Our Story
As a mum of two, an art teacher and pottery student, I know how powerful and therapeutic creating from clay can be. When you are making something with your hands you enter a different head-space, which I am sure is good for the soul.
After discovering the clay kits I wanted for my own children didn’t exist, I created Children of Clay to give children the chance to create a piece of art from home. In the words of Pablo Picasso, every child is an artist.
Frequently asked questions
The Monthly Subscription Box
Including FREE postage, a FREE set of tools with your first box if you subscribe for the year. Cancel after 3 months.
The One-Off Box
Includes FREE postage and 6 piece toolset.
The Gift Box
Includes 1 kids apron, 2 bags of clay, 1 tin of colourful stones for decorating, 1 creative clay mat, 1 tool bag and 6 piece toolset needed to create.
Children of clay are creative clay kits for kids which contain easy to read written instructions, supported by clear illustrations, which guide a child to make one clay creation each month. All the paints and clay you will need will be within the box and with your first subscription box, or one-off box, you will receive the tools needed to make any of the creations.
Our guide is that the boxes are for children ages 4-9 due to the motor skills involved in modelling clay. Inside each box are easy to read instructions, which can either be read by the child or to the child. If a child can’t read, there are also clear illustrations to support each step. However, we would suggest that the younger children are supported by an adult to complete the activity.
We create short videos on Instagram that can watched by children and their parents which guides them through the steps of making a creation.
There is 500g of clay in each box.
You will not need to purchase anything extra, everything you need to make one clay creation will be provided in the box.
We do sell extra clay and other accessories on our website should you need anything extra. (items for sale on the website do not include FREE P&P)
Air-dry clay so no need for a kiln.
5-year guarantee! Every month is different and we aim not to repeat a creation for 5 years.
The subscription process is simple, simply click the subscribe button on the website and follow the instructions. First subscriptions that are set up BEFORE the 21st of the month, will receive their first subscription that same month. Anything set-up after that, will receive their first box around the 7th of the following month as boxes are mailed out second class on the 3rd of each month. All subsequent payments will be taken on the 3rd of every month.
Any one-off boxes are sent out second class, arriving 2-5 days after an order has been placed.
Any gift-boxes are sent out second class, arriving 2-5 days after an order has been placed.
Subscriptions will renew every 12 months unless they are cancelled. You can cancel your subscription box any time after 3 months very easily.
All postage and packaging for the subscription box, one-off box and gift box is FREE within the UK. We do not currently ship anywhere outside of that.
Any extra items such as clay, tools, aprons will be charged standard postage and packaging.
If you need a refund for any of the items purchased from the website; aprons; clay craft mat; clay; tool and tool kit, you can receive a full refund if you return the items unopened and undamaged within 30 days of purchase.
Subscription Box; you can cancel any time after 3 months, with a month’s notice by emailing hello@childrenofclay.co.uk.
One-Off box; you can receive a full refund if you return the items unopened and undamaged within 30 days of purchase.
The Gift-Box; you can receive a full refund if you return the items unopened and undamaged within 30 days of purchase.
Although non-toxic, accidental ingestion or eye contact should be treated with the use of water. If in doubt, seek professional help.After using the clay, clean your hands thoroughly and apply a hand cream as the clay can dry the skin.It is advisable for children to be supervised during use of the clay.This harmless product can be re-used or disposed of normally in household waste.
Attention customers with food allergies. Even though this clay is not a food product, please be aware that the clay has been made in anenvironment where it may have come into contact with common allergens such as dairy, eggs, wheat or peanuts.
