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

  • A woman wearing a blue apron and yellow sleeves working on a ceramic plate with an outline of a face on it, using a tool for detailing or painting.

    Surface Decoration with Becca Brown

    In this one-day workshop with Yorkshire artist Becca Brown, we’ll explore a variety of surface decoration techniques using mono-printing with slip and oxides, gelli printing, stencils, wax resist, sgraffito, and water etching.

    Saturday 16th August

    11:30-5:00pm

    £80

    Surface Decoration
  • A handmade ceramic cup in the shape of a double heart with a pinkish exterior and black glazed interior, sitting on a textured beige fabric surface with sunlight casting a shadow.

    Thrown & Altered with Merida Richards

    Creative pottery wheel throwing masterclass with Merida Richards, covering throwing and altering forms on the wheel.

    Learn how to make sculptural, creative ceramics in this 2 day weekend workshop.

    Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th August

    10.30-5.30pm both days

    £180

    Thrown + Altered
  • A ceramic teapot and cup with black and brown abstract designs on a white background, set against a textured wall.

    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

    Slips & Slabs
  • Person shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a pottery studio.

    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

    Throw in a Day
  • Small decorative ceramic house with a brown roof, circular window, pink walls, and a yellow door, placed on a white circular base.

    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

    £360

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  • Person shaping clay on a wooden worktable, using a piece of cardboard as a template, with a rolling pin and additional clay in the background.

    6 Week Ceramics

    Join us for an introduction to handbuilding and throwing, in this short and snappy course where we’ll cover the fundamentals of all things ceramics with tutor Pascal.

    Runs August only.

    Monday 4th August 6:30-9:00pm

    Tuesday 5th August 1:00-4:00pm

    Tuesday 5th August 6:30-9:00pm

    £200

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  • Close-up of a person's hands shaping a gray clay vase on a pottery wheel.

    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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  • A woman shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a ceramics studio

    6 Week Throwing

    A shorter introduction to throwing for August only. Learn the fundamentals of throwing, trimming, decorating and glazing your pots with our tutor Eva.

    Weds 6th August 6:30-9:00pm

    Thurs 7th August 1:00-4:00pm

    Thurs 7th August 6:30-9:00pm

    £240

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  • A digital scale and several plastic containers with labels such as quartz, nepheline selenite, titanium dioxide, cobalt carbonate, rutile, and chrome oxide, all on a white surface.

    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

    £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.

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

    Thursdays 6:30-9:00pm

    £450

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  • Colorful decorative plates with abstract patterns arranged on a light wooden surface.

    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

    Coloured Clay tickets
  • A ceramic cup filled with iced coffee and ice cubes, placed on a blue cloth on a wooden table.

    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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  • Person shaping a clay pot on a pottery wheel, with hands covered in wet clay.

    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.
    Pottery Wheel Taster Session

Play with clay in our supportive clay community…

  • "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