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Spend two hours painting a heart-shaped ceramic box guided by an art coach, with all materials plus a 12" stonebaked pizza included. Perfect for a Valentine-themed night out or a low-key creative evening with friends.
Spend two hours painting a heart-shaped ceramic box guided by an art coach, with all materials plus a 12" stonebaked pizza included. Perfect for a Valentine-themed night out or a low-key creative evening with friends.
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Operated by Paint Pot Parties · The Old Kennels, England
At the Old Kennels Workshop in Cirencester, England, Cattivo Pizza blends pottery painting with a 12 inch stonebaked pizza for a social, two hour evening that suits friends, couples, and visitors seeking a creative break. The session is guided by an art coach and welcomes beginners. Each month features a different ceramic item; February’s workshop focuses on a heart shaped ceramic box that participants paint, glaze, and take home as a finished keepsake after firing at the studio’s partner kiln. An art coach demonstrates brush techniques, color mixing, and glazing tips to make the process accessible. Tickets include all paints, brushes, and materials plus a full twelve inch pizza of your choice from Cattivo’s menu, creating an easy evening where creativity and conversation are fuelled by wood fired flavor. Arrive fifteen minutes early to check in under the booker’s name and settle into the workshop atmosphere. The venue occupies a converted kennels building with exposed timber and stone that echoes Cotswold limestone architecture, giving the workshop a regional character distinct from a generic studio. Cirencester itself, once the Roman town Corinium, offers historical streets and local markets to explore before or after your creative evening out. This workshop suits people age twelve and up, requires no prior ceramic experience, and is ideal for groups who want something hands on that still allows conversation, light movement, and plenty of time to nibble on pizza between painting stages. Arrive early to check in and claim your station promptly. The format is communal but intimate; instructors tailor guidance to individual pace so those seeking relaxed creativity feel supported while others refine details or try bolder palettes. Sessions generally welcome mixed skill levels and encourage sharing techniques, tips, and laughter across the table as pieces progress toward completion and firing. Practical restrictions are minimal; the event does not provide aprons, so bring one if needed, and the minimum age is twelve making it family friendly for teens accompanied by adults. Use the FareHarbor referral link to reserve spots and avoid disappointment on themed evenings well in advance for popular dates. Location details are straightforward: meet at Old Kennels Workshop, The Old Kennels, Cirencester GL7 1UR where signage directs you to Cattivo’s workshop space tucked into an accessible town-center envelope that nods to local craft traditions. Plan it as an evening stop after exploring the town or nearby Cotswold lanes. Whether you are a local seeking a regular creative night or a visitor wanting a hands on cultural experience, Cattivo’s Pottery Painting & Pizza Evening delivers approachable instruction, tangible results, and a shareable meal that transforms a simple evening in Cirencester into something memorable. Book early and bring friends along.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal physical effort; suitable for most people including teens aged 12 and up
All paints, brushes, workshop materials, one ceramic item to take home, and a 12" stonebaked pizza of your choice are included.
Meet at Old Kennels Workshop, The Old Kennels, Cirencester GL7 1UR, UK—check in under the booker’s name 15 minutes before the start time.
Minimum age is 12; younger attendees should be accompanied by an adult.
No—aprons are not provided, so bring one or wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
No experience is required; an art coach provides step-by-step guidance suitable for beginners.
Use the FareHarbor referral link in the listing to check dates and reserve your spots in advance.
Cirencester was known as Corinium in Roman times and retains visible Roman-era streets and remains near the town center.
Minimize waste by bringing reusable water bottles and support local businesses; the event uses stonebaked oven methods and small-batch materials for low-impact dining and craft.
Paint Pot Parties is a creative events company based at The Old Kennels in England. The business runs guided painting workshops, pop-up art nights, family sessions and seasonal specials hosted at restaurants, theatres, studios and outdoor venues across the region. Events include family paint and picnic mornings, Paint & Pudding evenings, Paint & Pizza nights, Paint & Sip workshops, kids’ pumpkin and Halloween sessions, decoupage skull workshops, Barre & Brushstrokes and themed community pop-ups. Workshops are led by experienced artists and therapeutic art coaches, with several sessions explicitly guided by art coach Brydie. Many events are described as suitable for all skill levels and include clear instruction, stencil or traceable options, and supplied materials where noted. Public pop-ups have taken place at venues such as Cotswold Lounge (Chipping Norton), Gupshill Manor (Tewkesbury), Stroud Brewery, Cattivo (Cirencester), Rose & Crown (Redmarley), The Globe (Stonehouse), Brasserie Blanc (Cheltenham), Dunkertons Park, Swan Theatre (Worcester), Topoly's (Gloucester), The Plough (Prestbury), Norton Grounds and other local establishments named in event listings. Paint Pot Parties programs combine social dining and painting — for example, workshops paired with pizza, bruschetta, brunch or seasonal puddings — and occasional performance-led evenings like the Drag Arty Party. Tickets are offered per event, often with limited availability, and the company promotes engaging, accessible creative experiences for families, friends and community groups. Booking information and dates are provided per event, and many nights are hosted in partnership with local restaurants, bars, galleries and community clubs. Attendees can expect social atmospheres, step-by-step instruction, and take-home artworks at the end often.
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