Ceramic Homeware Workshop

Unique clay workshops



2 hours - 2.5 hours

Class size 1 to 30 (public classes), 1 to 80

  £40 - £50 (£50 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £45/guest for 15+ guests, £40/guest for 25+ guests)

Welcome to ClayLife; crafting connections through clay.
Whether you’re flying solo, catching up with mates, planning a date or making memories with family, ClayLife is a chance to slow down, get creative and make something of your own.
We now have a ceramics and sculpture studio at Hope Mill in Ancoats, Manchester! It’s home to our hands-on workshops, where we explore everything from sculptural pieces to functional ceramics for your home. Think ramen and matcha bowls, pet bowls, gravy boats, our viral clay sign making workshop, seasonal decorations and plenty more.
Our morning sessions are all about creative freedom. You can choose what you’d like to make, whether that’s a functional piece for your home, a sculptural creation or something completely unique. With guidance from our experienced team, you’ll learn the techniques you need while having plenty of space to bring your own ideas to life.
ClayLife is still mobile, too. We host events at venues across Manchester and can bring a workshop to your chosen location. For birthdays, hen and stag celebrations, and corporate events, we can tailor a hand-building session to your group. Our mobile workshops can cater for groups of 5 - 80; for larger bookings of 20 or more, please get in touch to discuss options and pricing.
Every workshop is beginner friendly, with guidance throughout. We’ll show you how to build your piece step by step, while leaving plenty of room to make it your own. Depending on the workshop, you will be able to paint your own design with underglazes or choose a glaze finish. Your piece will then be professionally glazed and fired, ready for collection from Hope Mill in Ancoats. If you’re visiting from further afield, delivery can be arranged for an additional fee.
Visiting the ClayLife studio? It’s around a three-minute walk from New Islington tram stop, with free parking on site.
The studio is BYOB, and there’s a hot drinks machine just outside the studio if you fancy a cuppa while you create.
The studio is on the third floor of an older building. There is a lift, but if it’s unavailable, you’ll need to use three flights of stairs. The doorways are also too narrow for standard wheelchairs. Please get in touch before booking if you’d like to discuss access.
Everything you need for the workshop is provided. Please arrive 10 minutes early so you can settle in; sessions start promptly, and arriving late may mean you don’t have enough time to finish your piece.
We can’t wait to clay with you!

Upcoming dates for Ceramic Homeware Workshop

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:13pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

23 upcoming dates between 11 Oct 2026 and 17 Jan 2027.

  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026, 3pm-5pm (Manchester • Make your own ramen (or regular) bowl)
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Thu 22 Oct 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Thu 22 Oct 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 4pm-6:30pm (Manchester • Halloween clay)
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm (Manchester • Make your own clay sign)
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm (Manchester • Make your own clay sign)
  • Wed 28 Oct 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 1pm-3:30pm (Manchester • HALLOWEEN make your own ghosts)
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Wed 4 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm (Manchester • Make a clay sign)
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 2pm-4pm (Manchester • Make your own clay sign)
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 10:30am-12:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Thu 12 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 3pm-5pm (Manchester • Make your own ramen (or regular) bowl)
  • Wed 18 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 10:30am-1pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Thu 26 Nov 2026, 6:30pm-8:30pm (Manchester • Make what you want)
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 3pm-5pm (Manchester • Make your own ramen (or regular) bowl)
  • Sun 17 Jan 2027, 3pm-5pm (Manchester • Make your own ramen (or regular) bowl)
What you'll get
Artisanal clay, aprons, manual wheel, all clay tools, a fired and glazed piece.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly.
What to bring
A drink of their choice, alcoholic or soft.
Suitable for

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea, team building activity, Christmas party, birthday or hen do.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum, Xmas gift or gift for couples.

Location

The location varies by date (select a date to see this). You'll get the specific address after booking.

Your teacher can also travel within 30 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

Ceramic Homeware Workshop location
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Recent reviews of Ceramic Homeware Workshop

  • 5/5 from Erica Phan, attended Sep 2026: I booked this class as a birthday gift for my sister. We both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Nina was professional and passionate about her craft. She was a great teacher and I would recommend her workshops for those looking to gain a new creative skill in a relaxed environment. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Jonatan Karlsson, attended Jul 2026: Me and my partner went to a class and had the absolute best time! Cant recommend enough, Nina had amazing vibes and the bowls came out so nice with her help! All around a great time If on the fence this is the class to go to as we definitely will be coming back
  • 5/5 from Blue Copeland, attended Feb 2026: Atmospheric venue, great vibes & helpful fun staff. Bea really made the experience. It was SO worth it! I surprised my partner with this gift and he absolutely loved it. We booked the valentines special! Definitely recommend!
  • 5/5 from Elmer Djassi, attended Feb 2026: Lovely class, all the staff are supportive and welcoming, would definitely book again!
  • 5/5 from Emma Richman, attended Feb 2026: Had a blast tonight at Clay Life! Great atmosphere and friendly team, on hand to perform corrective clay surgery when required!
  • 5/5 from Karan Nihalani Nihalani, attended Feb 2026: Very clear instructions, enough time to get everything done and can't wait for the results!
  • 5/5 from Nic Manalo, attended Dec 2025: We had an amazing time with Nina! She was so kind and welcoming from the get go. This was a surprise for my girlfriend and she LOVED it! Everything was well organised and we would 100% do this again, big thank you to Nina for a wonderful evening!
  • 5/5 from Tyron Webster, attended Dec 2025: This was 10/10. Teacher was amazing, such a great help and warm lovely person. Really enjoyed the ramen bowl making, highly recommend such a great activity to do! ️
  • 5/5 from Kim Holcroft, attended Oct 2025: We had the best morning with Nina at Clay Life for our team building day! The location was perfect, and Nina was so welcoming and knowledgeable, she made everyone feel at ease and guided us through the creative process with such enthusiasm. Everything we needed was provided and we can’t wait to collect our finished creations once they’ve been fired. Highly recommend for a fun, relaxing and inspiring group experience!
  • 5/5 from Blake Barbosa, attended Sep 2025: I had the best time! Nina was super lovely and helped me out whenever I needed. I made two bowls for my guinea pigs in the session and it was my first time doing clay 100% recommend
  • 5/5 from Jess Wright, attended Aug 2025: We had a fantastic class with Nina! She was patient with our mixed abilities, gently encouraging and very knowledgable. I'd highly reccommend and will definitely be booking again!!
  • 5/5 from Johnpaul Joannou, attended Aug 2025: Nina was a great teacher and we had so much fun!
  • 5/5 from Ali Kahn, attended Jun 2025: What a fabulous experience! Nina and her team were just wonderful! Nina was so warm and patient and she made the whole thing just so engaging and fun! I was so involved and it is such a mindful activity and I love the ramen bowl I made and can't wait to get it back when it is glazed! Thank you Nina! I will be back! Xxx
  • 5/5 from Alex McQuade, attended Jun 2025: I was the organizer for a group of 16 visiting Manchester for a business event and booked a clay workshop with Claylife as a fun group activity. I'm very glad we did! This is such a great experience for a large group looking for a unique and fun experience that is accessible to everyone. Nina was our teacher- she was fun, helpful, and made the whole experience a blast for everyone. She's also great at explaining the concepts to beginners, helping where needed, and making sure that everyone finishes with a creation that they're excited about. If you're looking for an amazing group activity, I would 100% recommend booking a class with Claylife!
  • 5/5 from Bryonie Buckley, attended Jun 2025: The class was so much fun, the teacher was lovely x
  • 5/5 from Shang Peng Koh, attended Apr 2025: Amazing workshop with the best teacher Nina! Highly recommended for a family/friend group activity it’s so much fun! Despite it being a decent size group Nina managed to take care of all of us and gave guidance whenever needed. We’ll definitely come back again! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Maddy Rodgers, attended Mar 2025: The class was amazing, would recommend to anyone. I went with my whole family and were a bit late but the teachers were very graceful about it and caught us up to speed. Kept checking in to give tips etc and was a lot of fun. It was all for Mother’s Day and my mum loved it!
  • 5/5 from Hannah Strickland, attended Mar 2025: Such a fun class and a great way to celebrate Mother’s Day. We can’t wait to get our mugs!
  • 5/5 from Victoria Henderson, attended Feb 2025: Amazing session, fun, thouhhtfully delivered. Amazing response to what was a late booking. The team are really looking forward to the next installment. Fabulous and highly recommended.
  • 5/5 from James Gibson, attended Jan 2025: Fantastic experience, Nina is really lovely and accommodating would recommend for anyone.
  • 5/5 from Robbie Troth, attended Oct 2024: The second class we've done with Nina at claylife and we absolutely loved it. She's a great teacher and her workshops are always super fun. The venue was beautiful and I can't wait to see my bowl once it's been fired and glazed. It's cool to actually make something from clay you can use regularly rather then just for show. Can't wait to try her v60 class. Don't hesitate to book if you are considering it, you'll love it!
Your teacher

Claylife
Claylife

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Hey there
My name is Nina VHVK & I have been playing with clay ever since I can remember :) I am now a professional ceramicist - specialising in figurative sculptures & interior design with extensive experience teaching clay to all ages.. so without further ado I bring to you; Claylife:
Clay sessions varying in unique themes & locations around Manchester, we will be providing :
Nude model sculpting sessions
An array of ‘MUST haves for the home’ interior decor
Mobile private events catering to any occasion large or small (5-80 people)
My mission is to inspire people to find happiness with clay & to stay creative!

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