Good To Know

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you might want to know before your first visit, plus a few things people ask after.

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Booking & Managing Your Booking

How can I reschedule or cancel my booking?

  • For DIY painting sessions, use the "Manage Reservation" link in your SevenRooms confirmation email. Changes need to follow our rescheduling policy.
  • For Pottery Taster Classes (Bon-Build and Shape and Shade), rescheduling must be done at least 3 days in advance via reschedule.bonbonpottery.co.uk.
  • You'll receive a confirmation email once your booking has been rescheduled.

Why do you ask for my card details when I book?

  • We ask for card details to secure your reservation. This is only a hold. Your card is not charged upfront.
  • It helps us manage limited seating and keep things fair for other guests.
  • For a no-show or very late cancellation, a fee of £5 per person may apply.

I didn't receive a confirmation email for my DIY painting session

It may have landed in your spam folder, or there may have been a small typo in the email address used when booking.

Contact us and we'll update your email and resend your confirmation straight away.

Can I come along to a DIY session without painting?

Of course. When booking online, please reserve a seat for everyone who'll be in the studio, painting or not, so we have enough seats for your group. If not everyone is booked, we may not be able to accommodate you. Any deposit paid goes towards pottery and drinks for your whole group.

Can I add or remove people after my booking is confirmed?

You can add guests easily:

  • For DIY painting sessions, use the "Manage Reservation" link in your SevenRooms confirmation email to update your guest count (subject to availability).
  • For Pottery Taster Classes (Bon-Build and Shape and Shade), add the extra guest through our booking page, as these are paid upfront.
  • We can't currently remove individual guests from Taster Class bookings. If plans change, you'll need to cancel and rebook with the right number of guests, so it's worth double-checking your group size before you book.

In the Studio

What if I'm running late?

For Bon-Build and Shape and Shade classes, you can arrive up to 15 minutes late. After that we can't admit latecomers, as the class follows a set structure.

For DIY painting, late arrivals are fine, but your painting time will be shorter.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes, on weekdays. At weekends we strongly recommend booking online, as we get very busy and walk-in space may be limited.

Can I bring my pet?

Yes, pets are very welcome. We just ask that they're well-behaved, reasonably quiet and stay with you at your table.

Can I leave my children with you?

Sorry, we can't look after unattended children. We love helping kids create, but we don't have the qualifications, certifications and checks needed to take on childcare. Children are very welcome to paint alongside you under your supervision.

Do you have high chairs for babies?

Yes. Just add a note requesting a high chair when you book online and we'll have one ready.

Is the studio wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is.

What is your BYOB policy? Can I bring my own food or drinks?

For DIY sessions, you can bring your own drinks or cold food (not pizza) for £5 per person. It's easiest to add this when you book online, but you can also pay in the studio. Please clear away any food waste at the end of your session.

We provide glasses, so there's no need to bring your own.

I paid for BYOB but didn't bring anything. Can I get it back?

Yes, just let our team know and we'll deduct it from your bill.

Can I extend my DIY session if I need more time?

Each session lasts 1.5 hours. If the next session has space, we may be able to extend yours:

  • £5 per person for an extra 30 minutes
  • £10 per person for an extra 60 minutes
  • £15 per person for an extra 90 minutes

Good to know:

  • Extensions depend on availability, so check with our team on the day.
  • If we're fully booked, we can store your unfinished piece for up to 28 days. Book a weekday return visit through our DIY painting page to finish it.
  • The extension fees above apply to the extra time needed on your return visit.
  • Unfinished pieces left longer than 28 days will be donated or disposed of, as our storage space is limited.

Do you have a food and drink menu?

Yes. Every studio is also a café serving specialty coffee, tea and pastries. Ask the team at your studio for the current menu.

Do you provide aprons?

Yes, aprons are provided in the studio.

Payment & Prices

How much does a DIY painting session cost?

  • In a DIY painting session you choose from over 100 ceramics. Each piece has its own price, averaging around £24. Browse them all on our What to Paint page.
  • The price of your ceramic is all-inclusive, covering painting, glazing and firing. It's the only thing you pay for.

Which payment methods do you accept?

We're card-only. We accept all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB and UnionPay, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes, we offer 10% off pottery painting sessions for NHS staff. Just show your Blue Light card to our team and we'll apply it.

Collecting Your Pottery

When is the earliest I can collect my DIY painting creation?

We'll email you when your piece is ready. Please bring your collection notification email when you visit. If it hasn't arrived, check your spam or junk folder before getting in touch.

  • Collections run every day except Saturday.
  • By appointment only. No walk-in collections.
  • Book your collection using the link in your reminder email from @bonbonpottery.co.uk.
  • Collection hours follow studio opening hours, listed on each studio page.
  • To collect the next day, submit your request by 4pm the day before.

What time can I come to collect my pottery?

We'll email you when your piece is ready. Please bring your collection notification email when you visit. If it hasn't arrived, check your spam or junk folder before getting in touch.

  • Collections run every day except Saturday.
  • By appointment only. No walk-in collections.
  • Book your collection using the link in your reminder email from @bonbonpottery.co.uk.
  • Collection hours follow studio opening hours, listed on each studio page.
  • To collect the next day, submit your request by 4pm the day before.

Where is my pottery?

If you've been to a session and want to check on your pottery, fill in our tracking form. We'll email you with the status of your items.

Can I track the status of my pottery after my session?

Yes. Fill in our tracking form and we'll email you with the status of your items.

When will I receive my pottery?

We'll email you as soon as it's ready. To check where it's up to in the meantime, fill in our tracking form and we'll email you an update.

Can I check if my pottery is ready for collection?

We'll email you when it's ready to collect. To check its current status, fill in our tracking form and we'll email you an update.

I haven't heard about my pottery. Can I come and collect it?

We'll email you when it's ready, and collections are by appointment only. If you haven't heard from us, check your spam or junk folder first.

To check its current status, fill in our tracking form and we'll email you an update.

Shipping & Delivery

Can my pottery be posted to me after it's been fired?

Yes, we're happy to ship your pottery once it's ready. Your completion email includes a link to switch your order to delivery. If you can't find it, check your spam or junk folder.

  • Tracked UK shipping is £9.99 for the first item, plus £5 for each additional item.

Full details are in our Pickup, Delivery & Care policy.

Can I switch from collection to delivery after leaving the studio?

Yes. When your pottery is ready, we'll email you a link to switch to delivery and pay. Once payment is confirmed, we'll ship it straight to you.

If you can't find the email, check your spam or junk folder. Dispatch can take 5 to 7 working days, plus up to 3 days for delivery.

Do you offer international shipping?

Not at the moment. We only deliver within the UK.

Gift Cards

Do you sell gift cards?

Yes, we sell e-gift cards, which you can buy from our e-gift card page. Best of all, they never expire.

How do I redeem a gift card?

In the studio: give your gift card number at the till when you pay.

Booking online: use your gift card to book a session at book-with-giftcards.bonbonpottery.co.uk.

Do gift cards have an expiry date?

No, our gift cards never expire.

Parties & Events

Do you host parties, and how much do they cost?

Yes, we host both kids' parties and adult gatherings, from birthdays to corporate events. See our Bon Party page for packages and pricing.

Getting Here

Is there parking near the studio?

Parking varies by location. Visit our studios page, choose your studio, and you'll find parking details under Getting Here.

What's the nearest Tube or DLR station?

Visit our studios page and choose your studio to see the nearest Tube, DLR and rail stations, with walking times.

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