Ah, Valentine’s weekend.

That special time of year when we’re all expected to wear red, shower each other with chocolates, and eat pricey dinners by candlelight.

If all that isn’t your vibe, you can spend a few hours alone (or with a date if you like) and create a special ode to something really important: coffee.

For three whole days at the Marina Market in Cork (February 14th, 15th and 16th), you can swap the stress of booking a fancy restaurant for the zen of brushing on some paint, sipping a brew, and crafting your very own Cup of Love with Kilkenny potters The Happy Pottery, when they take up residence in the Marina Market for Valentine’s.

 

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Whether you’re there with a partner, a bestie, or a family member who’s clearly just there for the snacks, it’s the perfect way to bond, laugh, and maybe discover a new “pottery passion” you never knew you had.

Plus, there’s something kind of romantic about sitting side by side, covered in paint, while trying to figure out how to draw a heart without it looking like a potato.

So, ditch the cheesy card and let your creativity flow in a much more permanent form—mugs, vases, and pottery pieces that will forever carry the mark of your love (or, let’s be honest, your very questionable artistic skills).

Single tickets are €40 with double tickets available for €70 over here.