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Summer Lovin’

Here at Hotpotz the Summer holidays are in full swing. We have some fantastic new products in stock to keep your little ones busy during the holidays that we know they’ll love.

Check out our Introduction to Foam Clay Workshops, Tuesday Mornings at 10.30am. We’re making monsters and beautiful butterflies and having a gooey time. Please ring to book a place as spaces are strictly limited.

For adults and older children, we have lots of new colour crystal glazes and ‘shimmer’ glazes which create amazing effects that everyone is impressed with, as well as lots of new decopatch papers and gems if you want some ‘instant artwork’

Still love Painting Pottery? We’ve got some great new shapes, including Zombies, Mugs, Vases, Bowls and Plates to paint. Our stock is being constantly updated and added to so whatever you fancy, we’re sure you’ll find something you love to Paint at Hotpotz.

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Next up….. Father’s Day

It doesn’t seem two minutes since Mother’s Day, but now Father’s Day is coming  (June 15th)  and we have a great selection of lovely mugs, perfect for Dad’s morning coffee or big plates for his ‘Big Dinner’.  How about having the baby’s hand and footprints put onto a keepsake, or even the dog’s paws. At Hotpotz we have specialized in baby hand and footprints in Ceramic, Plaster and clay for over ten years and can help you to get the best possible quality results. Not sure what you want, pop into our lovely light and airy studio and we’ll be happy to help you as much or as little as you need.

Lots of lovely new products in Hotpotz this month, including our fabulous cat and dog ‘mug huggers’, some great new monster truck, monster and train money boxes for the boys. On trend for the moment we also have lots of lovely owl ceramics to paint including our gorgeous owl tealight holder.

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Hotpotz Pottery Painting Studio.

Yes , it’s February and at Hotpotz, the premier pottery painting studio in the North East we have lots of exciting new products and projects for you to try your hand at. One of our current favourites is the Sock Monkey money box, but with the largest range of Paint Your Own Pottery in the region we are confident that there is something for everyone, young or old.
Why not try your hand at Decopatch? It’s simple, fun and you can take your project home the same day. We have a large range of papers and add ons to choose from and the results are simply stunning. You can also buy Decopatch products to take away, so if you want to keep your kids busy while you do jobs around the house, this will keep them occupied, but Beware…. It’s very addictive.
We have also been working on some new and exciting techniques here at Hotpotz. We are confident with our skills and experience we can help anybody of any age, total beginner or more advanced, to create a piece of art to be proud of. No experience necessary. Check out our gallery for some inspiration.
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Love is in the Air

After a lovely relaxing start to the New Year, we find at Hotpotz Ceramic Painting Studio, the North East’s Premier Pottery Painting Studio, that thoughts are turning to Love.
Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming and what better way to express your feelings than with a hand painted token of your affection. We have even been known to help out with proposals and have a 100% record of Yes’ ! So whether it’s an anonymous Love, a New Love or the same old Bill, show them you care, paint it on a plate.
Following on from Valentine’s Day, don’t forget the MOST IMPORTANT PERSON in your life! Mother’s Day is Sunday 30th March. We all know that Mums like it best when they receive hand made gifts that they can use to demonstrate their childrens’ talents to their friends 🙂 We can help make everyone look super talented, just ask us how.
We look forward to welcoming old and new customers to Hotpotz in 2014, the Perfect Place to Paint Pottery.

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Christmas Countdown

It’s coming… Say goodbye to Halloween and Hello to Christmas. We have lots of lovely new items in stock for Christmas, but they are moving fast. Super popular items include our hollow baubles which are particularly great for Babys handprints and new for this year our Chubbies range of Santa, Penguin and Snowman and some lovely Santa, Owl and Snowman tealights to help create that festive mood.
Looking for a Crafty Gift idea? Our decopatch kits make a great gift or stocking filler or why not buy a Hotpotz Voucher for a special treat day out next year.

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Summer Fun

Summer’s here and after a brief heatwave the weather is returning to it’s unpredictable Whitley Bay ways. At Hotpotz the Summer Holidays are in full swing and the North East’s Premier Pottery Painting Studio is enjoying welcoming lots of customers to our light and airy studio to Paint Pottery, Decopatch and generally have lots of fun. Just a stone’s throw from Newcastle, if you haven’t visited us before you’ll soon discover why we were recently described as a ‘local gem’. With the largest range of bisque in the North of England, we feel sure you will find just what you are looking for.Hotpotz is a ceramics cafe for all the family, whether you’re just a few days old or enjoying your retirement. Everyone can have a go and you don’t have to be artistic! Hotpotz is open Tuesday to Saturday and we open between 10am and 6pm. Last painting is 5pm so we may close earlier than 6pm so give us a ring and check on 0191 280 8181 or if you have any questions.

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Hotpotz, Patchpotz and Claying Around

At Hotpotz, 2103 is proving to be the year of new techniques, products and ideas. We have lots of fantastic speciality glazes and can show you how to get some amazing and unusual effects from these products at our Whitley Bay Studio. All of these products are fantastic for anyone who is new to pottery painting and to the more experienced painters looking for some variety of finish to thier artwork.
We are delighted to announce that the new Decopatch range has also arrived at Hotpotz ! Another great way to decorate your ceramics at the North East’s Premier Pottery Painting Studio, Decopatch can be done in our studio and we have also introduced it into our party packages. We also have packs to go and all the materials you need to Decopatch anything you like at home! In addition to the many ceramics we have Decopatched we also transformed a charity shop mirror which looks beautiful and Emily up-cycled her bedside cabinet into a real gem.
Looking for activities for the little ones in the Holidays? Keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for details of Clay workshops, where we will be having fun making some pottery from scratch !
We also specialise in baby hand and footprints and offer a range of options to preserve your tiny ones hand and feet for many years to come. With new stock arriving regularly why not pop in and take a peek. No booking is necessary, no studio fees and no extra charges for help, tuition, lettering or additional decoration if you need it. The price you see is the price you pay, no exceptions.