Hands-on Art Adventures

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1. Sophie Scattergood ★★★★★

   Such an incredible pottery place!! I brought my University friends here for a little reunion and we had the MOST incredible time and the results were AMAZING! We are so so pleased! And Janet is lovely too :) highly recommend!!!

   almost 2 months ago
2. V. ★★★★★

   Really fun and fantastic beginners experience on the potters wheel! We loved getting our hands dirty and creating bowls for the first time. Great instruction and guidance throughout!

   almost 2 months ago
3. Eve Taylor ★★★★★

   Fun, cosy hen party! Thank you very much to everyone at Hands-on Art Adventures. I booked for a hen party and all staff at Hands-on Art were kind and informative throughout the booking process, providing guidance about different well-priced packages for Hen parties. Once we arrived on the day, the staff had decorated just for us! It was such a delight, so beautifully decorated and made the bride feel extra special. During the painting, we were given lots of options of items to paint, we were made to feel welcome and comfortable throughout and offered drinks. The staff are warm and welcoming, it was just a lovely experience overall. Thank you to the whole team, we are so grateful!!

   almost 9 months ago

1. Isabella Venturella ★★★★★

   We hosted a hen-do at Hands-on Art Adventures and it was brilliant!! Janet was extremely accommodating with numbers and ensuring we could fit everyone. The selection of pottery to paint was ample and very affordable! We can’t wait to see our finished work in a couple weeks! It was truly great fun and I would thoroughly recommend for a Hen or even just a day out doing something different! Thank you!!

   almost 10 months ago
2. Meg Jenkins ★★★★★

   My mother and I did the pottery wheel experience for her 75th birthday! We had a lovely time, Janet was very patient in explaining all the techniques to us and showed us each step of the pot making process. We both loved it! Thank you

   almost 11 months ago
3. RRP 071 ★★★★★

   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.

   almost 2 years ago

1. Jacob Thorne ★★★★★

   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).

   almost 3 years ago
2. Geeta Goswami ★★★★★

   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.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Hannah Bridget Price ★★★★★

   I went here with 2 of my uni friends and it was good! A nice range of things to paint, the paint dries quickly, decent prices and nice vibes. Janet was very nice and explained things thoroughly and was very helpful when we needed anything. Would definitely recommend! Easy enough to get to by bus from the uni:)

   almost 3 years ago

1. Dana Perta ★★★☆☆

   We have been to a birthday party here. The idea and the activity is really good. It was a really nice birthday party for a 5 year old. I am sorry to say it but the host needs to try to be nicer. It was a children's party. It was no need to be rude. For most of the adults was the first time being in a pottery shop. We didn't know they had to sit at all times and what kind of coffee you have. Just an advice try to say it nicer for example if someone asks 'can I have an expresso please?' instead of saying 'this isn't a coffee shop' try say something like we don't have it sorry you can choose from and list what you have. This is just an example of a couple of situations. We had a good time though and we just smiled when we felt the host was a bit rude. Later edit: I do not understand the reply, sorry. I haven't read any apology, no responsibility taken. I wouldn't call it quite negative experience as I said all in all it was alright. Children enjoyed it. I do not see how a discussion could help. Like I said in my initial review you can see my point: the remark with coffee shop, not a walking around shop, children not to mix the colours, rolling eyes when a child wanted something else... Again the way it was said was the issue, it was rude. I do not feel the need of a conversation to be honest. The only reason I wrote the review was only to point them out so maybe, just maybe next time you or who was the host on the day will be nicer with anyone. I do not need explanations really. We all have bad days.

   almost 3 years ago

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