Name: Corris Craft Centre
Rating: 5.0

Corris Craft Centre

Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF, United Kingdom

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Corris Craft Centre in Machynlleth, Mid Wales, is a creative hub of craft studios and workshops, located near the beautiful Snowdonia National Park. It’s a family-friendly destination where visitors of all ages can enjoy hands-on experiences, browse artisan shops, and relax in the on-site café and Welsh deli. With free parking, dog-friendly access, and great local walks, it makes for a perfect day out .

Visitors can enjoy activities like pottery painting at Quarry Pottery, candle dipping, chocolate making, art workshops, and even furniture building. There are also specialist studios including jewellery, glasswork, woodcraft, gin distilling, and pet-themed gifts, all offering unique creations and demonstrations.

Prices start at £20 per painter for pottery painting, with other activities individually priced. Birthday parties are a highlight, with options such as Pottery Painting Parties (£20pp), Create a Candle Parties (£6.50pp), and Make Your Own Chocolate Parties (£8pp), each finishing with a tasty birthday tea at The Corris Café .

Overall, Corris Craft Centre is a fantastic destination for creativity, shopping, and celebrations. With its mix of artisan studios, fun workshops, and party options, it’s a must-visit in Mid Wales for families, groups, and anyone looking for something unique.

Features

Paid
Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Quarry Pottery: The Quarry Pottery is a colourful space to get creative and to design and paint your own pottery. Firstly, choose from a selection of ceramic objects and then using a range of templates, stencils, brushes and paints, design your very own unique ceramic creation. You can then apply your preferred glaze. Expert advice is always on hand from the talented ceramicists, who will also fire your finished design once you have finished.
Agau Jewellery Studio: The Agau Jewellery Studio uses precious metals and gemstones to make their jewellery with contemporary and Celtic designs. At Agau, we have a fully equipped jewellery workshop where we make a unique range of Celtic jewellery in Gold, Silver, and Platinum. Our range includes pendants and earrings, engagement and eternity rings, wedding bands and our ever popular handmade Celtic bands. We always have an extensive selection of jewellery on display, and these can be made in 9ct or 18ct Gold, White Gold or Rose Gold to suit your individual style.
Candle Studio: A Huge Range of Beautiful Candles, Hand carved candles, scented candles, novelty candles, pillars, tapers, votives, outdoor candles, church candles & T-lights. While you check out the other contemporary Welsh artists at the centre, step into our studio and see us at work on most days. We hand carve our beautiful range of unique candles in a range of colours and sizes, and you can see the candle making experience close up. Whether you’re looking to create a cosy and intimate atmosphere or a themed candle for a special occasion, we’ve got the candles.
The Dyfi Distillery: Based in a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the Dyfi Distillery is focused on producing Welsh gin of both the highest possible quality, and ones which genuinely reflect this place. Tradition is combined with innovation, which creates demand for these hand-crafted gins from around the world.
Taran Eco Designs: We make wood creations made with locally salvaged timbers, historical beams and wind blown trees. What we find, shapes what we make. Every tree is unique, every plank from that tree is unique. Working with the grain, gets the best out of each piece. Large timbers are for making the bigger items like tables, smaller timbers for smaller items like stools or chopping boards.
Bowowhause: Beautiful original watercolour, mounted pet portraits, handmade wool dog coats, hand painted dog jackets, hand crafted & unique pet themed accessories & gifts such as wearable treat bags, bookmarks, keyrings. Good quality & well sourced dog & cat treats, one ingredient treats, wheat/grain/gluten free treats, low calorie nibbles, high quality dry dog food, poop bags in bulk and singles.
Delyn Glass: We design, handcraft and finish a large range of glass flowers, birds, wildlife, sea life and mythical beasts, including our signature Welsh Dragon art sculptures, fantasy, and caricature dragons. In addition, we accept commissions. We recycle wine and spirit bottles, turning them into “Bottle clocks” and cheese boards for sale.

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Parking: Parking available.
Food & Drinks: Cafe available.

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Pottery painting: starts from £20 per painter
Contact the venue for more pricing information.

Pricing URL: http://corriscraftcentre.co.uk/Craft-Studios-Wales/Handmade-Pottery-Smoking-Dragons/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

The Corris Craft Centre offers lots of fun ideas for birthday parties, whatever your age. There are plenty of opportunities for hands-on fun craft activities with something special for everyone to take home at the end. We have a variety of things to do with 10 year olds, teens, and even creative young adults. Whatever your chosen activity, it can all be finished off with a delicious birthday tea in The Corris Café. Our birthday party activities are shown below. When you’re ready to choose us as your kids birthday party place, please book any activities directly with the Craft Workshops then contact The Corris Café to book your birthday tea.

Pottery Painting Party: Experience the creative atmosphere of a working pottery whilst painting your own ceramic masterpiece. Pick from a collection of ceramic pieces including mugs, dragons, jugs, plates, bowls and much more. Use the different paint colours, stencil templates, brushes, and sponges to create your design and then finish your design with a choice of glaze colours and textures. Allow 1.5 hours studio time with a maximum of 20 people seated at any one time. Recommended ages is 7+ and adults of all ages. Prices start at £20 per painter which includes a ceramic piece, time in the studio, glazes, and firing. Pots can be collected or posted from £5.
Create a Candle Party: One of our unique activities at our Snowdonia centre. Come along to the colourful setting of the Candle Studio and create a pair of candles with your friends. Starting with 2 candle wicks, spend 15 minutes dipping and experimenting with the different coloured waxes to create a pair of unique hand dipped candles. Two people can dip their candles at any one time, with viewing space for the other party goers while they wait. Create a Candle parties are suitable for adults and children from the age of 5 and the party price is £6.50 per person.
Make Your Own Chocolate Party: Who doesn’t want to make your own chocolate for a birthday treat? Come along to the Chocablock chocolate workshop and immerse yourself in the chocolatey aromas. There's a choice of chocolate making activities and 12 people can have fun at a time. The party price is £8 per person. Everyone will get their very own chocolate bar to take home.
Party Tea at The Corris Café: Situated right next to the Craft Workshops, The Corris Café serves a great birthday tea for a birthday out in North Wales. Book your food for either before or after your chosen craft activity. There’s also a small play area next to the café, perfect for letting off a bit of steam. Celebrate your birthday with a delicious cake, buffet-style food, or full meals. Your birthday tea can be tailored to your personal preference.

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Open daily 10AM to 5PM

Address: Corris Craft Centre, Corris, Machynlleth SY20 9RF, United Kingdom

Post Code: SY20 9RF

Council: Gwynedd

County: Gwynedd

By Bus: There are regular buses from Machynlleth, Dolgellau, Tywyn and Aberystwyth: T2 and G24 stop right outside the Corris Craft Centre. Try the new Fflecsi Bus service, that stops right outside too and we're on the Dyffryn Dulas route. The bus stop has dropped pavements making a bus trip to Corris Craft Centre accessible for everyone.
By Train: There are train stations in Machynlleth and Aberystwyth.