Paint Your Own Pottery Business Courses

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

Hands-on training for aspiring ceramic studio owners and pottery café start-ups

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 ceramics venture — from marketing and budgeting to kilns, glazes, and health & safety. Our practical, friendly course is ideal for anyone wanting to start a paint your own pottery business or simply gain confidence using 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, plus essential kiln maintenance for studio owners
  • Health & safety best practices for ceramics environments
  • Marketing and pricing strategies to help you plan turnover and set realistic business goals
  • Common troubleshooting tips – from glaze colour issues to kiln faults

Networking & Community

Each training session includes time to chat with other attendees — most of whom are at a similar stage in launching their pottery business or ceramics studio. You’ll leave not just with practical knowledge, but also with new contacts, inspiration, 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 about any dietary requirements or allergies when booking. You can do this by adding a note 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.

Course Price

£75.00 for the full day (9:30am- 3:30pm.). If you place an opening order of £250 or more with us afterwards, we’ll deduct the full 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, fully equipped Studio 70 — right here in the heart of the Potteries. If you need directions, please see our How to Find Us page.

Support After Your Course

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

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

Paint Your Own Pottery Training at Cromartie