The Sticky Earth Cafe is a wonderful way to spend some time, if you're creative, have children, or need to find an indoor activity
during rough weather. You can simply come into the relaxed atmosphere for a latte, cake and lounge on the sofa, but I'm sure you wouldn't be there for long without wondering which object you'd like to decorate as a gift or for your home.
There are shelves full of white unpainted pottery items, ornaments, mugs, plates, bowls, trinket boxes, with prices to fit your pocket. There is a studio fee of £2.99 which covers the materials and firing in the kiln. Once you've chosen your item, the friendly staff will let you know how to begin and if you're lost for ideas, there's a lot of source material to inspire you.
The thing I love about being there is the way staff are always there to help the people that need it, yet know when to leave alone. The atmosphere is friendly and customers enjoy watching and chatting to each other too.
The disadvantage is that whatever you've created, can't be taken away then and there because everything needs to be put into the kiln and fired. This takes a few days depending on how busy and quickly the kiln is full.
I once had an 80th birthday gift that was sent on for me, and actually beat me to my destination in Kent, which shows that staff will go that extra bit to keep their customers happy.
Other activities catered for are birthday parties for both old and young, and children's craft groups.
Any unfinished work can be continued on another day without any extra studio fee.
The cafe is limited to mainly selling drinks and quality cakes. read more