A mug may sound like the most generic gift ever, but not if it’s hand-painted and personalised. A ceramic painting workshop can let you make your DIY gift without the pain of finding materials and cleaning up.

That’s what Loveramics is for. Children and adults alike can unleash their artistic side in the workshops held by the ceramics speciality store. Participants can choose to paint one of five items; other than mugs and bowls, there are ones in the shapes of teddy bears, cars or owls.

Participants have two hours to draft their own design and colour their chosen ceramic item using tools and paint which are all provided. Not much skill is required to create a design, but a good tip is to bring photo references or drafts of your design.