Booking will be essential for painting and collecting pottery so please ensure you contact us and book, this is in order for us to maintain social distancing. Our hours may currently also vary so please contact us to book. We are still also offering our takeaway pottery kits for those who prefer painting at home.

Head over to the takeaway pottery page for all the details. The Painted Pot is an independent paint your own pottery and arts and crafts studio, set in the heart of High Barnet, North London. We have been offering pottery and ceramics with a history of quality and care since 2003. We welcome new and experienced crafters of all ages and is a great activity with friends and family.

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We offer a host of items for all different occasions, create your own set of mugs for home, a personalised plate, gifts for your grandparents, wedding presents, valentines hearts - the possibilities are endless! We offer superior quality modelling Foam Clay. It is a self hardening air dry material with small beads in unique foam like texture, perfect for 3D crafts and modelling!

Pottery Painting Report

Stop by to make awesome art and memories with friends and family. Make your selection from the large range of items available. The choice is endless from Plates, Mugs, Bowls, Vases, Flower Pots to Money Banks and Trinket Boxes, to Coasters and Plaques, Assorted Animals and much more. Prices range from 9 to 40 depending on the object and the size of the item.

Birthday Parties & Hen Report

Hold your next party at The Painted Pot, whether it's for kids or for the child within, all ages delight in partying and creating! We specialise in parties for all ages, from tots to grannies, with special birthdays, bridal/ hen parties, baby showers and more. We provide the space, materials and help to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Baby Hand & Footprints Report

We specialise in capturing little foot and hand prints of your babies and toddlers as a unique memory. We can provide a variety of items to put your baby or childs hand or footprint onto. This is a very popular way of creating a keepsake or gift for a family member. We capture hand and feet prints by using our paints and putting the print straight on to ready ceramic items.

Takeaway Pottery Report

We are still offering our takeaway home kits with FREE local delivery and collection, for those who would prefer to paint at home. Our paint at home kits have everything you need, brushes, sponge, palette and 5 colours of your choice. 1 Simply choose and email us the items you would like to paint from the selection below and we will deliver with all the materials required so you can enjoy the creative experience in the comfort of your own home.

Reviews (18)

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Katie Schwartz

Jan 24, 2022

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I arrived at 11am today (Thursday) and the cafe was closed. According to both the website and google it should have been open and there was no warning it would be closed. A very disappointed 3 year old. Luckily we found a cafe elsewhere that was open.

Pete Evia-Rhodes

Dec 18, 2021

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Great selection of ready made pottery to paint, or as I found out attach glitter foam (at an additional cost). The chap running it is lovely, and you find yourselves imersing in the activity. With drinks and snacks, and no time pressure, a lovely way to pass a rainy day.

Stephanie Savvides

Nov 24, 2021

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They threw out our painted pots without calling. When we called to arrange collection the man on the phone was rude, didn't apologise and said it was not his responsibility to call. I get that we left them before covid lockdown but we called numerous times to collect them and everytime they were closed or we couldn't get them. Wouldn't even offer a discount on something to replace the £46 we spent and they threw away.

Daniele Middleton

Oct 25, 2021

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Great place, fun with the kids and local!!!! The staff was lovely and the smoothie delicious. I cant wait to collect our plates!!

Elina Konstantinidou

Oct 16, 2021

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We had our daughter's 7th birthday celebration at this place. She and a few of her friends had so much fun and really loved taking their crafts home, beautifully wrapped. Everything was so well organised. Excellent service. Amazing staff. Thank you so much!

John Power

Jun 27, 2021

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Great place on a grey overcast Sunday. Lots of pots to paint & snacks to consider.

Sabrina ConsciousEye & I. Adelana

Jun 22, 2021

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Friendly relaxed atmosphere, fun, advice given then you are left alone to be as creative as you want to be which is great. Adults only Thursday night which was perfect. No masks needed once sat down and you can bring drinks and nibbles. Love it can't wait to come back for pottery classes.

Rachel Cohen

Mar 04, 2021

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I ordered for my sister he was amazing and so efficient. he really made this birthday special even though we are living through covid. thank you again

A. G.

Jun 26, 2020

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Went this morning/afternoon for something different to do with my husband, as we were running out of ways to amuse ourselves after months of lockdown. Had lots of fun, and looking forward to seeing our final products. There were lots of different things to choose to paint, and different paint options as well. We were there for 4 hours and didnt feel rushed out. Thanks for a lovely day out :)

Deborah Rizzuti

Jun 16, 2020

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Fantastic place with amazing customer service. I had my sister's hen party here and got my daughter's hand and foot prints done in 2017. I decided to order the home painting kit during lockdown for Father's Day and my Mum's birthday and I was not disappointed. Fast delivery, excellent kits and 2 lovely presents. Thanks again

Jane Hoddes

Sep 16, 2019

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Lovely friendly place. They will stay open in the evening by prior arrangement for groups of 6 or more. We had a great time chatting and painting. We'll be back!

Shila Seaton

Jul 28, 2019

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So if you fancy painting ceramics, especially designed for your loved ones...birthday christening baby shower and Xmas and have a great time with your friends and family creating them...then come here!
A tad expensive per piece but one to keep forever. We have been going for the last 10 years...and really enjoy every visit!

Tania Barnes

Jan 12, 2019

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I love it here, so does my daughter, I’ve taken her for her birthday a couple of times, she really enjoyed it, so did I X

Laura Glossop

Jul 11, 2018

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My daughter had her 5th birthday party last Saturday and all of the children loved it and really enjoyed themselves. The staff were great and the kids really enjoyed the food too! Also it was a lovely touch having my daughters handprint done as a memory on her birthday. Thank you so much!

Marianne Koshoni

Feb 27, 2018

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Not impressed when i visited here last week with my son. I wasn't entirely sure what the 'play session' was called, but we arrived at 10.45 and i said we would like to do the arts and crafts. My son at this… point started playing with some sand and shapes, only to be told he wasn't allowed to do so and it wasn't for him to play with. When i questioned this, the 'gentleman' had said that this was for the messy play. I replied that that is what we were there for. I said i must have been confused as to what the session was called. Some what put out, he then asked how old my son was. 3.5 i replied

Mark Klendjian

Feb 26, 2018

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Lovely place for the kids. Staff very helpful too. Would recommend and go back.

Claire Holmes

Dec 18, 2017

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Loved this place. Spent a great afternoon painting something unique to take home in relaxed atmosphere. Things to do for all ages. Serves food and drink too.

Merilyn B.

Jun 06, 2013

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DEMANDED EXTRA MONEY AT THE END My daughter's had a Build a Bear party for her 5th Birthday at The Painted Pot in Barnet. The children loved the bear building though it was quite difficult for them to manage on their own and the store does not to allow parents stay for the party. Luckily my two older children were there to help the younger ones. The charge was £13.70 per child which included the animal plus a little T'shirt (for the toy) and a drink for each child and we are allowed to serve a birthday tea (supplied by us) at the table once the bears are finished.

Few complaints: No