The Ugly Duckling

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The Ugly Duckling We are an award winning Pottery Painting Coffee House on Newbury High Street. Our studio is a family friendly environment!
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We are proud to be dog friendly and hold SEND sessions monthly, Home school social sessions & we pride ourselves on being inclusive!

12/10/2026

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✨ Due to popular demand (and LOVING what you painted on the last one) we are hosting another date for Twilight-Inspired ...
09/10/2026

✨ Due to popular demand (and LOVING what you painted on the last one) we are hosting another date for Twilight-Inspired Night 🌙

Message or call to book your table for Monday 19th October. The table is yours any time from 6-9.30pm. There is no set price per head. Simply pay for what you choose to paint and drink on the night. Glitter paint will be available, along with painting inspiration, a Twilight playlist and moody, cosy vibes.

Team Edward or Team Jacob? 🩸 ⚾️

🎄✨ POTS & PJ’S CHRISTMAS EVENING! ✨🎄🦆🎅 We have a VERY special evening coming up at The Ugly Duckling, and we can’t wait ...
09/10/2026

🎄✨ POTS & PJ’S CHRISTMAS EVENING! ✨🎄

🦆🎅 We have a VERY special evening coming up at The Ugly Duckling, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

🎄 Monday 2nd November | 6–9:30pm 🎄

Pop on your favourite Christmas PJs, grab a cosy hot chocolate ☕🍫 and be one of the VERY FIRST to see our gorgeous new Christmas pottery! 🎁✨

We’ve been so excited to get all our festive goodies out, and we can’t wait for you lovely Ducklings to see what we’ve been hiding! ❤️

Expect Christmas magic, cosy vibes, lots of festive excitement and, of course, plenty of pottery! 🎨🎄

🎅 CHRISTMAS PJS ARE A MUST! 🎅

Who’s joining us for a little festive fun? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

We can’t wait to see you all! 🥰🦆❤️

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What a fun, relaxing evening we had tonight learning new painting techniques with Sarah on some beautiful owl mugs! We c...
08/10/2026

What a fun, relaxing evening we had tonight learning new painting techniques with Sarah on some beautiful owl mugs! We can't wait to see these come out of the kiln! 🦉

07/10/2026

All the autumn feels today ......

🎃🧸 HALLOWEEN JELLYCAT-INSPIRED CLAY WORKSHOP! 👻✨Calling all Jellycat lovers & Halloween fans! 🖤🧡Join Sarah’s Clay Club a...
02/10/2026

🎃🧸 HALLOWEEN JELLYCAT-INSPIRED CLAY WORKSHOP! 👻✨

Calling all Jellycat lovers & Halloween fans! 🖤🧡

Join Sarah’s Clay Club at The Ugly Duckling and create your very own adorable Halloween creature! 🎃👻🕷️

Think cute pumpkins, little ghosts and all things Halloween! 🧸✨

📅 Monday 26th October
⏰ 4pm – 5:30pm
📍 The Ugly Duckling, Newbury
👐 No experience needed
🎨 All materials included
🔥 We fire your creation
🎨 Return to paint your finished masterpiece!

Perfect for a Halloween half-term treat! 🧡
🎟️ Spaces are limited — book your place now!

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🦆💛 FULLY BOOKED THIS WEEKEND! 💛🦆Wow, you lovely Ducklings! 😍 We are fully booked this weekend, 3rd & 4th October 🎨✨BUT… ...
02/10/2026

🦆💛 FULLY BOOKED THIS WEEKEND! 💛🦆
Wow, you lovely Ducklings! 😍 We are fully booked this weekend, 3rd & 4th October 🎨✨

BUT… we’re still here for you! 🥰
📦 Collections are welcome
🎨 Take-away pottery & painting kits available
☕ Take-away drinks available
🥤 Grab a drink and have a little wander while you’re here!

So if you’ve got a masterpiece ready to collect, fancy taking some pottery home to paint, or just need your weekend drink fix… we’ve got you! 🥰🦆

Thank you SO much for keeping our little independent business so busy 💕
Have a fabulous weekend, Ducklings! 🍂🎨🦆✨

✨ Due to popular demand (and LOVING what you painted on the last one) we are hosting another date for Twilight-Inspired ...
30/09/2026

✨ Due to popular demand (and LOVING what you painted on the last one) we are hosting another date for Twilight-Inspired Night 🌙

Message or call to book your table for Monday 12th October. The table is yours any time from 6-9.30pm. There is no set price per head. Simply pay for what you choose to paint and drink on the night. Glitter paint will be available, along with painting inspiration, a Twilight playlist and moody, cosy vibes.

Team Edward or Team Jacob? 🩸 ⚾️

Who wants another twilight inspired pottery evening? ..... Keep your eyes peeled .....
30/09/2026

Who wants another twilight inspired pottery evening? ..... Keep your eyes peeled .....

Next Thursday 8th October a few tickets are still available on our website now so why not join our manager Sarah to lear...
30/09/2026

Next Thursday 8th October

a few tickets are still available on our website now so why not join our manager Sarah to learn some new techniques.....

Address

2-3 Bartholomew Street
Newbury
RG145LL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 9:30pm
Thursday 10am - 5:30pm
Friday 10am - 9:30pm
Saturday 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday 10am - 4:30pm

Telephone

01635523778

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