We have 18 weeks of beginner ceramics courses designed to teach you the basic pottery making skills. It’s an overview of all the basic methods of throwing, turning, hand-building, glazing, and slip decoration. We divide the course into 6-week blocks so you can try the class out without committing to the full 18 weeks. It also gives you the option of taking a break and re-joining again later. The different courses run consecutively so you can continue after you finish your first 6 weeks. It’s perfect for a beginner and also great for the self-taught intermediate.

Our ceramics courses are a great experience for any adults looking for creative things to do in Manchester, and anyone wanting to learn how to make pottery. It is suitable for individuals to come on their own as a solo activity, as it’s easy to meet new people there. It’s also great in couples or groups, and can be an excellent birthday gift in Manchester.

We list these 6-week pottery courses every 6 weeks. If we’re sold out sign up to our mailing list on the right (below for mobile) for notification of their release.

After the class we need to wait for the pots to dry, twice fire them, and clear glaze them, which can take anywhere between 3-6 weeks. We’ll email you when they’re ready to collect, then you can come down and collect them anytime we’re in the pottery.

Be ready to get a little messy. Bring an open mind, some positive energy, have shorts nails and wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.