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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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“Frida was an amazing teacher and the setting was perfect. We really enjoyed it! And it’s given us a taste for it”
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Simon Biggar
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“Perfect gift for the other half as you get to go along and have fun with it as well. 2 hours flew by and Frida was excellent throughout”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Jessica was fantastic. Even though there were a number of people in the group she made sure to go round to each individual and help them. She also explained the reason for any mistakes made when creating the pot and was very helpful.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Lovely class. The teacher, Frida, had a very gentle teaching demeanour and really looked after us. Would recommend !”
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Keelie Scholhamer
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“The teacher was wonderful and instructive. It was very pleasant to take this class and do pottery for a couple of hours!”
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Karen Tuzylak-Maguire
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“Fantastic teaching from Dulse - thank you. We loved every moment. Would have loved a cup of tea, a longer session, and just slightly larger range of glaze colours. However, I would recommend highly to all my friends.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Vanessa Black
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“What a fantastic class!! Jessica is a great teacher. We will be returning for the week course .”
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Julia Gordon
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“Alex was a very clear instructor, very patient and totally supportive to each of us. Made the experience fun, doable and a fantastic experience”
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