Pots at the Pictures

Welcome

Welcome to Pots at the Pictures — a ridiculously fun collaboration between The Paint Box and Parkway Cinema Cleethorpes. It’s the ultimate girls’ night out where pottery painting meets iconic chick flicks, classic cinema vibes, and elite snacking.

Whether you’re planning a catch-up with friends, a mum-and-daughter night, or a solo self-care evening, this monthly event is all about relaxing, getting creative, and watching feel-good films while you paint.

The Experience

We transform the cinema into a cosy creative space with pottery painting stations set up directly in front of your seats.

The lights stay on throughout the film, so you can:

• Paint while you watch
• Snack and sip
• Catch up with friends
• Fully embrace the rom-com chaos

Expect relaxed vibes, feel-good films, and the kind of night that makes you forget your phone exists.

One guest even described it as:

“The epitome of girls’ night.”

What You Can Paint

Each event includes a huge selection of pottery pieces to choose from, including:

• Mugs
• Plates
• Bowls
• Trinket boxes
• Seasonal pottery
• Film-inspired themed pieces (where available)

You can create something inspired by the movie — pink glam for Mean Girls, 90s patterns for Clueless, musical chaos for Pitch Perfect — or simply paint whatever you love.

No pressure. No rules. Just creative escapism.

The Story Behind Pots at the Pictures

The idea started from a shared love of cinema, especially classic chick flicks and nostalgic rom-coms.

After exploring the idea of showing films in the studio, it became clear the experience deserved something bigger. Following a tour of Parkway Cinema’s new Luxe Screens with manager Andrew Cooper, the collaboration officially came to life.

Now, every month, pottery lovers and film fans gather together for an evening that somehow feels both nostalgic and completely unique.

Featured Films

So far, the lineup has included:

• Pitch Perfect
• Mean Girls
• Clueless

Upcoming films are still under wraps, but musicals, cult classics, and iconic comfort movies are definitely on the wishlist.

(Yes, Empire Records has already been requested.)

Who It’s Perfect For

• Girls’ nights out
• Mum & daughter dates
• Birthday evenings
• Creative self-care nights
• Film lovers
• Pottery beginners
• Anyone who loves a good nostalgic movie moment

No experience needed — just turn up and enjoy yourself.