The Hive is a warm and cosy space to host a memorable event, where your party can each create a unique keepsake that can last a lifetime.

NOTE: If you do not want to book the entire space privately, please go to the normal ‘book a seat’ page.

capacity

  • We have a Table of 8 and a Table of 4 available to seat up to 12 painters.

  • The studio is small, so there is no space to accommodate things like a table of gifts, or party food.

  • We can not seat more than 12 people.

  • Note: If you have a full party of 12 painters, there is very little space left for any extra people to circulate or supervise. If, for example, you are booking a full party of 12 children and will have parents joining, I would advise a limit of no more than 3 adults supervising.

duration

  • All painting slots are two hours long, and you must arrive and leave promptly.

  • If you would like to hire the space for longer than two hours, additional time is calculated as follows:

    • £15 for half an hour

    • £25 for an hour

    • £45 for two hours

  • If your group stays over 15 minutes past your allotted time, a £15 charge will apply.

pricing guide

  • The cost for each painter is a £5 studio fee, plus the cost of their chosen piece of pottery.

  • Most pieces start at £15, so this means the price per head starts at £20.

    • example pottery at £15: Mugs and Side Plates

    • example pottery at £20: Dinner plates and small pet bowls

    • example pottery at £25: Pasta bowls and lanterns

  • If you would like to pre-order pottery, or special order pottery to meet a specific theme, this may be possible, so let us know in the ‘Event description’ section of the order form what you are looking for.

  • There is an additional fee of £45 to book outside of normal opening hours, to cover staff and facility costs.

  • Deposits are non-refundable.

food & drink

  • Food is prohibited due to health and safety around glazes, and due to the fact that grease on fingers will affect the piece you are painting.

  • Note: We do make allowances for cakes, and can provide plates and a knife for cutting. This must be consumed after painting has concluded, and the time for this must be budgeted within your two hour slot.

  • You are welcome to bring your own drinks, and we have glasses and a corkscrew available to use in the studio.

  • Note: We have Bird & Blend loose leaf tea available to purchase, as well as a range of Cawston Press canned and carton drinks.

decor

  • You are welcome to bring decor such as balloons with you.

  • We do have rainbow coloured bunting, hanging fans, and rainbow table flowers available to use free of charge.

Event Enquiry Form

  • If you would like to move forward with an enquiry about booking a private event, and have special arrangements you need to discuss with management, please complete the form below.

  • If you do not wish to book anything privately, please return to the normal booking page.

  • note: this form does not function as an official booking, merely an enquiry. Booking is only confirmed once details have been discussed and finalised, and the deposit has been received.