Summer Holidays Sorted!
We’re opening every Wednesday - Friday (11am-4pm) for walk-ins and pre-booked Pottery Painting slots from 22nd July! We also have more slots available during the evenings and weekends for fun activities to do over the summer holidays in Bedford. With a brand new café on site (The Dough Batch Bakery), treat yourself to a cake & coffee!
Introducing The Clay Club
Our brand new Kids Clay Club & Clay Club for adults · Every Thursday
Our Studio
in Bedford
All of our Workshops are held at our Studio based in Kempston West End, MK43 8RU, for the full address visit ‘Our Studio’ page.
At our studio, we are proud to offer a variety of engaging workshops designed to inspire creativity and foster skill development. We invite you to join us in our welcoming studio environment, but we also understand that convenience is key! That's why we are happy to bring our workshops directly to your home or workplace. Experience the same quality instruction and engaging learning experience in a setting that's most comfortable for you. Let us customise a workshop that fits your needs, wherever you are!
What we offer at Fire Nest
At Fire Nest we offer a diverse range of hands-on Creative Workshops designed to ignite your imagination and inspire your creativity. With a huge variety of Classes at our Studio based in Bedford, you can try everything from Candle Making Workshops to Pottery Classes with us. Join us to unleash your creativity, discover new talents, and cultivate lasting memories in an inspiring and supportive setting.
Whether you’re looking for a fun activity to do, organising a work social or team building event, hen-do or a birthday party, there is a run and creative workshop perfect for your next gathering.
Our studio is based in Box End, Kempston in Bedfordshire, but we can host our workshops all across the UK so if you’re a venue looking for something a little different or want a private session held at your home, get in touch.
Our workshop packages are perfect for:
Team building activities
Office away day activities
Christmas parties
Hen-do activity
Private parties
Things to do for Birthdays
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Discover the joy of creativity this Christmas with our brand new Christmas Taster Class! Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about pottery and candle making, this festive fun-packed 2-hour session lets you explore multiple creative skills without any pressure.
In just two hours, you'll experience three wonderful activities:
Make: Hand-build your very own mini clay penguin using simple hand-building techniques. Get your hands dirty and enjoy the therapeutic nature of working with clay.
Paint: Bring your penguin to life! Paint your creation with beautiful festive colours and details, watching it transform into a charming Christmas keepsake right before your eyes.
Craft: Create your own Christmas tree-shaped pillar candle with festive scents. Watch the magic happen as you design your own holiday centrepiece to take home and enjoy immediately.
By the end of the class, you'll have crafted your very own mini penguin (fired and ready to collect within 4 weeks) and a beautiful Christmas pillar candle to display and enjoy straight away. No experience necessary - just bring your curiosity and get ready to have some festive fun!
Before You Book - Please Read:
We're a small, independent creative studio. We pour our hearts into every class and work hard to deliver beautiful results. Your clay penguin will be fired and ready to collect within 4 weeks.
Refund policy: We do not provide refunds for completed workshops or crafted items.
What we ask: Please read and accept our full Terms & Conditions before booking. Respect our team's time and efforts.
Thank you! 🎄🐧❤️