We're excited to announce, our pottery painting for adults evenings - a blend of creativity, relaxation, and fun, have received a makeover and we've rebranded them: Sip and Paint Pottery Nights
Now to unveil our new logo.... Drum roll please....Ta-daaaaaa!
Why change the name to 'Sip and Paint Pottery Nights'?
Historically, people have misconceived that pottery painting studios and ceramic cafes such as Crafty Monkey, are places to go for either Children or 'arty types'. While we've always tried to encourage all ages and abilities, our old website and branding was outdated, and not doing us any favours!
However, the appeal of pottery painting among adults, particularly the Gen Z and X, has increased massively in popularity over recent years. This was helped greatly by the pandemic when people were turning to arts and crafts for something to do. More adults tapped in and discovered the fun and therapeutic benefits of crafting and making and the importance of spending quality time with loved one's. At the same time TikTok became a thing, a big thing and people tuned to it to pass the time but also to get ideas for things to do. TikToks have sent a new breed of customers our way. People who want to discover pottery making and pottery painting for themselves. It is only right that we adapt and have a refresh in our offerings.
Lockdown was a good opportunity to rebuild the Crafty Monkey website - which is still a work in progress and I think it will always be evolving! Our branding too has evolved to hopefully attract all ages. A difficult task when we have such wide and varied customer groups, however as our sip and paint nights are aimed at adults (although age 12+ can attend), it makes it easier to change the branding for these nights.
We felt fresh branding with new name, aimed towards adults, with an emphasis on the social side of pottery, will help communicate that pottery painting is not just a niche for avid artists and children but a great social and fun activity you can do on your own, as a date night idea or with friends whether good at art or not!
We decided to rebrand to evolve with changing times. We wanted to market our DIY pottery painting sessions for adults as a fun night out and an alternative 'Friday Night Out' to going down the pub.
Why 'Sip and Paint Pottery Nights'?
We had been toying over changing the name of our adult evenings for a couple of years pre-covid but never really settled on a name. The other names in the running, and one's used by other ceramic cafes are:
Paint Party
Prosecco and Paint
Booze and Brushes
Social Pottery
Paint and Sip Party
Pinot and Paint
Sip n Stroke
A lot are related to drinking alcohol and we didn't want to alienate people who perhaps don't drink alcohol. Our Sip and Paint Pottery Nights are more about enjoying the pottery painting than downing sambucca's so decided on Sip and Paint as there's no reference to the type of drink you sip on.
Our paint and sip nights are about creativity and relaxation. Making pottery or Painting it, is a perfect activity for an alternative girls night out, date night or something you can do if solo.
We think the new name captures the essence of what these evenings are all about: combining the fun of pottery painting or diy hand building with clay, with the enjoyment of sipping your favourite drinks. It's whatever takes your fancy be it alcoholic or not, just don't make the easy mistake of dipping your paintbrush in your drink! Sounds silly we know, but you'll be surprised at how many people go to do it!
Is there anything new about your adults' pottery painting nights?
It's not just the name we've changed. We've added new things into the mix such as event nights, holding some on a Friday night and adding in clay sessions. See What's New About Crafty Monkey's Reimagined Paint and Sip Pottery Painting for Adults Nights (craftymonkeypotterypainting.com) for more details!
What can I expect at sip and paint nights at Crafty Monkey?
The Atmosphere: Expect a cosy, welcoming environment where you can unwind and let your creativity flow. Whether you’re coming with friends, a date, or solo, Sip and Paint nights offer a perfect escape from the everyday hustle.
Socialising: Our Sip and Paint Nights are great for spending quality time with friends while painting pottery or sculpting clay, although if you've ever been to a pottery painting studio before it's difficult not to get drawn into what you're doing!
Our Sip and Paint evenings are a great way to enjoy a unique night out with friends. Or if on your own then it's a great activity to do without feeling out of place as you have an activity to focus on but are still in the company of other like minded people around you!
What is included in paint and sip events?
Pottery and Materials
We continue to offer a wide range of quality pottery pieces to choose from if painting. All materials, including paints, brushes, and tools, are provided, ensuring you have everything you need to create your masterpiece. For pottery sessions we have all the tools and a large array of stamps and cutters.
The Creative Experience
The core of our events remains unchanged: providing you with a creative outlet to express yourself and try something new. Pottery painting and hand building with clay are relaxing, therapeutic activities.
Guidance
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to provide guidance should you need. We can provide art tips and tricks, techniques, and easy pottery painting ideas and inspiration to help you create something you’ll be proud of whatever your level of art is. Need some inspiration?
Pottery painting ideas and inspiration
Here is a small example of pieces that have been painted by our adult customers. For more pottery painting ideas please follow us on Pinterest or Instagram where we also have hand-building pottery ideas.
Join us at our next Paint and Sip Pottery Night or Themed Event!
If you've not yet been to one of our adult evenings then come and experience a night where art meets leisure. Grab your favourite alcoholic drink or purchase soft drinks from us, bring your friends, and get ready to sip, paint, and have a great relaxing evening and something out of the norm!
Spaces for our Sip and Paint Nights are limited, so be sure to book online early.
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