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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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Mercy Fulani
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“Teacher was very friendly and great with directions. She made it a fun, comfortable class”
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Posted 3 months ago
“Great teacher and great fun!”
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Posted 3 months ago
Philip Paulden
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“Attended with my wife and really enjoys the session. My only critiscm is that the wheels are very low, the seats are very uncomfortable and both of us had to give up after an hour or so because of pain. It would be great to have some different potters wheel where you could throw pottery from a standing position. Ok for the youngsters but as you get into your 70’s it’s a real barrier. We would both love to do a pottery course but we both agree that we’d need different wheels.”
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Posted 3 months ago
Tyler Widnall
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“Great fun, our host Chris was lovely and very helpful.”
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Posted 3 months ago
Gary Whittaker
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“brilliant afternoon, relaxed, fun, messy, it was great, no experience, everything you need provided, instructor was fantastic and we made some interesting pots, highly recommend.”
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Posted 3 months ago
Christopher Oliver
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“Absolutely fantastic pottery making class for beginners. Even the very clumsy like me ended up making a pot!”
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Posted 3 months ago
Heather Nuttall
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“Lots of fun and a patient teacher love ig”
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Posted 4 months ago
Stephen James
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“Dullse was an incredible teacher and so very patient. This class has spurred me to take up a hobby that I have been lacking. Brilliant class and really well explained and executed.”
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Posted 4 months ago