Christmas Paint-a-Pot

Instant same-day take-home, zero mess, and £2 off ceramics with every Christmas Trail Sheet purchased. Pre-book or walk in!

🎄 SPECIAL OFFER: Get £2 off any ceramic with every Christmas Trail Sheet purchased!

Pre-book to Guarantee Your Space, or Walk In on the Day! Step into The Makers Loft at Rufford Abbey for a magical, weatherproof ceramic painting experience this Christmas! Choose from a merry selection of festive blanks and design your colourful, jolly masterpiece using our fast-drying paints.

Best of all? You take your festive creation home the very same day!

Why You’ll Love It

• Instant Take-Home: No kilns, no waiting! Paint your masterpiece, let it dry, and take it home immediately.
• Festive Seasonal Blanks: Pick from a variety of Christmas and classic ceramic blanks to bring to life.
• Zero Mess for Parents: We supply all aprons and materials, and handle the clean-up so you can relax.

The Essential Details

• When:
  • Saturdays and Sundays in November & December
  • School holidays  19th December to 3rd January 2027.
  • Note that we have shorter operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.
• Location: The Makers Loft (Upstairs above the Gift Shop – fully accessible via stairs and lift).
• Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Please note that we have shorter operating hours on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve)
• Session Duration: 1-hour slots available at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM (final sessions at 1:00pm on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve).

Cost & Booking Spaces are booked per person. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but pre-booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your table.

Please select your ticket type when booking:

• Painter Ticket (£2 Deposit): Holds your seat! On the day, choose your ceramic blank (priced between £10, £12, or £15), and your £2 deposit will be deducted from your final bill.
• Non-Painter Ticket (Free): Required for supervising adults or accompanying family members who are not painting.

What’s Included

• Choice of high-quality ceramic blank (purchased on arrival)
• All acrylic paints, brushes, and protective aprons
• A carry bag to get your dry masterpiece safely home

Important Information

• Family Friendly: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
• Parking: Regular parking charges apply.