Hands-on Art Adventures

Been going here for over 10 years since the kids were toddlers, even though we live further now. There are other pottery painting places in our area but we all love going to Hands-on Art. The owner is always so welcoming and she and her staff are always helpful and encouraging to the young artists that visit there. Would definitely recommend.
Feb 27th, 2023

We booked HandsOnArt Adventures for my daughter's 4th birthday. Janet went all out to make this a special experience. We arrived and before we even entered.....a beautiful birthday sign in the shop front with my daughter's name! Our table perfectly decorated and a brief masterclass in painting our chosen pieces - just the right amount of information for my 4 year old to really engage. She was shown the kiln and has since been playing a 'pottery shop owner' at home.....Janet she is inspired. She has asked for her creation and is keen to be present when we collect. If I could I would give more than 5 stars! Janet was an amazing host- faultless.
Jan 30th, 2023

We went here for the first time to celebrate our little one third birthday and it was a lovely experience, the children absolutely loved it and their dinosaurs plates are both super cute and useful!! Definitely recommend it!!!
Oct 9th, 2022

Fantastic place for a corporate / work team bonding! Would highly recommend
Sep 13th, 2022

Had an amazing time at Hands-on Art a few weeks ago. Met the lovely owner who introduced us to the array of different items that we could paint. There were loads to choose from despite supply issues. Having chosen our pieces we were very well briefed on the tool/paints provided and given good advice on how to not totally mess up our crockery. Want tea? No problem. Coffee? Sorted. Think you are too much of a tough guy to enjoy a nice blackcurrant squash? Of course you're not, you're painting your very own TEAPOT and having a whale of a time. Two weeks later after going full Sir Alan Sugar on our masterpieces by firing them, I returned to pick up the packages which had been wrapped for me to avoid damage (see photo). You can see the results of the paint having recoloured due to the cooking. Overall very happy and would 100% recommend (also good for parties from what I can tell from the other side of the room).
Jan 25th, 2023