Fluffy crests, soft feathers and feathered feet make Silkies easy to spot. At Chick Ceramics Café, you can meet them during a break from painting pottery. What makes them so fluffy? Their feathers lack the tiny hooks that hold most chicken feathers together, which gives them a soft, downy appearance. Silkies also have dark skin,…

Another jumper or toiletries set? This year, give someone a piece of pottery you painted just for them. A hand-painted mug or plate can be used for years, and painting it over coffee makes a lovely winter afternoon. Why make the gift yourself? A slightly wonky Christmas tree or a message for Mum carries more…

A plain mug, a brush in your hand and suddenly no idea what to paint? You can start with a few marks, use a template or write something that makes you smile. 1. Paint as you go Try dots, stripes or zigzags in two or three colours. Let each line suggest the next. The end…

Short days, rain and then frost can make it harder to find something to do with children in Kraków. At Chick Ceramics Café, families can paint a mug, plate or figurine and collect a souvenir they made together. Why try pottery painting with children? Choosing a shape and colours encourages imagination, and working with a…