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Perfect for a catch-up with friends, a date night or some creative time for yourself. \u003cstrong\u003eNo painting experience needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£25 per person, payable in full when booking.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sessions run from \u003cstrong\u003e7–9pm\u003c\/strong\u003e on the date selected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpcoming evenings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 6 November 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter Sip \u0026amp; Paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFriday 4 December 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas Sip \u0026amp; Paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded in your place\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne mug to decorate with pottery glazes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlazing materials and firing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNibbles while you paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to paint something larger? Ask about the pottery upgrade choices on the evening; \u003cstrong\u003eupgrades cost extra\u003c\/strong\u003e and depend on availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDrinks\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBYOB for alcohol.\u003c\/strong\u003e You're welcome to bring wine, fizz or another alcoholic drink. Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available from our studio coffee shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your date on this page and book in advance. 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Suitable for beginners — no previous pottery experience is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour workshop includes clay, tools, tuition, underglazes and tea or coffee. Afterwards, we carefully dry your suitable mug, bisque fire it, apply a clear glaze and fire it for a second time, ready for collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£40 per person. 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Afterwards, we carefully dry your suitable decorations, bisque fire them, apply a clear glaze and fire them for a second time, ready for collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e£40 per person. Choose your workshop date when booking.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e28 November is the final Christmas clay-making date to allow time for drying and two kiln firings before Christmas collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e Gift cards are available for the exact £40 workshop value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mhairi Connor Designs","offers":[{"title":"Sat 14 Nov 2026 | 10:00–12:30","offer_id":56936196374914,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Sat 28 Nov 2026 | 10:00–12:30","offer_id":56936204435842,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1129\/0956\/files\/make-christmas-pottery-decorations-workshop-linlithgow.png?v=1790272809"},{"product_id":"make-a-vase-pottery-workshop","title":"Make a Vase – Pottery Workshop","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-build your own ceramic vase in this relaxed pottery workshop at Mhairi Connor Designs in Linlithgow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn slab-building, joining, shaping and surface decoration, then personalise your vase with texture and underglaze. 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