The
Pottery
Loft
Pottery painting, precious prints, build-a-buddy, parties, cafe and soft play — all under one roof. Fun for all ages, no experience needed!
When To Visit
Opening Hours
OPENING HOURS VARY, ESPECIALLY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. BOOK TO AVOID A WASTED JOURNEY, CHECK SOCIALS FOR UP TO DATE HOURS
All Ages
Toddlers to grandparents
No Experience
We tell you all you need to know
Cafe & Soft Play
Drinks, snacks & under 5s play
Parties
Birthdays, hen dos & more
Book Online
Book a table and use it for pottery painting, prints on pottery, build-a-buddy, imprints, outprints, cafe and/or soft play. All paints are water-based, safe for any age, and won't stain!
Book
Book a Table
Paint some pottery, make a Build-a-Buddy, grab something tasty from the café, and let the little ones burn off some energy in soft play (for under 5s). Pottery starts from just £8 — simply rock up, pick your favourite piece, and get painting. Get comfy, get creative, and leave the messy bit to us — your masterpiece will be ready to collect 7–14 days later.
Book an Appointment
Book a one-to-one appointment for prints on pottery, imprints or outprints, 3D casts, keepsake jewellery, or pet prints. A £10 deposit secures your slot — the rest is paid on the day.
Collect Your Pottery
Book a slot to come and collect your finished pottery pieces.
Prosecco & Paint
The perfect opportunity to try something different, while enjoying some fantastic company and a few cheeky drinks! We provide nibbles, you bring along your drink of choice and prepare for an evening of therapeutic painting, fun with friends and a right good laugh!
Book a Party
Birthday parties at The Pottery Loft — choose your party type and we handle the rest!
Book a Seasonal Workshop
Grown up & Me: Halloween Glass Fusing
Spend 1.5 hours getting spooky and creative together as you each make your own fused glass Halloween decoration! Create pumpkins, ghosts, bats, black cats, witches' hats or any Halloween-inspired design using colourful glass and spooky embellishments. Perfect for beginners, this fully guided workshop includes all tools and materials. Each grown-up and child will make one 10x5cm fused glass piece to be kiln fired and treasured for many Halloweens to come. Suitable for children aged 8+, with each child attending alongside a participating adult. £30 covers both.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Autumn Wreath
Celebrate the beauty of autumn as you create your own 10x10cm fused glass autumn wreath. Using a gorgeous selection of coloured glass, frits and embellishments, you'll design a seasonal wreath filled with autumn leaves, berries, pumpkins, acorns, mushrooms or any harvest-inspired details you love. Or if you have another autumn design in mind - have at it! This fully guided adults workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new. You'll be supported every step of the way, with all tools, materials and glass included—just bring your creativity! Come along, get creative, and create a beautiful handmade autumn decoration to enjoy year after year.
Clay Workshop: Pumpkins
Create your own beautiful ceramic pumpkin in this fully guided clay workshop. Using a slab of clay, you'll shape and decorate your own unique pumpkin with hand-built details, textures and carved designs. Whether you prefer a classic autumn pumpkin or something a little more quirky, you'll have plenty of opportunity to make it your own. Workshop includes all tools, materials and guidance. Your pumpkin will be kiln fired, with collection times advised on the day. Once it's ready, (approx 2 weeks), return to paint it for just £5 per person (within 3 months) and bring your creation to life. Suitable for ages 16+. Every participant must have their own booked space.
Glass Fusing Workshop: Festive Wreath
Celebrate the magic of the festive season as you create your own 10x10cm fused glass Christmas wreath. Using a beautiful selection of coloured glass, frits and festive embellishments, you'll design a seasonal wreath filled with holly, berries, fir branches, bows, stars, snowflakes, or any Christmas-inspired details you love. This fully guided adults' workshop is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new. You'll be supported every step of the way, with all tools, materials and glass included—just bring your creativity! Come along, get into the festive spirit, and create a beautiful handmade Christmas decoration to enjoy year after year.
Clay Workshop: Christmas Puddings
Create your own beautiful ceramic Christmas pudding in this fully guided clay workshop. Using a slab of clay, you'll shape and decorate your own festive pudding with hand-built details, textured icing, holly leaves, berries and other seasonal embellishments. Whether you choose a traditional design or add your own creative twist, you'll have plenty of opportunity to make it uniquely yours. Workshop includes all tools, materials and guidance. Your Christmas pudding will be kiln fired, with collection times advised on the day. Once it's ready (approximately 2 weeks), return to paint it for just £5 per person (within 3 months) and bring your festive creation to life. Suitable for ages 16+. Every participant must have their own booked space.
Grown up & Me: Christmas Glass Fusing
Spend 1.5 hours getting festive and creative together as you each make your own fused glass Christmas decoration! Create Christmas trees, snowmen, robins, reindeer, stars, baubles, gingerbread people, or any festive-inspired design using colourful glass and festive embellishments. Perfect for beginners, this fully guided workshop includes all tools and materials. Each grown-up and child will make one 10x5cm fused glass piece to be kiln fired and treasured for many Christmases to come. Suitable for children aged 8+, with each child attending alongside a participating adult. £30 covers both.
Paint & Create: Festive Wreath Workshop
Create a beautiful ceramic festive wreath in this relaxing Paint & Create workshop. Your ceramic wreath base and a selection of handcrafted festive pieces, including holly leaves, berries, bows, stars and other seasonal embellishments, will be ready for you to paint and arrange into your own unique design. Whether you prefer a traditional Christmas look or something bright and contemporary, you'll create a beautiful keepsake to display year after year. Workshop includes all materials, glazing and guidance. We'll carefully glaze and kiln fire your completed wreath, permanently fixing all the pieces into place. Your finished creation will be ready to collect approximately 2 weeks after the workshop. Suitable for ages 16+. Every participant must have their own booked space.
Simple & Easy
How It Works
Book Online
Choose your session and pick a date that suits you. A small deposit secures your table — it comes off your total on the day.
Arrive & Create
Walk in, choose your pottery piece, and start painting! Our team is on hand to help — from tiny handprints to masterpieces.
We Glaze & Fire
Leave your artwork with us. We apply the glaze and fire it in our kiln to bring your creation to life.
Collect Your Piece
Pop back in 7–14 days to collect your finished, unique keepsake — ready to treasure forever.
Celebrate With Us
Planning a Birthday Party?
We offer pottery painting parties, build-a-buddy parties, slime time parties and venue hire — perfect for birthdays, baby showers, christenings, hen parties and celebrations. Catering add-ons available!
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When To Visit
Opening Hours
OPENING HOURS VARY, ESPECIALLY DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS. BOOK TO AVOID A WASTED JOURNEY, CHECK SOCIALS FOR UP TO DATE HOURS Check our social media for updates.
Where To Find Us
Find Us
The Pottery Loft
Unit 5, First Floor
High Grange Avenue
Billingham, TS23 3XR
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