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!
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.
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.
Booking has changed our lives, well almost, but not going to lie it has changed the way we operate as a business. So with this in mind we now always recommend you booking your table before you arrive. Especially if you intend to come during a busy period such as a Saturday or during a school holiday.
It is very simple to book a table here at Razzle Dazzle - simply click the link that can be found on almost every page on our website or if that is not for you, give us a quick call on 0115 905 6029 during our opening hours of Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am to 5:30pm. We will be more than happy to find you a table at the closest time to when you would like to come.
One challenge that some people find when using the booking app is which table to choose - we recommend clicking the first option on the list which is - Choose Anyone Available - by doing this the app will display the times we have available and then allocate a table. Choosing a specific table can be troublesome and time consuming because the table may already be booked at the time you want to come but many other tables may in fact be available.
Top Tip - remember to double check the date before you press book now.
In the booking form there is the option to write a little note to us, please do! Please let us know how many people will be in your group - this includes both painters and non painters. This is so that we can ensure that you have a table big enough for you all to sit down at. Let us know if you would like to specifically be upstairs or down or if you have a special requirement like a quite space for someone with special needs etc.
During the week, Tuesday to Friday, when it is not a school holiday you should be fine with a walk in. However it does help us plan our day if we know who will be coming to the studio and when.
If you have been a customer from before the pandemic then you will know that we used to operate only on walk ins and we would try or best to fit people in often sharing tables and it being a bit of a squeeze at times. The lockdowns gave us time to rethink and restructure our operation and rethink the layout of the studios. Now with the booking app in place we do our best to give people their own table at a time that is good for them.
Sometimes life happens and you need to cancel your booking or change it to a different time. This can be done from the email that was sent to you at the time of the booking, if you can't find this (sometimes an email typo means you didn't get one) then please contact us either by phone, email or a message through social media. Cancelling your booking in good time means that we are able to offer the table to someone else.
Once a month we have our Adults Only Me Time Evenings. If you haven't heard of this before then read on. Our Me Times are an opportunity for you to come along for a pottery painting session in the evening. The session starts at 6:30pm and we generally kick people out by 9:30pm. Giving you more time to get stuck in to your designs and have a good natter to your friends at the same time.
The evening is very popular so it is vital you book in good time!
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
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
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 !
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)
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.
We all like to get a bit more for our money, having a free thing too sweetens the experience. With this in mind we are running a little offer here at Razzle Dazzle Pots. We are eleven years old this October. Some of you have been with us since the start and some are new to the pottery painting experience. We love you all!
Over the Half Term period if you spend £20 in the studio on other pottery item someone gets to paint a pumpkin or candy skull hanger (worth £8) for free. We aren't even going to limit it to one per family so if you spend £40 you can paint two! Naturally it is whilst stocks last.
To qualify for this spooky deal, just quote 11th Birthday at the till and we will do the rest.
We really do hope that it will be busy, in the past it has been and we can see no reason why this year will be different. This being the case we highly recommend that you direct yourselves over to the booking page and get your table reserved now. In the past we used to squeeze people in anywhere we could but with the changes to the table layouts and Covid restrictions we are now keeping bookings to their own tables and not mixing things up.
Why not get ahead of the game and get those personalised presents done in good time. We also have some Christmas stock out in the studio... 