Feel in a rut, uninspired, bored, unsatisfied or even lonely? We may be biased, but taking a pottery class in Manchester is the ideal activity to get your thoughts out of your mind and engage in the joy of creatively making pottery amongst a friendly community.
Our Manchester pottery class offers a unique setting to connect with the earth (literally) in a social group, and develop some skills you never knew were possible or even enjoyable to do. Here are 3 reasons why we think a pottery class could be the alternative creative activity in Manchester that suits you this Spring.

1. You’ll be brought into the moment without even realising.
There’s something soothing about smoothing clay through your fingers, coiling sausages of clay into useful containers, and manipulating mud into mugs. The concentration it takes will bring you out of your head and into the present moment, which will leave you feeling a sense of calm.
If you’re looking to de-stress, forget about work or take a break from the kids in Manchester then our pottery studio will help you get creative with clay, so you can zone out, relax and leave feeling like you’ve cleared your mind. You’ll know you’ve enjoyed yourself as the time will fly, it always does.
2. Pottery making in Manchester might give you the inspiration you need.
In the rush of everyday life—balancing work, responsibilities, and constant notifications—it’s easy to lose touch with your creative side. A pottery class offers a refreshing escape, inviting you to slow down, get your hands dirty, and reconnect with your imagination in a truly tactile way. Sometimes trying that new activity, a pottery class, is what will really get you feeling inspired.
You’ll be designing geometric patterns on plates, glazing rustic wheel thrown mugs and maybe even creating your own ceramic art sculpture. Will it be worthy of your living room plinth? Well it doesn’t really matter, you’ll be welcomed into our Manchester pottery studio to experience the joy of learning and making pottery without judgement. You’ll get used to failure, develop your patience, and will even make a great pot or 2 in the process. The varied activities and things to do in our Manchester pottery classes will help you develop the skills to express yourself creatively. The making process will fill you with ideas, developing into a passionate craving to make more.

3. A pottery class will connect you with a creative community in Manchester
One of the unexpected joys of joining a pottery class is the people you meet. Manchester has a thriving creative scene, and stepping into a pottery studio plugs you right into it. Whether you’re a total beginner or have dabbled in ceramics before, you’ll find yourself among others who are curious, open, and up for getting their hands messy.
There’s something wonderfully bonding about sitting around a table, shaping clay, and chatting as you work. Conversations flow easily, encouragement is shared generously, and mistakes often become shared laughs.
Many of our students say their weekly class becomes something they really look forward to—not just for the pottery itself, but for the community it brings. It’s a chance to connect, learn from each other, and feel part of something creative and supportive right here in Manchester.
So why not try out and book a pottery taster class, see if it’s for you? But if you’re really wanting to connect with those around you get yourself onto a weekly evening or daytime pottery class, where you’ll have the time to develop those skills and get to know your class mates over several weeks.
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Throwing Taster, April 27th, Sunday
£63.00 Select options -
Taster, May 11th, Sunday
£54.00 Select options -
Throwing Taster, May 10th, Saturday
£63.00 Select options -
Throwing Taster, May, Wednesdays 5.30-7.30pm
£63.00 Select options -
Throwing Taster, May 24th, Saturday
£63.00 Select options -
Make a Mug, May 18th, Sunday
£40.00 Select options