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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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“Great little taster in something we had never done. Interesting, tricky and very enjoyable. Thanks Filipa :)”
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Abbie Kennedy
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“The class was really enjoyable and the instructor was really helpful and attentive and did a great demonstration.”
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Charlotte Hartley
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“Great experience from start to finish. The teacher, Dulse, was excellent and explained everything brilliantly. They allowed you to work independently whilst quietly helping without taking over which is a skill not many people have when teaching. This is what mainly allowed for a great experience overall but the facilities provided were also great and the atmosphere in the workshop was fantastic. Would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone looking for something different to do than the usual run of mill activities.”
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“Our teacher was Dulce and she was so helpful and patient and so good at explaining how to do everything! I would definitely reccomend.”
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Andrew Burgess
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“Great lesson learning pottery. Teacher was great and we managed to actually make something useful. Would highly recommend.”
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Sarah Stephens
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“Teacher was excellent- really clear instructions and stepping in to help without making you feel a failure!”
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Posted 6 months ago
“Great class. Would definitely recommend.”
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Posted 6 months ago
“If you’re looking for something different, a present for someone to learn or have fun. It’s a perfect package. Dulse was a great trainer too”
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