Enjoy pottery painting workshops or mixed media art courses at Persabus

Creative Experiences at Persabus Pottery & Art Studio

Discover the joy of pottery painting and mixed media art workshops at Persabus Pottery and Art Studio. Whether you’re visiting Islay, looking for a unique souvenir, or simply want a relaxing creative experience, we have something for everyone.

Studio Opening Hours:

Tuesday – Friday: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Pottery Painting Workshops

From April to October, there’s no need to book—simply pop in (large groups can be accommodated outside opening hours by arrangement, so please do get in touch if you are coming as a group).
From November to March, pottery painting workshops operate by booking only.

How it works:

Choose your ceramic piece from our wide selection.
Our expert guide, Rosemary, will show you a variety of techniques.
Move to the Creative Studio and express your own style on your chosen piece.
Leave your artwork with us to be glazed and fired in our kilns, ready for collection within a day or so—or we can post it to you (UK only) for a small additional fee.

Costs: Prices depend on which shapes you choose to paint. We have a huge range of pieces to suit most budgets. Most pieces in our paint your own ranges are priced between £14.00 and £25. As a guide a standard mug is £15. The prices include paints and glazing and firing. There is also a small studio fee if you are painting on site.

Studio Fee: £2 per painter. Please note: During busy periods or rainy days, studio time may be limited to one hour, so arriving early is recommended.

Mixed Media Art Workshops

Explore your creativity through our mixed media art experiences, combining art, mindfulness, and relaxation.

Popular sessions, such as “How Do You See the Sea?” and “How Do You See the Seasons?”, are held at various times throughout the year.
Workshops are also available for private group bookings, offering a guided journey to develop your own creative style.

Pottery Takeaway Kits & Private Parties

Prefer to create at home? Try our pottery takeaway kits.
Or, book an out-of-hours pottery painting party with friends.
- Bring your own refreshments and snacks for a relaxing, creative evening in our Creative Studio.
- Parties can be booked throughout the year, including evenings and weekends.

Ready to Get Creative?
Whether you’re painting in the studio, exploring mixed media, or enjoying a pottery party, Persabus Pottery & Art Studio offers a unique, memorable, and inspiring experience for all ages.

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Or why not pop along and pick up a pottery ‘takeaway’ kit?

Pottery Takeaway Box – Creativity on the Go

Want some time to gather inspiration before painting your pottery? Try our Pottery Takeaway Box!

Each box includes:

Your chosen bisque shape
Paint brushes
Pots of paint
Simple step-by-step instructions

Take your box on an adventure across Islay, or simply head home, and enjoy painting at your own pace. Let the island’s landscapes, colours, and moods inspire your design.

Once you’ve finished your masterpiece, simply return your box to the studio, and Rosemary will glaze and fire your piece, ready for collection a day or so later. For an additional small fee, we can post your finished artwork to you (UK only).

It’s a fun, flexible way to create a unique souvenir and take a piece of Islay home with you!

Get creative in the Creative Studio

So why not come along and have a go at painting your very own ceramic piece? Be it a plate, teapot, mug or bowl it will always serve as a reminder of your special trip to Islay. If you want to know more then get in touch with us via our online contact form or call us on Tel: +44 (0)1496-840 243.

Address

Persabus Farm, Accommodation and Pottery
Port Askaig,
Isle of Islay

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Testimonials

Best B&B on entire trip. Man this place was amazing. This is my first and probably last review I’ll ever do but Donald deserves this. My now wife went on my dream trip to Islay with her mother and step-father. I was on cloud 9 to be on Islay to go to Laphroaig and thought my trip couldn’t get better. Was I wrong! The rooms were more the nice. Quaint and homey comes to mind. Nothing that blows you away but the seating area upstairs was a really nice touch between the two rooms. Soft beds and comfortable rooms will meat you and the beautiful countryside surround this place and make you feel like you are home. If you have a pair of couples this place is ideal as you can get the entire upstairs (2 rooms) to yourself. The kitchen downstairs is comfortable and the food was always top-notch to start our day.

For how nice and quaint the room was it doesn’t match the service we got. Donald (the owner) was by far the nicest person I have meet on my years of travel. From the moment we walked through his door he was there to make sure Islay was everything we could dream it be. His suggestions for food, awesome. His thoughts on what to explore (besides the planned distilleries) truly enjoyable places. His love and appreciation for Scotch (which he might share if you aren’t a dumb ar$e) made the Island that much more magical. My trip to Islay was 7 years in the making and Donald made sure I got everything I could possibly dream from outa Islay.

Moral of the story. This slice of heaven might be a little drive from the towns but if you want a nice quite place to escape to this is your dream. Donald will bend over backwards to make sure you enjoy your time and is one of the funnest/nicest/friendliest persons I have ever meet. I hate to share such a good place as I don’t want to ever have competition when I return but Gad Dam this place deserves the credit!