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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 helpful and very kind! Really interesting taster class which makes me want to book onto a course”
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Posted 10 months ago
“Absolutely joyful two hours. Dulcè our teacher was wonderful and gave a clear and experienced demonstration of how to get going at the wheel and was always on hand to offer advice - verbally (and practically!) throughout the session. We left having had a brilliant time and wanting to spread the word of what a fantastic experience it was. Can’t wait to see what our pots look like after glazing and firing.”
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Posted 10 months ago
Hiraah Nadeem
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“Teacher was super friendly and helpful! Really enjoyed the whole experience. I would definitely do this again. Such a fun experience!”
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Posted 10 months ago
Aklima Shah Khatun
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“Fun, exciting, helpful”
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Posted 10 months ago
Edward Piper
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“Brilliant session, very informative and helpful instructions. Equipment all worked perfectly! Make sure you arrive early! It is a bit tricky to find with multiple members of our group getting lost. Being late wastes other people’s time.”
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Posted 10 months ago
Karen Waring
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“Our teacher did a fantastic job in introducing us to the clay and how to shape it. We really enjoyed our session.”
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Posted 10 months ago
Harini Parameshwaran
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“Brilliant beginners class! Lovely teacher :)”
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Posted 10 months ago
Shaheera Noor
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“My friends and I really enjoyed this class! It was our first experience of pottery throwing, and our instructor - Chris - was amazing; he was really welcoming and friendly, and you could tell that he had great knowledge of his craft. His demo was ace, and he shared a lot of tips and skills, and it was a really fun, enjoyable and educational session. Chris also gets bonus points for being really patient with all of our questions and SOS calls!”
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Posted 10 months ago