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Has half term felt extra long this time? Especially with that heat… wow, how glorious has the sunshine been ☀️😎But if yo...
31/05/2026

Has half term felt extra long this time? Especially with that heat… wow, how glorious has the sunshine been ☀️😎

But if you’ve now reached the point where you’ve heard “Muuuuum” or “I’m hungry” approximately 4,762 times and just want five minutes of peace and quiet, we’ve got exactly what you need…

🥂 Adults Evenings 🥂

Our June adults evenings are here and ready for you to enjoy a little well-deserved YOU time. Come along for a relaxing evening of pottery painting, good chats, creativity and switching off for a couple of hours.

Bring your friends, make it a date night, or simply come for some calm crafty time. You’re welcome to bring your own wine and nibbles too 🍷🧀

Booking is easy — one person can book a table for up to 4 people. If there’s a bigger group, just pop a note on the booking form and we’ll do our best to seat you together.

We can’t wait to welcome you all ❤️

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Do you own a dog? 🐾How about capturing a memorable keepsake with your fur baby? From tiny paws to muddy paws, we can hel...
29/05/2026

Do you own a dog? 🐾

How about capturing a memorable keepsake with your fur baby? From tiny paws to muddy paws, we can help create a forever piece to treasure ❤️

These also make such a lovely Father’s Day gift — especially from ‘man’s best friend’ 🐶

If you have a nervous or elderly pet that can’t make it to the studio, we may be able to arrange a home visit instead to help keep them comfortable.

We can capture prints in:
🐾 Paint
🐾 Clay
🐾 Outprints

Message us to book your print appointment — we can’t wait to meet your gorgeous pets 😊

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Father’s Day is not far off, but don’t worry we’ve got the perfect combo gift for the important man in your life 👀Bookin...
28/05/2026

Father’s Day is not far off, but don’t worry we’ve got the perfect combo gift for the important man in your life 👀

Bookings are open for Father’s Day prints, and we’re so excited to have the lovely Nicola from back in the studio for her mini shoots on 31st May 📸

You can book your mini shoot here:
https://bookwhen.com/snaphappybabies?tags=Craft%20Shed

We’ll also be capturing prints on the day, making it the perfect opportunity to create a truly special Father’s Day combo of keepsakes 💙

Booking is essential—don’t miss out!

I’ve recently been having a bit of a sort out at home and came across this little gem…Years ago I handmade this Winnie t...
27/05/2026

I’ve recently been having a bit of a sort out at home and came across this little gem…

Years ago I handmade this Winnie the Pooh rug, but I never actually finished it because, honestly, I didn’t know how 🤦‍♀️ So it got folded up, tucked away in a cupboard, and has lived there ever since.

I really don’t have anywhere for it to go, so I wondered if someone in The Craft Shed community might love to give it a new home and either finish it themselves or know someone who could. (Definitely not me… I still don’t know how 😂)

I’d much rather it went to someone who could enjoy it or make use of it rather than it staying hidden away forever.

If you’d like it exactly as it is, pop a comment below ❤️

Just to stress — this is a handmade rug that is unfinished.

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We are OPEN for crafts this May half term and would absolutely love to see you 🎨✨With the weather looking glorious ☀️ we...
26/05/2026

We are OPEN for crafts this May half term and would absolutely love to see you 🎨✨

With the weather looking glorious ☀️ we’re not quite sure how busy we’ll be, but if you fancy an indoor activity where it’s a little cooler than baking outside, why not pop along to either our Basildon or Fobbing studio and get your craft on.

We’re open:

📍 Basildon & Fobbing
Tuesday – Saturday: 10am–5pm

📍 Fobbing only
Sunday: 10am–4pm

Please note — if we don’t have bookings from 3pm onwards, we may look to close a little earlier.

You can book online at:
https://www.thecraftshedessex.com/

Or feel free to just turn up, although bookings do take priority.

We can’t wait to welcome you ❤️

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Check out the incredible work by our resident and very talented artist, Sonia 😍🐶These doggie portraits are absolutely am...
24/05/2026

Check out the incredible work by our resident and very talented artist, Sonia 😍🐶

These doggie portraits are absolutely amazing and capture so much personality. Just look at the detail!

It’s not just fur babies Sonia can turn her hand to either, she creates a wide range of beautiful artwork and commissions 🎨

Please do check out her Instagram for more of her stunning work:

You can contact Sonia directly or pop into the studio for a chat with her 😊

Let’s talk foam clay 😍This is one of our daily activities that we offer and it’s fantastic for all ages. It’s especially...
23/05/2026

Let’s talk foam clay 😍
This is one of our daily activities that we offer and it’s fantastic for all ages. It’s especially great for keeping the younger crowd entertained that little bit longer than pottery painting 🎨
The beauty of foam clay is that it’s a bit like a mix between playdoh and slime. It’s not as messy as slime and unlike playdoh, when you mix the colours together you actually get beautiful new colours instead of that usual muddy brown 😂
Another huge bonus is that you get to take your masterpiece home the very same day 🙌
A perfect activity to keep the kids busy this half term.
Check out this gorgeous elephant created recently by one of our talented customers 😍🐘

Father’s Day is creeping up fast and we would love to help you create a forever keepsake for the special man in your chi...
22/05/2026

Father’s Day is creeping up fast and we would love to help you create a forever keepsake for the special man in your child’s life 💙
Capturing little handprints and footprints onto pottery creates something completely unique — not just another shop bought gift, but a one-of-a-kind treasure to cherish for years to come.
Whether it’s for Daddy, Grandad, Stepdad or someone special, we have lots of ideas to help inspire you. Or why not bring along your own theme or hobby idea to make it even more personal?
Message us to book in and we can check availability 😊
✨ Cut off date for guaranteed Father’s Day completion is 5th June ✨

Wishing this amazing man a very Happy Birthday. He doesn’t always realise just how important he is, so let’s make him fe...
21/05/2026

Wishing this amazing man a very Happy Birthday. He doesn’t always realise just how important he is, so let’s make him feel special oh and with a hint of embarrassment as I know he’ll hate this 😂😂😂

Happy Birthday Ian 🥳🎂🎉🎁🎈🎊😘

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35 East Walk
Basildon
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Wednesday 10am - 3pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Friday 10am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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