Barn Studio Ceramics

Earlswood Lake Craft Center, Wood Lane, Earlswood, Solihull, UK
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Barn Studio Ceramics is a family-run paint-your-own pottery and craft studio in Solihull, offering a creative and relaxing space for all ages. Established in 1986, it provides the perfect environment to unwind, celebrate, or enjoy time with friends and family. From unique keepsakes to fun activities, it’s a great place to express creativity while making lasting memories.

Visitors can choose from a wide range of ceramics like plates, mugs, bowls, plaques, pots, and piggy banks to decorate. The studio also offers clay experiences, potter’s wheel sessions, and Decopatch craft activities. All tools, paints, and expert guidance are provided, making it easy for beginners and fun for experienced creators alike.

Ceramic items start from £10, with most in the £12.50 – £25 range, while larger pots can cost up to £45. Clay experiences are priced at £40 for one person, or £25 each for two or more people.

Overall, Barn Studio Ceramics is an enjoyable day out with free squash for children, refreshments available, and no studio fee. With friendly staff, creative activities, and the beautiful setting of Earlswood Lakes Craft Centre, it’s an ideal spot for families, groups, or anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

  1. Select the item you would like to paint from our large selection of plates, mugs, bowls, plaques, pots, piggy banks, and more. Each item is priced, and the cost includes the item, all paints, glazing and firing.
  2. Get creative and paint your pottery. We have lots of samples for inspiration and all the tools you need – brushes, sponges, stamps, dotters, and pens. Try washes of colour, bold splashes, marbling, intricate patterns, hand and footprinting, finger painting and more. Staff are on hand to give you help and advice.
  3. When your masterpiece is complete leave your pottery for us to hand glaze and fire. It will be ready in about 7-14 days. Let us know if you need it sooner, and we will do our best to accommodate. If you have used acrylic paints, you will be able to take your pottery home with you.
  4. We will contact you when your pottery is ready to collect. Collection day is a Saturday, or you can arrange another time to collect. We can also post your pottery to you, or we can keep your pottery for up to 2 months. If you can’t come to the studio to paint, order a take  away paint at home kit, with everything you need in a box, including instructions, paints, brushes, palettes and sponges. When you return the kit, we will glaze and fire the pottery for you.
  • Creating with clay: Get messy and have fun with clay. You may be surprised at how creative you are! Potter’s Wheel Experience Session – 1-2 hours A fun introduction to the potter’s wheel with tuition. Great for individuals, couples, and small groups. It is also good fun to watch! You will have a potter guide you. 
  • Decopatch: Decopatch is the colourful ‘paint without paint’ papercraft. With beautiful papers it is easy to transfer an ordinary object or a ceramic/papier mache blank into a fantastic work of art. You can even transform a chest of drawers or table. It is an easy and relaxing hobby, ideal for individuals or for a different party idea!

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Food & Drinks: We sell tea, coffee and hot chocolate and biscuits.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Ceramic items start at around £10 for a tile or egg cup through to larger pots at £45.
  • Most items are within the £12.50 – £25 range.
  • Creating with clay: 40 for 1 person, £25 each for 2 people or more.

Pricing URL: https://barnstudioceramics.co.uk/what-it-costs

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

Pottery painting

  • Our parties are suitable for any age.
  • You can usually have a room to yourselves (over 7 children) and can use the room for up to 2 hours with food if required.
  • You can bring your own refreshments and cake to have at the table when you’ve finished painting.
  • Qualified staff are on hand to help and give advice. There are samples for inspiration, and stamps, sponges everything you need to create your masterpiece. After the party we glaze and fire your pottery, and it is ready to collect within 10 days.

Visit the website for more information.

TUESDAY – SATURDAY: 10am – 5pm

Address: Earlswood Lake Craft Center, Wood Lane, Earlswood, Solihull, UK

Post Code: B94 5JH

Council: Solihull

County: West Midlands

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