Potter Around

Potter Around, Kirknewton EH27 8DD, United Kingdom
1-90 Years
Paid

Description

Potter Around is a creative ceramic painting and pottery studio located in Kirknewton, just outside Edinburgh. Set in a peaceful rural farm courtyard, it offers a relaxing escape where families and individuals can explore their artistic side. With activities suitable for all ages, it’s a perfect spot for both fun days out and unique handmade gifts.

Visitors can enjoy pottery painting, try their hand at throwing pots on the wheel, or capture special memories with baby hand and footprints. The studio also sells rustic handmade pottery and locally crafted items like jewellery, soaps, and artwork. Party packages are available, making it a popular choice for birthdays and celebrations.

Pricing includes Potter’s Wheel sessions at £20 per child and £25 per adult, with ceramic painting parties priced at £14 per head. Clay party options vary from £20–£25 per person depending on the activity.

A trip to Potter Around promises a calm and inspiring experience where creativity flows. Whether painting a keepsake, learning a new skill, or celebrating with friends, it’s an enjoyable outing for all ages. The rural setting adds to its charm, making it a place worth visiting for both locals and visitors alike.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: Yes

Features

Potter Around is a ceramic painting and pottery studio based in Kirknewton on the outskirts of Edinburgh in a peaceful, rural courtyard steading with free parking. Enjoy some creative time painting ceramics or throwing a pot. Capture those precious memories with baby hand or footprints. Suitable for all ages, with both adult and children’s activities available. Shop local for unique, handmade gifts.

Potter's Wheel: We offer 1 ½ hour taster sessions on the potter's wheel  During this session you are given a demonstration on the wheel followed by your chance to make two or three small pots. The pots made on the wheel are then dried and fired, this takes around 4 weeks. Once ready you can choose to come back to paint the pots you made for £10 using our underglaze paints. 

Facilities

Parking: Free parking available.

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Potter's Wheel: £20 per child and £25 per adult.
For more pricing information contact the venue directly. 

Pricing URL: https://www.potteraround.co.uk/potterswheel

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: Yes

Birthday Party Details

  • Ceramic Painting Parties: A great party option is our pottery painting party. At £14 per head, the kids get to choose a ceramic to paint from our range of party animals, figures and mugs.  Also included in this price is a party plate keepsake for the birthday child. The party guests put painted fingerprints around the edge of the plate and the birthday child can choose something for us to paint in the middle. Dinosaurs, unicorns and rainbows are all popular options! We allow approximately 1 ½ hours for the activity. You then have ½ hour for food. We provide juice and crisps and you're welcome to bring snacks, party food and birthday cake with you.
  • Potter's Wheel and Clay Parties: Clay parties are another fun choice for a celebration and there are a number of options to choose from. With four wheels, we can do a  potters wheel party for four.  Parties of 5-8 can enjoy handbuilding with clay or we can combine ceramic painting with each person having a shot on the wheel. The potter's wheel party for four is £20 per head for children, £25 for adults; ceramic painting with a shot on the wheel is  £20 per head with ceramics chosen from our party range. Handbuilding is £20 per person.
  • Monday: 10-5pm                 
  • Tuesday: closed
  • Wednesday: 10-5pm
  • Thursday: 10.30-5pm
  • Friday: 10-5pm
  • Saturday: 10-5pm
  • Sunday: 11-4pm

Address: Potter Around, Kirknewton EH27 8DD, United Kingdom

Post Code: EH27 8DD

Council: West Lothian

County: Scotland

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