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Book a fun and creative pottery painting session at Crafty Monkey for your hen party. Ceramic painting is a great activity that suits all ages. Book today! Hen Parties Celebrate the Bride-to-Be at Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio in St Neots Creative Hen Parties In Our St Neots Studio or Elsewhere Looking for fun, creative, and memorable hen do activities? Skip the clichés and celebrate your bride-to-be with a unique, artistic experience at Crafty Monkey! A pottery session, be it painting or making, is the ultimate icebreaker for a hen do, especially when guests from different parts of the bride to be's life are meeting for the first time. Because everyone is focused on their own creation, it takes the pressure off 'small talk' and provides a natural, gentle way for the group to bond and get to know each other while they paint or make. Why Crafty Monkey for a Hen Party? Inclusive Fun : Ideal for all ages and abilities. No experience needed. Good Vibes: Our studio provides a relaxed and friendly atmosphere Guidance: We give full instructions and help is on hand should you need. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing morning or afternoon activity to kick off the hen do or you want an evening creative experience, pottery is a great choice to bring your "I Do" crew together Going Away for the Hen Do? We've got you covered. You can take the crafty fun with you using our Pottery Painting Take Out Kits , Read on to learn more about our hen party offerings with Crafty Monkey. Pottery Painting Hen Party Pottery painting is a great way to celebrate while exploring everyone’s creative side. It’s an inclusive activity that suits every member of the bridal party - from the smallest bridesmaid to the mother-in-law-to-be. Pottery Painting Highlights: Large Pottery Choice : Choose from a wide range of ready to paint ceramic blanks - from trinket dishes to ceramic hens. Suits All Budgets: Guests can choose their pottery and spend. We have items starting at £5 for those on a tight budget going up to statement items around the £25-30 mark and everything in between. Enjoyed by Everyone : All ages love pottery painting and we have pottery to suit children up to grandma's. Bonding Time : It’s a social, seated activity that allows everyone to chat and laugh while they work. How Much is Pottery Painting? If holding in our St Neots studio it's the price of the pottery item + £4.50 studio fee per painter. See our price list or browse our pottery range in our online shop. See our Pottery Painting page and FAQ's for more general information. Book a Hen Party Pottery Making Hen Party For a hen do with a twist, get hands-on with a pottery making workshop! Learn to hand-build unique pieces from raw clay. Our team will guide you in shaping, moulding, and decorating your creation. It’s tactile, rewarding, and guaranteed to result in plenty of laughs. Choice of Pottery Classes Have a look through the different pottery making workshops we have on offer including our popular for hen parties - Boob Pot Making Workshop. We require a minimum of 6 people for it to be exclusive to your hen do. Bespoke Pottery Class If there's something in particular you want to make we may be able to put on an exclusive hand building with clay workshop for your hen party activity. How Much Does a Pottery Making Hen Party Cost? Our hand-building workshops start at £35 with most between £40-£45 per person. If interested in a pottery making experience, fill in our enquiry form . See Our Pottery Classes Collective Keepsake Gift for the Hen Whether opting for pottery painting or pottery making, a popular idea for hen parties is to make a Hen Party keepsake plate, giving the bride-to-be a special memento of the day! Design a plate, vase, teapot, hen or any pottery piece with the bride’s and her hen's fingerprints. We can transform fingerprints into hens, bees, or anything that takes your fancy! Or you could decorate it yourselves. We have lots of ideas or we're happy to create ideas you've got too! Scroll through our gallery for inspiration. We've also thrown a few images of hen parties in our studio. Price: Cost of item + fee to add detail (starts at £6) Fingerprint Hens Hen Party Personalised Plate Painting Pottery Fingerprint Hens 1/19 Flexible Hen Party Options We offer several ways to host your creative send-off, whether you want to visit our studio or have the fun delivered to your door: In Our St Neots Studio Book your hen party at our St Neots pottery studio during our opening hours - perfect for soaking up the creative atmosphere of the studio. Book a Hen Party Exclusive Studio Hire You can book an exclusive session outside of our usual opening hours, giving your group the entire space to yourselves to celebrate in style. Minimum 12 people and subject to an opening fee. Fill in Enquiry Form Mobile Pottery Parties If you’ve already booked a local venue, let us come to you! Our mobile team brings the pottery, paints, and expertise to you. Subject to minimum numbers and an attendence fee applies - this is dependant on location. Make an Enquiry Pottery Painting Kits Planning a weekend getaway or a "Hen at Home"? Grab one of our take-out kits and take the creative fun with you to your Airbnb, holiday cottage, or glamping site. Pottery Painting Kits Top Tip for Organisers: Most groups like to have their pieces fired and ready to hand out on the big day. Please allow at least 2 weeks for us to glaze and fire your painted pottery and 4-5 weeks for items made at pottery classes. Longer if you've paid for postage. Get Hen Party Ideas & Inspiration from our Blog Hen Party Ideas: Consider Pottery Painting at Crafty Monkey Creative Hen Party Ideas at Crafty Monkey! Plan an Arty Crafty Hen Party Make your bride’s day extra special with a fun, creative activity. Whether you’re painting or making pottery, we’re here to help you create unforgettable memories. Enjoy laughs, creativity, and bonding at a Hen Party at Crafty Monkey! How Many Can you Seat in the Studio? Party Table : Seats up to 10-12 adults (a snug 12). Studio Capacity 30 people. Larger Groups : Additional guests can be seated in our studio area. Exclusive Use : Book an out-of-hours party* and have the studio exclusively. When Will Our Pottery be Ready? Pottery Painting: Allow 2 weeks or you can opt for our speedy service which takes 3-5 days subject to an additional fee. Pottery Making: Allow 4-5 weeks as we need to allow your makes to fully dry before we process through the kiln Is There a Minimum Number of People? Pottery Painting: The minimum number for our party area is 7, however smaller groups can book a table in our studio area. Pottery Making: If you want us to put on an exclusive class for your group we require a minimum of 6 people. Can You Post Our Items? Postal Service: We can post most items for an extra fee but take no responsibility for what happens in the postal service. We wrap items well and breakages are rare but can happen. Some items made in pottery classes are too delicate to post. Do You Offer a Mobile Service? Pottery Painting: Yes we can bring the pottery painting fun to you depending on location and group size. Pottery Making: We can only offer certain classes as clay sculptures are fragile until hardened See more info below. Hen Party Food & Drink Policy We Sell Soft Drinks : Refresh with our range of soft drinks. Bring Your Own Bubbly : Raise a glass (or two) to the bride to be!** No Food Allowed : We don't allow food in the studio unless exclusive use *Suject to an out of hours opening fee ** If coming during our opening hours we can only allow alcohol in our party area. ***If booking the studio out of our opening hours or for exclusive use we may allow you to bring food subject to discussing it with us first. Ready to plan a hen do that’s fun, creative, and totally unique? Book a Hen Party

👚Join us for our annual Wear it Pink Pottery Painting Girls Night Out🖌️🎗️Raising awareness for Breast Cancer! Crafty Monkey, St. Neots, near Bedford & Cambridge. Wear it Pink Pottery Painting Night Have a giggle at our popular annual event in support for Breast Cancer Awareness 🎗️ Buy Tickets Share Event with friends: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 23 October 2026 Previous Event Next Event Event Details: 🩷 Wear it Pink Boobie Night An evening of fun, creativity, and raising awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month ! 👚 Think Pink!: Come dressed in pink or add a hint of pink to your outfit and join us for a fantastic night out while supporting a great cause. 🍸 Welcome Drink: On arrival, you'll receive a complimentary pink fizz (non-alcoholic) 🎟️Boobie Prize Raffle: You'll receive a FREE raffle ticket for our fun raffle 🎶Boob Night Playlist: Get ready for our specially curated playlist—listen closely to those lyrics! 🎨Creative Options on the Night: Boob Prints on Pottery: Get playful with your Boob Prints — taken in private, of course! Use your prints to create fun designs like cherries, baubles, flowers, or anything your imagination comes up with! Painting Boob Designs: Join the trend and paint the ever-popular boob designs on pottery. Let your creativity flow! Don’t Miss Out! Come along for a night of laughter, creativity, and solidarity. Let's wear it pink, have some fun, and raise awareness and money for an important cause! 💕 🎀 💰£5 of your ticket price will be donated to Breast Cancer Now! Buy Tickets Pottery Painting Ideas & Inspiration Head to our Instagram feed or Pinterest boards for inspiration! When will my pottery be ready? After you’ve painted your item, we’ll bring your pottery back to our studio for glazing and firing. Once fired we email to let you know it’s ready to collect. Allow 2 weeks. 23 Oct 2026 No date? Fill in our form and if we get enough interest we'll put on another night! TICKET Ticket Price: Includes: Studio Fee Welcome Drink Small Gift £5 donation Choose & pay at event for pottery item: See full range & prices £12 Group Size: At our event nights, if booking for 3 people or less, you may be sat at a shared table. Have a group size of more than 6 people? Get in touch Event Location: Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio, Moore's Walk, St. Neots, UK Previous Event Follow our socials for updates and sneak peaks and/or subscribe to our newsletter to be in the know! Next Event

🤠Saddle up for a wild west night out with the girls at Crafty Monkey's Cowgirl Rodeo Pottery Painting Sip and Paint Event! 🎶🎨 Find out more Info and Book now! 👢🌵 Cowgirl Rodeo Sip and Paint Pottery Night Yeehaa Cowgirls! Have a rootin’ tootin’ good time at our Rodeo Sip and Paint Pottery Night! 👢 No Current Dates Share Event with friends: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Previous Event Next Event Event Details: 🤠 Saddle Up Cowgirls & Cowboys for a Creative Night Out! 🤩 We're bringing country vibes, creative fun, and a whole lot of yee-haw energy to our Rodeo Sip & Paint Night! 🖌️ Pick your pottery (paid for separately on the night) and get creative! Whether you're painting cowboy boots, guitars, or just letting inspiration take the reins, the choice is yours! 🎶 We’ll be playing all the best country tunes , featuring Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Beyoncé, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, the queen herself Dolly Parton, and more! So expect some serious boot-stomping beats while you paint! 👢 Dress up in your best country gear – Rock your country vibes, cowboy hats, boots and denim are highly encouraged! 👉 Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night! No Current Dates Pottery Painting Ideas & Inspiration Head to our Instagram feed or Pinterest boards for inspiration! When will my pottery be ready? After you’ve painted your item, we’ll bring your pottery back to our studio for glazing and firing. Once fired we email to let you know it’s ready to collect. Allow 2 weeks. No date? Fill in our form and if we get enough interest we'll put on another night! TICKET Ticket Price: Includes: Studio Fee Welcome Drink Small Gift Choose & pay at event for pottery item: See full range & prices £10 Group Size: At our event nights, if booking for 3 people or less, you may be sat at a shared table. Have a group size of more than 6 people? Get in touch Event Location: Crafty Monkey Pottery Studio, Moore's Walk, St. Neots, UK Previous Event Follow our socials for updates and sneak peaks and/or subscribe to our newsletter to be in the know! Next Event

Plan a corporate Christmas party at Crafty Monkey. Enjoy pottery painting and festive fun with your team. Work Christmas Party Previous Next An Alternative Christmas Work Do or Social A creative twist on the traditional work Christmas party - perfect for boosting morale, bringing colleagues together, and ending the year on a high. Treat your team to a creative, relaxed, and fun festive pottery painting experience. Perfect for work socials, team building, or end‑of‑year celebrations. Give colleagues a chance to unwind, get creative, and enjoy something a little different from the usual office Christmas party. Crafty Monkey Mobile Service Prefer to celebrate at your workplace? We can visit workplaces and venues across most of Cambridgeshire and North Bedfordshire area, bringing everything needed for a festive pottery painting session straight to you. It’s a brilliant way to add some colour and calm to the busy December period and create a memorable team experience without leaving the office. Paint at Home Take Out Kits If you’d rather host your Christmas social in your own space, or need flexibility, our pottery painting take out kits are ideal. They’re perfect for situations where you don’t want to be restricted by time. Your team gets all the fun of pottery painting with the freedom to enjoy it whenever suits, whether that’s during a lunch break, an afternoon social, or a relaxed end‑of‑day gathering. Book Group Session Team Building

Calling all Swifties! Come Shake it Off and paint pottery designs inspired by your favourite Era at our Taylor Swift Pottery Painting Night Out. Read more. Taylor Swift Sip and Paint Pottery Night Calling all Swifties! Come Shake it Off and paint pottery inspired by your favourite Taylor era 🐍 No Current Dates Share Event with friends: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link Previous Event Next Event Event Details: 🎶Calling all swifties! Get ready to Shake it Off at our Taylor Swift themed pottery painting night! Whether booking with a group of friends or booking onto a shared table to meet new swifties this is sure to be a fun girls night out! We will be playing Taylors music throughout the night and will have Taylor inspired decorations around the studio! What you can expect: 🖌️Paint some pottery inspired by your favourite Taylor era. 💖Meet fellow swifties because It’s Nice to Have a Friend . 🎤Use our Taylor themed templates to make your pottery Gorgeous ! 🥂BYOB and talk about all your Champagne Problems or we will have soft drinks on sale on the night. 💃 And of course don’t forget to come dressed as your favourite Era! We can’t wait to see everyone’s outfits! Long Story Short you won’t want to miss out on this Enchanted night of pottery painting, so the Question? ...Are you ready for it? No Current Dates Pottery Painting Ideas & Inspiration Head to our Instagram feed or Pinterest boards for inspiration! When will my pottery be ready? After you’ve painted your item, we’ll bring your pottery back to our studio for glazing and firing. Once fired we email to let you know it’s ready to collect. Allow 2 weeks. No date? Fill in our form and if we get enough interest we'll put on another night! TICKET Ticket Price: Includes: Studio Fee Welcome Drink Small Gift Choose & pay at event for pottery item: See full range & prices £10 Group Size: At our event nights, if booking for 3 people or less, you may be sat at a shared table. Have a group size of more than 6 people? Get in touch Event Location: Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio, Moore's Walk, St. Neots, UK Previous Event Follow our socials for updates and sneak peaks and/or subscribe to our newsletter to be in the know! Next Event

By using our services, you agree to abide by our terms of service which outline the rules for in studio visits. Crafty Monkey Studio Terms Back Next By visiting Crafty Monkey Studio, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions below: 1. Studio Access and Use 1.1. All bookings should arrive on time. There is no need to bring your booking confirmation as we will have a record of your booking. upon arrival and provide relevant booking information, if applicable. 1.2. Crafty Monkey Studio reserves the right to refuse entry or ask individuals to leave the premises if they are behaving inappropriately or causing disturbance to others. 1.3. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult unless they are attending an instructor-led workshops or birthday party where you are required to drop off your child and collect at the end of the workshop or party. Show More Last Updated: 18 August 2024

Our Accessibility Statement outlines our commitment to making the Crafty Monkey website usable and inclusive for everyone. Accessibility Statement Back Next Crafty Monkey is committed to ensuring our website is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. We aim to provide a welcoming online experience that reflects the inclusive, creative spirit of our studio in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. Our Commitment We strive to make our website easy to navigate and use for all visitors. We follow best practices and aim to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) Level AA standards wherever possible. Accessibility Features Clear, consistent navigation and readable text Show More Last Updated: 18 August 2024

Join Crafty Monkey on 11th March at Ferro Lounge, St Neots for a cosy Sip & Paint Pottery Night. Perfect for treating Mum for Mother's Day or enjoying a creative evening with friends. Sip and Paint Pottery Night at Ferro Lounge Treat mum for Mother’s Day or get creative with friends at Ferro Lounge, St Neots! Buy Tickets Share Event with friends: Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link 11 March 2026 Previous Event Next Event Event Details: Unwind, Sip, and Get Creative at The Ferro Lounge Join us at the homely Ferro Lounge in St Neots for a relaxed evening of pottery painting. Whether you want to treat Mum to an early Mother’s Day experience, paint her a one-of-a-kind gift, or simply enjoy a "Sip and Paint" night with your friends, this event is for you! Drinks and food are available to purchase throughout the evening. We advise eating before or after the painting session as greasy fingers can cause issues with the glaze. Pottery Choice Choose from 10 of our popular pottery items: • Lovehearts Mug • Mums Mug • I love Mum Mug • Heart Mug • Hold My Hand Trinket Dish • Square Bowl • Heart Hanging Plaque • Heart Plate/Trinket Dish • Love Word Plaque • Mum Word Plaque No experience? No problem! We provide all the tools, paints, and tips you need. Whether you’re bringing Mum for a special Mother's Day treat, coming with friends, or simply fancy a chilled creative night out, this event is designed to be warm, welcoming and fun for everyone. Buy Tickets Pottery Painting Ideas & Inspiration Head to our Instagram feed or Pinterest boards for inspiration! When will my pottery be ready? After you’ve painted your item, we’ll bring your pottery back to our studio for glazing and firing. Once fired we email to let you know it’s ready to collect. Allow 2 weeks. 11 Mar 2026 No date? Fill in our form and if we get enough interest we'll put on another night! TICKET Ticket Price: Includes: Pottery Item Chosen Studio Fee Studio fee covers paints, glazing and firing £22 Group Size: At our event nights, if booking for 3 people or less, you may be sat at a shared table. Have a group size of more than 6 people? Get in touch Event Location: 21 Market Square, St. Neots PE19 2AR, UK Previous Event Follow our socials for updates and sneak peaks and/or subscribe to our newsletter to be in the know! Next Event

Our Events Cancellation Policy sets out timelines to cancel or reschedule. Events Cancellation Policy Back Next 1. General Policy Payment & Booking: Full payment is required at the time of booking to secure your space. Bookings are on a first-come, first-served basis and places are limited. Cancellations & Rescheduling : If you’re unable to attend, please read below and contact us at your earliest convenience by email . If we are not notified and you fail to attend your booking will be treated as a no-show. Credit: Any credit given will depend on the notice period provided before the event or workshop start date - see below. Credit can be used against other services we provide. 2. Cancellation Deadlines Show More Last Updated: 18 August 2024

Order a commissioned hand-painted pottery piece from Crafty Monkey. A unique Christmas gift for loved ones. Personalised Pottery Previous Next Bespoke Ceramic Gifts Painted by us Looking for something truly unique this Christmas? Our commissioned hand‑painted pottery pieces are perfect for those special people in your life. Whether it’s a custom‑designed plate, a personalised mug, or a decorative festive piece, our talented artists can create a bespoke gift that will be treasured for years to come. You can choose one of our designs from our personalised pottery shop, or if you have your own idea, theme, or image, we can work with you to paint a completely customised piece of pottery. From Christmas characters and winter scenes to names, dates, and meaningful illustrations, we’ll bring your vision to life with care and creativity. A thoughtful, handcrafted Christmas gift that’s as personal as it is beautiful. Shop Personalised Gifts Custom Painted Pottery