Paint Your Own Pottery Business Courses

Learn How to Start Your Own Paint-Your-Own Pottery or Ceramics Business with Cromartie

Thinking of opening your own ceramic café, pottery painting studio, or mobile paint-a-pot business? Join Cromartie’s monthly Paint Your Own Pottery Business Training Days and learn everything you need to launch your new ceramics venture — from pottery marketing and budgeting to kilns, glazes, and health & safety. Our hands-on course is perfect for anyone looking to start a paint your own pottery business, open a ceramic painting café, or simply gain confidence with professional ceramic equipment.

Ceramic Business Training at Cromartie

Next Date: Tuesday 25th November 2025

What You’ll Learn

  • Using underglazes and choosing the right bisque and colour combinations for your pottery studio
  • How to glaze and fire your pieces – including tips to avoid common mistakes
  • How kilns and controllers work + essential kiln maintenance for studio owners
  • Health & safety in a ceramics environment
  • How to market and price your work, plan turnover and set realistic goals for your business
  • Common troubleshooting tips – from colour issues to kiln faults

Running time: 9:30am to 3:30pm.

Networking & Community

Each session includes time to chat with other attendees — most of whom are at a similar stage in launching their pottery business or opening a ceramics studio. You’ll leave not just with practical skills, but also new contacts, fresh ideas, and the confidence to move forward with your paint your own pottery business.

What's Included

Buffet-style lunch and refreshments are included in the cost — please let us know of any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. You can do this by adding notes in the special delivery instructions box at checkout.

You’ll also paint your own piece on the day — we’ll glaze and fire it, then post it to you at no extra charge.

Price:

Cost for the full day is £75.00, however if you place an opening order of £250 or more with us afterwards, we’ll deduct this training cost from your invoice.

Ceramic Training Day at Cromartie

How to Book

Book online below or call 01782 319435 to reserve your place! You’re welcome to arrive early for tea and a browse of our extensive ceramics showroom — including kilns, wheels, glazes, and fired samples.

Where It’s Held

Our Paint Your Own Pottery Business Training sessions take place in our bright, well-equipped Studio 70 — right here in the heart of the Potteries. If you need help finding us, please see our How to Find Us page.

Support After Your Course

You’ll also receive ongoing advice and support from our team — whether by phone, email, or even a personal training session at your location (chargeable, on request). We’re with you every step of the way to help your pottery painting business succeed.

Join a growing community of ceramic entrepreneurs and take the first step towards opening your dream ceramic studio or dream paint your own pottery studio. Book your spot below.

Paint Your Own Pottery Training at Cromartie