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Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel

Discover the art of pottery making in this wheel throwing class in Manchester.

Partington's Pots

5.0 (329)

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2 hours

1 to 2 guests

£50

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What you'll do

Sink your hands into this pottery class in Manchester with your friendly teacher from Partington's Pots. Unleash your creativity onto the clay as you learn wheel-throwing techniques.

Ideal for absolute beginners, this immersive workshop will guide you through different techniques needed to feel confident on the wheel. You'll enjoy intimate class sizes, so you can be sure to get plenty of personal time with your teacher in a cosy pottery studio.

Experience the joy of transforming a lump of clay on the pottery wheel as you make four to six pieces over two hours. Plus, one finished, fired and glazed mug is included in the price - hand-glazed by your teacher!

Once this Manchester wheel-throwing class is over, you can swing by later to collect your masterpiece or have it mailed directly to you. Either way, you'll end up with a tangible reminder of a wonderful day spent discovering new talents!

Upcoming dates for Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 7 Oct 2026, 10:27pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

366 upcoming dates between 13 Oct 2026 and 30 Dec 2027.

Tue 13 Oct 2026, 6pm-8pm
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Sat 17 Oct 2026, 10am-12pm
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What you'll get

Your fired and glazed hand-thrown mug to keep.

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Recent reviews of Pottery Class - Throwing on the Wheel

5/5 from Matthew Hammond, attended Oct 2026: Me and my girlfriend had such a lovely time making mugs with Dave! He was really friendly and very welcoming as we had both never done pottery before. We would highly recommend to anyone who fancies doing something different that also leaves you feeling fulfilled! Would love to do it again 5️
5/5 from Madison Richardson, attended Sep 2026: We had a great time at this class, Dave is very friendly and helps you through the entire process. It was really fun trying out making the different shapes and getting to see your creation come to life! I would really recommend this class to anyone who is considering it.
5/5 from Laura Michelle White, attended Sep 2026: Brilliant experience, would highly recommend. We had never done any pottery before but Dave is a fantastic teacher and made us feel instantly at ease. Really great value session as well. Thank you very much!
5/5 from Charlotte Rosser, attended Sep 2026: My husband and I had a fantastic session with Dave - he was so helpful and friendly and we came away with a come of brilliant pieces each. It was a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours, although could have stayed all afternoon!
5/5 from Matthew Draper, attended Sep 2026: I and my partner chose this as a date night activity, Dave as a host was absoloutly amazing and had us both belly laughing all the way through the pottery class. We ended up with two amazing mugs with our names & dates on them! We will 100% be going back in the near future to start building up our own little collection of pots, I cannot recommend this enough - absoloute legendary experience. Mat & Chloe
5/5 from Lydia Sutherland, attended Sep 2026: Loved our pottery class so much! David was so friendly and helpful throughout, and made us feel great about our mugs. Lovely Saturday morning activity in a delightful creative space we wouldn’t have otherwise found. Couldn’t recommend more.
5/5 from Julia Wadeson, attended Aug 2026: Absolutely amazing! Loved every minute and Dave was such an incredible teacher. Never thought I’d have managed to make 3 pots in only 2 hours!
5/5 from Christopher Jones, attended Aug 2026: Fantastic experience. I would highly recommend the pottery class. It was fun and informative. We will be back!
5/5 from Emily Rasaiah, attended Aug 2026: Dave was fantastic, walks you through every step and is so patient and kind whilst making your items
5/5 from Anouschka Greenwood, attended Aug 2026: We had an amazing class with Dave. His instructions were really clear and helpful. We had the best time and we can’t wait to collect our mugs!
5/5 from Lorraine Donegan, attended Aug 2026: I loved the pottery class. Dave is a great teacher and very patient
5/5 from Emma Dinnis, attended Jul 2026: We had a brilliant time! David was the best teacher and it was a throughly enjoyable class. We will be back!
5/5 from Shelley Brooks, attended Jul 2026: I have wanted to go to a pottery class for a long time and today we went as a special birthday treat. We really enjoyed it and had a great time with the two hours just flying by. Dave was an excellent teacher and he explained everything to us really well. It’s much harder than it looks, especially making cup handles (that was so tricky). Thanks for making us feel welcome, we will definitely be coming back.
5/5 from Sandra Smith, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely brilliant! Was so nervous beforehand that I would be the person that could not learn but how wrong I was! Dave is a wonderful, kind and patient teacher with so much experience, it really shows! Relaxing notes with a well earned brew at the Deli Lama just next door!
5/5 from Michael, attended Jul 2026: I’d never done pottery before, so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I had such a great time at this class. I booked it for my birthday and it ended up being a really fun and memorable experience. During the session I made three different mugs, then got to choose my favourite one to add a handle to and keep. I also loved the atmosphere of the building, it was busy and full of energy, with lots of other arts and crafts workshops going on around us, which made the whole place feel really creative and inspiring. I’d definitely recommend this class to anyone wanting to try pottery, whether you’re a complete beginner or just looking for something different to do.
5/5 from Susan Almond, attended Jul 2026: Lovely relaxing session, great calm patient teacher. Great to be doing something mindful and also productive. Lovely feel of the clay. Great cafe nearby too.
5/5 from Neela Meakin, attended Jul 2026: Dave was a great instructor, explained the different steps clearly and helped correct me to improve the items. I made 3 mugs and got to choose my favourite to have glazed. Can't wait to pick it up and use it! Would definitely recommend.
5/5 from Vicky O, attended Jul 2026: Amazing.. thank you!
5/5 from Maria Williamson, attended Jul 2026: This was a really good experience and I have booked to go back. The teacher was very experienced at both pottery and teaching and broke the task down really well. Learning atmosphere was friendly, supportive and relaxed. I really like that the class sizes are very small so it is much easier to learn and have proper personalised tuition.
5/5 from Deborah Giladi, attended Jul 2026: What a great experience. Dave is very friendly and patient. The 2 hours flew by. You make 3 items and choose your favourite to add a handle to and then inscribe with a personal note on the base. Highly recommended.
5/5 from Thomas Eckersall, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyed the pottery class with Dave at Partington Pots. Dave is really personable and a very good teacher! Really wholesome activity for couples, families and friends. Highly recommend.
5/5 from Lucinda Barnes, attended May 2026: What a fabulous morning we had for my daughter’s birthday. Dave was so patient in teaching us as we were total newbies. We made three mugs and got to choose one to get fired and glazed to keep. I will be returning I enjoyed it so much, highly recommend
5/5 from Joanne Redfern, attended May 2026: Super friendly and welcoming. The teacher was so zen and clear, we nicknamed him the 'Bob Ross of pottery instructors'! Will be going back for sure.
5/5 from Lucie Unsworth, attended May 2026: I absolutely loved my class with Dave. The studio was lovely with a relaxed atmosphere and Dave was so friendly and knowledgeable, providing step by step tuition and explaining everything really clearly. He showed me how to make several styles and shapes, sharing techniques and tips to achieve different results. I am so proud of the mugs I made and can’t wait to see them glazed and fired! I will definitely be booking a follow up class. Thanks again, Dave!
5/5 from Gail Cassidy, attended May 2026: Bought my very good friend a birthday treat and what a fab treat it was. Dave the tutor was lovely, very patient with us. Would definately reccomend booking a session....what a laugh we had. Wasnt rushed and very chilled. Brilliant day we had. Thanks Dave
5/5 from Helen and Nick Ravenscroft, attended May 2026: We had a great morning with David, the two hours just flew by. David was really patient and a great teacher. His explanations were clear and easy to follow and he was always watching just in case you were struggling. It was interesting to hear about all the projects and work he is involved in - community and spreading the love of pottery obviously plays a great part in his life. We finished the session with a mug each, made by us (with a little help ) which will be ready to collect in a couple of weeks. We loved the experience and are hoping to visit the studio again to make something else in the near future. Thanks for a great time, best wishes Helen and Nick
5/5 from Rhiannon, attended May 2026: We really enjoyed the class, it was lots of fun! The studio was really nice and Dave was a great teacher - the info he provided beforehand was really helpful and he even accommodated a slight change in timings for us. We can’t wait to see how the mugs we made turn out :)
5/5 from Tatiana Oliveira, attended Apr 2026: An amazing experience, David was an incredible teacher. He is patient and very informative as well as hospitable. Can’t wait to collect our mugs! Definitely recommend this class.
5/5 from Sharon Fagan, attended Apr 2026: Loved the class Dave the teacher was fab made the class very relaxed helped us where needed and we made three things which I throughly enjoyed the whole experiance was fab my husband bought me a giftcard for Christmas highly reccomend just waiting for my cup to be glazed to pick it up
5/5 from David Birtwistle, attended Apr 2026: We really enjoyed our afternoon. Dave the teacher was amazing. Really down to earth and knew his stuff. Would highly recommend!
5/5 from Rod Hamilton, attended Apr 2026: Can’t think of a better way to spend 2 hours. Dave was friendly, chatty, helpful & gave clear instructions. We both really enjoyed it. Thoroughly recommend. Thank you Dave.
5/5 from Michelle Ellis, attended Apr 2026: Dave is a fabulous, interesting and inspiring teacher and its been a pleasure to have enjoyed such a great couple of hours with him. He really made us feel comfortable and capable. He has really invigorated my interest in being creative and the venue is such a great space. I cant wait to visit again.
5/5 from Rebecca Parry, attended Apr 2026: I would highly recommend this class, I had so much fun. Dave is a brilliant teacher, very easy to talk to and very patient.
5/5 from Rick Davison, attended Apr 2026: My wife and I had a fantastic time at this pottery class. Dave was an excellent teacher – really attentive, patient, and helpful throughout. He explained everything clearly and made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We had such a fun time together and it was a lovely, chilled way to spend our morning. We wouldn’t hesitate to do it again and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of giving it a go!
5/5 from Katherine Goldsmith, attended Apr 2026: This was for a gift, and we really, really enjoyed it. David is obviously a highly accomplished potter, but also a very patient teacher, and we thoroughly enjoyed our session with him. He provides a very personal and attentive service, and we were really pleased with our mugs - thank you, David. I am sure we will be back!
5/5 from Michael, attended Apr 2026: The instructor Dave is an absolute gem! Really kind and patient, got to make a few mugs with different shapes. Dave was really attentive and helpful throughout the whole process and let me ride at my own pace, couldn’t ask for a better instructor. Would really recommend this course for anyone looking to try the a pottery wheel for the first time. Can’t wait to pick up my new mug!
5/5 from Zaynab Mahmood, attended Apr 2026: Dave was absolutely amazing at guiding us through everything, very attentive and soothing and everything you would want in a teacher! A great class, would definitely recommend.
5/5 from Anthony Hunt, attended Apr 2026: This was a gift for my wife. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would love to have another go.
5/5 from Helen Connolly, attended Apr 2026: Brilliant afternoon at Partingtons Pots. Dave was a great teacher. His demonstration was very clear and easy to follow. When it was our turn, to throw a pot on the wheel, he was really helpful and patient. We got to throw three different shaped pots, during the session, which was a great experience, as both my husband and I had never done this before. Next, we picked our favourite pot, created a handle for it and attached it to complete a mug. The entire session was very enjoyable. Dave made us feel completely relaxed. It was hugely satisfying to spend an afternoon learning a new skill and coming away with your very own piece of pottery.
5/5 from Matty, attended Apr 2026: I had booked a pottery class for me and my husband as a little surprise for his 40th birthday. From the moment we got there Dave was very welcoming and the class is based in a lovely mill that hosts so many other creative artists! Dave was very good at explaining everything in detail and also helped when things got a little wonky he made the class informative, fun and very laid back. We could have spent all evening with Dave as the conversation was easy and found him very interesting. We both made 3 different style cups and were able to choose our favourite to personalise on the bottom and left to be fired for us to collect in a few weeks. I would definitely recommend anyone booking a class!
5/5 from Shannon Valentine, attended Mar 2026: We had a great time! David was lovely and really responsive to messages and making sure we knew where we were going etc. I have been to a pottery taster session before but this was definitely better and more personal. Would definitely recommend :) can’t wait to pick up our mugs
5/5 from Emma Wharton, attended Mar 2026: Ridiculously good fun. Dave was fab. This was a birthday treat. And highly recommend this.
5/5 from James McIlwaine, attended Mar 2026: Myself and my sister had been talking for a while about wanting to try this. The studio was a relaxing and friendly environment, perfect for anyone nervous about a classroom. Dave has been an excellent teacher and I feel we were able to learn a lot from him in just the one session, without us ever feeling pressed for time. He was easy to chat with, always ready to lend the right amount of support, and also happy to advise us when we asked about getting into pottery as a hobby. With no prior experience, I found clay a very satisfying material to work with and was stunned at what I was able to make by the end.
5/5 from Gareth Blewitt, attended Mar 2026: Highly recommended for relaxation, and good for the mind.
5/5 from Frank Cleary, attended Mar 2026: This was an incredible experience. Our teacher Dave was Kind, welcoming and a great teacher. He made the whole thing look so easy without overwhelming us. I will definatley be back again as now ive git the pottery throwing bug!
5/5 from Ellen Holmes, attended Mar 2026: It was a birthday present, it was brilliant the instructor was great and the venue was cool
5/5 from Amy Wells, attended Mar 2026: A wonderful experience. Would highly recommend to anyone. Dave was friendly and supportive throughout helping a newbie to feel completely at ease. Have already recommended to friends and would do the same class again
5/5 from Tim Roberts, attended Mar 2026: Amazing class! Dave was a great teacher and super easy to get on with. Great way to spend a Saturday morning and would highly recommend.
5/5 from Elaine Taylor, attended Mar 2026: Lovely afternoon, did not realise would make something useable
5/5 from Helen Kolita, attended Mar 2026: Really enjoyed our throwing on the wheel class. Our teacher Dave was great, he explained everything clearly, was very patient and made the whole experience enjoyable. I highly recommend this class and can’t wait to go back to collect our mugs once fired!

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Partington's Pots

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David Partington is a ceramic artist and educator. He is interested in the historic and universal appeal of clay as a common material with creative, utilitarian and industrial applications.

He produces high-fired stoneware pottery thrown on the wheel, mainly commissioned for restaurants and retail -- his clients include James Martin, John Lewis and The White Company. David is inspired by the country potters of 18th and 19th century who produced pots that were unpretentious, useful and beautiful.

David has worked in creative education for over 20 years, engaging diverse communities with the practice of clay. A recent commission, Islington Mill: Place in the Community (funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund) engaged local audiences with the fabric of Salford's textile industry, through the industrial heritage and social narrative of the area. He regularly works in primary schools and recently appeared on Show Me How, for Milkshake!, an educational programming slot for Channel 5.

He has exhibited nationally and internationally, with many pieces held in private collections around the world. His studio is based at Islington Mill, Salford.

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