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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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Gillian Smyth
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“Amazing class, such fun and great guidance.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Susannah Argyropoulos
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“Brilliant class with a short demo and then lots of time, encouragement and tips to create our own pots!”
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Posted 1 year ago
Aaliyah Ahmed
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“Great lesson and valuable experience with Dulce. Positive and happiness within the class and a great teacher! Deserves a pay rise!”
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Posted 1 year ago
“A great experience with a brilliant host! Most enjoyable afternoon.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Dulces was amazing! She gave us a great demonstration which not only showed us how to throw, but also the reason for every step in the process which made learning and the session so enjoyable.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Atheena Deepak
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“We had the best time ever. Booked it with a friend as a birthday activity. The instructor- Dulce, was so sweet. She explained everything perfectly and was always there to help us out. We all felt so comfortable. The small group is great too. Good amount of time, we didn’t feel like we were rushed or anything. You get to keep one pot (included in the price), any extra ones you can pay for. So you would have to come back at a later date to collect your pottery. I would bring a spare change of trousers next time. The location was easy to find. 10/10. Would highly recommend and visit again.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Jennie Sophocleous
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“I was a complete beginner. It wasn’t easy but Filipa gave a wonderful tutorial and patiently guided my efforts. The demonstration was swift but thorough (and there were guides pinned up to remind us of the steps) - and then we all just got stuck in. Hugely relaxing and satisfying. I made a pot to be proud of and would definitely recommend.”
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Chris Roberts
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“Amazing time trying wheel throwing pottery for the first time! Dulse was a great teacher that had time for everyone and really made it a fun and enjoyable experience. Would recommend to anyone that wants to try something new. Thank you.”
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