Educational groups

Looking to get out of the classroom and into a vibrant and creative environment? Educational groups automatically qualify for members rates without needing to purchase a members card! This means that you get 25% off all pottery items. OR, choose from 2 packages:

1. £8 per head: This includes a plate, bowl or mug per painter
2. £10 per head: This includes a selection of animals to choose from (1 per painter) or a them (ex. Easter).

Both packages include squash for the children.

To book, please call us on 01635 523778.

Can’t make it to us? Contact us via email at: hello@theuglyducklingpottery.co.uk to discuss the possibility of us coming to you!

Adult Pottery Painting Nights

We run our adult painting nights every week!! They are every other Wednesday and every other Friday! Our current dates are:

Friday 7th February, Wednesday 12th February, Friday 14th February
Friday 21st February, Wednesday 26th February, Friday 6th March
Wednesday 11th March, Friday 20th March, Wednesday 25th March

From 6.00pm-9.30pm enjoy a relaxing child-free zone in which you can get creative and catch up with friends and family! You can bring bubbly and nibbles too!

If there are 16 or more of you, you can have the place to yourselves on a date of your choice from 6pm-9.30pm! Please call us on 01635 523778 to check availability and to book in.

Spaces are limited, get in touch to book your place.

Childrens Birthday Parties!

Host your child’s birthday party at The Ugly Duckling and choose from two fabulous packages:

1. Duckling package: £10.99 per child: Each child can choose a plate, bowl or mug each to paint
2. Swan package: £16.99 per child: Each child can choose one item each from our children’s range, including animals, money banks and fantasy items!

Both packages include unlimited squash for the children and balloons! You are welcome to bring food and/or a cake. Birthday parties last 2 hours including time to eat if you are doing food. We require a non-refundable £30 deposit for birthday party bookings which comes off of your bill on the day. Birthday parties must be booked! Please call us on 01635 523778 to do so.

Please click here: PARTY INVITE for your free downloadable pdf party invitation

You can print these off and send one to each of your friends!

Hand & Footprints!

Available all year round, we can help you capture memories with your little one’s hand and footprints, creating beautiful unique keepsakes to treasure! Oh, and we can do the writing for you free of charge! Plus, we have all the facilities you need from highchairs to baby changing, making The Ugly Duckling the perfect place to get creative with your little one, relax with friends or enjoy as part of an NCT group.

To book your table for pottery painting please call us on 01635 523778!

Foam Clay

Unable to make it back to collect your pottery? Try foam clay, our fun and effective alternative to painting! It dries in 1-2 hours meaning you can take it away on the day. Suitable for all ages and available in gift packs to go!

Foam clay gift sets can be purchased in store. Choose your animal from our huge selection AND choose your favourite colours! All for just £12 per set or £9 for members.

Beavers/Cubs/Rainbows/Brownies/Guides

Looking to get their creative badges or simply indulge them in some fun and exciting craft activities (where you don’t need to worry about the mess!)? Book your group in for pottery painting at The Ugly Duckling! We have two packages to choose from to suit your needs and budgets:

1. £8 per child: This budget-friendly package allows each child to choose from a selection of plates, bowls and mugs (1 item each).
2. £10 per child: This fun and indulgent package allows each child to choose from a selection of animals or a theme of your choice (ex. jugs & vases for Mother’s Day/rabbits & egg boxes for Easter) (1 item each).

Whichever package you choose, we will include squash for the children and a complimentary hot drink for each helper so you won’t go thirsty!

We are a flexible bunch and are therefore happy to open the shop for your usual meeting times, which often means you can have the whole shop to yourselves out of hours! For availability and/or bookings, please call us on 01635 523778!

Commissions

Looking for an extra special gift for someone? We have an incredibly talent Commissions Artist that can bring your vision to life! Whether it be a plate, mug, vase, whatever you are looking for, we can produce a one-of-a-kind piece to celebrate something or someone special. For more info, please contact us via email at: hello@theuglyducklingpottery.co.uk

Baby showers

Looking for baby shower ideas? Relax and get creative at The Ugly Duckling! Baby showers are £6 per head plus your pottery which includes cream tea for all (scones, jam, clotted cream and tea). We provide balloons and you are more than welcome to bring additional nibbles!

Baby showers must be booked! To do so, please call us on 01635 523778! We just require a £30 deposit to secure your booking which will be refunded to you on the day. No minimum numbers needed!