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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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“Teacher was very knowledgeable and helpful to everyone on the course (8) and we each got to make as many items as time allowed. It was a good experience and well set up. Would recommend to anyone thinking of giving it a go as the guidance was really easy to follow, with demos and 1:1 support from our teacher.”
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Posted 7 months ago
Sarah Parsons
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“Really great teacher although I feel with 8 novices it’s hard to give attention to all. Thoroughly enjoyed session and made at least one reasonable attempt! Venue not easiest to locate and toilets were not great”
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Nicholas Holt
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“Very good. I went here with my daughter and we both enjoyed it. Tell you what though, it's harder than it looks. In the end I just about created something vaguely resembling a dish, or pot or something. Don't wear your best clothes. You'll get bits of clay on yourself.”
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Paul Shuttleworth
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“Amazing! She was very patient and a very good teacher. We had a superb time. Definitely recommend!”
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Greg Coppack
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“Dulce was a fantastic teacher and a really friendly leader of the class! She stepped in to help when needed even without prompting, but let us discover and make mistakes on our own. This was a Christmas present for my girlfriend and she said it’s the best present I’ve ever got her. Highly recommend to anyone”
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Posted 7 months ago
Elicia Glover
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“Really good class! We had a wonderful day and Dulse was so chilled with us and explained everything so thoroughly. I would recommend to people if they’re wanting a new and fun experience!”
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Natalie Traynor
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“We absolutely loved this workshop. The teach was very nice and always helped. Definitely recommend and definitely booking another one soon. Thank you dolce.”
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Rhiannon Atkinson
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“Lovely lovely staff. Great class Thank you”
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