Sunshine Pottery Studio - Vintage Ceramic Painting



Sunshine Pottery Studio

Bishton Hall Courtyard

Discover the joy of pottery painting at Sunshine Pottery Studio, nestled within the beautiful grounds of Bishton Hall. Whether you're creating a unique gift, making memories with family and friends, or simply enjoying a relaxing creative escape, our studio offers a welcoming space for all ages and abilities.

 

Choose from a wide range of pottery pieces, from mugs and plates to ornaments and keepsakes, then bring your design to life with our selection of vibrant paints and tools. Once you've finished, we'll professionally glaze and kiln-fire your masterpiece, leaving you with a beautiful, durable keepsake to treasure. This usually takes 2 weeks and we will contact you for collection.

 

Perfect for family days out, birthday celebrations, baby prints, group gatherings, or simply a peaceful afternoon of creativity, Sunshine Pottery Studio at Bishton Hall is where imagination comes to life.

 

 

Bookings

 

Click “Click here to Book ” to book your painting session

1. Pick a Date & Time slot 

2. Select how many people will be painting 

3. A Studio fee of £5 per person will be charged - this will cover paints, and glazing your pottery. 

£10 booking fee will go towards your chosen pottery on the day.

4. £10 is deductible from your chosen pottery on the day to paint

5.  Leave your painted items with us and pop back in 2 weeks to collect your glazed pottery 

For groups larger than 7 people please contact us using the messaging service on our website or email at sunshinepotterystudiobishton@gmailco.uk  or for a quicker response WhatsApp on 07837734517 and we can arrange exclusive hire for you and your guests.

Opening Times

Wednesday - 10am - 2.30pm

Thursday - 10am - 2.30pm

Friday 10am - 2.30pm

Saturday - 10.30am-3pm

Sunday  - Open for private exclusive use*

 

*Please send a message to book exclusive use and  Sunday bookings . Exclusive hire is for 8-12 painters. £15 per person to book exclusive hire, perfect for special occassions.

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Location Details

Telephone: 07837734517

E-mail: Sunshinepotterystudiobishton.co.uk

Address: Bishton Hall Courtyard, Bellamour Lane, Wolseley Bridge, ST17 0XN

History

Set in the heart of the Staffordshire countryside, Bishton Hall is a magnificent Georgian country house whose story spans more than 250 years. Surrounded by picturesque parkland, the Grade II* listed hall has evolved from an elegant family home into a school, and today, a thriving destination celebrating heritage, creativity, and community.

 

The present hall was built in the 18th century for the Sparrow family, who made Bishton Hall the centre of their estate. Over the following decades, the family expanded and enhanced the property, with Charlotte Sparrow playing a significant role in its development. A well-known philanthropist, she was passionate about education and established schools for local children, leaving a lasting legacy within the surrounding community.

 

Following the Second World War, Bishton Hall entered a new chapter when it became St. Bede's Preparatory School in 1946. For more than seventy years, generations of pupils studied, played, and grew up within its historic walls. The grand reception rooms became classrooms, the gardens echoed with children's laughter, and the estate developed a reputation as a much-loved independent school. St. Bede's remained at Bishton Hall until its closure in 2018, marking the end of an important era in the building's history.

 

Bishton Hall is now owned by Charles Hanson, the British auctioneer and television antiques expert best known for appearing on programmes such as Bargain Hunt, Flog It! and Antiques Road Trip.

 

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