Reasons To Be Cheerful is based in the lovely market town of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire.
We have a bright and airy studio offering paint-your-own pottery and various art and craft workshops run by our experienced tutors for both adults and children
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Even if you have never painted before, ceramic painting is easy and fun and you don't need to be an artist to give it a try!
Childrens Saturday Art & Craft Club
January - March
Saturday's - Once a Month. 9.30am - 11am
Ideally suited to children over 7 years who have a keen interest in, and enjoy painting and exploring a range of crafts.
How to
Find Us
Welcome to the Reasons To Be Cheerful Studio
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Reasons To Be Cheerful is based in the lovely market town of Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire.
We have a bright and airy studio offering paint-your-own pottery and various art and craft workshops run by our experienced tutors for both adults and children
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Even if you have never painted before, ceramic painting is easy and fun and you don't need to be an artist to give it a try!
Reasons To Be Cheerful Children's Toy and Gift Shop
We are the only children's toy and gift shop in Leighton Buzzard and it works really well alongside our creative studio.
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Children are positively encouraged to explore and touch the lovely toys.
We have a good range of
wooden toys for babies and toddlers and a variety of fun toys and gifts for older children. We also have a baby clothes department.
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Shop and Ceramic Studio
Opening Times
Mon 9am - 5pm
Tues 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thurs 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sunday - Please enquire
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Drop-in sessions
every day unless we have a group booking so its always best to call first to avoid disappointment.
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01525 217319
Events
Come and have your baby’s hand or footprint put onto a piece of ceramics for a perfect keepsake. Staff will be on hand to help you create a beautiful hand painted momento.
Baby and Toddler Ceramics
Our popular Ladies Nights are a great opportunity to get together with friends or family, paint some pottery and have a relaxing catch up. You are welcome to bring wine and nibbles
Ladies Nights
Corporate, Team Building and Groups
Creativity is a great way to get to know people and get people working together so Reasons to be Cheerful offers a great opportunity for work colleagues and corporate groups to get creative and come together for team building events.
Ceramics How it works
Booking – We offer drop-ins, but it is preferable to book your session
to avoid disappointment
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Studio fee – We charge a one off studio fee of £3 per person that paints. (£5 for baby ceramics and evening sessions) This covers paints, firing and glazing.
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Ceramic items – We have a wide selection of items to paint for all ages
including tiles, money banks, plates, vases, party figures/animals and many more.
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Paint and enjoy! – Once you have chosen your item it’s time to paint using
our selection of paints, brushes and sponges.
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Glazing, firing and collection – Once you have painted your item we glaze
and fire it. We will call you and let you know when your ceramics are ready
to be collected in 7 - 14 days
9 High Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1DN
T: 01525 217319
