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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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Laura Lis Coimbra Silva
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“The class was amazing! The teacher explains everything really well, and the place is super cozy.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“We had a fantastic time, Chris was very informative and helpful. Would definitely recommend and we all want to go back and do some more potting!”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Attended a beginners clay throwing class with Darla and couldn’t have had a better time. She was incredibly welcoming and made us feel so comfortable. She explained everything so well and was extremely helpful throughout the entire session. There was the opportunity to create multiple items which made the 2 hours versatile and fun. Darla in particular was a wonderful teacher and had such a great personality which tied together the whole experience. Great value for money, highly recommend ☺️.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Stella Hayter
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“This is an excellent class with an excellent teacher (Frida). Photos are before they are fired.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Stuart Round
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“Freida was a great teacher and helped everybody when they needed it. She was very personable and informative and made the whole experience very enjoyable.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Michael Kabalu
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“Took my wife there for our anniversary, we wanted to do it for a while. Our teacher Dulce, was patient, knowledgeable and attentive to each member of the class. There was a lot of info to learn but she broke it down so well that I was able to replicate exactly what she showed. My pot came out fantastic. And I’m a complete newbie. Class is super worth it and the teacher is amazing.”
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Posted 1 year ago
Laura Boothroyd
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“Really good fun, just the right amount of time, very good teacher who took everything step by step, helped everyone and encouraged our creativity, would definitely come again”
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Laura Fergusson
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“We had a great time and really enjoyed our class. The teacher was fab and explained the process really well”
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