Children’s parties and adult celebrations
Parties and celebrations
Celebrate a special birthday with your very best friends at The Paint Pottle. Pottery painting isn’t just for kids!
Tuesday to Saturday10am–12pm and 2pm–4pm
- PriceFrom £18 per childfood additional
- WhenAfter school Tue–Friand on Sundays
- Group size10+ painterssmaller groups in opening hours
- Each party1.5–2 hours
Birthdays
Children’s parties
An easy option for Mum and Dad, we do all the hard work, from setting up tables to entertaining the gang and, most importantly, cleaning up the mess at the end!
After school and on Sundays
Offered after school Tuesday to Friday and on Sundays for groups of 10+ painters. We can accommodate smaller groups within our normal opening hours.
Sessions last between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Paint as you wish, or a guided workshop
Parties can be themed on request and you’ll choose between a paint as you wish or a guided workshop.
Party food
You can order party food from The Village Café or bring your own birthday feast for after painting and we’ve got plates, cups and matches at the ready for your birthday cake candles!
Please advise the team of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
Party prices
The price of your party includes
- Exclusive room hire
- Bisque and glazes
- Painting guidance from the Pottle team
- A keepsake handprint plate for the birthday boy or girl
- A drink for guests
Adults, hen dos and teams
Adult celebrations & team building
We cater for all age groups and are able to theme workshops to suit your occasion, whether that’s a birthday, hen party, baby shower or even a corporate team building event.
Order food and drinks from The Village Café to make an evening of it or visit us for a relaxing and creative couple of hours before hitting Harborough’s wide choice of bars and restaurants.
Prices vary so get in touch and we’ll create your bespoke package.
We can also arrange evening sessions if you have a group of 8 or more interested painters. Ask about an evening
Reviews
Kind words from painters
We booked this for a hen party there was 6 of us and it was brillant. The ladies were very helpful. We all really enjoyed it we picked our pottery pieces and had a table to ourselves. …
Fantastic 9th birthday party, thanks Claire!
Great birthday party venue. Friendly staff and great with kids.
My grandson had his 6th Birthday party here fantastic party lady entertaining the kids was brilliant
Had our works Christmas party here, realy enjoyed decorating my plate.
Reviews are quoted as written, with the reviewer’s name, where it was posted and the month. “…” marks where we’ve shortened one. Reviews from before November 2023 are about our previous shop on St Mary’s Road.
Get in touch
Enquire about a party
Please call, text or email to enquire about a party.
- Party prices start from £18 per child (food additional) with a £40 non-refundable deposit required on booking.
- Planning an adult celebration or team event? Prices vary so get in touch and we’ll create your bespoke package. Plan your event
Who is it for?
“Pottery painting can be enjoyed by the whole family, from toddlers to grandparents.”
Do I have to be good at art?
“You don’t have to be an artist to create a Pottle masterpiece, Claire and her friendly team are ready with top tips and cheeky cheats to help you to create something to be treasured for years to come.”
When can I collect my pottery?
“The whole process takes a week or two (at very busy times it may be just a little longer but we’ll always let you know if there’s likely to be a delay).” We’ll text or call you when it’s ready.
Where are you and where do I park?
Inside The Village, 65 St Mary’s Road, LE16 7DS, next to Symington’s Recreation Ground. Council car parks are 1 to 6 minutes’ walk away. A session is 2 hours, so choose a long-stay car park (Symington’s Recreation Ground or St Mary’s Road East) or a 3-hour ticket. Directions and parking.