How to Choose a Crafty Hen Party

If you are looking for ideas for your hen party. Or your trying to organise a hen party for a bride. Here are some helpful tips on how to get the most from the experience. I'd like to introduce Tarka Pottery, who have an exciting, interactive ceramics studio in North Devon which is surrounded by beautiful rural countryside, just a five-minute drive from RHS Rosemoor Gardens. We spoke to Jax and her team to find out the best way to get the most for your hen party experience. 

To start they recommended to check what the experience is, whether you get something to keep or it’s just an activity. For experiences such as a pottery class, it is best to book with a professional studio. Jax even offers the option to theme the pottery to your wedding. 

Trends

At Tarka Pottery they can tailor to trends for example if you’re looking to have a vintage wedding – they have vintage lace and buttons to use to texture clay to produce a beautiful result when glazed and fired.
Craft is right up there for things to do on your hen party. Crafty hen parties allow you to choose your own colour theme, for example, if you wanted to make bunting check whether the pottery or craft venue can offer you a choice of glaze or paint colours to suit your theme.
Throwing on a wheel is so popular at the moment and suitable for all ages – no experience necessary!  Have you watched the great pottery throwdown recently?

Why Hire a Professional?

The hen party is such an important part of the bride’s wedding experience, a chance to celebrate and create special memories with family and friends. A professional studio will know how to communicate with you clearly and give you costings upfront.
The potter or crafter will have experienced staff and professional equipment for you to use and will understand the importance of capturing photos of those keepsake moments. As the maid of honour you’ve got enough on your plate and your bride will want you to enjoy your hen do as much as she does – hiring a professional to run your workshop ensures your day goes smoothly and if you have any timings or surprises that you want to include, a professional host will be able to make it happen.

Five Top Tips

1. Make your hen party memorable with some great photo props! 
2. Contact the supplier or studio directly, after all, you want to know who will be hosting your party. Some third-party suppliers add on a hefty commission too.
3. You’ll be able to work together to make your party special and get insider information on local tearooms, wedding suppliers and travel times to and from your accommodation if you’re having a weekend celebration. 
4. Get onto TripAdvisor and social media to see the reviews for pottery and craft venues in North Devon and of course ask friends where they’d suggest.​
5. Fun for all ages! 
   

How to book your Pottery Experience

Finally, we will leave you with how to book your pottery experience with Tarka Pottery.
www.tarkapottery.co.uk
Or check out our suppliers page for more information