Sculpt and Sip Class

Relax with pottery making as you sip at this tipsy sculpting class in Manchester!



1.5 hours Class size 1 to 30 guests    

  £32 - £39 (£32 for Public Class; £39 for Private Class)

Settle In & Get Ready

Settle in & Get Ready

Purchase a drink from the bar (if you’re so inclined), find your seat, and get ready for a fun, hands-on creative experience.


Meet Your Artist

Meet Your Artist

Your friendly instructor will walk you through the evening’s sculpting project step-by-step — no experience needed.


Learn the Basics

Learn the Basics

Start moulding your clay into a basic form, learning simple techniques to build structure and shape. Your artist will demonstrate with something small, like a pinch pot, showing you how to mould the clay, attach extra pieces, and use the tools. Got questions? Your artist is there to help every step of the way.


Sculpt Your Own

Sculpt Your Own

Using the techniques you’ve learnt, bring your ideas to life. There are no rules — choose from our examples or create something entirely your own. We often see candle holders, trinket dishes, and small vases, but the possibilities are endless.


Add Your Personal Touch

Add Your Personal Touch

Make it uniquely yours — adjust shapes, add embellishments, and let your creativity shine through.


Show It Off

Show It Off

Leave with your finished clay piece, ready to display — a handmade keepsake and a reminder of a great night.


On the hunt for some alternative group activities in Manchester? Whether you're looking for hen party ideas or birthday party and date night activities, this crafty Manchester experience is a real crowd-pleaser!
Purchase a drink at the bar on arrival to get those creative juices flowing as you learn how to sculpt pottery and craft your own clay creation in the heart of Manchester.
New to pottery making? Don't worry,  no previous experience is necessary. Buy some dutch courage at the bar and dive hands first into the clay to make some sculpted pottery pieces you'll be proud of!
Along the way, this pottery class will guide you as you're encouraged to let your imagination run wild as you learn the basics of sculpting with air dry clay.
By the end of this relaxing pottery class in Manchester, you'll have your own clay creation to take away and admire and some new sculpting skills too! Class Length is 90-120mins.
Please note:
  • This event is not BYOB but the bar will be open.
  • As our venues are licensed and serve alcohol, some may be restricted to guests aged 18 and over. If you are planning to attend with anyone under the age of 18, please check directly with the venue before purchasing tickets.
Please note for private bookings:
If you’d like us to come to your chosen location within Manchester city centre, a travel fee of £60 will be added after booking. If you're outside the centre, please let us know if you’d like a quote. Typically, no travel fees apply if you choose one of our partner venues.

Upcoming dates for Sculpt and Sip Class

Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 12 Oct 2026, 7:45am; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.

25 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 20 Dec 2026.

  • Sat 17 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 18 Oct 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 24 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 25 Oct 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 31 Oct 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Spooky Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 1 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Fri 6 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 7 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 8 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Fri 13 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 14 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 15 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 21 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 22 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Fri 27 Nov 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sat 28 Nov 2026, 12:30pm-2pm (Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff St, Manchester • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 29 Nov 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Thu 3 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
  • Fri 4 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
  • Sun 6 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW, United • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
  • Thu 10 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
  • Fri 11 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 13 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW, United • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
  • Fri 18 Dec 2026, 7pm-8:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW • Sculpt and Sip)
  • Sun 20 Dec 2026, 2pm-3:30pm (Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW, United • Sculpt Xmas Decorations)
What you'll get
  • All art materials provided.
  • Your masterpiece to keep.
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Knowledge required
Completely beginner-friendly!
What to bring
Pocket money for the bar!
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

Northern Monk Refectory MCR, Tariff Street, Manchester and Leven, 40 Chorlton St., Manchester M1 3HW (varies by date; click the date selector to see details)

Your teacher can also travel within 20 miles of Manchester, to a venue of your choice for a private class.

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  • 5/5 from Rachael Matthews-Moreau, attended Sep 2026: Bought this voucher for my mums birthday, really enjoyed ourselves. Good fun and great venue and location.
  • 5/5 from Christina Froggatt, attended Sep 2026: Great afternoon activity out with friends! Lovely space and instructor, thoroughly enjoyed the class
  • 5/5 from Liz Halliwell, attended Sep 2026: Our.Sculpt & Sip Session held on Sunday 27th September as part of my birthday celebrations with my family & friends was absolutely brilliant! The instructor was friendly & professional and the venue was really nice. We all enjoyed every minute of it and we will be booking with ClassBento again. Many Thanks Liz Halliwell
  • 5/5 from Amber Clarke, attended Sep 2026: This was so much fun. The class was the perfect amount of time, and the teachers were excellent.
  • 5/5 from Annie Gibney, attended Sep 2026: My daughter bought me this voucher for Christmas. We both really enjoyed Sculpt and sip. It was good fun. The teacher was lovely and helpful. If I was struggling she gave me lots of encouragement. The only downside for me was the lighting in the room. I found it difficult at times to see how the details of my pottery piece was working out. Now I don’t blame the teacher for this I think the venue needs to put some better lighting in the room. Apart from that I thought the venue was great and the staff friendly. It was my first time attempting pottery so my pot wasn’t great but that’s down to me I really enjoyed the experience. I definitely want to do it again and maybe get a bit better at it.
  • 3/5 from Tanisha Rose, attended Aug 2026: Overall the session was ok. But it wasn’t really a ‘class’ as we weren’t taught how to do anything, or given any instructions. We were told it was ‘intuitive’ and to just do your own thing. We weren’t told how to use the equipment etc, the clay and tools were just on the table and he told us to start. So in terms of value for money, we paid £36 for a lump of clay and the tools which I don’t think is great. The guy was nice enough, but didn’t ‘teach’ or ‘instruct’ the class which was disappointing, especially as this was a birthday present to me
  • 5/5 from Katie Kelly, attended Jun 2026: Really enjoyed it. Nice and chilled and the ladies running it were lovely! Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Michelle Walters, attended May 2026: Great fun, very relaxed and sociable. I had a gift voucher for this session and, thanks to clever packaging to take our items home on the day, I now have a lasting reminder of the gift.
  • 5/5 from Jo-Anna Cruz, attended May 2026: Such a lovely and warm atmosphere --The instructors were super welcoming and helpful, and the class had good vibes all around. It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon hanging out with friends, having a few drinks, and getting crafty with clay. We all left with huge smiles—we'd love to go back!
  • 5/5 from Karen Moogan, attended Apr 2026: Super fun class, our instructor was extremely friendly and helpful, moving around the table giving advice and praise the entire time. Made a practise pot to familiarise ourselves with the tools and then had time to make whatever we wanted. Would highly recommend this activity!
  • 5/5 from Clare Harvey, attended Apr 2026: We had a great time at our sip and sculpt session. We are absolute beginners and got great instruction. Very well organised. I would highly recommend.
  • 5/5 from Andrea Smith, attended Apr 2026: It was an amazing class, such good fun. Lucy was lovely showing us how to make a pinch pot, then we got to be creative. I made a ghost and helped my son create his masterpiece of a Shroom! My daughter's enjoy making their own fun creations too. This was a 30th Birthday surprise for my eldest daughter.
  • 5/5 from Emily Fitchett, attended Apr 2026: The teacher was fab! So knowledgeable but left us to it. Helping when needed. Lots of fun was had!
  • 5/5 from Louisa Wilkins, attended Apr 2026: A lovely, relaxed class - the perfect mix of being advised what to do but then being left to chat with your friends and make the pot in a relaxed way, while the teacher was always on hand if you had any questions. A really lovely day! Plus great recyclable plates and bags provided to transport your creations home - mine made it back to North Yorkshire via train without getting squashed!
  • 5/5 from Emily McDowall, attended Apr 2026: Anna was a great teacher and gave us all the tips we needed at the perfect pace! It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Thank you!
  • 5/5 from Lonnie McCormick, attended Apr 2026: Absolutely loved it! Originally from Manchesyer but moved to Wales a few years ago. I wanted something a bit different for my Welsh boyfriends birthday and we were NOT disappointed! Lovely, king, insightful, talented teacher and a really cool group of people to vibe with! Perfect Sunday afternoon, learning something new and taking home a very cool handmade gift. The teacher was so chilled out and made us all feel at ease whilst showing patience and attention at detail. Would HIGHLY recommend. Venue very cool too. Lovely bar staff, funky atmosphere and intimate space for us all. Thanks for hosting us! ️
  • 4/5 from Taylor Dearnaley, attended Apr 2026: It was a fun activity but it was really odd that you were expected to take the goods away with you to dry and paint them at home. Most people are clearly going to be going out after the session (hen do, bottomless brunch etc) so an option to pick them up from the venue once dry would make much more sense.
  • 5/5 from Thomas, attended Mar 2026: Great environment. Lovely friendly teachers. Would recommend for a fun couple of hours.
  • 5/5 from Amanda Calderwood, attended Mar 2026: Really good fun, lovely venue and fab teacher. X
  • 5/5 from Tara Alcock, attended Mar 2026: Teacher was amazing. Class was amazing! Brilliant! Not artistic at all didn’t know what to expect… so good 10/10 left with creations I never knew I could create!!!
  • 5/5 from Jacob Grant, attended Mar 2026: Friendly and accommodating teachers and easy and fun environment
  • 5/5 from Paula Miller, attended Mar 2026: Loved every minute- thankyou
  • 5/5 from Ewan Baxter, attended Mar 2026: Grace was amazing, super friendly and helped with ideas on what to make!!! Would recommend so fun!!
  • 4/5 from Isabel Morris, attended Mar 2026: We really enjoyed the class, Grace was lively, engaging and very encouraging. The space used (at Leven in Manchester) was maybe a little small or awkwardly laid out, but would absolutely book again.
  • 5/5 from Lauren Harris, attended Feb 2026: Our teacher was amazing, she was so helpful and hands on and was always open to assisting us. The class was a good length with time to build an introductory pot and then your own creation. We had tonnes of fun, highly recommend!
  • 5/5 from Kerry Harris, attended Feb 2026: Really good experience and the lady was lovely attempted a turtle
  • 5/5 from Louie Laverack, attended Feb 2026: Lucy and Emily were great! Really enjoyed
  • 5/5 from Mark Girdlestone, attended Feb 2026: Excellent class!! Very engaging, good tips and super fun. Unlimited clay so get moving.
  • 5/5 from Hania Tkaczuk, attended Feb 2026: What a great experience - a very relaxed, calm, friendly atmosphere was created by the teacher and her assistant. The teacher did everything in stages and walked around the room answering questions, helping and advising and then moved on when everyone in the class had completed that particular phase. We made a small point and then with the clay that was left over, we could freestyle and create what we wanted.
  • 5/5 from Katie Medley, attended Feb 2026: We had such a lovely time! Thank you
  • 5/5 from Hayley Moore, attended Feb 2026: Relaxed environment friendly easy going teacher helped us with our ideas I would definitely come back to one of these again Thankyou Katie
  • 5/5 from Cath Pierce, attended Feb 2026: Katie was a great teacher, very patient and loads of ideas. The class was great, really good location.
  • 4/5 from Madelyn Waterson, attended Feb 2026: Enjoyable class but would have liked a bit more structure as after we were taught how to make the bowl it was then just “make what you want”.
  • 3/5 from Caroline Jones, attended Feb 2026: It was an ok experience - thank you
  • 5/5 from Amrit Gill, attended Jan 2026: Had a great time, really fun and our teacher was so lovely. We did find it inconvenient that the booking says “Revolution Parsonage Gardens” and then a completely different address underneath (my mistake for not looking properly) but we did end up going to Revolution first then had to go to Leven after double checking so maybe one to note but otherwise 10/10 experience and loads of clay to make plenty of things
  • 5/5 from Isobel Hume, attended Jan 2026: We loved it. Both teachers were really sweet and relaxed and we loved that we could make whatever and as much as we liked!
  • 5/5 from Cristian-Vasile Sava, attended Jan 2026: I came with my partner and we had a really fun and relaxing time and would recommend to anyone Also the teacher Emmy was really helpful was very nice
  • 5/5 from Chlöe Irvine, attended Dec 2025: Great class, good pace and well timed. Lovely teacher too!
  • 5/5 from Sarah Ta, attended Dec 2025: Such a wholesome activity to do with friends :) There was enough time to learn how to make a pot/mug, then make your own creations with a surplus amount of clay! The teachers were really helpful and supportive if you're unsure of how to mold the clay, I really recommend this class!!
  • 5/5 from Lynne Smith, attended Nov 2025: We thoroughly enjoyed our session with Anna Stevens. She was informative whilst being informal. Enough info shared whilst also free form to go your own way at your own time. Great value for money. Getting the ‘wares’ home was a little bit tricky but would recommend sculpt and sip to anyone.
  • 5/5 from Leanne Triggs, attended Nov 2025: Had a great afternoon. Good fun definitely recommend.
  • 4/5 from Caroline Ann Butcher, attended Nov 2025: We enjoyed the class. For those not so artistic, it might be an idea to have some printed photographs of things you could make to show the class and we can then take ideas from them.
  • 5/5 from Ben Yates, attended Oct 2025: Katie was a great teacher and gave clear instructions on what to do. We made a little pot first together as a class and then had lots of time to get creative with the clay with Katie's help. We were celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary and my wife's birthday jointly. Having been together for so long We were looking for a new activity to do as a couple (kids left with the grandparents) for a date and this definitely ticked all the boxes. We really enjoyed the class and would definitely go back for another class in the future. Thanks Katie!! Ben and Hannah.
  • 5/5 from Aaron Miller, attended Oct 2025: Joe was out teacher and he was really good. He was clear with instructions. We had a great afternoon.
  • 5/5 from Reese Keogh, attended Oct 2025: Made pumpkins for halloween very easy to follow as a first timer
  • 5/5 from Finola Billings, attended Oct 2025: Our teacher was really friendly and accommodating. We were a large group and she welcomed us and took the time to ensure everybody was given advice and guidance. Thank you for helping to make my mum’s birthday memorable!
  • 5/5 from Elizabeth, attended Oct 2025: Booked a sculpting class for a birthday party with Paintvine. The whole group had such an amazing time and the memories will last forever! Everything was perfect - from location to overall atmosphere and istructor's expertise. Huge thank you to the organisers. Would recommend to anyone as a treat for a special occasion!
  • 5/5 from Paul Ward, attended Sep 2025: Amazing class. Great fun.
  • 5/5 from Romina Bardales, attended Sep 2025: This was a great experience for me and my partner. We had a nice time with Katie, our instructor, and the other participants. Katie taught us the technique of sculpting with clay by sculpting a bowl, and later gave us the choice of sculpting whatever we wanted under her guidance. She was very kind, patient and fun! We got to take home our creations. We loved the experience.
  • 5/5 from Lesley Taylor, attended Sep 2025: Totally enjoyable afternoon
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