Rory
Rory the Little Red Rooster is our special little helper ...
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Love A Mug
Rory says ...
Simply place painted hands around a mug to create a print, decorate it if you like and let us glaze and fire it.
Then, send your fully usable mug to someone special for a long lasting reminder of you.
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Events
We will be visiting Polka Dots in Garforth throughout December.
Don't miss the Polka Dots Christmas Party.
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Pot of the Month
 
This fabulous mug was painted at the recent Whitkirk Primary School Christmas Fair by sisters Nicole and Emily as a Christmas present for their Mum. Lucky Mum!
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About Potterdoodle
Frequently Asked Questions
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Testimonials
"I enjoyed painting the plate and am looking forward to getting it back with all it’s bright colours."
Alex
"It was really fun and I want to do it again."
Lucy
"I think it was cool. Thank you"
Anna
"It was fun. I like dragons and sharks – I did a shark!!"
Toby
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We will be visiting Polka Dot Kids at on the following days:
Friday 12 December 10am – 2.30pm
This is Polka Dot Kids Christmas Party day so why come along and paint a bauble for your Christmas tree? All our usual pottery will be available too.
Sunday 14 December
Due to popular demand we will be at Polka Dots, Garforth all day on Sunday 14 December. Come along and paint those last Christmas gifts!
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About Us
Who are we?
Potterdoodle is run by Suzanne and helped by her husband Rob and two sons, Elliot and Kyle.
Suzanne says "Since leaving full time employment to have my children in 2000, I have wanted to run a business of my own that would fit around family commitments. I have always been creative and enjoyed making things so the idea of running a pottery painting company really appealed to me. I love bringing a smile to others as we take a hand or foot print that will be treasured for a lifetime or watching children’s faces as they create their very first masterpiece.
I am totally dedicated to Potterdoodle and strive to ensure that pottery painting is accessible to all and, of course, lots of fun!"
What about our ethics?
We strive to trade ethically and trust our main supplier to ask difficult questions to ensure that no one has been exploited in the production of the main materials that we use. We respect the environment and try, wherever possible to make business decisions that reflect this – such as reusing packaging materials, using paper from managed forests for our literature and purchasing our plain white bisque in bulk.
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Rory the Little Red Rooster
 Rory the Little Red Rooster is our special little helper who was created by the founding owners of Potterdoodle to bring an extra dash of fun to our pottery painting. He can be seen all over our website and spotted at our events. He loves having fun with paints and pots and thinks you will too so book your next event with us today.
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FAQ’s
Do I need any artistic ability?
We are often asked if you need to be artistic to paint our pottery and the answer is, quite simply, no. Painting coloured squares or dots onto a mug can look fabulous or why not let us show you how to create simple stars, flowers or hearts? We are not artists but we do love being creative and having fun and hope you will too.
How do I look after my pottery?
Once the items are glazed and fired, they are fully usable though we do not recommend putting them in a microwave. Whilst they are dishwasher safe, if you treasure your item, it would be preferable to hand wash it to keep it looking fabulous.
Where can I hold a Potterdoodle event?
Just about anywhere! As long as we have table large enough to comfortably accommodate your painters and access to water we can come to wherever you want us to be.
Are the paints and glaze safe?
Safety is of paramount importance to us. The paints we use are lead-free, non-toxic, water based and "child-safe" so are suitable for even the softest baby skin. However, whilst we anticipate that the paint would wash out of any clothing or furnishings, we do bring aprons and table cloths to our events just in case. Unfortunately, we cannot be held responsible for any damage caused in the unlikely event that spilt paint does not wash out.
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Latest News
We were delighted to be given the opportunity to provide a plate specially commissioned by Sanctuary North. This was given to the first official resident of a new Sanctuary development in Seacroft, Leeds.
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