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Saturday 17 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 | 11am – 3pm (open until 6pm on Friday 30 October)
The Makers Loft, Rufford Abbey
Price: £2 deposit per painter (deducted from £10–£15 ceramic cost); Non-painters free
Paint your own spooky ceramic masterpiece at Rufford Abbey's Halloween Paint-a-Pot! Instant same-day take-home, zero mess, and £2 off ceramics with every Halloween Trail Sheet purchased. Pre-book or walk in!
SPECIAL OFFER: Get £2 off any ceramic with every Halloween Trail Sheet purchased!
Pre-book to Guarantee Your Space, or Walk In on the Day!
Step into The Makers Loft at Rufford Abbey for a spooktacular, weatherproof ceramic painting experience this Halloween! Choose from a festive selection of spooky blanks and design your colourful, creepy masterpiece using our fast-drying paints.
Best of all? You take your spooky creation home the very same day!
Why You'll Love It
Instant Take-Home: No kilns, no waiting! Paint your masterpiece, let it dry, and take it home immediately.
Spooky Seasonal Blanks: Pick from a variety of Halloween and classic ceramic blanks to bring to life.
Zero Mess for Parents: We supply all aprons and materials, and handle the clean-up so you can relax.
Dates:
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October
Saturday 17th October – Sunday 1st November (Half-Term Spooktacular)
Location: The Makers Loft (Upstairs above the Gift Shop – fully accessible via stairs and lift).
Opening Hours: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Special Event Hours: On Friday 30th October, we are open late until 6:00 PM as part of our Twilight at Rufford Event!
Session Duration: 1-hour slots available at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, and 2:00 PM (plus extra late slots on 30th October).
Cost & Booking
Spaces are booked per person. Walk-ins are welcome subject to availability, but pre-booking is strongly recommended to guarantee your table.
Please select your ticket type when booking:
Painter Ticket (£2 Deposit): Holds your seat! On the day, choose your ceramic blank (priced between £10, £12, or £15), and your £2 deposit will be deducted from your final bill.
Non-Painter Ticket (Free): Required for supervising adults or accompanying family members who are not painting.
What's Included
Choice of high-quality ceramic blank (purchased on arrival)
All acrylic paints, brushes, and protective aprons
A carry bag to get your dry masterpiece safely home
Important Information
Family Friendly: Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Parking: Regular parking charges apply.
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