Creative and therapeutic fun for all! (The Ceramic Experience (Dunfermline))

Member Name: lunarc

Product:	The Ceramic Experience (Dunfermline)
Date:	08/09/09 (25 review reads)
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Advantages: Relaxing and creative, lots to choose from

Disadvantages: Some of the items are quite expensive

I was lucky enough to be given some gift vouchers for The Ceramic Experience in Dunfermline for my last birthday, so I decided to invite my sister in law along with me for some ceramic fun! The Ceramic Experience is located in an industrial estate which is a short driving distance from the town centre. There were lots of available car parking spaces when we parked, so no problems there! On entering, we were warmly welcomed by one of the staff members, who showed us all the available ceramic bits & bobs we could choose from. There was a huge selection which were primarily unfired clay pieces, meaning that we would decorate them that day then they would be fired in the kiln by the Ceramic Experience staff and we'd be able to collect them a couple of days later. There were also some smaller items, which are suitable for decorating with different paints and taking home the same day, but these were primarily for children's parties so the kids all have something to take back with them. Anyway, after a search through the huge amount of pieces available, my sister in law and I both chose small flower pots to decorate. Another member of staff then showed us the paints that were available as well as stamps, paintbrushes, sponges etc. We were told to take as long as we wanted and just to have fun! And fun it was - my sister in law and I were able to chat happily to each other while we were being creative and it was extremely relaxing! We probably spent about an hour decorating our pots and were both really pleased with the end results. Overall, it was absolutely great fun and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. There was a kids party in at the same time as us and they looked like they were having great fun too!

Summary: My trip to the Ceramic Experience was one of the most relaxing afternoons ever!