Razzle Dazzle Pots
As the leaves turn crimson and the air becomes crisp, Halloween enthusiasts in Nottingham, UK, are gearing up for a ghoulishly good time. While costumes and candy are always in high demand, there's another creative and festive way to celebrate this spooky season: pottery painting here at Razzle Dazzle Pots. Situated in Mapperley, Nottingham, we offer you a Halloween experience like no other. Come along and discover how you can bring the magic of Halloween to life through pottery.
Razzle Dazzle Pots, nestled in the vibrant city of Nottingham, is renowned for its welcoming and creative atmosphere. During Halloween season, check out the spooky window decorations cleverly painted by Aimee one of our talented staff members. The ambiance sets the stage for an unforgettable experience, making it the perfect venue for those seeking a unique Halloween adventure.
One of the highlights of a visit to Razzle Dazzle Pots during Halloween is the vast selection of pottery pieces to choose from. From spooky ghosts and grinning pumpkins to wicked witches and skeletal skulls, there's something for everyone. Whether you're an experienced artist or a novice, you'll find the perfect pottery piece to unleash your creativity and capture the spirit of Halloween.
Here at Razzle Dazzle Pots, you'll have access to a bewitching array of paints and glazes. From deep midnight blues and pumpkin oranges to eerie greens and ghostly whites, we have almost eighty colours to choose from! Should you need it we are on hand to give you some guidance, you can mix and match colours to create the perfect shades for your masterpiece. Remember though it's not just about Halloween we have lots and lots of other fantastic pottery pieces to choose from.
Pottery painting at Razzle Dazzle Pots is not just about creating beautiful ceramic pieces; it's also about making lasting memories. As we move into Autumn and head towards Christmas a pottery painting session is great for bringing friends and families together, and there's no better way to bond than over a shared creative endeavour. Whether you're painting alongside loved ones or making new friends at the studio, the experience of crafting something unique and personal is something you'll cherish for years to come.
Once you've completed your masterpiece, we will take care of the rest. We glaze and fire your pottery piece, ensuring it's durable and ready to withstand the test of time. Your creation will be transformed from clay to a work of art, preserving the spirit of Halloween for years to come.
Come back next week and you'll be able to collect your pottery treasure, now beautifully glazed and fired. This moment is filled with excitement and anticipation, as you get to see your Halloween creation in its final form. Whether you choose to display it in your home as a spooky decoration or gift it to a friend, your pottery piece will serve as a timeless reminder of the Halloween magic you experienced at Razzle Dazzle Pots.
To Book your table give us a call on 0115 905 6029 or click on the book now link which will take you to our booking site. Please book the correct number of tables if you are a group of more than four people coming.
Christmas is coming and we’re all going to get fat, not just the Turkey/Goose/NutRoast 
. So why not come and burn some of your pre Christmas calories being artistic at Razzle Dazzle?! This can be such a fun and relaxing way to make some truly special gifts for your loved ones at Christmas or come to think of it, at anytime. We have lots of lovely items to choose from which would make a perfect gift. Alternatively, why not bring your friends or family along for a treat, relax, create, have fun and build those special memories together.
It's that time of the year again where we are all thinking of what to get someone for Christmas.... Not artistic yourself but your person is? well then.... While not the most exciting thing to wrap up we all know that a Gift Voucher is always a safe bet because the receiver can spend it how they like.
If you would like to purchase vouchers from us then, at the moment, you need to either pop into the studio or give us a call on 0115 905 6029 during opening hours and we can post them out to you. We are looking at getting our website updated so that you will be able to order them online but that is a little while away and not going to be ready for this gift giving season!
If you are more of a 'let's make a special present' kind of person then you will need to get your skates on and book in soon to make that unique gift. Saturday tables are filling up fast and we highly recommend booking if you are wanting to come along to paint. Also it is worth calling the studio to book, especially if it is a bit last minute because we may be able to fit you in in a non standard booking time (perhaps there is a 90 minute slot available but the booking system works on 120 minutes). So even if the online system says no availability give us a call just in case. You never know!
We have one late night session planned for general painting and this is Wednesday 7th December. We will be open until 7pm, so if you can only make it after school this is your day! Please book through the online Book Now option.
If however you are a grown up (in age not necessarily attitude!) then we have our last Me Time of 2022 on Thursday 15th December. There are currently a couple of tables available so if you want to come, get in quick! Remember too that you can make a night of it and bring along your own wine & snacks! We do sell hot and cold drinks too though.
This is the last day that you can paint and your pottery will be fired and ready for you to collect on either Tuesday 20th, Wednesday 21st or Thursday 22nd December. After that we will be closed until Wednesday 4th January 2023. If you want to come in on that day - guess what? Yes book now!
This year we are not going to be open during the 'inbetween', it has been a super busy year and we need a rest, as do our kilns who have been working overtime. However that doesn't mean that you will miss out on some Christmas Holiday painting - why not come in just before we close for the holiday and pick up something to paint at home!
We still do take away kits, all you need to do is pop in at any time (no need to book) and pick up what you would like and we will supply you with the glazes and if you need them even paint brushes. You just need to bring everything back in the new year and we will get it all glazed and fired for you then.
Once again we would both like to thank all of our lovely customers who have made this, our twelfth, year very busy! If you have been in this year and haven't written us a glowing review then please do! Word of mouth is the best form of advertising and if you know someone who would love to come in then please tell them about us!
If you haven't been in for a while - where have you been? We are still here and would love to see you in 2023!
Lots of Love Nichola & Jane xx
Good Morning !
I just realised that I have been so busy thinking about February Half Term, putting posts out on social media, ordering in new stock and also making a lot of new stock too that I had forgotten to put out a post to our lovely customers.
Well here I am now. So what have we been up to this last couple of months and what is coming up?
If you have school age children they you will know that it is Half Term in Nottingham next week. So if you are thinking about some interesting and creative activities to do with them then be sure to book yourselves in for a session at Razzle Dazzle!
Tables are filling up but at the moment there are still plenty to be had, especially later in the day, so arriving around 3.30pm or 4pm. For a 4pm arrival you will need to call or message as the booking system has 3.30pm as the last arrival time. This is because it is set up for a two hour session, but one & half hours is normally long enough.
We have got the adult only Me Time evening dates all sorted out now. So if you would like to come along without the kids for a relaxing few hours with a friend or two then pop over to the website to see the dates and book yourselves in. The next one is the 24th February 2022. On these evenings you can also have a "Play with Clay' option. If you are interested in finding out more then please get in touch. (we do not have a pottery wheel so no throwing here)
We have a few new things in the studio and also some things that haven't been in for a while. We have been busy manufacturing some of our own items. Our suppliers are still playing catch up with overseas deliveries but it seems like things are getting back to normal. Which is relief not just for our industry but everyone else too.
For some, me included this has become one of those subjects we are quite frankly sick of talking about! However, just so you know we are keeping the spaced out tables and we have hand sanitiser on the tables. If you want to wear a face mask whilst here feel free. Our staff are not required to and do not.
Thanks for reading all the way to the end! See you soon, Jane (& Nichola too)
We are approaching that time of the month again! So if you fancy an evening of pottery painting then give us a call and book your table. Of course you can also just click on the book now button and go from there!
If you are new to the concept of our adult only evenings that we call Me Time, they are straight forward ... the session runs from 6:30pm to around 9:30pm. The cost is down to the item of pottery you choose to paint. You can bring your own alcohol and we do serve hot & cold drinks. Oh and we respectfully request that you leave your young children at home, although we have no problem at all with well behaved teenagers!
The dates for the rest of the year are listed below. Feel free to book your sessions now, just remember to put them in your calendar so you don't forget!
Going into the summer holidays we are keeping things very much the same, so if you would like to come please go to the booking page on our website or give us a call to reserve a table.
Of course if you just turn up on the door we will do our best to accommodate you, and due to the renovation of our upstairs rooms we now have more tables to use so it is highly likely that we will have availability!
At the time of writing this post, the wearing of masks and checking in on test and trace is totally up to you. Please feel comfortable which ever option you choose.
We look forward to seeing you at Me Time and over the coming weeks.
all the best Jane & Nichola
It is time to announce our next Me Time Evening at Razzle Dazzle Pots. Open your calendar / diary and mark down Thursday 10th December. Only a few weeks left now to paint all the lovely things for Christmas. Follow the link and book now just go to the date you want and choose the 6:30pm slot.
However much we don't like or don't agree with all of the Covid restrictions that are currently in place we do need to be making the effort to stick to them as much as we can. So with this in mind you will need to book a table, wear a mask when you are in the studio. If you are more concerned about mixing but would still like to come then write in the note that you would like a table upstairs. That way you can be in your own room with limited contact with others.
If you have not been to one of our Me Time Evenings but are wondering what they are all about, well here is the basic run down. Once a month (generally) we run an evening session of pottery painting, or sometimes hand building with clay and these sessions are for grown ups, no kids allowed. You can bring your own alcohol and snacks but remember we do serve the most delicious hot chocolates...
The cost depends on the pottery you choose to paint and the session runs from 6:30 - 9:30pm. You do NOT have to arrive exactly at 6.30 - this is just the general time the session starts. But we do ask that you are on your way home by 9.30pm!
If you would like to sit upstairs please write it in the note when booking. Otherwise we will allocate tables depending on numbers.
If you are interested in having a go at hand building with clay - please mention this in the note section on the booking. We DO NOT have a pottery wheel and it would be more about making decorations, wall hangings, pinch or coil pots. We can give you a basic introduction but it is not a taught / guided session but more like play with clay. The cost for this is £15 each. There will be additional costs if you wish to come back and have your items decorated and fired. (painted, glazed and fired)
On an evening you can ask for all the help you need, we can show you how to use the carbon paper, the writers and any manner of special tools. We have a couple of videos on the website of these if you need a sneak preview.
Check out a few fabulous items painted by some of our talented customers.
It is time to announce our next Me Time Evening at Razzle Dazzle Pots. Open your calendar / diary and mark down Thursday 29th October. If you have children you will have just been through half term and I am sure you will be desperate for some time away from them for an evening. Get someone nice to look after them for a few hours.
Other dates available so far are 19 Nov and 10 Dec and you can follow the link and book any of them now just go to the date you want.
A single booking must contain only those from your own family household or support bubble. If you have made a booking for October Me Time and you do not fit this criteria please let us know or cancel your booking. We have emailed everyone but not heard back from some. At the moment we have only a few tables left but this may change when people update their booking. If you want to come book online now.
However much some of us don't like or even agree with all of the Covid restrictions that are currently in place we do need to be making the effort to stick to them as much as we can. So with this in mind you will need to book a table, wear a mask when you come (but not when sitting down) and we do take peoples contact details as part of the booking process so that bit is covered. If you are more concerned about mixing but would still like to come then you can choose a table upstairs. That way you can be in your own room with limited contact with others. Please state this on the booking so we are aware. This is important as we may move bookings to fit the availability.
Bookings only for single households or support bubble.
If you have not been to one of our Me Time Evenings but are wondering what they are all about, well here is the basic run down. Once a month (generally) we run an evening session of pottery painting, or sometimes hand building with clay and these sessions are for grown ups, no kids allowed. You can bring your own alcohol and snacks but remember we do serve the most delicious hot chocolates...
The cost depends on the pottery you choose to paint and the session runs from 6:30 - 9:30pm. You do NOT have to arrive exactly at 6.30 - this is just the general time the session starts. But we do ask that you are on your way home by 9.30pm!
On an evening you can ask for all the help you need, we can show you how to use the carbon paper, the writers and any manner of special tools. We have a couple of videos on the website of these if you need a sneak preview.
Check out a few fabulous items painted by some of our talented customers and a couple by us!
Lets look to the pumpkins... I mean positives! Our studio is still open, we have lots of socially distanced tables and a great new booking system so that you are guaranteed to get a table if you book in.
We are also offering take away kit so you have every opportunity to enjoy pottery painting this half term ... what ever Tier Nottingham may be on!
We have several different ceramic pumpkin options which you can paint at home or in the studio. The large and medium pumpkins are made here at the studio and we have cut many different faces so there are lots to choose from.
Take Away Pros
In the Studio Pros
Its October 2020 and here is yet another post about new restrictions on bookings.
As you will all know by now Nottingham & Nottinghamshire are now on Tier 2 of the Governments lockdown scheme which means that we have to amend the way we live our lives for a while longer.
This means for us:
Due to the previous rule regarding a maximum group size, we now do not take single bookings for more than six people.
We are still open for Half Term bookings and we have lots of availability at the moment and we need your support to stay in business.
Remember if you do not or can't come to the studio you can still order a Take Away Kit, pop over to our website for all the information on this.
This year is going to be an interesting one for us and everyone really! This will be the first really busy half term using the new booking system whilst attempting to maintain the Government rules on social distancing and wearing masks.
One positive is that this year both Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire schools have a half term that lasts for two weeks. Meaning that painting sessions will be spread over two weeks rather than squeezing you all in over just one.
When booking your session, please remember to let us know how many of you will be coming and where possible limit the numbers of non-painters to a maximum of two. This will help us to allocate the tables better - well we hope it will! We will be making full use of the whole studio, upstairs and down so if you specifically want a particular table please let us know in the 'note' box on the booking form.
Another nicely asked request is for you to bare with us, be patient and to remember to bring your face mask with you. Please wear your mask whenever you are not sat down at your table. Let's all do our best on this one.
Please try to book online before the day you plan to come, there may still be tables available on the day, please call to book. Leave walking in to a last resort as we regret that we won't necessarily be able to guarantee you a table.
Last comment about booking, please remember the Rule of Six. If you are coming with friends book separately, the tables are spaced out and we ask that you do not mingle. The last thing we want is to be shut down for silly things like this.
This week we have had some exciting new items delivered along with some things making a come back after being absent for a while. A couple of the new pots are these awesome lanterns!
Painting at home has always been an option but not widely done however since lockdown more people have opted to paint at home rather than come to the studio. If you would like to do some pottery painting at home this half term, or any time, then please get in touch. The videos on the Take Away page are being updated over the next week or so but you can still get the idea of how it works from that page.
One final request, please tell your friends and family about us. We are a tiny business and we need you.
All the best Jane & Nichola
PS Me Time is on the 29th Oct and tables are booking fast....