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Our adult pottery painting nights are BACK!! Every Wednesday and every Friday from 6pm-9.30pm, enjoy a child-free zone where you can get creative, catch up with friends and family and enjoy a drink (or two!). You are more than welcome to bring nibbles and food. Our usual coffee shop menu will be on offer, including our alcoholic drinks menu. We kindly ask that you do not bring your own alcohol.

Tables must be booked. Please call us on 01635 523778 to book in.

birthday parties

Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate a birthday with a pottery painting party? We are now taking bookings! Until June 21st, we can take bookings for up to 6 (including any adults that stay and there must be at least one adult per party) and for a party of your choice of size from June 21st. There are two packages to choose from:

1. £11.99 per child: this is our ‘Duckling’ package which includes a small animal, plate, bowl or mug per child.
2. £16.99 per child: this is our ‘Swan’ package which includes a fantasy item or money bank per child

Both packages include squash and balloons. You are welcome to bring food and/or a cake to enjoy after painting! Parties last 2 hours. To book, please pop in or call us on 01635 523778!

arm knitting workshop

Learn how to knit an on-trend arm knitted throw perfect for any interior, great to snuggle under on those chilly evenings or the perfect present for a loved one!
 Suitable for Complete Beginners 
You will make and finish a whole throw during the session!
The workshop includes 2 Kg of Vegan giant yarn to make a throw the rough size of 24 inch wide X 67 inch long. You can choose your colour choice of yarn upon booking.
The workshop will take place right in the heart of Newbury at the lovely Ugly Duckling Pottery Studio!
The workshop details are:
Tuesday 8th June, 7-9pm at The Ugly Duckling Pottery, 2-3 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL.
£65, Includes all materials, Refreshments are available to purchase at The Ugly Duckling on the night!
All Covid precautions are in place please see below for more info.
*Please note workshops are subject to run according to a certain number of bookings if these bookings are not met then the workshops will be cancelled on a 7 day notice. You will either get to transfer onto a new date or a refund will be given however no refunds can be given if you cancel less than 7 days before.
You will receive an email with all details 2 days prior to the date.
The workshop will meet all social distancing guidelines, there will be hand sanitiser available and each participants will be seated 2 metres apart. The studio usually seats 50 people however we will have no more than 15 people in a workshop at one time.
Each participant will be seated 2 metres or more apart. All workshop areas will be cleaned before and after each workshop.
Face coverings must be worn and hand sanitiser is available before, during and after the workshop, A covid questionnaire is sent out a day before to ensure maximum safety. It is in our best interest to keep everyone safe but to still be able to run our small business in this really hard time.
An email will be sent to you on booking with updated colour choices for your yarn.
Please book via aboatfullofwool@gmail.com

summer floral wreath workshop

Learn how to make your own gorgeous Summery Floral wreath for your home! Perfect for complete beginners!A great chance to learn a new skill and self indulge or treat a loved one to a unique workshop together!Add a splash of colour to your home this Summer and learn how to make a pretty wreath for your home!This workshop is perfect for complete beginners, you will be guided through the whole process to ensure you make your wreath suitable to your required taste.The workshop includes all materials which are all locally sourced using 100% British Wool rovings from Yorkshire and Dried British Flowers from Shropshire (mostly undyed/natural).The workshop will be held on Thursday 24th June from 7-9pm at The Ugly Duckling Pottery, 2-3 Bartholomew Street, Newbury, RG14 5LL
Please select colour choice, time and date upon booking.Workshop numbers are limited to 15 (the venue an usually seat up to 50 people!) Everyone will be seated 2 metres or more away!. Face masks or Visors are advised to be worn and the area will be thoroughly cleaned after each workshop. Hand sanitiser stations will be on the door before entry and all workshop attendees will be seated 2 metres apart or more. If you have any questions regarding our Covid policy then please do get in touch. Please get in touch too for any general questions.Private group bookings are also available!*Please note workshops are subject to run according to a certain number of bookings if these bookings are not met then the workshops will be cancelled on a 7 day notice. You will either get to transfer onto a new date or a refund will be given however no refunds can be given if you cancel less than 7 days before.

Please book via aboatfullofwool@gmail.com

craft it! After School Club for Kids!

The club will include a range of crafts to learn, make and do! From knitting, weaving, pom Pom making, sewing and more! The session includes all materials and something to take away each session.I already teach in a few West Berks primary schools daily and would love to open up my club to Children aged 6 years upwards for this public session! Places are limited and Covid regulations will be followed and applied. 

When: 6 weeks from 10th June till 15th July - £60 for the term (£48 per child if booked with a sibling) Or pay per session at £12 - Please enquire for this option. 

Where: The Ugly duckling pottery studio, 2-3 St Bartholomew street, Newbury.

Sophie, who runs the club, holds an enhanced DBS and this can be viewed on prompt request. 

Full details will be sent out to you a few days before the term starts. Please note we cannot accept refunds for any missed sessions however if the term cannot run on the basis of not enough signups then of course you will receive a full refund.

Book via: https://www.aboatfullofwool.co.uk/store/Craft-It-Afterschool-club-for-kids-p352694038