
Manchester's premier pottery studio offering classes for all skill levels. Create beautiful ceramics while learning traditional and contemporary techniques in a friendly, supportive environment.
Pottery Classes Manchester
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12 Week Ceramics
Our original and best mixed ability handbuilding and throwing course, suitable for absolute beginners and intermediate potters.
These courses run 3 times a year following the school term.
Our next courses start in September, and are available to book now!
Weeknights 6:30-9:00pm
£350
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12 Week Beginners Wheel Throwing
Our longer format class is a deep dive into the discipline of throwing on the potters wheel.
Our next course begins in September and is available to book now!
Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm
£450
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12 Week Improvers Pottery Wheel Throwing
Learn how to use heavier amounts of clay and create more technical forms in this 12 week improvers pottery wheel course.
Projects can include throwing & altering forms, jugs & handles, noodle bowls, chip’n’dip plates, lemon juicers and more.
Septembers course available to book now! Suitable for those with previous throwing experience.
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Slips & Slabs with Camille Biddell
Join artist Camille Biddell in this 2 day slip and slab pottery masterclass, where you will learn how to create colourful slip decorated slab pottery.
Learn how to decorate using plaster slabs to slip transfer designs, add texture with roulettes and stamps, to create your own unique slab pottery.
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st August
10.30-4.30pm
£180
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1 Day Intensive Throwing
Learn to master the art of throwing on the pottery wheel in this one day masterclass. Learn the fundamentals of making bowls, cups and plates with artist Merida Richards.
Saturday 4th October
Saturday 15th November
10.30-5.30pm
£120
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Glaze Chemistry 101
This 2 day course provides an excellent introduction to fascinating practice of glaze formulation through presentations, demonstrations, and practical activities.
Learn to mix your own base glaze and create a line blend, following up with a session to analyse your results and mix your own 1kg brush-on glaze.
2-day course
Multiple dates available:
10th & 17th August 2025 10:30am – 4:30pm
11th & 18th August 2025 10:30am – 4:30pm
6th & 13th December 1:30 - 7:30pm
£200
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Colourful Clay
A 2.5 hour workshop of coloured clay fun!
Use a selection of coloured clay to create patterns, marbling and inlay effects we will create slab plates, dishes and bowls by shaping the slabs over moulds.
Bring design ideas with you or freestyle on the day! 2 items included, any further creations will be charged at £5 per extra item.
This workshop is suitable for absolute beginners, ages 16+.
£65 per person
Saturday 13th September 10.30-12.30
Saturday 6th December 10.30-12.30
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Ceramic Travel Cups
New to ceramics? This friendly 2-hour group session is the perfect introduction to handbuilding!
You'll learn to create clay slabs, add beautiful relief designs and textures using stamps, then form everything into a gorgeous to-go travel mug that's truly yours.
£50 per person
Next dates:
Saturday 20th September 10.30-12.30
Saturday 18th October 10.30-12.30
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Pottery Wheel Taster Class
Discover the joy of working with clay in our 2-hour pottery wheel taster class at 7 Spot Pottery. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on session introduces you to the basics of wheel throwing, from centring the clay to shaping your very own piece.
Our friendly instructors guide you every step of the way, ensuring a relaxed and enjoyable experience.
Ideal as a standalone experience or a stepping stone to more advanced pottery courses.

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