Studio 62

Unit 3 Rother Court, Taylors Lane, Barbott Hall, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6DR, England
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Studio 62 is an exciting and family-friendly pottery painting and craft studio located in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This creative hub has been welcoming creative minds for over 12 years, providing a relaxing and inspiring environment for both adults and children. It is widely recognized as one of the best things to do with kids in South Yorkshire, offering a fantastic indoor setting where children can explore their imaginations through various hands-on craft sessions.

Pottery painting prices start from just £13.00 per item, which fully covers the cost of your selected pot, all painting materials, professional glazing, and kiln firing. There are no hidden studio fees or extra costs for using the equipment. While walk-in tables are welcomed when space allows, it is highly recommended to book your family table in advance to avoid disappointment.

If you are looking for a fantastic creative day out with family and kids, this dedicated craft space provides the ultimate hands-on escape. Children can select from an extensive range of items—from mugs and plates to moneyboxes—and use a variety of tools, gadgets, design books, and specialist glazes to design their own unique masterpiece.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Key Features

  • Pottery Painting Café: Families can choose from a massive collection of pottery pieces to paint using professional underglazes and design tools.
  • Specialist Crafts & Mediums: For alternative ways to create, the studio provides unique decorating mediums such as vibrant Foam Clay and alternative workshops.
  • Keepsakes & Casting: The passionate team helps parents preserve precious memories by creating beautiful baby handprints and footprints on bespoke ceramic plates or 3D pieces.

Detailed Highlights

  • The Pottery Painting Selection: The studio features shelves stocked with a diverse array of items specifically chosen to appeal to kids, including custom figures, moneyboxes, and bowls. Staff members are always on hand to provide helpful design tips.
  • The Glaze and Fire Kiln Process: After children finish their painted masterpieces, the studio staff carefully dry, glaze, and bake them in the professional on-site kiln. Families then receive a text message within two weeks to collect their beautifully glossy, long-lasting ceramics.
  • Foam Clay Designing: A fantastic option for younger children or non-painters who want to take their items home on the exact same day. This bright, textured clay allows kids to mould vibrant, colorful designs straight onto their chosen pieces without needing kiln firing.
  • Specialist Keepsake Services: A truly magical feature for parents with babies. The staff expertly guide you through capturing perfect handprints, footprints, or custom 3D castings to create unique family treasures.
  • Creative Multi-Craft Workshops: Alongside standard drop-in painting, the venue runs unique scheduled events and workshops. These advanced sessions introduce older children and adults to modern techniques like glass fusing, silver jewellery making, and block printing.

Beyond the Main Attraction: The studio is situated on the outskirts of the popular Parkgate Retail World, making it extremely easy to combine a creative craft session with a family shopping trip or a meal out. For a complete afternoon treat, you can also get in touch ahead of time to book a special child-friendly afternoon tea to enjoy right inside the studio space.

Facilities

  • Toilets: On-site toilets are fully available for customers to use during their crafting sessions.
  • Food Options: The studio runs a cozy café area serving hot coffees, teas, specialty hot chocolates, cold drinks, and light snacks.
  • Buggy Parking: Space inside the studio can become restricted during busy weekend sessions, so checking ahead or arriving with compact pushchairs is highly recommended.
  • Lockers: There are no individual storage lockers, so it is best to leave bulky travel items or large bags inside your vehicle.

What to see

What Visitors Love

  • Parents frequently praise the incredibly patient, passionate, and welcoming studio staff who are brilliant at guiding kids through their designs.
  • The takeaway painting kits are highly rated by local families as an excellent, relaxing way to combat anxiety and entertain children at home.
  • The sheer variety of pottery items and tools means that kids of all artistic abilities can walk away with a professional-looking piece.
  • The atmosphere is consistently described as a calming, therapeutic, and highly relaxing environment for both parents and kids.

What Visitors Don't Like

  • Popular weekend and school holiday slots can book out very quickly, making spontaneous walk-in tables difficult to secure.
  • Waiting up to two weeks for kiln firing requires some patience from younger children eager to play with their new creations.
  • Larger groups can find the studio layout cozy during peak hours, meaning advanced reservations are vital for big families.

Pro-Tips

  • Dress for Mess: Even though the standard underglaze paints are entirely water-soluble and wash out easily, some special workshops like block printing use permanent colors. It is always best to dress children in older clothing.
  • Book via Socials: If you cannot call during operational hours, the studio is highly responsive to bookings made directly through their primary Facebook messenger page.
  • Check the Deadlines: The studio safely stores finished kiln-fired pots for up to 3 months after sending your collection text message. Make sure to pick up your masterpieces before this limit to ensure they aren't cleared out.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

  • Standard Pottery Painting Entry: Included in the price of the pot (items start from £13.00 upwards based on size).
  • All-Inclusive Paint, Glazing & Kiln Firing: Fully included with your selected pottery piece.
  • Foam Clay Medium Option: Available as an alternative decorating method for a direct flat price per item.
  • Table Bookings: Free to reserve via phone, WhatsApp, or social media channels.

Pricing URL: https://www.studiosixtytwo.co.uk/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Standard Pottery Party (£15.00 per child): Lasts 1.5 hours and includes a designated piece of pottery for each guest alongside unlimited juice.
  • Upgraded Pottery Party (£17.00 per child): Lasts 1.5 hours and grants a wider selection of pottery pieces, juice, and a fresh cookie. It also includes a custom handprint keepsake plate signed by all guests.
  • Block Printing Party (£20.00 per child): Lasts 1.5 hours where kids can design and print their very own custom tote bag to take home.
  • Clay Making Party (£25.00 per child): Lasts 2.5 hours where children work with real raw clay to roll, texture, and sculpt their own custom name plaque or hanging decorations.
  • Monday & Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday to Saturday: Open daily for drop-in and pre-booked sessions

Note: The studio regularly opens outside standard operating hours to accommodate private event bookings or large group celebrations of 10 or more people.

Address: Unit 3 Rother Court, Taylors Lane, Barbott Hall, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 6DR, England

Post Code: S62 6DR

Council: Rotherham

County: South Yorkshire

  • By Car: Situated within Rother Court just off Taylors Lane in Parkgate, Rotherham. The venue features a large, dedicated free car park directly outside for absolute convenience.
  • By Bus: Multiple local bus routes run frequently to the nearby Parkgate Retail World, leaving just a short, flat walk to the studio gates.
  • By Train: The closest main passenger link is the Rotherham Central train station, connecting easily to local transit links straight to Parkgate.

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