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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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Sarah Williams
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“Excellent class, lovely teacher. Easy to book”
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Posted 9 months ago
Paul Harvey
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“A fantastic introduction to pottery! This was such a fun and rewarding taster session. The teacher was patient, clear, and encouraging, making it easy to get started. The studio itself is a bright, welcoming, and great space to work in. The two hours flew by in the best way. We can’t wait to come back and learn more!”
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Posted 9 months ago
Daniel Fleming
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“Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Every was explained well and we got making our own items in no time. Highly recommended for beginners!”
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Posted 9 months ago
“The class felt so intimate and was really fun and informative! I would totally recommend it to someone, you get a very good amount of time and chances to practice first hand and you are guided very closely.”
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Posted 9 months ago
RICHARD WHARTON
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“Philipa was a great teacher, managed to do 4 pots in the time allotted, and you end up with a pot fired and glazed in the price ,and you can pay extra for more than one”
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Posted 9 months ago
Emily Bennett
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“We attended the beginners pottery throwing taster class and are so happy we did! Myself and my partner have never done anything like this before and really enjoyed it. Davide was our teacher and his level of expertise in pottery throwing and teaching really helped us create pieces we are happy with, whilst also making sure we felt comfortable and enjoyed the session. We went as a couple and there was 6 other people on the booking which I believe is the maximum. A 10/10 experience, we would highly recommend and go back again!”
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Posted 9 months ago
Hannah Questel-Lewis
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“We had an amazing time. The teacher was so helpful and patient and gave great demonstrations! I highly recommend, everything was a vibe, from the people to the music!”
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Posted 9 months ago
Emily Schofield
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“Amazing class, lovely teacher :)”
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Posted 9 months ago