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Beginners Wheel Throwing Taster Class Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Manchester

Just a five-minute walk from Ancoats, discover pottery at the New Dawn Pottery studio in Manchester.

Perfect for complete beginners, this relaxed 2-hour wheel throwing class is the ideal choice if you've always wanted to learn to throw a pot on the wheel in a fun, supportive environment.

Experience the magic of turning a lump of clay into your own handmade piece of art. You'll throw under the guidance of one of our friendly local teachers, who has plenty of tips to share, and you'll come away with the foundational skills for making beautiful pots on the wheel.

Beyond the new skill, there's the calm — wheel throwing is genuinely meditative, and two hours of it is a proper reset. Step into this warm and welcoming studio and leave with your own handmade pottery.

There's space for 8 people per class, so everyone gets their own wheel and individual attention. It's ideal for date nights, birthdays, friends, or coming on your own to try something new in Manchester.

At the end of the session, choose your favourite pieces to be glazed and fired in our kiln for £7.50 each, with a wide range of glaze colours to pick from. Finished ceramics are food-safe and usually ready to collect within 4-6 weeks. We can post them to you if you can't get back to the studio.

Please note
- Please arrive on time — if you're late you may miss the demo.
- No liability is accepted for misuse of the studio space.

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Neill Macphail
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“My fiancé booked this for us both for a surprise birthday gift for me, we had a lot of fun yesterday doing this, Chris our teacher was really friendly and super helpful with us. Loved the fact that the class was kept small as well, so didn't feel overwhelming or loud.”
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Posted 4 months ago
“great time tutor very helpful”
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Posted 4 months ago
“Dolce was a great teacher! After a demo we all got stuck in. It was our first time throwing. We had a fun afternoon, made a few bowls, some better than others! we all learned a lot, and i would definitely recommend.”
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Posted 4 months ago
Nalini Bhagat
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“Absolutely fabulous cless with the very knowledgeable, friendly and approachable Chris. Class was great fun, could use as much clay as I wanted abd I had a blast. Thank you so much”
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Posted 4 months ago
“davide was an excellent teacher and made it very clear the processes of making a pot. From centering to pulling and beyond. There was a lot to take in but helps with having some helpful guides around the room so you're not constantly asking what steps next. Look forward to see my piece fired.”
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Posted 4 months ago
“Davide was an amazing teacher and helped guide the class through the whole process. Gave individual tips and techniques as well”
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Posted 4 months ago
Sandra Dutton
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“Really enjoyed our beginners pottery class today. Lauren our teacher was very friendly and helped us out when we had a few creative difficulties, showing us how to rescue and improve these. Lots of fun and learned a new skill. Great communication by text message beforehand with details of the class.”
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Posted 5 months ago
Aliaon Hallworth
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“Brilliant couple of hours! Patient teacher who helps you actually produce something despite the difficulty of the potters wheel. Would highly recommend and wouldn’t hesitate to go again.”
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Posted 5 months ago