4 Week Wheel Throwing Pottery Course

Learn how to make pottery in four weeks in this beginner-friendly course.



4 x 2.5 hours Class size 1 to 8 guests       £195

Looking to kick-start your pottery journey? Look no further than our 4-week ceramic wheel throwing class in Manchester! This workshop is perfect for beginners who have already had a taster class or are completely new to the art. We want you to make the most of your time with us, so our course is designed to be intense, personal, and tailored to your skills.
Running in the evenings, our workshop accommodates a maximum of 8 students per class, ensuring a focused and individualized learning experience. We provide up to 8 wheels, so you'll have your own dedicated space to work on.
These 2.15 hour sessions will cover all the basics of wedging and throwing shapes on the wheel. We'll place a strong emphasis on centring the clay and pulling walls, giving you a solid foundation to build upon. In week 2, you'll have the opportunity to throw up to 8 pieces on the wheel, with firing and glazing included in the course fees.
Week 3 will focus on trimming your pieces on the wheel and learning how to make and attach handles. Finally, in week 4, you'll learn the art of glazing with the option to explore dip glazes, brush-on glazes, or painting your pottery with underglazes. We encourage your creative freedom.
Once the course finishes, your pieces will be ready to collect 2-3 weeks later. Please note that due to the set dates and times of our courses, cancellation of a class cannot be rescheduled.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Join us for an engaging and transformative experience where you'll learn the art of wheel throwing and create beautiful pieces to cherish.

Upcoming dates for 4 Week Wheel Throwing Pottery Course

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 10 Oct 2026, 10:44pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

1 upcoming date between 4 Nov 2026 and 4 Nov 2026.

  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-9pm (then the same time each week, for the next 3 weeks)
What you'll get
Learn how to make and glaze wheel thrown pottery, up to 8 of your best it’s included
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Knowledge required
Suitable for beginners
What to bring
All materials and aprons provided
Session repeats

This class series runs over 4 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.

Location

4 Pollard Street East, Wellington House

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  • 5/5 from Maddalena Manno, attended Jan 2025: I just attended the 4 week wheel pottery course and I loved it! I want to continue and practice this new passion of mine! The teacher was great and always ready to help you. I strongly suggest the course :)
  • 5/5 from Niall Palmer, attended Sep 2023: Love this course! Learnt absolutely loads about what goes into the creation of hand made ceramics and had a load of fun doing so. Filipa was great, was always on hand to help and guide where necessary, but allowed you to go with the flow when you got in the zone. Would definitely recommend to anybody whose thinking about getting into pottery and wants to give it a go.
  • 5/5 from Catherine Lawson, attended Sep 2023: A brilliant way to wile away a Tuesday evening! Superb demonstrations from Filipa and great company from the other students: I would thoroughly recommend this course to anyone who needs a little escape time! I feel I have learnt so much and am definitely hooked on the pottery path! Thank you Filipa!
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New Dawn Pottery
New Dawn Pottery

4.9 (523)
female Women-owned

New Dawn Pottery is an independent pottery studio in Manchester, welcoming beginners and improvers to explore clay in a friendly, relaxed setting.
We offer pottery tasters and weekly courses, with hands-on guidance from our tutors. Whether you’re trying the pottery wheel for the first time or developing your skills, we’ll help you learn at your own pace and enjoy the process.
Come on your own, bring a friend, or share a creative experience with someone special. You don’t need any previous experience, just a willingness to get your hands muddy!

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