Artypotz Ceramics: Paint-Your-Own Pottery in Southsea

Artypotz Ceramics is a paint-your-own pottery studio at 87 Castle Road, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3AY. It is set up for all ages, from young children to adults, and works for complete beginners as well as people who already enjoy pottery. The atmosphere is described as relaxed and welcoming, with background music, helpful staff and accessible facilities, including wheelchair-friendly armchairs and accessible bathrooms. There is a good range of pottery to choose from, and the studio provides around 40 non-toxic, food-safe paint colours, along with sponges, stamps, stencils, books and decorated pieces for ideas. Pottery wheels and kilns are also available as part of the studio’s activities.

The price is based on the finished pottery item, with painting, glazing and firing included. Pieces start at around £12.50, although some information lists prices from £10, so it is sensible to check the current selection when booking. Groups of five or more need to pay a £5 per person booking fee, which comes off the final bill but is non-refundable if cancelled within 24 hours. At busy times, including weekends and school holidays, bookings allow only one non-painter. The studio also offers paint-at-home kits, gift vouchers, baby prints using hand or footprints, and creative sessions for birthdays, hen parties, schools, youth groups, companies and team bonding. Wednesday’s Ladies Night, from 6pm to 8pm, is for adults aged 18 and over; BYOB is allowed and glasses are provided.

As of Friday 28 August 2026, the listed opening hours are Wednesday 12pm–8pm, Friday to Sunday 11am–4pm, and closed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. It is worth checking directly before travelling, particularly for group sessions or special arrangements such as mum-and-baby bookings, which can sometimes be held on normally closed days. Artypotz Ceramics accepts card and contactless payments, and can be contacted on 02392 825010 or at enquiries@artypotz.com. Its website is artypotz.com. With a reported Google rating of 4.8/5 from 226 reviews, feedback commonly highlights the range of pottery, clear guidance from the staff and the calm setting. The studio is also described as LGBTQ+ friendly and a trans-safe space.