Welcome to the ART LAB
A bright and welcoming creative space located in Bray, Co. Wicklow.
Whether you’re looking to drop in for a relaxing session of pottery or canvas painting, or plan a fun, memorable party with family, friends, or colleagues, we offer a variety of creative experiences for all ages and skill levels.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THE ART LAB
Perfect for all ages
No experience needed
A fun, stress-free creative escape
Easy location with parking
Rainy day & weekend fun
A great way to spend time with family & friends
HOW IT WORKS
Drop In or Book
No booking needed but it is advisable – especially on weekends! Walk in, choose a project, and start painting. Perfect for families, friends, or a solo creative break.
€4 studio fee applies per person.
Average sitting time: 2 hours
Book for Special Events
Hosting a party or group event? We offer birthday parties, hen parties, corporate events, paint & sip nights, and more!
Book in advance to reserve your spot.
We are happy to organise your event outside our standard studio hours.
Pricing
Studio Fee for drop-ins is €4 per person and then pick your project. Projects are priced individually and start from €15.
All children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Average Sitting Time: 2 hours
Walk-ins welcome (if space available)
All ages & skill levels
Fun, relaxing atmosphere
the art lab menu
POttery
Recommended for age 6+ years
Prices start @ €15
Studio Fee of €4 per person applies
Average Sitting Time: 2 hours
Choose from a wide range of bisque pieces, including plates, cups, animals, money banks and more. All pottery pieces are ready to paint and priced individually based on size. Use our samples for inspiration or select your own from our wide range of 30 colours.
We will glaze and fire your pottery in our kiln to bring out your colours to a vibrant glossy finish, ready to collect within 3-5 days.
If you prefer to bring your pottery home on the same day, you can use acrylic paint. This will result in a matt finish and should be used on display pieces only.
CANVAS
Recommended for younger children or shorter attention spans
Small Canvas Kit: €20
Large Canvas Kit: €30
Studio Fee of €4 per person applies
Average Sitting Time: 2 hours
Choose from a selection of paintings from our adult & child catalogues.
Kits come with a traceable template, self-guided instructions and all the materials required to complete your masterpiece.
Canvas’ can be brought home on the same day.
Mosaic
Recommended for younger children or shorter attention spans
Price: Prices start @ €15
Studio Fee of €4 per person applies
Average Sitting Time: 2 hours
Choose from a selection of MDF bases, including plaques, animals, frames and more.
Bases are painted using acrylic paint and then decorated with coloured glass stones. The stones can be glued to the MDF base using wood glue and results in a decorative display piece, which is ready to bring home immediately.
We’ve a large range of coloured mosaic tiles in varying shapes that you can browse and select to bring your base to life.
Book your Event
***To ensure an enjoyable experience for all our customers, groups are limited to a maximum of 6 children. Bookings that add extra children under Adult tickets will not be admitted on arrival***
Reserve a table for a 2‑hour creative session. Choose to paint pottery, make a mosaic, or paint a canvas. Select your preferred date to view all available time slots.
Food/Drink Policy:
In order to maintain a clean space for creativity, hot food is not permitted in the studio. However, you’re welcome to bring along your favourite snacks to pick at and a drink (hot or cold).
Drinks containing alcohol are permitted from 4pm.
Project Options (Choose on the day):
- Pottery Painting (Fired pieces will be ready for collection 7 days later)
- Mosaic Painting & Decoration
- Canvas Painting
You are welcome to enjoy your table for up to two hours. However, if we are not too busy, you are welcome to stay longer. Two hours should be plenty of time, but we will always do our best to accommodate those more detailed projects.”
Note: please remember to book enough tables to accommodate the number of people attending
Welcome to our Pottery Paint & Sip adult only events.
Pick your piece on arrival and away you go. We are on hand to help with any designs and will guide you through the process. If you want a celebration plate, or a spur of the moment chip & dip bowl, we can help you. Seasonal pieces will be added in September for Halloween & October/November for Christmas.
You bring your tipple of choice and we will provide ice and glasses.
Doors: 7:30pm – 10pm and laughs are guaranteed!
Same as the 2‑hour reservation, but it includes two children’s pottery pieces. Great for budgeting and group planning. Choosing from the shelves on the day will switch you to the studio‑fee option.
Includes:
- 2 pieces for the price of €30 per child
- 1 x Animal/Figurine
- 1 x Mini figurine
- No studio fee
- 2hr table reservation for your painting session
- All materials, paints, glazing & firing
- Supervising Adults: 1-2
- Adults are welcome to paint too and can select a piece from the main pottery selection. Prices are colour-coded and the studio fee is waived for children’s pottery package bookings.
- Maximum of 6 children
- Permitted
- Light Snacks, Drinks, Cupcakes/Donuts/brownies
- Not Permitted
- Outside Catering
- Hot Food
- Grazing Platters
- Decorations including balloons and party poppers
Reserve the studio for your own private group.
The €35 per‑person fee includes 2.5 hours of studio hire, a choice of pottery from our yellow, red or blue sections, plus glazing and firing. Pieces include mugs, plates, bowls and jewellery boxes. Larger or premium items can be selected on the night for a surcharge, payable on the night.
Private studio hire requires a minimum of 20 people. If you have fewer than 20, you can book our Paint & Sip nights or reserve tables during regular opening hours.
You’re welcome to bring drinks and snacks; we’ll provide glasses and ice. Finished pottery will be ready for collection within 7 days.
If your final numbers increase after booking, please let us know so we can set up the studio correctly. Any additional guests can be paid for on the night or over the phone.
Please contact us if you have any special requirements.