This is a very friendly, pottery painting shop in the Barbican area. Very helpful and full of tips…read morefor getting the most from children's art work. They also have grown-up painting evenings - ladies nights - where you can go along - take a bottle of wine and paint in peace. Very relaxing. Also birthday parties and kids clubs during the holidays. There are quite a few of these places arounf but this is one of the best that I have been to and well worth a visit either with children or without.

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It's pouring outside, but the children are happily painting ceramics in the pottery while we are…read morecontentedly sipping latte's in the cafe. Wonderful combination of food, shopping and activities.

China blue offers a cermaic stuido where you can choose a piece of pottery from the vast range to…read moredecorate with the provided paints or throw your own pot or what ever you choose to make on the pottery wheels provided. There is also a homewares shop on site offering a large range of goods. The cafe on site is wonderful offering lovely homemade cakes (the chocolate one is delicious). This is a great place to go on a rainy day to keep the children entertained.