If you’ve been searching for pottery painting in Banbury, hello, you’ve found us. We’re Blossom, a pottery painting studio and cafe on South Bar Street. People ask us the same handful of questions nearly every day, usually while deciding between a mug and a very ambitious teapot, so here’s what to know before your first visit.
What is pottery painting?
Pottery painting, also called paint your own pottery, is pretty much what it sounds like. You choose a plain, unglazed pottery piece, known as bisque, and decorate it with ceramic paints. The piece is already made. Your job is the colours, the patterns and the slightly wobbly handwriting on the bottom.
Once you’ve finished, we glaze and fire it in a kiln. That’s what turns your painted piece into the finished pottery you take home.
How it works at Blossom
- Choose a pottery piece from our shelves, with prices from £14.
- Take a seat, pick your colours and get started. We’ll bring your drink over.
- Ask us for help whenever you like. We’ll explain the materials and help you find your way.
- Leave your piece with us to glaze and fire.
- Collect it when it’s ready, usually in 10–14 days.
What does it cost?
There’s a £5 studio fee per person, including a drink, the painting materials, glazing and firing. Everyone who wants a seat needs to book, whether they’re painting or just keeping the group company.
You choose and pay for your pottery at the studio, with pieces from £14. The studio fee is paid online and isn’t deducted from the pottery price.
Do I need to be good at art?
No. Some lovely pieces start with one good colour, a few spots made with the end of a brush or a child’s handprint on a plate. You can plan every detail or see where the afternoon takes you. Either way, you’ve made something of your own.
Who is it for?
Friends catching up, families spending time together, couples on dates and people who fancy a little quiet painting time. For a bigger get-together, look at our parties, hen dos and private hire options.
Pottery painting in Oxfordshire
We’re in Banbury, in the north of Oxfordshire. If you’re looking for a pottery painting outing from Bicester, Brackley, Chipping Norton, Deddington or a surrounding village, our studio is a little corner of town to spend an afternoon in.
Banbury station and town centre car parks are within walking distance. You can find the full address and directions here, then make a day of the town while your piece waits for its turn in the kiln.
A few practical questions
Do I need to book?
Booking ahead is the best way to have a space ready for your whole group. Choose a session online and include everyone who needs a seat.
How long is a session?
Your booked session lasts 90 minutes. We start sessions every half hour, from 9am to 2:30pm on weekdays and from 9am to 3:30pm at weekends. Final sessions finish at 4pm on weekdays and 5pm at weekends.
When can I collect my piece?
Usually 10–14 days after your visit. We’ll email when it’s ready. Bring a picture of your collection receipt or your pieces to make finding them easy.
Can I come just for the cafe?
Of course. You’re welcome to pop in for a drink with no painting at all. We’ve written a little more about the coffee at Blossom, including the beans, teas, matcha and somewhere to settle in.
Come and paint with us.
We’re at The Studio, Rear Office, 18 S Bar St, Banbury OX16 9AF. Pick a piece, order something nice and see what you make of it.
Book your first sessionMore from the studio