Ceramic
Cafes, or "Paint A Pot Studios" are a rapidly growing business
opportunity throughout the country having been firmly established for over
ten years in the USA. The concept is simple; the Studio is based in a
modern cafe style environment with tables and chairs where customers
decorate pottery with ceramic colours, whilst enjoying some
light-refreshment.
The
Studio uses unglazed pottery that has already been fired once known as
"bisque"; once the customer has decorated their chosen piece it
is then glazed and fired in the Studio kiln. Studio staff are on hand to
offer friendly advice throughout the process. Customers revisit the Studio
within a couple of days to collect their fired pieces.
Hobby
Ceramic Studios were first started in the United States in the 1940s with
the introduction of Brush-On Ceramic colours and glazes.
Ceramic
Cafes appeal to a wide age range and are of course immensely popular with
children together with parents who struggle to keep their hands off the
work often painting a piece themselves; in fact ceramic painting appeals
to just about everyone.
While
a High Street location is ideal, there are many other possibilities for
example in Garden Centres, Leisure and Holiday Centres. Ceramic Cafe
ownerp are primarily motivated by business considerations, whilst enjoying
the busy atmosphere of this people-centred activity.
