Seven Limes Pottery
ENTRY
from £1.90
WHERE
Manchester
What it’s like
Hand-building or wheel-throwing classes where you make actual tableware, not just paint a plain mug.
This one's proper pottery, not a paint-your-own-mug session. You're either shaping clay by hand or having a go on the wheel, and a taster class runs 2 to 2.5 hours, which is enough time to actually finish something rather than just get the feel for it. There's also a 2-day wheel throwing workshop if you want to go deeper, running 10am to 4pm each day, though at £220 that's a proper commitment rather than a rainy Tuesday filler.
The taster classes sit at £54 for hand-building and throwing combined, or £57 for throwing only, so this isn't the cheapest craft afternoon out there. What you don't get is your pot on the day. Finished pieces need firing and glazing, and the site says 3 to 6 weeks before you collect, which is a long wait when a kid's asked every day since the class whether their bowl's ready yet. Collection is Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9pm, once they've emailed to say it's done.
If you've got a bigger group, private classes start from £40 a head for hand-building and they'll take groups from 4 up to 32 or more, which makes it a decent option for a birthday party where you want everyone doing something rather than watching a magician. There's also a hen party option from £33.33 a head plus VAT, in case you're planning something a bit different.
It's about 10 minutes on foot from Manchester Piccadilly, following Fairfield Street and the railway arches, so if you're coming in by train it's a straightforward walk. Street parking is around North Western Street, Union Street and a few other nearby roads, and there's apparently space right in front of the studio shutters if you're driving over instead.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Advanced booking required. Contact form for private classes and inquiries
- Parking
- Street parking available on North Western Street, Union Street, Dark Lane, Mill Green Street and William Street
- Getting there by bus or train
- 10 minutes walking from Manchester Piccadilly station
- Parties
- Private pottery group classes and hen parties available for groups of 4-32+ people
- Groups under 4 people should book onto a planned taster workshop instead of a private class
- Closed 23rd December to 2nd January
- The studio is a 10 minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station via Fairfield Street
- Hen party prices are quoted plus VAT, so factor that into the per-person cost
Plan your visit
How much does a class cost?
A taster class is £54 for hand-building and throwing, or £57 for throwing only. Private group classes start from £40 a person for hand-building.
Do we need to book?
Advanced booking is required. Private classes and group enquiries go through their contact form.
How long does a session last?
Taster classes run 2 to 2.5 hours. The 2-day wheel throwing workshop runs 10am to 4pm on both days.
When do we get to take the pots home?
Not on the day. Pieces need firing and glazing, so it's 3 to 6 weeks before they're ready, and they'll email you when you can collect.
When can we collect finished pots?
Monday to Thursday, 5 to 9pm, once you've had the collection email.
Can you do birthday parties?
Yes, private group classes take 4 to 32 people or more, with hand-building, wheel throwing or tailored options.
Is there parking?
There's street parking on nearby roads including North Western Street and Union Street, and you can also park in front of the studio shutters.
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