Razzle Dazzle Pots
Saturdays are getting so busy that we have made the decision to trial Sunday opening during December 2023. Who knows if it proves popular then we will open them all year round. Watch this space!
Also please don't leave it till the last minute to paint your Christmas gifts, be prepared and book in soon!
Are you planning activities for the Easter Holidays? Then look no further than a pottery painting session at Razzle Dazzle Pots. We are open Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 5.30pm. During this particular break we have a small amendment and that is that on Saturday 8th April 2023 we will be closed. This doesn't happen often but we haven't been able to change our plans because of events that are date specific. Apologies for any inconvenience that this may cause.
We will be open Tuesday to Friday on the first week and then Tuesday to Saturday after that. We recommend that you book a table to come - please always let us know how many will be coming so that we can ensure you have a table big enough.
You will notice now that there are now some booking options for longer painting sessions. If you aren't sure how long you will need go for the 2 hour session. This should be long enough.
We have created a longer 3 hour session for adult groups, we have learnt that when we have a group of 5 or more adults in painting they often get engrossed in their creations and the time flies by and before you know the next booking has arrived. This longer session, we hope will help alleviate this somewhat.
Please be aware of the time of your booking, both the start and end - this includes the time it has taken you to choose your pottery and decide what to paint on it! When it is busy we will likely have people arriving as you are finishing. We need to have a few minutes to clean your table and make it lovely again for the next booking. We therefore ask really nicely if you could put things away that you have been using.
We have many amazingly talented customers coming into the studio to paint their awesome designs. We don't always get a chance to get good pictures of the items before they whisked off home by their talented creators!
Here are few from the last few months. Maybe you will get some inspiration from them and create something great this Easter too.
The next dates for the Adult Me Time evenings are the 30th March (currently fully booked with a waiting list), 20th April & 18th May. These tables fill up fast, so if you want to come plan ahead and get booked in early.
Quick list of open and closed dates over Christmas 2022 holiday period.
Saturday 17th December 2022 - Last day to paint to have it ready for pre Christmas collection
Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd December 2022 - Open for collections and painting. Items will be fired and ready to collect 4th January 2023
Friday 23rd December - 3rd January 2023 - Closed for a well earned rest.
Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. See you in 2023
Just a really quick email to let you know that we have had a couple of cancellations for Me Time tonight (Thursday 26th) so if you fancy a last minute night out give us a call on 0115 905 6029.
Half term week next week - we are open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday. Closed on Friday for the Jubilee. May half term is historically not as busy as the other holidays but we still recommend booking your table either using the book now option on our website or give us a call. If you decide to risk it on a walk in then we will do our best to find you a table.
The last day to paint a super special gift for your dad is Saturday 11th June. Those items will then be fired and ready for collection by Tuesday 14th June 2022.
Good Morning Pottery fans
Pottery painting for Christmas 2021 is already in full swing here at Razzle Dazzle, if you haven't got yours done yet don't delay, book your session now.
Here are a few important notes and dates for you to consider.
If you want to paint something to have back for Christmas the very last day to do this is Tuesday the 21st December. These items will be fired and ready for you to collect on Thursday 23rd December. Please don't leave it until the last minute! We will then be closed on the 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th December (Friday - Tuesday)
Over the last few days we have had a few phone calls asking for Sunday sessions, in response to this we have added two Sundays to our opening schedule. These are the 5th and the 19th December.
These have now been added to the calendar and can be booked on line. If you are a large group please book enough tables to seat you all. If in doubt please give us a call on 0115 905 6029 during regular opening times (Tue - Sat 10-5:30)
The last day to collect your painted items is Thursday 23rd December 2021. We will be closed for a few days and then open with shorter hours on Wednesday 29th, Thursday 30th and Friday 31st December. If there are no bookings on a specific day or time we will close early so please, if you wish to come on any of those days book in now.
After that we will again be closed for a few days.
The studio will be back open for bookings on Thursday 6th January 2022. We look forward to seeing you again in 2022.
Just a quick post to let you know that we are closed for a few days - Tuesday 30th August to Friday 3rd September 2021.
Anything painted during w/c Tue 24th August will be available for collection from Saturday 4th September. If you can't remember the dates please just give us a call. Our number is 0115 905 6029
Autumn 2021
Once we get back we will be sorting out all of the Halloween and Christmas themed pottery, so look out for these items when you are here next.
Our medium sized pumpkins are made here in the studio and cost £30 however if you would like a custom face cutting or a personalised name then please get in touch during September. Once we have your idea we will see what we can do! There is a small additional £5 fee for the personalisation.
Good Planning
Christmas presents mean so much more when they are personal. With this in mind get your self organised and plan ahead. Bring the children in to paint something lovely for their grandparents or come in and do those baby prints in good time. Don't leave it till the last minute.
We have over ten years experience taking baby prints and are always more than happy to help you with them. We will even do the writing too if you like! The cost is always just down to the items of pottery you choose. There is no additional fee for us helping you.
Please share this information with any new parents you know!
Thanks and see you soon.
Just a quick reminder that we are closed for a week - 11-18th June 2021 whist Jane & Nichola enjoy a holiday by the seaside. We are back open again on the 19th June.
The website is still taking bookings whilst we are enjoying some sun and sea so please do continue to plan your visit to come in and book your tables to paint here at Razzle Dazzle!
Also it's our adults only Me Time Evening on Thursday 24th so if you fancy getting creative book your table now. (go to 6:30pm on the 24th June) If you fancy doing some clay work you can also have a go on Me Time, just pop a note on the booking that you would like to do clay. The cost is £15 each for clay. 
We know, we know it's a bit last minute but we just realised that we hadn't put the Me Time dates down on the calendar!
Are you desperate for a night out with the girls (or boys for that matter) and the chance for a good old natter and a catch up? Well Me Time is the answer. We can now accept bookings from multiple households up to a maximum of six to a table or two separate households.
If you have been before then you know how it works but for those new to the concept here is a quick rundown. Call us on 0115 905 6029 or go online to book.
After a year of lockdowns and restrictions we all need some time to just chill out, what better way than with some art therapy. Go online for some design inspiration, check out our Pinterest page for ideas or just wing it when you get here, either way we are looking forward to seeing you soon.
If you can't make it next week the next dates are 24th June & 29th July. We will of course remind you of these closer to the time.
We have a confession to make, both of us have managed to book a holiday at the same time ....so we will be closed from the 11th June until the 18th June. This means that if you want to paint something special for your Dad this year you need to have painted it by the 9th June and collect it on the afternoon of Thursday 10th or on Saturday 19th.
We will be doing a very last minute kiln firing to ensure that anything done that week will the available to be taken home on Thursday 10th June.
This means that you can't wait till the last minute... Sorry about that.
Is there a new baby in the house? You do know don't you that you now have a purpose built present making device? Dad will love his special "I love my Daddy" keepsake with those tiny hands & feet on.
Of course Daddy would love a 'insert cute figurine here' painted by his special child, it can even live in their bedroom.... yes we have encountered this scenario many a time! What ever the item it will still have been painted with love for Dad!
Pottery painting isn't all about young children, teenagers love coming too. This mug was painted last year by Hannah for her Dad. It's awesome!
Now is the time to get those baby prints and keepsakes made. This last year has made it more challenging with lockdowns and social distancing, however, as we are now allowed once again to have one to one appointments we have decided to run a special offer from now until the end of May. For every £20 spent on hand or foot prints create an additional coaster worth £6 for free.
So what is stopping you from getting those keepsakes made?
The quickest and simplest baby print keepsake is one that is a print on an item of pottery. Any item of pottery can be used so long as it has a flat surface big enough for the intended print. The cost is just the cost of the item, nothing added on for us to help you.
If you prefer some texture to your baby print keepsake then an imprint in clay is for you. This version is usually easier to do when you have a small baby who likes to scrunch up their hand. Scrunched up hands make glazed prints more of a challenge where as clay ones are often more straight forward for us to do.
We have over ten years experience under our belts now however with all of these options there is always the chance that your baby will protest and sometimes they get upset at being made to do something they haven't done before! So prepare for a few tears!
As well as ceramic keepsakes we also offer silver jewellery baby imprints. Prices start at around £65 for a pendant. We have lots of different shapes to choose from. If you would like to know more pop in to the studio and have a look at our brochure.
Putting 2020 behind us and moving into 2021 we are super happy to be welcoming you back in to the studio. Be that to make a baby print keepsake or come along to spend and hour or two getting creative with some pottery painting. Please help our little business move out of our COVID hibernation into a bustling and bright new year by sharing our social media posts, our emails and of course coming into paint with us.
Please book a session in advance where possible, however we know not everyone can plan ahead so we will accept walk-ins if we have space. For a one to one baby print session please choose a mid week session if possible. We are quieter then and there is less chance of interruption!
If you have some painted items to collect or take away items to return come along to the studio during opening hours and pick up / drop off your items asap. We keep your painted items for one year, after that we either use them as examples or dispose of them. This is something that we don't like doing so please come in and take your pottery home.