A MESSAGE FROM RACHEL:
I am currently under going Chemotherapy for cancer and this means I won't be doing any teaching for the next 6 months so glass fusing will be reduced which will be taught by our lovely Elaine. In the meantime, the team (Carrie, Tilly and Nadine) will be running Paint Your Own Pottery and Clay Sessions and Dave will continue with Pottery Wheel Sessions. All classes will be held at
5 Barton Street as we have consolidated everything to one premises at present. Apologies for any inconvenience caused and we hope you will continue to support
our small business thought his challenging time.
Thank you. Lots of love Rachel xx
Dated 16th September 2025
The Spotty Dog Place is a cute shop based in the historical town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Our experienced, in house glass fused artist, Rachel Elizabeth and team offer Pottery and Glass Fusing workshops. Pottery sessions included wheel throwing, clay hand building and paint your own pottery. We delighted to work collaboration with with artist and tutor, Dave Short (Finalist from The Great Pottery Throw Down 2024) who runs a variety of pottery sessions.
We also offer bespoke baby prints in both clay and on pottery. If you are looking for something unique and personal, then our commission pieces are a perfect choice too.
Hello
Rachel Elizabeth, Director of The Spotty Dog, specialises in Glass Fusing and Illustration. Many of her designs are inspired by her rural surroundings in Worcestershire, where she lives with her family in an idyllic cottage. She also has a massive love for cats and dogs and is often snuggled up with her dog and one of her many cats.
Where are we:
The Spotty Dog Place, 5 Barton Street, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 5PP
Telephone: 07979 230751
Email: thespottydogplace@gmail.com
Opening Hours:
Tuesdays - Saturdays 10am-5pm
Thursdays Evenings 7-9pm
Booking only (see Classes page for dates and times and to book)
Hand, Foot or Paw print sessions. By appointment only
We also run some workshops on Sundays. During school holidays, we offer children's workshops and additional pottery painting sessions. Booking only (see Classes page for dates and times and to book).
Private bookings can be made - see GROUP PRIVATE BOOKINGS
Collecting Items:
If you are just collecting a commission or a finished product from ANY workshop, you will need to collect it from the shop, 5 Barton Street. Tuesday- Saturday 10-5pm. You are welcome to use the loading bay outside the shop. However, we suggest you phone ahead in advance so we can have it ready for you and to check we are open. We cannot be held responsible for any parking penalties given by the council. Please check out opening times, as they are varied.
Parking in Tewkesbury:
Approx parking charges. Cars - up to 1 hour: £1, up to 3 hours: £2, over 3 hours: £4 Charges apply Daily: 08.00 - 17.30 hrs
Rails Meadow car park (nearest to both shops- 3 minute walk)
Address: Howells Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5QB
Spaces
Cars: 127
Disabled bays: 3
This is the nearest car park to the shop. Once parked, pop through one of the quaint alleyways off Swilgate Road and walk through to Barton street ( for example Fletchers Alley)
Other Car Parks
Spring Gardens car park (4 minute walk)
Address: Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5LR
Spaces
Cars: 286, 182 on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Disabled bays: 6
Oldbury Road car park
Address: Oldbury Road, Tewkesbury. GL20 5LR
Spaces
Cars: 96
Disabled bays: 4
Vineyards car park
Address: Gander Lane, Tewkesbury. GL20 5PG
Spaces
Cars: 129
Disabled bays: 3
