How much does it cost?
The cost of the item you choose to paint (anything from £3.15 to £45.00) plus a studio fee of £4 per person per session.

The average cost of the most popular items - mugs, breakfast plates and cereal bowls - is just under £10. So we suggest that you budget for a total of approximately £14 per person.

How long does it take?
On average about one and a half to two hours but equally it can take longer. Younger children tend to take less time than older ones.

During busy periods (school holidays and weekends) we have to restrict sessions to a two hour period.

What if we don't finish our piece in one session?
You can leave it with us and come back and finish it another day. All we ask is that you pay a studio fee for each session.

Why isn't the studio fee included in the cost of the item?
The studio fee is a cost per person - one person can paint a number of items and pay only £4. A number of people painting one item each pay £4 per person.

It's always a good idea to advise children of this before they come to avoid disappointment.

When can we collect our items?
Items are usually ready within three to four days of firing. During busy periods, such as half term and Christmas, it may be up to a week.

Our usual pattern of firing is as follows but is not guaranteed:

Items are only available from midday onwards as they take several hours to cool.

What if we can't collect them straightaway?
We will keep finished items for up to six months after which time they will be donated to a local charity shop.

Is it just for children?
Not at all! Painting ceramics appeals to all ages.

We can cater for babys' footprints and handprints; we encourage toddlers to finger paint; we have books full of inspirational material and seasonal themes. Adults can enjoy more peaceful sessions while the children are at school - either in the mornings or until 9.00 p.m. on Thursday evenings - or have family painting sessions at the weekend.

Do you do parties?
Birthday parties, anniversary parties, leaving parties, hen parties, corporate training parties, Christmas parties, school parties - you name it and we can help you celebrate!

We can cater for parties of up to thirty people - adults or children or a mix of both. We don't have a dedicated party room but we try to arrange the studio so that all the children in one party are together. However, with very large parties this may mean more than one table. If you have thirty participants, then you will have the studio all to yourselves!

You can bring along your own party food, drinks and a birthday cake. You can even bring balloons. If you prefer, you can organise a take-away and eat it at your table (Pizza Express, Puccinos and KFC are all nearby).

We book parties for a period of two hours. This allows about an hour and a half for painting. Then we clear the tables, get the children to wash their hands and they can have their party meal - food and paint just don't go together!

A party for up to ten people will cost, on average, £14 per head. For ten or more, there is a special rate of £12 per head which covers the studio fee and any item up to the value of £10 (effectively halving the studio fee).

Please contact us should you require a party outside our usual opening hours (parties of twenty and over only).

Click here to book your party on-line.

Are the underglaze paints washable?
All the paints are washable but, if you're worried, we have bib-style aprons - don't hesitate to ask.

Are the underglaze paints toxic?
We use non-toxic paints and lead-free glaze.

Can you use the items in the dishwasher/microwave?
All items can safely be used in the dishwasher and microwave.

Do you do gift vouchers?
Yes. Or you can buy an unpainted item and present it as a gift together with a studio fee voucher.

Do you supply drinks and snacks?
We have a range of hot and cold drinks and sweet and savoury snacks. We have no objection if you would like to bring a sandwich or pizza with you but we do not recommend eating and painting at the same time! On Thursday evenings you might like to bring a bottle of wine with you - we can supply wine glasses and a corkscrew!

Do you get any help?
We have helpful, knowledgeable staff on hand to explain what you have to do and to guide and assist you while you are painting.

I'm not artistic, got any ideas?
Even people who claim not to be artistic can enjoy painting ceramics. The answer is to chose a bold and simple design - there are lots of examples in the studio together with a vast supply of source material, stencils, stamps, sponges and drawing equipment.

Do you do commissions?
If you truly don't feel up to producing something yourself to mark a special occasion, one or our staff would be happy to discuss doing it for you. Details on request.

Can we do any preparation at home?
You can prepare your design and bring it with you. We have carbon paper which you can use to transfer your design to the biscuitware.

Do you do a take home service?
Items of biscuitware can be purchased and taken home for painting. We sell brushes and paints for home use. Individual paints (60 ml) cost approximately £3.50 per colour.

Do you post finished items to customers?
This is not a service that we operate at present.

Do you have disabled facilities?
We have a ramp for disabled access and an arrangement with the restaurant next door for the use of their disabled toilets.

Are you baby friendly?
We have a changing mat, bottle warmer and high chair.

Where's the nearest car park?
The nearest car park is in Wathen Road. The pedestrian access from the car park joins the High Street almost opposite the studio and there is a pelican crossing close by.