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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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“Trainer was excellent and very talented! Really enjoyed the class! Definitely would recommend! Great activity 10/10”
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Posted 7 months ago
Alexandra Sternfeld-Casasnovas
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“We had a great beginners class with Filippa. She explained everything in detail and made the class fun! Its a great class for anyone who wants to give pottery a go.”
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Posted 7 months ago
Diane Halligan
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“My son and I enjoyed a fun 2 hours with Felipa doing the beginners pottery throwing class. There were 8 of in the class and she initially showed us how to produce a simple pot. We then had the chance to produce 3 pots ourselves of whatever design we could each manage. Felipa continued to guide and support us throughout. You get 1 pot of your choice painted glazed and fired and you can get more for a further £7.50 each. We really enjoyed our time and I’d definitely do this again. My children had bought me a voucher for Christmas. It was very straightforward to find a class and book it.”
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Posted 7 months ago
Weronika Lewandowska
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“I took my friend to a wheel-throwing class for the first time, and it was such a wonderful experience. Our teacher, Dulce, was supportive and guided us step by step. The class turned out to be the perfect gift for my friend, a truly memorable and joyful experience. I would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking to spend some creative time ☺️”
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Posted 7 months ago
“The teacher was great - very clear and patient. It turns out I don't have much talent for throwing pots, but she offered lots of encouragement all the same.”
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Posted 7 months ago
Chantal Sirisena
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“Great class for first timers. Teacher made it look easy but it was a messy challenge. Can't wait to pick up our creations in a few weeks.”
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Posted 7 months ago
“Loved learning how to throw today! The instructor was lovely and gave lots of advice and encouragement. It was chilled out environment and a great way to start the weekend. Thank you! I'll be back again Verity”
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Marcus Irlam
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“I really enjoyed the whole experience, everything was well organised and would definitely have another go .”
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Posted 7 months ago