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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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“Amazing class, very fun and a lovely way to relax Instructor was lovely and helpful Demo at the start was helpful Honestly would recommend :)”
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Posted 7 months ago
“Teacher was great, really informative, friendly and patient. Perfect session for those new to throwing. - we learned loads and will be back!”
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Posted 7 months ago
Robert Bailey
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“We had a fantastic time at the pottery wheel class, the instructions was clear and friendly and we felt like we had plenty of time at the wheel. Thanks so much for our class and can't wait to come back to collect our pots”
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Posted 8 months ago
Lydia Aspinall
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“Really great class and Philippa was a great teacher! Would recommend”
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Posted 8 months ago
Kianna Thompson
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“Great solo date idea !”
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Posted 8 months ago
“Didn’t really know what to expect but had a fabulous time! The teacher was really good and we were having a go within no time. An excellent way to spend a few hours having fun and learning something new. Highly recommend”
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Posted 8 months ago
Kerry Edwards
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“Loved it! I did the beginners throwing class and satisfied a lifelong urge to have a go on a potters wheel! I booked the same day on a whim and was a little nervous but the teacher and all the attendees were really friendly! I made 3 pots (all passable by my very untrained eye) and I’m super proud! Can’t wait to see them glazed”
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Posted 8 months ago
Charlotte Kelly
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“Dulce was an amazing teacher - very calming and knowledgeable. She was great at modelling how to do certain techniques and I really took a lot away from the session. We made some gorgeous pots and I really liked the flexibility to play around and explore with Dulce’s guidance. The studio was lovely and this was such a lovely experience. Thanks so much!”
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Posted 8 months ago