Paint Your Own Pottery in the Heart of Otley, Leeds
Relax, get creative, and make something truly special — perfect for families, friends, and all ages.
Welcome to Puffin Pottery
We are a premier paint your own pottery studio in the heart of Otley, Leeds with over 10+ years of experience. We have hundreds of pottery designs to choose from at a range of prices to suit every pocket. We welcome visitors from all over West Yorkshire!
We have no studio fees or hidden charges & the price you see is the price you pay. After you have painted your pottery we will glaze it in our onsite kiln and will message you once your pottery is ready to collect.
We have a spacious, accessible studio & serve hot & cold drinks, cakes, sweets and snacks. Friendly staff are always on hand to give help and advice on how to gain the best results with your painting.
Puffin Pottery is child friendly and buggy accessible plus we have baby changing facilities too.
We Offer:
How It Works
Choose your pottery
Hundreds of shapes and sizes to pick from.
Paint your piece
Wide range of colours, tools, stamps & stencils.
We glaze and fire it
Professionally finished in our onsite kiln.
Collect your masterpiece
Ready to take home and treasure forever.
Suitable for all ages — no experience needed.
Why People Love Us
- Friendly, welcoming staff
- Huge range of pottery from £10
- Relaxing and creative environment
- Perfect for families, groups & events
- Accessible studio with baby changing facilities
What We Do
Paint at Home Kits
Pick your pottery and colours, we'll bag it all up for you to enjoy at home. Once painted, pop it back and we'll get it glazed and fired!
Call to Arrange a Kit
Enjoy Your Session
"Laura and Jade and their team are amazing — so welcoming and friendly… highly recommend."
Sarah M.
"Couldn't recommend Puffin Pottery enough… beautiful keepsakes I'll treasure forever."
Emma T.
"Such a lovely, relaxing environment — staff are incredibly helpful."
James L.
"Best pottery painting experience in Leeds! The kids loved it."
Rachel W.
"A wonderful afternoon tea and painting session. Will definitely be back!"
Chloe B.
Workshops & Events
Browse our upcoming events below and click "Book Now" to secure your spot. New events added regularly!
Cheese Tasting & Pottery Painting Evening
Join us for a relaxed evening combining creativity with delicious cheese! Includes £10 credit towards pottery to paint, a guided cheese tasting, and a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Denim Jacket Workshop
Bling up your own denim jacket! Bring along your own jacket and give it a fresh new look using fabric paints and fun iron-on patches. All accessories included, no experience needed.
Glass Painting
Turn an ordinary wine glass into something uniquely yours! No artistic experience needed. Choose from 2 glasses of your choice — all materials included.
Chocolate Tasting and Pottery Painting
Chris from tr:Eat returns with a selection of gorgeous artisan chocolate samples, an engaging flavour talk, and £10 credit towards pottery to paint on the night.
Junk Hoops
Explore your creativity by combining colour, texture and shape to create a one-of-a-kind decorative hoop using reclaimed and craft materials. All accessories included, no experience needed.
Personalised Babychino Mugs
Order your personalised babychino mugs ready for Christmas! Perfect for Christmas Eve boxes — buy 3, get 1 free. Choose a name, Girl/Boy gingerbread style, and Red or Green colourway.
Stoneware Bowls Workshop
Learn the peacock technique on our stoneware pottery using specialised glazes to create amazing, eye-catching designs and patterns. 2 cereal bowls and all materials included.
Children's Lino Printing Christmas Card Workshop
Run by Pip, owner of The Worker Mouse. Design, carve and print your very own lino cut Christmas cards to take home — no previous printmaking experience needed. Keep your lino block to print more at home!
Adults Lino Printing Christmas Card Workshop
Run by Pip, owner of The Worker Mouse. A relaxed workshop where you'll design, carve and print your own lino cut Christmas cards, with self-serve tea and coffee included. Beginners welcome, duration 3 hours.
Wreath Making
We're teaming up with Alishia from The Orchard Florist (based in Otley) for a relaxed, creative wreath-making workshop. Experiment with natural materials — cinnamon sticks, pinecones, holly and a beautiful ribbon to hang. All materials included.
Wreath Making
We're teaming up with Alishia from The Orchard Florist (based in Otley) for a relaxed, creative wreath-making workshop. Experiment with natural materials — cinnamon sticks, pinecones, holly and a beautiful ribbon to hang. All materials included.
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Ready to get creative?
Call now to book your table or enquire about parties & events. We can't wait to welcome you!
Puffin Pottery is a premier paint your own pottery studio in Leeds and West Yorkshire. Based in the beautiful market town of Otley, we regularly welcome visitors from Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, Ilkley, Menston, and Guiseley. Whether you are looking for a fun family day out, creative birthday parties, unique baby clay imprints, adult pottery painting evenings, or corporate events, our award-winning studio offers a huge range of ceramics to paint with no hidden studio fees. Looking for more inspiration? Check out our local guide to things to do in Otley for family activities, rainy day ideas and days out. Book your table today and discover why we are the top-rated pottery painting destination in Leeds!