Spooky Halloween fun at Denby Pottery Village

Join us at the Denby Craft Studio during the October Half-Term Holidays for lots of spooky fun. Secure your space today and choose from one of the following activities at the booking stage, subject to availability:

50-minute craft sessions are available at selected times.

1. Paint a Spooky Plate: Using our colourful glazes, paint a pre-stencilled Denby tea plate in a Halloween-themed design with a spooky selection to choose from. We’ll kiln fire their finished tea plate for you to collect at a later date and treasure forever. £12

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2. Make a clay pumpkin: Let their imagination run wild as they make a Halloween pumpkin from our Derbyshire clay. There’s a how-to guide to follow along if needed, and their creation can be taken away on the day to paint at home when dry. £7

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3. Design a Trick-or-Treat Canvas Bag: Get ready for Halloween and decorate a spooky 'trick-or-treat' canvas bag in their own design using our wide selection of colourful fabric pens to ‘make and take home'. £7

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4. Create your own Jack O’Lantern: Design their own Jack O’Lantern using a lidded glass jar, a selection of spooky paint colours and various craft accessories. Pop in a tealight (provided) and watch it glow. £7

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5. There’s also the option to paint a plate for Santa. Get set for the big day and paint a Christmas themed design onto a medium Denby plate, ready for the arrival of Santa and his reindeers. We’ll kiln fire their finished medium plate for you to collect at a later date. £15.95

On the day of your visit, see if they can guess how many “marshmallow ghosts are in our bottle” (£1 a go) for a chance to win a Denby Pottery Painting Experience for 2 people - see a member of the Craft Studio team to have a guess.

SPOOKY HALLOWEEN TRAIL: Take part in our Halloween Trail around Denby Pottery Village (when you book a Halloween Craft Activity). The Wicked Witch of Denby has hidden pictures of their ghostly friends around Denby Pottery Village, see if you can find them all and collect a trick-or-teat at the end. Tickets for the Halloween Trail are £3 per child and must be purchased in conjunction with a Kids Halloween Craft Activity (subject to availability).

Whilst you’re here, take a photo with friends and family at the spooky photo point. Tag us on Facebook at @VisitDenby or on Instagram @denbypotteryvillage for a chance to be featured on our socials.

Bookings: Book your tickets online at least 12 hours in advance or call the Craft Studio welcome desk between 10am-4pm on 01773 740799, option 1 for on the day availability.

Notes: Aimed at children 3 years +, all activities are self-led, but our friendly team will be on hand to offer any support. You are also welcome to paint-a-pot or enjoy another craft activity during your 50-minute experience if time allows. Additional costs apply and can be paid for on the day.

- We will be getting creative with paint, pens and clay and therefore recommend that children wear items they don't mind getting messy.

- Children must always be supervised by an adult(s) and a minimum of 1 adult per 3 children is required. Please also refrain from eating inside the Denby Craft Studio, thank you.

- Denby Pottery Painting: The following Denby glaze colours, violet PT& and bluebell blue PT18 contain a degree of cobalt which is an allergen.

- Denby Craft Activities: some activities may include use of feathers or balloons please make us aware of any allergies before your visit.

• Ticket Prices
• Paint a Halloween-Themed Denby Tea Plate - Child£12.00
• Spooky Halloween Craft Activity - Child£7.00
• Make a Clay Pumpkin - Child£7.00
• Paint a Christmas-themed Medium Denby Plate - Child£15.95
• Supervising Adult TicketFree
• Add a Halloween Trail - Child£3.00