Razzle Dazzle Pots
New colours, beautiful paint stations and a few little surprises!
In our last blog post, we shared the exciting changes outside Razzle Dazzle Pots, from our lovely new signage and branding to the long-awaited transformation of the area outside the studio.
But the studio makeover certainly hasn't stopped at the front door!
We've been busy giving the inside of Razzle Dazzle Pots a whole new look too. After 16 years of pottery painting in Mapperley, Nottingham, we thought it was about time for a bit of a refresh.
And when we say refresh, we really mean it. Every space has had some attention!
Gone are some of the old colours, and in their place we've introduced a softer, more contemporary look throughout the studio.
Our downstairs painting area has been transformed with a beautiful olive green, giving the room a lovely, relaxed feel. Upstairs has had a makeover too, with freshly decorated spaces, updated table settings and carefully chosen colours that work with our new branding.
We wanted to create somewhere that feels just as welcoming for a family afternoon as it does for a creative date, a catch-up with friends or a relaxing couple of hours painting pottery with a coffee.
The result is a studio that feels brighter, fresher and a little more grown-up, but still has all the Razzle Dazzle charm.
One of the biggest changes inside is the introduction of our fabulous new paint stations — one upstairs and one downstairs.
We've given all our pottery glazes their very own home, with the colours neatly displayed so that everyone can browse and choose exactly what they need.
No more bottles scattered across the tables, and hopefully no more hunting around for that perfect shade!
There is just one little change to the way we do things, and we'd love everyone's help to keep our lovely new stations looking their best.
Here's how our new paint stations work:
The glaze bottles stay at the paint stations, please.
That way, all the colours are available for everyone to use, nobody has to go searching for missing bottles, and the stations stay tidy and organised.
And remember, a little glaze goes a long way. You can always come back for more if you need it!
We're really pleased with how the new stations look, and we hope you'll love using them too.
We really weren't joking when we said every space had been refreshed!
Our bathroom has had a makeover too, and we've added a lovely new baby changing station to make visits a little easier for families with very young children.
We've also introduced something with a rather fabulous name…
Our Crustacean Menstruation Station!
Yes, you read that correctly!
We've made a little space where customers can help themselves to free period products if they're ever caught short.
It's a small thing, but we think it's important that everyone feels comfortable and looked after when they visit. No need to ask or feel embarrassed, just help yourself to whatever you need.
And naturally, we couldn't resist giving it a slightly ridiculous Razzle Dazzle name!
Although we've made lots of changes, one thing hasn't changed: we still want Razzle Dazzle Pots to be somewhere you can switch off, relax and enjoy being creative.
Whether you're painting your very first mug, working on an elaborate design inspired by something you've spotted online, or simply enjoying a catch-up with friends while you paint, there's a place for you here.
We've loved seeing the studio come together, and it's been wonderful watching everyone enjoy the new surroundings.
One of the biggest studio makeovers is upstairs in Studio 3 - the large monster mural is gone - don't worry you can still see them over on the video page - but we figured that now we are almost 'grown ups' that the largest space for painters needed to reflect that more sophisticated status.
Of course, you can't have a relaxing pottery painting session without something lovely to drink!
Over the years our drinks menu has grown quite a bit, and we're now serving everything from delicious coffees and hot chocolates to iced lattes, matchas and some rather fabulous seasonal specials.
But we think our drinks deserve a blog post all of their own, so we'll be sharing more about those very soon.
In the meantime, why not come and see our new look for yourself?
Book a table, choose your pottery, grab a drink and settle in for a little creative time at Razzle Dazzle Pots.
We're in Mapperley, Nottingham, and we'd love to welcome you.
Book your pottery painting session online
16 years on, and we're still finding new ways to make Razzle Dazzle Pots a lovely place to spend your time.