Slap ‘n Dash Paint Your Own Ceramics in Hawkhurst, Kent, is a creative pottery studio set on the beautiful Hawkhurst Fish Farm with views over the lakes. Established in 2006, it welcomes families, children, and adults of all ages and abilities to enjoy hands-on craft sessions in a relaxed and friendly environment. The studio is wheelchair and pushchair accessible, with parking available .
Visitors can enjoy paint-your-own pottery with plenty of stencils, stamps, and tools to help with designs, create cuddly toys with the Make a Bear kits, or order personalised keepsakes such as silver jewellery, clay imprints, and hand-painted commissions. Pottery painting is also available as a takeaway kit for home use, and the studio has a small gift shop.
Pricing includes a £5 studio fee, with pottery items starting from £10, keepsakes from £75, and clay imprints from £60. Birthday parties are very popular, with themed options such as Pottery Painting Parties (£230 for up to 10 guests, £17 per extra), Canvas Painting Parties (£270 for up to 10 guests, £18 per extra), Play with Clay (£270 for up to 8 guests, £25 per extra), and Make a Bear Parties (£250 for up to 10 guests, £20 per extra). Each party includes exclusive studio use, a memory plate or mug for the guest of honour, and drinks for guests .
Overall, Slap ‘n Dash is a fantastic creative destination for families, groups, and individuals. With its lakeside setting, wide range of activities, and fun party packages, it’s a must-visit in Kent for art, keepsakes, and celebrations.
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