Make a Gift Day!Today is National Make a Gift Day and coincidentally it also happens to be one of our busiest days of the year! We’ve had a very busy...
How to use silkscreens on pottery – a Step by Step GuideHere’s how we made our funky Lambretta plate! STEP 1 Begin by choosing the base colour for your plate. We chose white because we wanted...
National Gingerbread Decorating Day!It’s not a well-known national celebration, but we think it’s one that’s worth embracing because at Crafty Monkey, we’re friends of the...
The countdown to Christmas begins!Well today is the start of advent, how will you start counting down the days? We can’t believe that December is actually here. We have...
You Can be as Dotty as Us!You may or may not know (probably not!) that today is International Dot Day. You’ll probably be thinking that there’s not much that you...
Twit Twoo!Owls for some reason always remind me of Autumn time, as well of course of being wise old things, so are relevant this time of year as...
Crafty Monkey fun with the Grandparents“Nobody can do for little children what grandparents do. Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children.”Alex...
Everyday is a Fairy Day at Crafty Monkey!Today is National Fairy Day and at Crafty Monkey, we’re more than well equipped to get involved! As many of you will know (especially...
Great gift for your Teachers!The end of the school term may seem like a long way in the distance, but before you know it, the summer holidays will be upon us (yay!)...
How To Make a Clay ImprintEver wondered about the process involved in making our splendid clay imprints? If you’ve had clay imprints done at Crafty Monkey, or...
Pottery painting, fun for everyone!Whether you want to create a unique gift for someone special, have a party to remember for kids of all ages, or something a little more...
Round up the Mums for Fathers Day!Did you know that if you come along to Crafty Monkey in a group of at least six mums and tots, you’ll all get a free studio fee? Lots of...