5 Ways Painting Your Own Pottery Can Help To Beat the Lockdown Blues

Here at Potclays, we understand how hard this lockdown has felt. The dark mornings, shorter days and lack of sunny weather certainly hasn’t helped. However, it’s not all been doom and gloom, with studies suggesting that people are discovering new hobbies.

We are passionate about sparking interest in pottery wherever we can, hence our range of pottery starter kits. In today’s article, we’re going to explore how pottery painting can help you through the restrictions.

Improve Your Mental Health

Lockdown has left a lot of us feeling a bit blue, with charities such as Mind suggesting that new mental health problems are being developed as a result of the pandemic. Therefore, when you hear that people are finding new ways to improve their mental health, it can be inspiring to hear their stories. According to a survey by the Healthy Work Company, 22% of the respondents had taken up a new hobby during the lockdown, whilst 35% had rediscovered an old one. Taking up a new hobby is something that’s recommended by Public Health England to help keep a positive attitude.

It’s suggested that taking up new hobbies will lead to less stress, depression and low moods. A big part of this is because it gives us something to work towards and a sense of accomplishment that is hard to come by in these lockdowns. Thanks to our wide range of options, pottery starter kits are perfect for this and can cater to any age, level of expertise and taste. Whether you want to start with something small and work your way up or take on a master project, the options are there.

Make Yourself More Interesting

With lockdown keeping us away from family and friends, there’s going to be a lot of catching up to do once restrictions are lifted. The last thing that you’re going to want to talk about is work, as that’s pretty much all we have been able to do. Therefore, you might be wondering what else you can talk about. The great thing about picking up a new hobby during lockdown is that once it’s over, you get to share your progress with those close to you.

In addition to this, pottery starter kits provide you with something tangible at the end to show off to your friends and family. Not only will this be great for sparking conversations, but you can also start sharing online to inspire others as well.

Battle the Boredom

Let’s be honest, we’ve all encountered boredom at some point during the past year. Sometimes, it can feel like you just can’t be bothered. Sometimes you may feel like you have tonnes of energy, but nowhere to put it. Finding a hobby that you’re passionate about can really help you to reinstate that drive that you’ve been missing. Starting a new hobby will reduce boredom by giving you something that feels purposeful in your spare time. Not only that but because it’s something that you look forward to and get excited about, it should also have a better chance of holding your attention.

The great thing about painting your own pottery kits is that once you’re finished with them, there are plenty more options for your next challenge. In fact, our bisque range is the largest of its kind in the UK. With each occasion comes another opportunity to paint, with options for Mothers Day, Valentine’s Day, Christmas and Halloween just to name a few. Also, our stock is constantly updating with new bisques to be painted so keep an eye on our New In section.

Leading Brands of Bisques

Whilst we usually help to stock events at Paint Your Own Pottery studios and cafes, these haven’t been accessible during the lockdown. However, all of our products are still available online for those wishing to paint their way through the lockdown. Here at Potclays, we’re committed to only providing the best bisques on the market so you can guarantee quality. Our range has been carefully selected and includes leading brands such as Bisque Imports USA and Mayco.

In addition to our bisques, we also stock a full selection of clay products, with a specific line aimed at beginners who are just getting started. Our range of colours also includes lines from Botz, Colorobbia, Mayco and Spectrum Metallics meaning that you can achieve whatever finish you would like.

Acquire New Skills

Our final point is that there are not many things more satisfying than learning a new skill. One of the most important ways to beat the lockdown blues is by doing something that leaves you with a sense of accomplishment. Painting your own pottery is one of the most instantly rewarding hobbies as you can see the progress being made in front of your eyes. Not only that, but with the Great Pottery Throwdown hitting everyone’s TV screens, there’s never been a better time to boast about your pottery painting skills. Who knows? If you get your practice in now, you could very well find your way onto the big screen at some point too.

Not only will painting your own pottery give you something to do during the lockdown, but it will also leave you with plenty of new memories, new skills and new interests.

Pick Your Pottery Today

If you’ve seen something that you like and you’re ready for the challenge, you can purchase any of our products online today. Please contact us if you have any questions.

In addition to being a pottery supplier, we also run PYOP certification programs and hands-on courses for people of all skill levels. However, with COVID restrictions being in place, please check our news feed or get in touch for updates on when these can go ahead. With over eight decades of experience, Potclays is a company you can trust. Our team is well equipped to help with any queries that you may have and they continuously strive to deliver the best possible customer experience.