for an in-studio session, it's the perfect way to share the magic of the bear-making experience. Gift Vouchers & Cards

Want inspiration for baby handprints and footprints? See our design ideas or visit our St Neots pottery studio to make hand and foot print keepsakes or gifts. Baby Handprint & Footprint Design Ideas Capture the magic of the newborn by imortalising their tiny hand and feet on ceramics Baby Print Personalised Pottery Ideas and Inspiration They say the days are long but the years are short, and nowhere is that more true than with those tiny hands and feet. Get inspiration and ideas below for baby handprint and footprints on pottery so you can freeze time before they grow. Once you’ve found a design you love, book a baby print session in our St Neots pottery studio for you and your little one where we can capture their prints that you, or we can transform into a special memory keepsake for you or to gift to granny or grandad. Want general info about our baby print sessions, like: How do prints on pottery work? How much do baby prints on pottery cost? What are popular pottery items for hand and footprints? What do I need to know about print sessions? Head to our Baby Print page: Baby Prints on Pottery Info Explore our handprint and footprint suggestions below by category, season or occasion or scroll through our gallery of designs to get ideas and inspiration. Baby Handprint & Footprints by Category From Tiny Toes to T-Rexes: See Some of Our Favourite Design Ideas Whether you prefer simple print with minimal decoration or you want to transform those prints into a colourful work of art, we have a style to suit everyone. We have lots of creative ideas, including 'cheeky' designs for baby bumprints - Yes you read that right! Animal Prints Roar-some Dinosaurs Footprint or Handprint Fish Elephant Handprints Flamazing Flamingos' Footprint Lion Butterfly And our fave...Cheeky Monkey Popular Characters The Cookie Monster handprint The Grinch Santa Father Christmas Handprint Spiderman Footprint Darth Vader Seasonal Favourites 'Love' using prints for letters Christmas Footprint 'Mistle-toes' Hand or Footprint Reindeer Handprint Flowers for Mother’s Day The Easter Footprint Bunny Spooky Footprint Bats & Ghosts Daddy's BBQ Plate Night Before Christmas Mouse Vehicles Footprint Tractor Footprint Rocket Vroom Vroom Footprint Cars Footprint Bicycle Family Handprints Why stop at just the baby? Our large platters allow you to layer the prints of the whole family. From Dad’s big hand to the tiny newborn fingers, it’s a beautiful way to visualize how your family tree is growing. Cheeky Bumprints 'Cutest Bum-pkin in the patch' 'Does my bum look big in this' bowl 'Love you to the moon and back' Christmas Pudding Beach Bum 'Boo' Lady-'Bum' Minimalist & Classic Of course turning prints into things isn't for everyone and some prefer to keep their prints simple, especially popular iwth newborns. For those who love a minimalist aesthetic. We can capture prints in a single color. Finished with your baby’s name and birth date, and perhaps a few dots or a border. Baby Prints on Pottery Info Handprint and Footprint Pottery Designs Gallery We can customise keepsakes to your specification so it's as unique as your baby or child. We offer a range of personalisation options, including turning prints into animals or different objects, different font styles, colours, and decorative elements. Whether you want to add a message, a favourite quote, or simply your child’s name, we’ll work with you to create a piece you're happy with. Scroll through the images to see examples of our work. Love you to the moon and back hand and footprint plate Sibling bunny footprint design BBQ Baby print plate A cookie monster baby print design Star Plate with a Bumprint design Various jungle themed baby prints and pottery painting. Handprint dinosaur coaster Bumpkin baby print design Bee baby footprint coasters Rocket baby print design Baby print pickle footprint design Peacock handprint design Bat Footprint design Flower handprint design Mistletoes footprint design Strawberry handprint design Baby print giraffe footprint design Race car baby print on pottery baby prints on pottery love footprints design Rudolph bauble footprint design Elephant handprint heart coaster Monkey footprint design Snowman bauble design Star bumprint plate Santa handprint coaster Book Your Baby Print Session Baby Print Ideas by Season & Occasion Whether you want to add a message, a favourite quote, or simply your child’s name, we’ll work with you to create a piece you're happy with, whatever the occasion. Newborn Keepsakes Newborn Keepsakes Easter Themed Easter Themed Mummy & Nanny Mummy & Nanny Summer Themed Summer Themed Daddy & Grandad Daddy & Grandad Autumn Themed Autumn Themed Valentine Themed Valentine Themed Christmas Gifts Christmas Gifts Spring Themed Spring Themed Simple Prints Simple Prints More Ceramic Handprint & Footprint Inspiration Seasonal Ideas Looking for the perfect gift for Dad? 🎁 We've got you covered for personalised unique gifts whatever the occasion. Inspo from our Blog Scroll through baby print related blog posts for more ideas Make Personalised Gifts for Dad - Ideas for All Ages 1 2 3 4 5 Baby Print Session Info Gift Baby Keepsakes Our hand, foot, and bum print pottery keepsakes make unique presents for a variety of occasions. Whether it’s a collective gift for a baby shower, new parents gift, christening, Mother’s Day, Father's Day or simply a beautiful way to mark a milestone. Our ceramic keepsakes are sure to be a hit! Buy a gift voucher or instant e-Gift Card so the recipient can book to make a special momento. Gift Vouchers & Cards

Hand and footprint and pottery painting sessions for postnatal, NCT, Mother and Toddler Groups and Pre-Schools. We can also come to your baby group to do baby prints. Baby Hand & Footprint Group Sessions At our St Neots Studio or Your Venue or Baby Group Does Crafty Monkey Offer Sessions for Mum Groups? Looking for baby activities to do with mum friends you've perhaps met at your NCT or baby classes? Why not book a group baby print session at Crafty Monkey. Our group sessions for mums and their little one's at our studio are a fun way to create personalised hand and footprint ceramic keepsakes while catching up with friends in a baby-friendly environment. The lead-up to Father’s Day and Christmas is especially popular for group print sessions with baubles and mugs being top choices for baby keepsake gifts. Book a Group Baby Print Session Hand & Footprint Designs Do You Visit Nurseries, Baby Groups or Local Venues? Crafty Monkey offers a mobile service and can bring hand and footprint sessions to your Venue . Our mobile prints on pottery sessions allow families to create personalised hand and footprint pottery keepsakes without needing to visit our studio. From baby handprint mugs to footprint vases and baubles in the lead up to Christmas, we capture those tiny prints on ceramics that make great gifts and keepsakes. Whether planning a seasonal event, a parent engagement activity, or simply want to offer something unique, our sessions are a hit with both organisers and families. Want to offer something different at your baby group, toddler class, nursery, cafe or soft play venue? Invite Crafty Monkey to run a session! Email to Enquire How Do Baby Print Session Visits Work How Does it Work? We aim to make our visit to your venue or group as smooth and hassle-free as possible. From managing pre-orders to communicating directly with parents, we handle everything—so you can offer a memorable experience without adding to your workload. 1. Arrange a Date 📅 We arrange with you a date to visit and provide you with advertising materials, 4. We Take The Prints 👣 On the day we take the prints and bring the pottery back to our studio. 2. Advertise The Session 📰 You contact parents about our visit on your socials in the lead up to our visit. 5. We Decorate & Fire 🖌️ We decorate, glaze and fire the items and wrap orders ready to hand out. 3. Parents Order Online 💻 Parents pre-order on our website and pay online. 6. Parents Pick Up 🎁 We inform you when the pottery is ready to collect. View Pre-Order Page Benefits of Crafty Monkey Print Sessions at Your Venue Benefits of Inviting Crafty Monkey to Your Venue for a Prints Session? Hosting a baby hand and footprint pottery session at your venue, nursery, or baby group is a simple way to offer families a memorable experience while boosting your visibility and engagement. Strengthen parent connections: Parents love meaningful activities that celebrate their little ones. Offering keepsake sessions builds trust and loyalty with your families. No studio or call‑out fees : We waive our usual £4.50 studio fee for group visits, making our sessions a high‑value, affordable option for parents. Baby‑friendly and safe: Our sessions are designed for babies and toddlers. They’re mess‑free, quick, and gentle, ensuring a stress‑free experience for everyone. Marketing support: We help promote your event to our audience, giving your venue or group added exposure and credibility. Boost attendance and retention: Offering pottery keepsake sessions can attract new families and encourage existing ones to return, especially around seasonal events. Fully managed and hassle‑free: We bring everything needed and handle the entire process—from setup and materials to cleanup and order management. There’s no extra work for you. Unique keepsakes and gifts: Parents create meaningful, personalised keepsakes and presents for grandparents and loved ones—perfect for Father’s Day, Christmas, and other gifting occasions. Arrange a Crafty Monkey Session If you would like to invite Crafty Monkey to your baby class, playgroup, nursery, or venue to run a handprint and footprint session, email for more details and to check availability. We can visit anytime, with the lead-up to Father's Day and Christmas being the most popular. Email us for More Info

View dates on our schedule of upcoming ceramic workshops, hand-building classes, sip & paint pottery events at our St Neots studio or local venue. Book online. Pottery Workshops & Event Dates Your creative escape starts here. From muddy hand-building classes & workshops to fun themed sip and paint nights, find a date to get crafty at our St Neots studio or one of our pop-ups at local venues. For our standard sessions & services offered daily, head to our main bookings page. Bookings Page Scheduled Workshops, Classes & Events Unlike our main booking page, where you can get full information for our listings below or book the regular daily studio services we offer at our St Neots studio, such as pottery painting, build a bear or baby keepsakes, this page lists the dates we are running specific pottery classes, workshops and pottery painting events. Further general information can be found at the links below: POTTERY MAKING: Hand-Building Classes, sculpting and painting an item from clay THEMED SIP & PAINT : Special pottery painting event evenings KIDS : Themed group craft sessions and workshops occasionally offered in school holidays POP-UP EVENTS : Creative pottery painting sessions run at local pubs, cafe's and other venues Information & Booking Only book using the links below if you have already read the full information about the class, workshop or event to make sure it's suitable. Full descriptions, photos and details on what's included for all our standards sessions, services and listings below can be found on our main booking page where you can also see availability and book Do you offer private group bookings? Yes! If you don't see a date that works for your group or you would like an exclusive class or workshop, we may be able to put on an exclusive class or workshop for your group or party. Bookings Page Group Enquiry Workshops, Classes & Events Schedule See All Pottery Classes See All Events

Boost team spirit and creativity with pottery painting team building activities at Crafty Monkey. Perfect for corporate events, both in-studio and at your workplace. Book today! Creative Team Building & Employee Wellbeing Reconnect, Relax, and Recharge Your Team In today’s fast-paced, digital-first work environment, the greatest gift you can give your team is the chance to switch off the screens and switch on their creativity. Ideally located for businesses in St Neots, Huntingdon, Bedford, and Cambridge seeking alternative, restorative team bonding. Painting pottery with Crafty Monkey is a great activity for wellness-focused team building to combat workplace stress and promote genuine connection through the power of "active relaxation." Pottery Painting: A Popular Team Building Activity Has your organisation grown weary of the same old motivational speeches and team-building exercises? Looking to challenge your team or group and searching for fun team-building ideas or unique work social activities? Treat your team to a creative ceramic painting experience. Creative Activity Options Whether looking to reward your staff or celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week, we offer flexible creative sessions: In-Studio Sessions: We can host up to 40 team members in our light-filled St Neots pottery studio for a dedicated creative escape. The "Mobile Monkey" Experience : We bring pottery painting to your office or venue! We provide all materials, guidance, and post-event glazing/firing Bespoke Mindful Sessions: From Sip and Paint nights to structured clay workshops, we can curate a session that fits your team's specific needs. DIY Pottery Painting Kits :There's also the option to run it yourself with our kits. Great for away days or if you want extra time. Scroll down to see more information about the various options. Enhance Employee Wellbeing With Creative Activities In the fast-paced corporate world, Crafty Monkey understands the importance of fostering strong, cohesive teams in the workplace while also looking after your employee's mental health. What better way to achieve this than through a relaxing, creative activity like pottery painting. Unlike traditional, high-pressure team building, our pottery painting workshops offer a "low-stakes" environment where the focus isn't on the final product, but the process. The "Flow State" & Mental Health: Engaging in tactile activities like pottery painting or clay making is scientifically proven to lower cortisol levels. It encourages "mindfulness in motion", allowing the brain to enter a restorative flow state away from emails and deadlines. A Natural Digital Detox: Our studio is a phone-free sanctuary where teams can communicate naturally without the distraction of technology. Inclusive & Stress-Free: There is no "wrong way" to create. This removes performance anxiety, making it the perfect social for diverse teams, different personality types, and varying ability levels. Work Socials at Crafty Monkey Pottery painting at Crafty Monkey is not just an art form, it's a therapeutic experience that fosters creativity and teamwork. Join us to explore the benefits of pottery painting for your next team social! Benefits of Art Based Activities for Teams Our engaging, budget friendly, pottery painting sessions are a great way to strengthen team dynamics. Arts & Crafts can: Enhance communication Encourage creativity Foster team cohesion & collaboration Boost morale Relieve stress Nurture positive mental health Fill in Our Enquiry Form Why is pottery painting a good activity for employee well-being? Pottery painting is a form of "active mindfulness." It requires focus and hand-eye coordination, which helps quiet the "chatter" of the mind, reducing stress and promoting mental clarity—much like a digital detox. What area do you cover with your mobile pottery painting service? Our Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio is located in St. Neots, Cambridgeshire but can travel to run sessions at your team-building events or work socials in Cambridge, Bedford, Huntingdon, St Ives, Sandy and everywhere in between! We generally cover around a 25 mile radius. Is pottery painting a suitable activity for teams who are not natural artists? Absolutely. Our workshops are designed to be inclusive. We can provide guidence and tips that guarantee everyone leaves with a piece they are proud of, regardless of their artistic background. Work Socials & Team Building Options See different options below, along with prices for team building activities. Team Building: Image At Crafty Monkey Studio At your Workplace Take Out Kits Team/Group Size Price Pottery Painting for Teams at Crafty Monkey Join us at Crafty Monkey for an immersive team-building experience. Our studio provides a welcoming and inspiring environment where your team can relax, have fun, and unleash their creativity. No minimum numbers, We can seat up to 42 people We can open outside our normal opening hours. Full instruction, materials and guidance provided If below 15 people and within opening hours make a group booking online . Anything else make an enquiry Pricing for Corporate Pottery Painting Sessions In-Studio Sessions: £4.50 studio fee per person, plus the cost of the pottery piece painted. See our online shop for prices of items and range There is an out of hours fee, starting at £40 for a 2 hour period if held outside our normal opening hours On-Site Sessions at Your Workplace £4.50 studio fee per painter and cost of pottery item chosen Attendence fee starts at £50 for a 2-hour session depending on location, duration of the session and number of participants. DIY Pottery Painting Kits No studio fee but you need to purchase our underglaze paints if you would like the pieces fired and paint brushes if required See our online shop to see our extensive range of pottery items and prices. What group size can you cater for? We can cater for small teams of a few people to group sizes of up to 42 in our studio. If we are coming to your workplace or team building event venue we can cater for larger group sizes but minimum numbers will apply - dependent on location. Pottery Painting makes a perfect activity: For remote teams For small businesses For non-profits For office based teams (we can come to you!) Fill in our form to enquire about a pottery painting team-building experience today. Pottery painting in your workplace Want to hold a team building event at your workplace? Crafty Monkey offers a mobile service and can bring a pottery painting experience to you! Our team will bring everything needed and will guide your team through the pottery painting process, being on hand to provide assistance to ensure an enjoyable experience. After painting we bring the items back to our studio to be glazed and fired and they will be ready to be collected around 2 weeks later. What Area do you Cover? We cover a radius of around 25 miles - group size dependent. See the price tab for details about our call out fee. DIY Pottery Painting Kits for the Workplace Paint at any venue with our pottery painting Take Out Kits! Great for if you want to paint pottery elsewhere at your leisure or have a small team size! Our DIY pottery painting kits are ideal for: Away days Small teams If hosting your team building event further afield Want flexibility Saving money See our pottery items in our online shop waiting to be transformed with our underglaze paints! Online Shop & Take Out Kits Make an Enquiry Benefits of Pottery Painting For Team Building Art-based team building activities not only foster collaboration and innovation within your team but they are a great stress buster and incredibly therapeutic so great for supporting positive mental health. See the benefits of pottery painting for the workforce. 01 Enhances Creativity & Innovation Pottery painting encourages team members to think outside the box and explore their creative sides. This artistic process can translate into more innovative thinking and problem-solving skills in the workplace. 04 Builds Trust & Team Cohesion Creating art together in a fun and informal setting helps build trust and rapport among team members. It breaks down barriers and encourages open communication, leading to a more cohesive and supportive team environment. 02 Collaboration & Communication Working together on pottery projects fosters a sense of collaboration and improves communication. Team members share ideas, provide feedback, and support one another, which strengthens their ability to work together effectively. 05 Encourages Personal Growth Pottery painting allows individuals to express themselves and discover new talents. This personal growth and self-expression can lead to increased confidence and motivation within the team. 03 Reduces Stress & Improves Morale Engaging in a hands-on, creative activity like pottery painting can significantly reduce stress and boost morale. It provides a relaxing break from the usual work routine, allowing team members to unwind and recharge. 06 Budget Friendly Affordable Fun We offer a variety of pricing options to suit different budgets. Our goal is to make creativity accessible to everyone, ensuring that you can enjoy a fun and fulfilling experience without breaking the bank. Creative Team Building Ideas Explore our blog posts to discover the advantages of art and craft-based team-building activities like pottery painting, and find inspiration and creative ideas. The Adult Crafts Revival: We are Falling in Love with Making Again 10 Creative Pottery Painting Team Building Activity Ideas to Inspire Collaboration 1 2 Ready to boost your team’s creativity and camaraderie? Reach out to Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio to enquire about booking a corporate team-building pottery painting session today. Make an Enquiry

Find creative Father's Day or birthday gift ideas for dad or grandad. Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio, St Neots has lots of ideas and options for unique gifts he'll love! Fathers Day Gifts: Text Gift Ideas for Dad & Grandad 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. 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! 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. Make Dad a Gift at Crafty Monkey 1. Paint Your Own Gift Join us in the studio or grab a pottery painting kit and paint your own unique gift for dad or grandad that they'll love! It’s a fun, relaxing experience! 2. Let the Children Make it Need a present from your Kids? There's nothing better than one of a kind handmade gifts! Dad or grandad will treasure their artwork; the kids will thank you for the fun, creative experience. 3. Paint at Home Kits Prefer to paint at home? Order a pottery painting kit online and create your masterpiece at your own pace. Pottery Painting Info 5. Commission Us Finding a gift that reflects Dad's personality can be a challenge. Love the idea of personalised ceramics but don't trust your own brushwork? Crafty Monkey's in-house artists can paint a bespoke design to your exact specifications. Tell us your theme (e.g., "Golfing Legend") and let our artists paint it for you. Whether he’s a first-time Daddy or a seasoned Grandad, a hand-painted piece of pottery is a creative way to say "Thanks for everything." Personalised Pottery Info 4. Hand & Footprint Gifts Create unique gifts with handprints, footprints or even babies bumprints on pottery that any dad or grandad will love. "Daddy’s Little Monsters" or "Grandad’s Best Catch" being popular designs. Stress Free: We capture the prints and can decorate too Design Ideas : We have lots and can advise you Range of Pottery : Mugs, Plates, Plant Pots, Bowls & More All Ages : Toddlers, Children, Adults & family print pottery Dogs Pawprints: Don't forget man's best friend Top Tip : Baby prints are very popular for Father’s Day and Christmas so be sure to book at least 2 weeks in advance. Hand & Footprint Info 6. Gift an Experience If dad likes his arts and crafts, he may appreciate a creative gift experience at our St Neots studio. Either book in for you to spend quality time together or buy him a Crafty Monkey gift card or voucher. He can choose from spending it on: Pottery Painting Sip & Paint Nights Pottery Class Baby Keepsakes Dog Prints on Pottery Paint Pottery at Home Kits Gift Vouchers & Cards Inspo from our Blog... Make Personalised Gifts for Dad - Ideas for All Ages 1 2 3 4 5 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. Gift Cards & Vouchers 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. Make a Booking Pottery For Dads See our prices and range of pottery suitable for dads & grandads by selcting 'Father's Day' category in our online shop. Hand & Foot Print Ideas 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! 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! ...that's just the start!...Scroll through our Father’s Day Gift Guide below for inspiration and see what our customers have created. Personalised Mugs Hand painted customised mugs are always a big hit for the tea or coffee drinker. Add a special message and fun design. Mugs are also great for your little one's hand and footprints. Gift for the Sweet Tooth If daddy or grandad love their sweet treats, get the kids to paint up a container jar to store them in or turn their handprints into the Cookie Monster - a firm favourite at Crafty Monkey! Petrol Head Gifts Is daddy a car enthusiast or petrol head? Paint him his dream car be it a Porche, Formula One or Mini. We also have camper vans, trucks, trains and jet planes. Back Next Book an Activity

Searching diy pottery painting near me? Crafty Monkey offers sessions & parties in studio or paint your own pottery at home kits. St Neots, Cambridge. Book online! Paint Your Own Pottery at Crafty Monkey DIY Pottery Painting in St Neots Searching for pottery painting near me and live in Cambridgeshire or Bedfordshire? You’re in luck! Crafty Monkey is a ceramics studio based in the lovely market town of St Neots, nestled between Bedford and Cambridge. We welcome all ages and abilities. Whether a beginner with no art experience or a seasoned painter, our friendly team provides everything you need to enjoy this relaxing and therapeutic experience. Our studio is stocked with a huge variety of pottery to paint - from mugs and plates to baubles, figurines, and much more. Seen trending pottery painting ideas on TikTok or Instagram? Come get your art on at Crafty Monkey and try it for yourself! DIY Pottery painting at Crafty Monkey suits all ages and is great for: Fun days out with friends or family Unique birthday parties, hen dos etc Corporate team-building events Brownie groups Things to do in school holidays Creating personalised gifts & keepsakes We also run Sip & Paint nights, pottery classes, and themed events, and even sell pottery painting kits for those who want to paint at home or another venue. Book Pottery Painting Price of pottery painting Pottery Painting Info Sip & Paint Pottery Nights Where Can I Paint Pottery Gift Vouchers & e Gift Cards Pottery Painting Kits Pottery Painting Groups & Parties Pottery Painting Ideas How Does it Work Pottery Care Instructions Frequently Asked Questions How Much Does Pottery Painting Cost? £4.50 studio fee + Price of Pottery Studio fee is per painter, it covers: Choice of 25 underglaze colours Use of brushes and writer pens Clear glazing Firing Select from: mugs bowls plates planters vases figurines Coasters plaques baubles & more. See pottery range & prices. How Does Pottery Painting Work? Book A Session Head to our booking page to Book a pottery painting session at our St Neots studio. We open 7 days a week and can accommodate individuals, couples, families, groups and parties. We also run Sip & Paint and event nights. Book a Session Choose An Item At your session choose from our vast selection of around 600 ready to paint pottery blanks. Figurines, coasters, mugs, bowls, plates, plaques, vases, money banks, planters, baubles & more!. Lots of choice for all ages. Pottery Range Paint Your Pottery Our friendly team will show you to your table set up with paints, brushes and what you need. Afer giving instructions, they'll leave you to get creative but are on hand to give you guidence should you need. Get ideas from our socials. Painting Ideas Pick Up Later Leave your painted ceramics to be glazed and kiln-fired. Allow 2 weeks or 3-5 days with our speedy service. Once ready we'll email you with a link to book a pick-up slot — or you can opt to have it posted for an extra fee. Book Pick-Up Where can I paint pottery Where Can I Paint Pottery Near Me? Our St Neots studio Join us at our pottery studio in St Neots. We open 7 days a week and also hold sip and paint adult pottery painting evenings and event nights. Our party area accommodates group bookings, hen dos, and kids or adult parties. Book a Session At home Prefer to paint at your own pace? Our take-home paint your own pottery kits are ideal for relaxed DIY pottery painting sessions at home or anywhere. It's a great activity for family gatherings, parties, hen dos or team socials. Take out Kits At your venue Planning an event or workplace activity? Crafty Monkey offers a mobile pottery painting service. We visit local corporate groups, offices schools, or private venues. Minimum numbers and attendence fee applies. Enquiry Form Outside events We run pottery painting pop up's at other venues for seasonal workshops, community events, and creative nights out. Keep an eye on our socials and website to see where we’ll be next - or invite us to your pub, cafe, or venue! See Events More Pottery Painting Info Haven't found the information you're looking for? Head over to our FAQ's. Our Colour Palette Take a look at our range of vibrant underglaze paints. Pick your favourite colours to bring your pottery piece to life. They fire beautifully to a glossy, professional finish. Pottery Painting Ideas & Inspo Head over to our Instagram feed to see what customers of all ages have painted, browse our Pinterest boards for design ideas or explore our blog to spark your imagination.

Say thank you to a top teacher with hand-painted pottery gifts from Crafty Monkey, St Neots. Explore individual collective class presents and experience vouchers. Persoanlised Teacher Gifts Say "Thank You" with Creativity Handmade Gifts for Teacher As the school year draws to a close, finding a meaningful way to show appreciation for a hardworking teacher or teaching assistant is top of many parents' to-do lists. At Crafty Monkey, we’ve been helping children of all ages,from pre-schoolers to secondary students, create beautiful, hand-painted "Thank You" gifts for years. A piece of personalised pottery isn't just a gift; it’s a lasting keepsake that stands out from the usual boxes of chocolates and "Best Teacher" candles. Crafty Monkey Gift Making Options Personalised Gift from the Heart Looking for something personal from your child? Our studio is packed with pottery "bisque" ready for a custom touch. Classroom Essentials: Personalised mugs for the staff-room tea break, or plant pots for their desk. Handprint Memories: For younger children, a handprint tile or plate is a sweet way to mark their time at preschool or a particular year group. Bespoke Designs : Let your child’s imagination run wild with a design that reflects their teacher's personality or favourite subject! Pottery Painting Info We Can Paint The Gift Our in house artists can hand-paint a bespoke gift for teacher that is truely personalised. These are popular as leaving presents to teachers but work equally as well as end of year gifts from the class!. From the Whole Class: including all the children’s names for a sleek, polished finish. We have designs that incorporate all the children's names and a special message - this saves time as you don't need to get everyone's fingerprints but they make just as special teacher gifts. From your Child: We also have a whole range of pottery such as mugs, coasters or trinket dishes which we can handpaint and personalise, making a thoughtful and unique teacher gift. Personalised Gifts Whole Class Group Gift Collective Gifts from the whole class are a cost-effective way for the entire class to contribute a small amount (often just a couple of pounds each) to create one meaningful present. Why choose a group gift? Budget-Friendly: Spreads the cost across the whole class. Reduces Waste: Saves the teacher from receiving multiple similar items, giving them one standout piece they will actually use. The Fingerprint Masterpiece : Get the children to add their colourful fingerprints to a platter, vase, plant pot or teapot, which we (or you) can turn into flowers, bees, balloons etc with hand-painted details. Pottery Range & Prices Give a Gift of Relaxation Teaching is rewarding but exhausting! After a long academic year, many teachers appreciate the chance to unwind. A Crafty Monkey Gift Voucher or E-Gift Card is a thoughtful way to gift them a relaxing "me-time" experience. They can visit us over the summer holidays to enjoy any of the following activities: Pottery Painting Sip n Paint Nights Event Nights Pottery Classes Or can be used for Baby Keepsake gifts Gift Vouchers & Gift Cards Book Session Online Book Session Online 🕒 Don't Forget the Firing Turnaround! To ensure your teacher’s gift is glazed, fired, and ready for the final day of school, please make sure all painting sessions or commissions are completed at least 14 days before the end of term. Need Inspiration? Read related blog posts for gift inspiration on personalised DIY end of term gifts for teachers. Best Teacher Gifts! What to get them! 1 2 3

See Crafty Monkey’s Instagram feed for pottery painting ideas, clay inspiration, class updates, event nights and behind-the-scenes studio fun. St Neots, Cambridgeshre Crafty Monkey Instagram Inspiration Pottery Ideas, Inspiration, Studio Moments & More! Get Inspired with Our Instagram Feed Looking for your next pottery idea? Want to see what other people have painted? Fancy a peek behind the scenes at Crafty Monkey? You’re in the right place! This page pulls together our latest Instagram posts so you can browse real customer creations, trending pottery styles, step-by-step videos, class highlights and fresh inspo before your next visit. Whether you're planning a pottery painting session, joining a workshop, or just nosing around for cute clay ideas (we see you), you’ll find loads of inspiration right here. Follow our Insta to find: Seasonal inspiration Pottery class sneak peeks Customer masterpieces Behind-the-scenes chaos Community and event highlights Special offers & last-minute spaces Painting ideas and trending techniques Community and event highlights If you like creativity, colour and a few crafty monkeys running a pottery studio- hit follow! Why Follow Our Insta? Need Ideas for Your Next Visit? Scroll the feed for inspo and save your faves before you come in. Popular searches for ideas include: pottery painting ideas clay inspiration for beginners seasonal pottery designs pottery classes for adults “what to paint at a pottery studio.” Follow us on Instagram #mycraftymonkey @wix Load more 👉 Explore More Crafty Monkey Goodness Want more info - see links below and in our footer or use our main menu at the top of the page. Or r eady to dive in and get creative? Book your session! All Creative Activities Pottery Painting near me Baby Hand & Foot Keepsakes Build a Bear Experience Pottery Classes near me Sip n Paint Pottery Nights Upcoming Events Book your Session Online