THE PAINT YOUR OWN POTTERY CONCEPT & EXPERIENCE
21st September 2007
Paint Your Own Pottery (known as PYOP) has been popular in the UK for well over 10 years. The concept originated in the USA and has seen a number of different applications and incarnations on both sides of the Atlantic.
PYOP attracts a demographically diverse clientele - young, old and professional. This is because of the unique experience that PYOP provides. It has enjoyed popularity recently because it’s about more than just arts and crafts - it also offers entertainment and fun because many consumers paint with their friends and families. It’s a great choice for a wide variety of occasions from children’s birthday parties to corporate team building and family get togethers. It’s also a popular stress buster!
PYOP offers an opportunity for consumers to express themselves and to personalise presents. The basic decorating techniques are easy to master so you need neither talent nor experience to paint pottery. Even those who think that they are "artistically challenged" will be able to create a great piece and to be proud of their creation.
At present there are over 100 static, stand-alone, storefront studios and a similar number of mobile enterprises across the UK.
The studios, also know as ceramic cafes or paint a pot studios, are mainly situated in popular high street or residential areas and you may also find one operating as a concession within another business such as a holiday camp or garden centre. Studios mainly operate on a drop in basis however bookings are usually required for large groups
A mobile studio simply takes the pottery painting experience out to the customers rather than the other way around. The mobile operator takes a selection of pottery, all of the paints and decorating accessories to the party or venue, runs the session there and then brings everything back home for glazing and firing. The mobile option is popular for home based events such as birthday parties, baby footprints and hen parties or for local fun days or charity events.
Most businesses offer a broad range of pottery items to paint from practical table ware such as mugs, bowl and plates, to ornaments and figurines especially for children plus a number of interesting seasonal items such as Christmas decorations.
Many businesses have their own web site or are listed locally under Ceramic Cafes and Paint Your Own Pottery Studios.
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