Pottery Classes Manchester

Create. Glaze. Repeat. Join Manchester’s leading artist-run ceramic space for hands-on pottery classes designed for every skill level. Our instructors guide you through everything from the fundamentals of the wheel to advanced glazing techniques. Find your creative rhythm in a professional studio environment built for local makers.

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    Beginners Glaze Chemistry

    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

    Next dates available:

    Saturday 28th March (day 1)

    Saturday 4th April (day 2)

    10:30am -4:30pm

    £200

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  • A person working at a pottery wheel, shaping clay with their hand, surrounded by pottery tools, sponges, and clay debris.

    12 Week Beginners Wheel Throwing

    Our longer format class is a deep dive into the discipline of throwing on the potters wheel with our experienced and knowledgable tutors Eva & Merida.

    Learn all of the fundamentals in our fun and friendly class.

    Our next course begins in September and is available to book now!

    Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm

    Sundays 1:30-4:00pm

    £450

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    12 Week Mixed Ceramics

    Our original and best mixed ability handbuilding & throwing course, suitable for absolute beginners and intermediate potters.

    Covering techniques such as wheel throwing, pinch pottery, coiling, hard and soft slabs, kurinuki, nerikomi and much more!

    Our courses are never the same, as we change our curriculum every 12 weeks.

    These courses run 3 times a year following the school term.

    Mondays 6:30-9:00pm

    Tuesdays 10am, 1:30pm, 6:30pm

    £350

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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.

    Suitable for those with previous throwing experience.

    Wednesdays 6:30pm

    Sundays 5:00pm

    £450

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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

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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

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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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    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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Real Pottery. Real Makers.

We don’t just run the studio; we are the studio.

7 Spot Pottery isn't an investor-backed project or a managed franchise - it’s an independent, artist-run workspace built from the ground up by the same people who teach your classes. We believe you deserve to learn directly from professional makers who live and breathe clay every day.

When you book a wheel with us, you aren't getting an outsourced curriculum or a "lifestyle" workshop. You’re getting 40 years of combined experience, muddy aprons, and the honest, unpolished reality of the craft. No middle-men, no hands-off owners - just expert tuition from the potters on the front line.

Meet the Team

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    Pascal Nichols

    Studio manager & tutor

    Handbuilding & glaze chemistry wizard, can usually be seen scratching his beard thinking about his latest special interest on Glazy.org.

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    Eva Elliott

    Studio manager & tutor

    Throwing wizard & lover of pattern and surface treatments, can usually be found cuddling her 2 rescue dogs or chain-drinking coffee.

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    Merida Richards

    Sessional Tutor

    Enjoys wood-firing a kiln, can be usually found creating mysterious objects out of clay or driving across country for clay based adventures!

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    Eloisa Pope

    Technician & studio co-ordinator

    The backbone of the studio, keeping us on the straight and narrow! Can usually be found outside smoking a rollie or with her head in a bucket of reclaim.

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Testimonials.

  • "Love the studio and ceramic workshop a lot. Eva has very strong artistic sense with expressive style that lead us having interesting and high quality lessons. "

    Iris C

  • “Great coaching & advice as well as a real community spirit and it’s a real safe haven for me to just come and crack on with new techniques and projects! Would highly recommend."

    Scarlet RS

  • “I'm halfway through a 12 week throwing course here and it's such a great studio, Eva is the most welcoming and helpful teacher and Mia is the cutest studio dog! Would highly recommend."

    Robyn B

  • “A fantastic pottery studio, Pascal and Eva are so friendly, helpful and full of pottery knowledge! Great for newbies and more experienced potters, whether it's a short course or a longer term membership."

    Eleanor H

  • "I have been going to 7 Spot for almost 2 years and I look forward to it so much every week. Eva and Pascal are brilliant teachers, teaching a wide range of techniques but always up for letting you explore your own style too. "

    Lucy C

  • "Great place to learn ceramics without prior experience, leading onto opportunities to become a member once you’ve developed enough to work independently."

    Liam W

  • "Cannot recommend enough, brilliant teachers, fun and engaging sessions, so much support and freedom. Love love love 7 spot!!"

    Rowan C

  • “I signed up for a handbuilding coffee cup class before committing to a 12 week course to see if I liked it, and have since come back for five further courses. The classes are really relaxing and rewarding. Pascal and Eva have made a lovely, patient and supportive place.”

    Amelia O

  • "7 Spot Pottery is a gem! Eva and Pascal have created a warm and welcoming community of potters. The pottery space is super relaxed, full of inspiration and perfect for anyone who wants to explore pottery, whether you're a total beginner or experienced. You feel part of something really special here."

    Molly H

  • "I’ve loved every minute of the 12-week beginner throwing course at 7 Spot! Eva is an incredibly knowledgeable and flexible teacher, making learning both fun and accessible. I can't wait to return for another course — I highly recommend it"

    Laurentta E