07701 053 540

Frequently Asked Questions

What do we do?

We facilitate you having a splendid time painting pottery pieces, moulding clay pieces, or pot-throwing on the wheel. We take away whatever you make, glaze and fire it in our kiln and give it back to you as a finished and usable object. It’s that simple!
We take groups and individuals of all ages and help them make something beautiful at their setting or ours. If you have any questions please contact us on peggyspots@outlook.com.

When are we open?
Boneyard

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 10am-4pm
Thursday – 12noon-6pm
Friday - 12noon-6pm
Saturday - 10am-5pm
Sunday - 10am-4pm

Goodsheds

Monday – Closed
Tuesday – Closed
Wednesday – 10am-5pm (Last booking at 4pm)
Thursday – 10am-5pm (Last booking at 4pm)
Friday - 10am-9pm (Last booking at 6pm)
Saturday - 10am-9pm (Last booking at 6pm)
Sunday - 10am-5pm (Last booking at 4pm)

We have evening bookings available for BYOB evenings (Boneyard Only) and adult sessions on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm onwards. We may be open additional hours / days during school and public holidays. Availability is visible in our online booking system.

What are the costs?

Our pottery ranges from £5 to £45 per item but most items are between £14 and £25. There is no studio fee you just pay for what you paint on the day. Party prices can be found on the adults and kids party pages. A deposit of £30 is required for Clay events, Hen Parties and Kids Parties and groups of more than eight. A non-refundable booking fee is required for BYOB bookings.

What if we need to cancel?

Clay Experiences, Kids/Hen Parties & Groups larger than eight people:
Deposits cannot be refunded once paid. However if you need to change the date (provided two weeks notice is given), and provided your chosen date is available, we are happy to transfer the deposit. The new date must be within two months of the original booking.
BYOB events:
BYOB events require a £30 non-refundable booking fee. However if you need to change the date (provided two weeks notice is given), and provided your chosen date is available, we are happy to transfer the booking fee. The new date must be within two months of the original booking.
Pottery Painting for groups of eight or less:
No deposit is required for these bookings but card details are taken and a £5 charge is made per seat in the event you fail to attend. You can cancel your bookings in the online booking system up to 24 hours before the time and no charge is incurred. In the unlikely event that cancellations need to be made less than 24 hours before the booking please contact PeggysPots on 07701 053 540.

What is the best age range for Peggy’s Pots?

Any age! This is the perfect family activity, it’s great for kids’ parties and it’s perfect for grown-up gatherings too! We also have many retired clients who regularly order our takeaway kits and find painting pottery at home a wonderful retirement activity. Anyone of any age and any ability will love the Peggy’s Pots experience.

Do we do hand and footprints?

Absolutely we do! Please see our hand and footprints page for all the details.

When and how do I pick up my finished pieces?

Pottery pieces take around two weeks to glaze and fire. Items moulded in clay can take up to four weeks glaze and fire. You should receive a text when your pieces are ready to collect from our Canton studio. If you have not received a text within the above time period then please contact us on 07701 053 540 *. If you are travelling from further afield please talk to us about posting your finished projects to you (this will, of course, incur an extra postage fee).

* Subject to studio opening hours.

How long have I got to collect my pieces?

We have limited storage space so any pieces which remain uncollected after one month may be disposed of. If for any reason you are unable to collect within this timescale please contact PeggysPots

Where are we based?

PeggysPoys has two bases - the Boneyard and Goodsheds.

The Boneyard is a popular shipping container village located at the bottom of Paper Mill Road in Canton. We can be accessed by Cowbridge Road or over the footbridge via Sanitorium Road/Broad Street. Whether you are coming on foot, in a car or on public transport, we’re easily locatable.

Goodsheds is an amazing destination full of independent street food vendors, bars, and shops. It is at the bottom of Hood Road in Barry and is easily accessible on foot, by car or public transport.

Is there parking?

The Boneyard - there is on-street parking in the lead up to the Boneyard on Paper Mill Road.
Goodsheds - there is free parking available in the carpark around the corner behind of the Pumphouse building, please follow the sign posts. There is also a carpark underneath Junction House on the corner of Hood Road where you can park for 2hrs – (Please note this carpark is monitored by a third party company and does not belong to Goodsheds)

Are there any toilet facilities?

The Boneyard - the Boneyard has basic toilet facilities although unfortunately these do not have wheelchair access or a baby changing table.
Goodsheds - toilet facilities are available on the ground floor of the Container Village which have a wheelchair accessible cubicle as well as baby changing facilities. There are also toilets near the outdoor seating area.

Is the space accessible?

The Boneyard - although containers are limited in size we can provide ramps for access to our studio. During the summer and warm days many customers prefer to paint outside.
Goodsheds - our converted train carriage is fully accessible and there is a lift inside the Container Village and ramps across the site for wheelchairs, push chairs and anyone with limited mobility.

How long do activities take?

Basic pottery painting sessions and Kids Pottery Parties are one-and-a-half hours. Hen Parties, Clay Events , Kids Clay Parties and BYOB events take longer and details of these times can be found on the relevant pages. To avoid overruns we suggest arriving 10 minutes early to choose your pieces and ensure you maximise the time for painting / Clay making. Each group is different and we try our best to adapt to everybody’s needs where possible.

How do I book?

You can book here or if you need help please contact PeggysPots on 07701 053 540.

Food
The Boneyard

We don’t provide food but we’re happy for you to bring food with you. There is also an onsite street Thai and Mediterranean street food business Roni &Noks which many people enjoy.

Goodsheds

Goodsheds is home to a variety of street food vendors selling everything from Greek Souvlaki, spicy Mexican, to classy sandwiches, creamy milkshakes and amazing fresh doughnuts to name but a few. There is also a bar and plenty of space for eating and painting pots in both covered and open forecourts.

Safety of the products

All the products we use are child-friendly, non-toxic and washable, having said that, don’t wear your Sunday best! Pottery painting and clay work can be a messy business so it’s probably not a good idea to wear your finest attire.