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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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Joe San Jose
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“Highly recommend this! I took my girlfriend as a birthday surprise and she loved it. Chris the teacher was highly skilled and really kind, the class itself was great with lots of hands on time, it does go quick though!!! 5/5!”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Really fun first session! Chris, our instructor did a great job teaching us the basics - instructions were clear and he’s really knowledgeable”
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Natalie Whitehead
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“Great time, thoroughly enjoyed it! Fab teacher!”
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Posted 1 year ago
“Great experience- Frida was very helpful and informative, and there was only four people in our class so had lots of support. Really enjoyed and would recommend the class :)”
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Lydia Shehata
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“It was a fab experience. The teacher was really lovely and helpful and took her time explaining. Thank you!”
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Samantha Choo
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“Dolce is amazing and so supportive wu”
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Katie Stabler
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“Really enjoyed the class! It was a small group of 8 with a nice casual vibe. We watched how it was done first then quickly set to work. We got to make around 4-5 pieces and then keep our favourite (and pay a small surplus if we wanted to keep more). Phillipa was really helpful, walking around to share support and guidance where needed.”
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Posted 1 year ago
“My wife and I had a great time and Dulce was a fantastic teacher. I am sure my ‘pots’ would have stayed as shapeless lumps of clay if she hadn’t been there to help! Highly recommend it!”
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