Moss Pottery Studio
BEST FOR
Ages 0-12
WHERE
Altrincham
What it’s like
Hand-build, paint pre-made ceramics or try the wheel in a two-hour taster session for kids and families.
This is a proper craft studio, not a five-minute paint-a-mug stop. Kids can hand-build from scratch, paint a pre-made pot if they want something to take home the same day, or have a go on the pottery wheel, which is the one they'll be on about after. The taster session runs for two hours, which is a decent stretch for anyone over about six, though it's worth thinking about whether a very young toddler will sit still that long.
Saturdays bring family ceramic workshops, so if you want everyone in the family painting or building together rather than splitting into a kids' session and a parents' coffee, that's the day to go for. Booking is required, there's no online link to sort it yourself, so you'll need to get in touch directly to grab a slot.
They also do ceramic parties, for kids' birthdays but also for staff or group gatherings if you fancy something a bit different for a work do. Pricing for parties is done on request rather than posted anywhere.
Ages run from babies right up to twelve, though the wheel and hand-building classes will suit the older end of that range best, with painting pre-made pieces the easier option for the younger ones.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- 0 to 12; painting suits younger ones, the wheel suits the older end
- Parties
- Ceramic parties for children, staff teams and group gatherings
- Saturdays have family ceramic workshops if you want to join in rather than just watch
- The pottery wheel is the option to save for kids who fancy a proper challenge
- Painting a pre-made pot is the quicker option for younger children
- No online booking, so contact the studio directly to arrange a slot
Plan your visit
How long does a session last?
The taster session is two hours. That's plenty of time to actually finish something rather than rush it.
Do we need to book?
Yes, booking is required and there's no online booking link, so you'll need to contact the studio directly to arrange it.
What can kids actually do there?
Hand-building from scratch, painting a pre-made pot, or having a go on the pottery wheel. Saturdays add family ceramic workshops if you want to join in too.
Can we book a birthday party there?
They do ceramic parties for kids as well as staff and group gatherings. Prices aren't posted, you'll need to ask when you get in touch.
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