The Clay & Craft Cottage
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The Clay & Craft Cottage
The Clay Cottage is the perfect place to celebrate with friends, spend quality time with family, unwind after work, or a treat for the kids! We have the largest selection of ceramics in Essex, some of which are made from one of our 2000 moulds in our workshop. Paints, design tools, idea books and friendly staff are all here to help you create a one of a kind work of art.

As well as the large open plan studio which seats 62 inside, we also have a courtyard with tables and chairs which is lovely in the spring and summer. There is also our purpose built clay room for those who really want to get creative either using the potters wheels or try clay moulding at the large table.
Services
We provide use of our studio for 1hr 45mins, along with your own hostess to ensure the children have fun from start to finish. We ofer an extensive range of ceramics as well as jewellery making t shirt paint and other crafts to keep the children busy. Also on offer is our chocolate fountain, flowing with smooth Belgium chocolate and served with strawberries, donuts and marshmallows.
Our studio is open 9.30 till 6.00pm Monday to Friday and Saturday 9.30 till 1.00 the rest of the weekend is for party bookings. You are welcome to pop in and paint or during busy times such as holidays it may be best to call and book. Clay building is one of our most popular classes. Children work with clay and with the use of rolling pins, cookie cutters and hair makers and a little imagination create the most amazing creations.
Well You enjoyed it then, so relive the enjoyment of throwing your own pot then once fired you can paint it any way you like! We also offer set by step classes, if you would like to have a go at painting your own ceramics but not quite sure how, then this is for you, we can guide you every inch of the way, to show how easy it is to create your own pieces.
All images of cakes on this site have been produced by Nicola, the beautiful flowers which are her speciality, have been carefully crafted from icing. This is a great skill which gives the most life like results. Cake flavours include maderia sponge, rich chocolate, coffee and walnut, rich fruit, lemon, carrot, the choice is yours, so why not speak to us today to discuss your requirements.
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Reviews (8)
Sue Davis
Sue Davis
Dec 27, 2021
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Wonderful place for all. Doesn't matter your age or competency it's great, fun and relaxing time. The afternoon teas are to die for- it's wonderful.
Joan Martin
Joan Martin
Dec 21, 2021
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Wonderfully friendly place well organised. Looking forward to another visit with my 10 year old Granddaughter
Emma Clark
Emma Clark
Nov 27, 2021
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Love my buable so centamental. Lovely and helpful staff. 😊 thank you
Kathleen Owen
Kathleen Owen
Nov 19, 2021
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S well organised Christmas wreath making event with so many baubles, trinkets to choose from to adorn the wreath. The easiest gadget to use to make the pom poms. Clever, easy felt flowers to make.
Vicki Waters
Vicki Waters
Nov 13, 2021
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Super cute, such a great party idea. Lots of choice and the ladies are lovely 💕
Eve Bermuda
Eve Bermuda
Nov 01, 2021
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First time I have been thoroughly enjoyed it meet with people from our class.will go again.
Vera Hancock
Vera Hancock
Nov 25, 2020
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Enjoyed being back after 6 months. Very safe and clean. Good to see some friends again. Started painting a very pretty container for bedroom bits and bobs. Hope to go again in a month
LittleRed
LittleRed
Oct 28, 2020
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Fantastic as always, Nicola is do talented making and baking all the afternoon tea goodies, as well as turning little handprints into gorgeous works of art and keepsakes. What a wonderful afternoon, all so friendly and just fantastic experience.
Definitely highly recommend!