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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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“Chris was amazing, such a good teacher, very kind and patient. We learnt so much and had a lovely time. Highly recommend.”
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Tom Johnston
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“Really enjoyable class. Alex was a great teacher and super patient with my many mistakes, managed to make a nice bowl in the end :)”
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Megan Hepple
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“Great class, perfect length of time and size of class. The teacher Alex was great. Highly recommend”
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Louise Tonkin
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“The teacher was very knowledgeable. He let us get on with it after giving us a great demonstration. But was on hand when we struggled.”
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Rhona Mitchell
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“Friendly teacher and really well taught. Clear demo at the start and Continued help. Were able to pick up when we were struggling with something and help guide and correct us. Made sure everyone had something they made that they were happy with. Plenty of time to keep practicing and have multiple gos.”
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Pauline Basnett
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“Really enjoyed the session. The tutor, Alex was very good at explaining and demonstrating techniques. There was no limit on the amount of clay we could use if our throwing didn’t go according to plan. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone. A reminder to wear appropriate clothing as I came away with a lot of clay on my jeans despite the long apron.”
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Martha Bamber
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“Such a great day! Me and my granddaughter came as a birthday gift from her for my 80th. Lovely experience, great class and such a fun new thing to learn! Would love to try it again”
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Sarah Taylor
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“Absolutely loved it x Alex was brilliant”
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