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Can we make whatever we want?
Yes and no.
We'll show you the steps involved in making a pot and we'll show you how you can alter the shape to create different forms. There is no set shape that you 'have to' make during the class - we encourage you to play around and see what happens.
However, it's important to know that wheel throwing is more difficult than it looks, and 2-hours is really no way near enough time to fully master the skill (it's called a taster class for a reason!) On your first time, it's totally normal to not have much control over the clay and the wheel. We always think it's better to come to the class ready to let go, enjoy the journey, and not get too hung up about creating a specific item.
Our guests regularly make cups, dishes, mini vases, incense holders, egg cups and more. (The only item that we would say no to is plates larger than 10cm diameter, because this is considered an intermediate form.)
I've heard that pottery can explode in the kiln, what happens if my piece explodes?
Pottery usually explodes because it has not been left to dry fully before it goes into the kiln. This is why we allow 3-4 weeks to have your pots ready, so that we're not rushing the process, therefore reducing the chances of explosions.
We are experienced teachers and when you're selecting the pots you'd like to be fired, we will let you know if any are unlikely to survive the kiln (usually because they are too thick or too thin).
Minor imperfections occur all the time in pottery, if your piece grows a small crack in the kiln, it might just mean that you need to use your item for dry flowers, rather than as a pouring jug, or similar. We do not offer any refunds or compensation for such occurrences.
It's really really unlikely that your pieces are subject to serious damage like an explosion. If this does happen we will be in touch with you to discuss a suitable replacement item or class.
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Q: Can we make whatever we want?
Yes and no. We'll show you the steps involved in making a pot and we'll show you how you can alter the shape to create different forms. There is no set shape that you 'have to' make during the class - we encourage you to play around and see what happens. However, it's important to know that wheel throwing is more difficult than it looks, and 2-hours is really no way near enough time to fully master the skill (it's called a taster class for a reason!) On your first time, it's totally normal to not have much control over the clay and the wheel. We always think it's better to come to the class ready to let go, enjoy the journey, and not get too hung up about creating a specific item. Our guests regularly make cups, dishes, mini vases, incense holders, egg cups and more. (The only item that we would say no to is plates larger than 10cm diameter, because this is considered an intermediate form.)
Q: I've heard that pottery can explode in the kiln, what happens if my piece explodes?
Pottery usually explodes because it has not been left to dry fully before it goes into the kiln. This is why we allow 3-4 weeks to have your pots ready, so that we're not rushing the process, therefore reducing the chances of explosions. We are experienced teachers and when you're selecting the pots you'd like to be fired, we will let you know if any are unlikely to survive the kiln (usually because they are too thick or too thin). Minor imperfections occur all the time in pottery, if your piece grows a small crack in the kiln, it might just mean that you need to use your item for dry flowers, rather than as a pouring jug, or similar. We do not offer any refunds or compensation for such occurrences. It's really really unlikely that your pieces are subject to serious damage like an explosion. If this does happen we will be in touch with you to discuss a suitable replacement item or class.
Q: What ages is this class suitable for?
A: Adults & 12+ years. An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
Q: What's the cancellation policy?
A: Free to cancel or reschedule up until 7 days before the class
Q: How long does the class run for, and what's the price?
A: 2 hours, £45 - £48 per guest (£48 per guest when you book for 1+ guests, £45/guest for 6+ guests)
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Times are London time. Dates and prices as of 13 Oct 2026, 3:43pm; availability and price are confirmed live when booking on this page.
17 upcoming dates between 17 Oct 2026 and 19 Dec 2026.
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
- Sat 17 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
- Sat 31 Oct 2026, 11am-1pm
- Sat 31 Oct 2026, 2pm-4pm
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- Choose 2 items made on the day to be glazed and fired.
- These will need to be collected approximately 3-4 weeks after the workshop.
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Knowledge required
Beginner friendly.
What to bring
Wear everyday clothes that wash easily, tie long hair back, and it's best to have short nails.Make sure you read the info pdf provided to you - you'll need it to find us! We also have further info on our Instagram @familiastudiosmcr to help you get to the studio
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.
Suitable for adults, and kids (minimum 12 years old).
An adult must accompany any attending kids, and must pay for a separate ticket.
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FAQ
Can we make whatever we want?
Yes and no.
We'll show you the steps involved in making a pot and we'll show you how you can alter the shape to create different forms. There is no set shape that you 'have to' make during the class - we encourage you to play around and see what happens.
However, it's important to know that wheel throwing is more difficult than it looks, and 2-hours is really no way near enough time to fully master the skill (it's called a taster class for a reason!) On your first time, it's totally normal to not have much control over the clay and the wheel. We always think it's better to come to the class ready to let go, enjoy the journey, and not get too hung up about creating a specific item.
Our guests regularly make cups, dishes, mini vases, incense holders, egg cups and more. (The only item that we would say no to is plates larger than 10cm diameter, because this is considered an intermediate form.)
I've heard that pottery can explode in the kiln, what happens if my piece explodes?
Pottery usually explodes because it has not been left to dry fully before it goes into the kiln. This is why we allow 3-4 weeks to have your pots ready, so that we're not rushing the process, therefore reducing the chances of explosions.
We are experienced teachers and when you're selecting the pots you'd like to be fired, we will let you know if any are unlikely to survive the kiln (usually because they are too thick or too thin).
Minor imperfections occur all the time in pottery, if your piece grows a small crack in the kiln, it might just mean that you need to use your item for dry flowers, rather than as a pouring jug, or similar. We do not offer any refunds or compensation for such occurrences.
It's really really unlikely that your pieces are subject to serious damage like an explosion. If this does happen we will be in touch with you to discuss a suitable replacement item or class.
Location
Familia Studios (Unit 4B, Universal Building) - Universal Building, 37 - 49 Devonshire Street North, Manchester
It's around 20 minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly, 10 minutes by bus, or 5 minutes by taxi. If you've been to a gig at the Apollo, or played football at the 5-a-side pitches nearby, you might know that parking in the area is tricky at all times! There is a 24hr staffed car park on site (it's charged at a flat rate of £5 and is cash only) as well as a single yellow lines on Higher Ardwick, and unrestricted parking on Temperance Street and Great Western Street. Starling Bike stations are also located right outside on Chancellor Lane.
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Recent reviews of Wheel Intro Workshop
- 5/5 from Stephanie Hazzard, attended Sep 2026: This pottery session was a birthday present from My daughter. It didn’t disappoint. Small group classes (in our case just three of us including our instructor Georgie). Hands on fun with your own wheel and as much clay as you wanted. Georgie was v helpful and encouraging. Would highly recommend having a go!
- 5/5 from Peter Maw, attended Sep 2026: Amazing! Could have sat there all day and thrown pot after pot. Polly was a very chill and gave directions very well.
- 5/5 from Amanda Wynn, attended Jul 2026: Absolutely fantastic time had by all! Kids thoroughly enjoyed it (as did I!) and want to return. Great fun and great to have a go, lots of time to explore the clay and have a good try. Very patient with showing technique and helping if needed, but also letting us do it ourselves, was great to feel like what you made was actually made by you and you get a good chance to get a feel for the clay. Was a good amount of time and not rushed. Quotes from the kids- “Amazing” “Superb” “Fantastic” “Fabulous” They were talking about it all the way home. Thank you!
- 5/5 from Sara Paoletto, attended Jul 2026: We went for a team’s day out and had the best time. Georgie, our teacher, was fantastic. Thank you so much!
- 5/5 from Priscilla Chow, attended Jul 2026: Very good! It’s actually out of my expectations. I thought it would be a bubbly chatting event but we all concentrated so much into it. Good for relaxation and big fun working together while each having their own space. Thanks Georgie!
- 5/5 from Jodi Ellison, attended Jun 2026: Great experience- making memories and some nice pots!
- 5/5 from Nathan Barnes, attended Jun 2026: Mia was very lovely, friendly and helpful, and this was a very fun beginner friendly class. Perfect amount of time and well worth the price!! The class sizes are no bigger than 4-6 so you get adequate one-to-one time with the teacher. Highly recommend this studio xx
- 5/5 from Danielle Cartwright, attended May 2026: Georgie was fantastic!! We had a private booking for 5 of us, she set the table up for food for us, helped each of us throughout the session and listened to what we were hoping to make and then helping to make that happen. She was so lovely with my younger niece making it work for her when she was struggling. Would 100% recommend and want to come back with partner and friends. Well worth the Money. Thankyou so much we had a great afternoon and so much fun x
- 5/5 from Eleanor, attended May 2026: Amazing experience with very helpful instructors! Would definitely recommend to anyone!
- 5/5 from Daniel Hope, attended May 2026: We had a great time, the staff running the session were lovely and very good teachers. Would love to come again.
- 5/5 from Rita Malpass, attended May 2026: Great class, Georgia was very patient
- 5/5 from Alison Buckley, attended Apr 2026: A really great class - well instructed in a small group so you got lots of attention when you needed it. Really enjoyed it. The 2 hours went very quickly!
- 5/5 from Michelle Lord, attended Apr 2026: Fantastic morning, Georgie was so helpful and spent time explaining how to do everything, having a small group meant we were not left alone and came away having made some lovely pots. Can not recommend enough and I would happily return for another session. Thank you ️
- 5/5 from Payton Harkonen, attended Mar 2026: Great class! The actual throwing was harder than it looked, but Georgie was an amazing teacher. There were only 4 of us in the class, so it really felt like we got a got amount of hands on help and instruction. I am super excited to see my pieces once they are glazed and fired!
- 5/5 from Natasha Rowen, attended Mar 2026: The class was amazing! Definitely recommend as a fun activity or gift idea. Georgie was fabulous, a great teacher and really welcoming.
- 5/5 from Samantha Breslin, attended Mar 2026: We really enjoyed the chilled out vibe and gentle coaching Georgie gave us. Our pots are masterpieces!!
- 5/5 from Debby Lange, attended Feb 2026: Absolutely brilliant afternoon! Loved every minute and Georgie was a patient and very skilled teacher. Honestly I could have carried on for hours, totally fell in love with the wheel, and looking forward to signing up for more sessions. Cannot recommend it enough.
- 5/5 from Dovile Petrauskaite, attended Feb 2026: Had such a lovely time at the Familia Clay Wheel Workshop! It was our first time working with clay, and we honestly didn’t know what to expect, it definitely wasn’t as easy as it looks, but it also wasn’t as bad as we feared (lol!). Ended up making some really nice pieces (at least nice for us) and had so much fun throughout the session. A special thank you to our teacher, Georgie, who was incredibly kind, patient, and easy to communicate with. She made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. We would absolutely recommend this workshop to anyone thinking of trying pottery, and we’ll definitely be back in the future, hopefully with kids too!
- 5/5 from Steven Toner, attended Feb 2026: The class was very enjoyable, straight in with hands and foot on the wheel, the tutor George was very helpful. I really enjoyed it and would definitely return.
- 5/5 from Anya Olsen, attended Feb 2026: Georgie was amazing today. Super helpful and was very good at teaching. I really enjoyed my time today and managed to make a few things after multiple failed attempts. The class was great and I will definitely be coming back.
- 5/5 from Joseph Frost, attended Feb 2026: The pottery class with Georgia was a great experience! There are only a few people per class so there's lots of opportunity for asking questions and one on one coaching. Georgia was very supportive, understanding and helpful and welcoming highly recommended this class.
- 5/5 from Janette Benachour, attended Jan 2026: A nice small class with lots of time and guidance in a very relaxed environment
- 5/5 from Obafemi Coker, attended Jan 2026: Excellent class, Georgie was really helpful in explaining what we needed to do. Small intimate class meant that everyone received a good level of attention. Refreshments on hand as well, would highly recommend
- 5/5 from Elea Pertin, attended Nov 2025: Amazing time! Thank you, I can't wait to have my prices done.
- 5/5 from Chandni Maru, attended Oct 2025: 5/5 ️ Georgie the class teacher was so lovely, kind and helpful!! :) It was our first time doing a clay wheel workshop and Georgie explained everything really well with demonstrations and was so friendly and helped you throughout whole class and was checking in to make sure we were okay while using the wheel. The studio was so large and spacious with a nice homely feeling. At the end all the options were explain about glazing our items and collecting them. Amazing class, really enjoyed it and would definitely do it again and recommend it to everyone to try!!
- 5/5 from Srishti Shreya, attended Oct 2025: Georgie is an incredible instructor, it was our first time doing a wheel throwing class and I can confirm it was so much fun! Can’t wait to do another class.
- 5/5 from Clare Pickering, attended Oct 2025: Amazing class and really good value
- 5/5 from Andrew Caddick, attended Oct 2025: Georgie was Great teacher, very helpful and made it look so effortless, went with my wife and we both loved it, fun and relaxing although harder than it looked. Would definitely recommend and go again
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My name is Georgie Dixon, I'm a ceramics artist based in Manchester and I've taught pottery wheel classes and hand-building workshops for over 10 years in Brighton, Melbourne, Australia and Manchester. I have recently opened Familia Studios, a pottery school in Ardwick, Manchester. We host 2 hour wheel intro classes, 6-week course, a Friday night Ceramics Social and seasonal one-off workshops centred around specific themes. The friendly space at Familia Studios is big, open and thoughtfully designed - perfect for a party or special day out.
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