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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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Carol Rayner
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“Thoroughly enjoyable few hours. Very relaxed atmosphere with excellent and patient instruction.”
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Oliver Wilson
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“Very nice teacher! Very helpful and welcoming. Also very easy to ask for help at any stage”
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Jane Stephens
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“Great session. Dulce was a brilliant teacher.”
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Paul Matthews
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“Brilliant from start to finish. Felt like a happy school kid making a mess and having a good laugh whilst doing it. Lovely keep sakes for our new home when they’re all finished too! Had so much fun!”
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Caroline Hourigan
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“Love this class and would highly recommend to anybody looking to express themselves through the medium of clay! Filipa was great, very welcoming and friendly, also good fun! I really liked her teachng style, the demonstaration was thorough and delivered at a good pace, she explained the processes very clearly and happily answered questions as we went along. She supported us all throughout the session, providing feedback on technique and was generous with hints and tips. We had a really nice group and we had music on in the background - we may have partaken in little sing song. All it all it was a really enjoyable class, i learned a lot and progressed in skills and confidence throughout the day! I feel like an expert now! (Only Kidding)”
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Janhavi Singh
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“Amazing class! Great for learning basic skills.”
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Lesley Kennedy
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“One of our staff took our client and she loved her pottery experience. I would highly recommend this class.”
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Posted 6 months ago
Joanne Mackenzie
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“Absolutely loved my class. Dulce our instructor was really helpful and gave clear and easy to follow instructions. I am looking forward to trying this again.”
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Posted 6 months ago