Book Your Creative Experience – One of the Best Things to Do In Exmouth

Book your painting session

Weekend sessions often fill in advance — we recommend booking ahead. Visiting Exmouth and fancy a creative break? You can book your pottery painting or wooden item painting session right here.

Pick a date → choose a time slot → select how many people → book instantly.

How to book

  • Click a date on the calendar
  • Choose a time slot
  • Select how many people
  • Choose your item on arrival (wood or pottery)
  • Pay securely and you’re booked 🎉

Our most popular regular “making memories” session 💕

The Paint Wood or Pottery option is our go-to experience for families, friends and visitors. Choose what you’d love to paint on the day, relax, and enjoy the cosy Arty Boat vibe.

Studio Reservation (paid at booking):
£5 per adult  |  £2.50 per child
This secures your reserved seat in our limited 2.5hr session and helps us prepare your table and materials in advance. It also includes refreshments during your visit (a choice of hot or cold drink and a sweet treat).

Pay on the day for the item you choose to paint.

What to expect at Arty Boat

  • Beginner-friendly, relaxed sessions
  • All materials provided
  • Paint freely or with guidance
  • Perfect for families, dates & celebrations

🌙 Looking for our Adults-Only 6pm Coastal Paint Evenings?
Bring your own bubbly and enjoy a relaxed evening by the sea.
Scroll down to view and book our Evening Events →

⭐ Book Paint Wood or Pottery

💷 How pricing works
Studio Reservation: £5 per adult | £2.50 per child (secures your place + refreshments)
Choose your piece on the day: most pieces range £12–£30 (wooden ducks start from £26)
Pay the remaining balance when you visit

Take-home same day: All creations are sealed in-studio and ready to take home the same day. (We do not kiln-fire pottery.)
No hidden extras — just relaxed creative time by the sea 💛

⚠️ Please read before booking
  • Ages: This experience is not suitable for children under 5.
  • Everyone paints: Each person attending must be painting (one paid seat per person).
  • Seats are limited: We cannot accommodate extra non-painting guests.
  • Fixed session times: Sessions are back-to-back and cannot be extended.
  • Late arrivals: If you arrive late, you’ll still need to finish at the scheduled end time.
By booking, you confirm you have read and understood the above. These guidelines help us keep sessions calm, enjoyable and memorable for everyone.

Adults-Only Coastal Evenings

Alongside our daytime sessions, we offer selected luxury coastal paint evenings for adults. Bring your own bubbly, settle into our relaxed studio setting, and enjoy an unhurried creative night by the sea.

Limited dates are available throughout February and March.

Other workshops & special events

amanda holden painted a wooden duck at arty boat
We were visited by Amanda Holden! Check out our blog page to see more!

See you soon!