Cake, Coffee, & Painting Pottery

In the stunning county of Dorset, there are two Sophie's Ceramics cafes just waiting for you to discover them. Join us in Blandford or Shaftesbury for pottery painting fun!

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Why not treat a loved one this year to the magic of creativity!

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BLANDFORD FORUM

Our Blandford Cafe is just a hop and a skip away from the River Stour - a beautiful location for creative inspiration.

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SHAFTESBURY

Situated in the bustling town centre, our Shaftesbury Cafe is just a stone's throw from the iconic views of Gold Hill.

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Special Weekday Deals

Explore our special pottery deals at Sophie's Ceramics Pottery Cafe. We offer a variety of packages to suit every customer. Discover our parent & child deal, print deal, and senior deals. All the below deals are valid only on weekdays. These deals are not valid at the weekend or in the school holidays.

Little Chicks Deal

Enjoy quality time with your child while creating beautiful pottery pieces together. Our parent & child deal includes a hot drink (Pot of Tea or a Coffee) and a slice of cake for parent. A children's figurine, the studio fee and a juice box for child - all for £20

Print Deal

Unleash your creativity with our print deal. For £20 you will get a mug or plate from our pottery selections, the studio fee and Sophie's personalisation worth £5 all for just £20!

Senior Deals

Seniors can enjoy exclusive discounts on pottery at Sophie's Ceramics Pottery Cafe. Stay creative, socialize, and explore your artistic side. For £20 you will receive a mug, bowl or plate, the £3 studio fee, a slice of cake or traybake and a hot drink (Pot of Tea or Coffee.)

We're in the business of making memories

From unique birthday party ideas and corporate team building to newborn handprint gifts and immortalizing puppy paws, we're all about celebrating life's moments - big and small.

Community & Events

From schools to care homes, summer camps to fetes, we can bring our pottery painting joy to groups and events across Dorset.

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Paw PRints

What did we do to deserve dogs? Immortalise your fur best friends' toe beans in ceramic glaze. Much better than mud!

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Baby Prints

Mugs, tea cups hands and toes, hands and toes! We'll help create beautiful keepsake gifts to last you and your loved ones a lifetime.

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Evening & Workshops

From our popular Sip 'n Paint evenings to creative workshops with local artists - come and take a breath and let your creativity flow.

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In their own words...

Nick Bottle, Venture camps

Recently had Sophie and the team come and run an afternoon of sessions for 68 young people on a Venture camp we run. I was nothing but impressed!

Natalie, cafe customer

The best pottery cafe in Dorset ! Such a lovely atmosphere and kind staff

Ashleigh, Cafe customer

My 4 year old has autism so talks non stop to anyone and interrupts but Sophie was so patient with him and friendly we’ll definitely be bringing him back!