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POTTERY PAINTING IN SHAFTESBURY

A hop and a skip away from the iconic views of Gold Hill, sit, paint, and eat coffee and cake while soaking up the atmosphere of Shaftesbury's bustling high street.

01747 708032

Opening Times

Monday: 10am - 5pm 

Tuesday: 10am - 5pm 

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10am - 5pm

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Open 7 days a week in the school holidays!

A wonderful painted mug with a cute dinosaur
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Where to park

Our Shaftesbury cafe is situated on the high street, just a short walk from Angel Lane Car Park. 

Postcode for sat nav: SP7 8DF

Just Park reference: 3640

When you exit the car park, turn right along the high street and you will find us opposite Santander.

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The downstairs of Sophie's Ceramics Shaftesbury, a full shelf of pottery waiting to be painted, and lovely soft lighting

Accessibility

Our Shaftesbury cafe currently has internal steps leading to the counter and toilet facilities. If this isn't suitable, please take a look at the accessibility information for our Blandford cafe. 

If you have any accessibility concerns or requirements prior to your visit, please send us an email shaftesburyteam@sophiesceramics.co.uk or give us a  01747 708032

Meet the Shaftesbury Dream Team

When you walk through the door of Sophie's Ceramics Shaftesbury, you'll be met with a cheery smile from one or more of these lovely folks.

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Sophie

That warm fuzzy feeling you get when you walk through the door is all of the love Sophie's put into Sophie's Ceramics Shaftesbury, to make sure everyone leaves with a grin on their face.

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Libbie

With her friendly smile and warm personality, Libbie is bursting with creative ideas to help you make the most of your time painting in the cafe, she also makes a mean milkshake!

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Corryn

Corryn is amazing with customers, a brilliant painter, and has a very soft spot for anything involving cats. She’ll happily chat you through your ideas and get just as excited as you do when it all comes together.

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Immy

Immy joins us in the school holidays when she is back from Uni. She lights up a room and will always have a smile on her face.

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Claire

Claire joins us for weekends and holidays, and is a whizz at making milkshakes. She also doesn't complain when we say things like: 'Can you hold up those fish and smile?'

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Duggie

It was Duggie's decision to open the Shaftesbury cafe. Purely based on business, and nothing to do with the lovely doggy ice creams he gets as treats when he visits.

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ALICE

Alice is witty, fun, and she brings the fun to every session and makes sure your time with us feels relaxed, friendly, and full of smiles.

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