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10 Magical Harry Potter Inspired Pottery Painting Ideas Every Potterhead Should See!🧙‍♂️✨


Compilation of Harry Potter Pottery Painting Design Ideas

Are you a fan of the wizarding world of Harry Potter? Do you dream of Hogwarts, Quidditch, and magical creatures? If so, come and paint Harry Pottery designs on pottery at Crafty Monkey or if not local your nearest ceramics cafe! 🎨🦉


Whether you’re a Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin, we’ve got a spellbinding selection of Harry Potter design ideas. So book a pottery painting session, grab your wands—err, brushes—and get painting! 🖌️✨


1. House Crest Mug🏰

Show your house pride by painting your very own Hogwarts house crest on a plate! Whether you’re brave like a Gryffindor, wise like a Ravenclaw, loyal like a Hufflepuff, or cunning like a Slytherin, you can create a mug that's perfect for drinking your butterbeer from! Choose your house colours, add some magical touches, and voilà—your personalised house mug is ready! Or if you're undecided on which house then you could paint the Hogwarts crest!


Here's our standard mug waiting to be transformed with our underglaze paints or see our whole range of mugs in our online shop.



2. Hogwarts Castle Money Bank 🏰💰

Capture the grandeur of Hogwarts with one of our castle money banks. These ceramic pieces are perfect for recreating the enchanted school of witchcraft and wizardry. These money banks are a majestic way to store your Galleons, Sickles, and Knuts.



3. Patronus Lanterns 🌟

Light up your room with a Patronus lantern! Paint a magical creature that represents your Patronus on one of our ceramic lanterns. Whether it’s a stag like Harry’s, an otter like Hermione’s, or a doe like Lily’s, your Patronus lantern will cast a warm, enchanting glow in any room. Perfect for warding off those pesky Dementors!


Our popular star lantern is perfect for this browse our other ceramic lanterns and tea light holders we offer.



4. Potion Jars ⚗️

Mix up some magic with your very own potion jars! These jars are perfect for storing all sorts of magical ingredients (or perhaps just your favourite sweets). Paint them with labels like “Felix Felicis,” “Polyjuice Potion,” or “Amortentia” to give them that authentic Hogwarts feel. A great addition to any wizard’s collection!


As well as jars we also offer a selection of ceramic trinket pots which would also work well.



12. Harry’s Face Plant Pot or Planters 🪴⚡

What better way to celebrate your love for the Boy Who Lived than by painting Harry’s face on a pottery plant pot or planter? This creative project lets you bring Harry’s iconic lightning bolt scar, glasses, and more to life. Plant your favourite herbs or flowers in this one-of-a-kind planter and let the magic grow!


Here's a couple of examples of the plant pots we stock but have a look at our whole range of planters.


6. Hedwig Ornaments, Mugs, Lanterns & Plates🦉

Pay tribute to Harry’s loyal companion Hedwig by painting one of our many owl pottery pieces. Our adorable owl pottery can be painted to resemble Hedwig, complete with her snowy white feathers and piercing amber eyes.


Paint an owl ornament to hang her on your Christmas tree, an owl mug to drink your cocoa from or an owl lantern to light up the dark nights. We have lots of different owl pottery items that can be on display all year round to remind you of the magical world of Hogwarts.


See a selection of our owl pottery range below:



7. The Marauder’s Map Tiles 🗺️

“I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.” If you’re a fan of mischief and adventure, why not paint your very own Marauder’s Map tile?


Capture the iconic phrases and intricate details of the map on a ceramic tile that you can display proudly in your home. Just remember to say “Mischief Managed” when you’re done!




8. Hogwarts Express Money Banks 🚂

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Bring the magic of Platform 9¾ to life by painting your very own Hogwarts Express on our train money banks. With its iconic red and black design, this is a must-paint for any true Potterhead. It’s the perfect place to save up for your next trip to Diagon Alley!



9. Ford Anglia Flying Car 🚗✨

Recreate the magical journey to Hogwarts by painting the iconic flying Ford Anglia! This whimsical car, known for its ability to fly and vanish, makes for a fun and nostalgic pottery project. While we don't have a Ford Anglia pottery item we do have a mini which painted blue and white it could look just like the Weasley’s, and add a bit of magic to your display shelf.



10. Forbidden Forest Unicorns 🦄🌲

The Forbidden Forest is home to many magical creatures, including unicorns! At Crafty Monkey, you can paint your very own unicorn, inspired by the ones found in the mysterious and magical forest. Whether you opt for a classic white unicorn or one with a bit of extra colour, our unicorn pottery is sure to add a touch of magic to your collection.



See Examples of Harry Potter Painted Ceramics?💡

To see some of the above ideas painted on pottery and for more Harry Potter design ideas and inspiration, take a look at our Harry Potter Inspired Pottery Painting Pinterest board!


Where Can I Paint Pottery Harry Pottery? ⚡

Crafty Monkey's Our Harry Potter Themed Autumnal Shop Window Display
Our Harry Potter Themed Autumnal Shop Window Display

Whether you’re a lifelong Potterhead or just discovering the magic of Harry Potter, painting Harry Potter-inspired ceramics is a fun activity for fans of all ages.


If you're not local to us (we're based in St. Neots which is a market town between Bedford and Cambridge) then pop 'pottery painting near me' into a search engine and you're closest pottery painting studio or ceramics cafe is sure to pop up!


If local to us...

Join Us at Crafty Monkey Pottery Painting Studio 🎨

Ready to Create Some Magic and let your inner wizard shine? Book a pottery painting session for your friends, family, or on your own for a spellbinding experience. We provide all the materials—you bring the creativity and imagination!


👉🗓️ Book Your Session Now and don’t forget to share your magical creations with us on social media using the hashtag #myCraftyMonkey —we love seeing your masterpieces! ✨

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Want to Paint Pottery at Home? Order a Take Out Kit 🏠

Did you know you can order take out pottery painting at home kits online. These allow for you to paint from the comfort of your own home at a time that suits or perhaps while watching one of the seven Harry Potter films. Once painted drop your piece back for us to glaze and fire. There's no time limit meaning you can take your time over your creation! 👩‍🎨


Not Local? Paint Our Pottery Items With Acrylic Paints🖌️

If you're not local to us you can still purchase our pottery shapes online and have them delivered to your door and paint your designs using acrylic paints, meaning it won't need to be fired in our kiln. Please note that acrylic paints won't be suitable if you want to use your piece to eat or drink from.


If however, you really want the professional finish that you get with ceramics being fired in a kiln then search online for 'Pottery painting near me' to find your nearest venue.


Or Hold a Harry Potter Themed Pottery Painting Party! 🥳

For the die hard Potterheads, why not have a Harry Potter-themed pottery painting birthday party. Whether at Crafty Monkey Studio, at home or venue of your choice, gather your wizard loving friends and paint pottery inspired by the beloved series. It's a fantastic way to combine artistic expression with your love of the enchanting world of Harry Potter, making for a memorable and spellbinding gathering.


Simply book a pottery painting party in our studio and choose your pottery pieces on the day or order an online kit if you want to hold your party at a venue of your choice!


At Crafty Monkey, the magic is in your hands. We can’t wait to see what you create! 🧙‍♂️🖌️




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