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Throwing Class for Beginners Reviews

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This is a fun activity in Manchester

In this hands-on pottery workshop, you'll master the foundational techniques of wheel throwing and create your very own ceramic pieces. During this engaging session, you'll learn how to transform raw clay into beautiful vessels, and if you wish you can choose two of your favourite creations to be professionally fired and glazed for you to treasure.

Working at your own wheel under expert guidance, you'll develop essential skills including:

- Centring clay confidently
- Opening and pulling walls with proper technique
- Creating basic forms with traditional methods
- Understanding the characteristics of clay

Our welcoming team ensures a relaxed, supportive environment perfect for complete beginners. You'll find that the rhythmic motion of the wheel and the tactile nature of clay quickly puts you at ease, making the learning process both natural and enjoyable.

This immersive activity introduces you to the deeply satisfying craft of pottery, helping you build both skills and confidence. As you shape the clay beneath your hands, you'll discover the meditative quality of throwing that has captivated artisans for millennia. You'll leave the class with practical knowledge of wheel throwing techniques and, once fired, two unique pieces that showcase your newfound skills.

Classes run twice daily on Saturdays and Sundays.

*Please note: As part of our Sustainability policy: we no longer offer collection pick ups of your pottery.

Classes booked and pots made as of July will be sent by Royal Mail with a small P&P cost which can be purchased in our studio after your class should you choose to keep your lovely pots
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Mr Matthew Hooper
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We had a great time, bought as a gift card for my wife's birthday. The booking process was straightforward enough, our instructor was lovely and the environment was perfect. Turns out I'm categorically not a natural at this but we had fun and we'd both definitely do it again.
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Posted 4 days ago
Our teacher was great, she was so patient, helpful and friendly. The atmosphere felt calm and comfortable and the location itself is beautiful. Would 100% recommend and my partner and I are thinking about booking onto the 4 week course.
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Posted 2 months ago
I attended the pottery class with my niece so the teacher was dealing with two students with 50 years difference in age but he wasn’t fazed at all by the challenge. We were welcomed and put at our ease. He began by asking us if we had experienced pottery making before . He showed us where everything was and got us kitted out with aprons ( very necessary) and then went through the process of what we would be doing to give us a complete overview before we started. Then it was our turn It was obvious that our instructor had a real gift for teaching . He was encouraging, good humoured and gave us positive feedback even when the clay wobbled out of control ( in my case ) We discussed pots, potfests, potters and all manner of clay related things. He was very easy to talk to and obviously enthusiastic about his craft. Both my niece and I really enjoyed the experience and in fact I’d like to have another go sometime. It is quite addictive.
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Posted 2 months ago
Joanna Cherry
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Oh my gosh this class was amazing!! Absolutely smashed our expectations. Alice was so lovely, warm, welcoming and incredibly talented. She was a fabulous teacher. We all had such a laugh and it was well worth the money for the time (a full 2.5 hours!!). Loved it.
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Posted 2 months ago
Aidan Ramsden
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Great little date night. Not as easy as it looks but a good laugh. Instructor was great patient and easy going. Always coming around with tips and tricks
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Posted 4 months ago
Our teacher gave us clear instructions, showing the process and explaining every step, and helped us individually when we had questions or needed help. He was patient, friendly, and helpful.
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Posted 4 months ago
Corina Balaban
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Amazing class, would highly recommend! Great teacher, beautiful space. Learnt a lot and enjoyed the process.
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Posted 5 months ago
Andy Easthope
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The class was well organised and the teacher was patient and very experienced. We were late but he made us welcome. He provided excellent support and explained the activity well. We made a number of pots and were allowed to keep those we chose. I liked the fact that we were able to try out hand at a few attempts, this allowed us to practice until we got a good pot to keep. The event was a birthday gift and was bought for me. Definitely go again.
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Posted 6 months ago