FAQ’s — Your Pottery Questions Answered at 7 Spot Pottery
Bringing Community Pottery & Ceramic Art to Life
How can I book a pottery class?
Please head over to the Classes dropdown menu above to see the wide variety of pottery classes in Manchester and Salford we offer. On each class page, you’ll find full details about ceramics workshops, pottery wheel throwing classes, handbuilding sessions, entry requirements, class times, and prices.
To book, click “Book Now” to visit our secure booking area showing all available pottery course dates with open spaces.
If classes are sold out or unavailable, a “sorry no dates available” message will appear. Don’t miss out — sign up to our newsletter at the bottom of this page to get early alerts for new pottery workshops, courses, and special events.
I’m a complete beginner, am I ok to take a pottery class?
Absolutely! Our beginner-friendly pottery classes are designed to support both complete beginners and intermediate potters. Our inclusive ceramics curriculum changes every 12 weeks so you always learn fresh techniques.
Explore a broad range of pottery methods including:
Handbuilding pottery techniques (coil building, pinch pottery, slab building)
Wheel throwing pottery classes (throwing bowls, plates, cylinders)
Surface decoration with slip trailing, underglaze painting, and majolica glazing
Advanced ceramics processes like kurinuki, agateware/nerikomi, press molds, and dendritic slip decoration
Our expert tutors, with over 40 years combined experience in ceramic arts and pottery teaching, provide hands-on guidance to help you master pottery skills or develop your own creative projects.
How do I collect my finished pottery pieces?
Once your pots have been fired in our kiln — usually about one month after glazing or your initial class — they’re ready for collection! Simply come during one of our pottery studio drop-in sessions to pick up your finished ceramic works.
No need to email ahead — just ensure enough time has passed for firing. We keep pottery pieces for up to 2 months after the class date before clearing space for new work.
Do you offer pottery painting classes?
We focus on teaching handbuilding and wheel throwing pottery, as well as ceramic surface decoration and glazing techniques that take your work from raw clay to finished pottery.
Our studio is run by practicing ceramic artists passionate about the technical and sculptural aspects of pottery — rather than casual pottery painting.
If you’re looking specifically for pottery painting studios or ceramic painting workshops near Manchester, try Clay Studio in Stretford or Brooklyn Pottery in Stockport, which offer those services.
Do you have pottery classes for children?
Currently, we don’t offer children’s pottery classes due to safety concerns around studio equipment and to maintain a calm, focused environment for adult learners.
For family-friendly children’s pottery workshops and kids’ ceramics sessions in the area, check out Pottery Corner in Chorlton, or Brooklyn Pottery in Shaw Heath, which provide great pottery experiences for all ages.
Are you wheelchair accessible?
Yes! Our pottery studio is wheelchair accessible, with ground-floor ramp access and accessible toilets.
Some factory-style door fittings might require assistance, and we’re happy to accommodate any specific access needs — just get in touch with us beforehand.
Can I just turn up and make a pot?
Due to high demand, all our pottery classes and workshops must be booked in advance. We don’t accept walk-ins.
Keep an eye on our schedule via the Classes dropdown menu or check platforms like ClassBento for any one-off pottery workshops that might be available for last-minute booking.
Do you have parking facilities?
Yes! We offer a few parking spaces right outside our pottery studio on the forecourt, plus plenty of free on-street parking nearby on Oldfield Road.
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If you have any other questions about our pottery classes, ceramics workshops, or studio memberships, please contact us — we’d love to help you get creative with clay!