Natasha Swan Ceramics
ENTRY
from £50
WHERE
Carrickfergus
What it’s like
Pick a blank piece of ceramic, like a salt pig, and paint it by hand to take home once it's been fired.
You choose a piece of plain ceramic, a salt pig is the example they give, and paint it however you fancy before it goes off to be fired in the kiln. It's a sit-down, hands-on activity rather than anything active, so it suits kids who are happy concentrating on a project for a while rather than ones who need to be up and moving.
A piece like the salt pig runs to £50, which isn't pocket-money stuff. You're paying for a finished, kiln-fired object you'll actually use in your kitchen afterwards rather than a quick craft to take home in an hour.
The studio's open Thursday and Friday from 10 till 5, and Saturday mornings until 2. Monday and Tuesday sometimes open up too, but those days tend to get kept aside for glaze work and kiln firing. There's ample parking nearby, which at least takes one bit of stress out of the visit.
Need to know
- Parking
- Ample parking available nearby
- Monday and Tuesday opening isn't guaranteed, it depends on glaze and kiln work that week
- Prices vary by the piece you choose, £50 is just the example given for a salt pig
- Your painted piece needs firing before you get it back, so this isn't a same-day takeaway craft
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
It depends on the piece. A salt pig is used as the example price and comes to £50.
Do we need to book ahead?
There's no booking link listed, so it's best treated as a walk-in during opening hours, though it's worth checking their social media if you're planning around a specific day.
What are the opening hours?
Thursday and Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturday 10am to 2pm. Monday and Tuesday sometimes open too but are often reserved for glaze work and kiln firing.
Is there parking nearby?
Yes, there's ample parking available nearby.
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