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The Lazy Potter
- Fun
- Night
- Couples
“Great experience doing something different - highly recommend for small groups.”
Best Pottery Classes near Manchester, CT
These studios serve Manchester from nearby bases in towns including Glastonbury, Coventry and Newington.
24 studios listed · 17 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Middletown Art Academy
- Creative
- Artist
- Talent
“My boys attended a series of classes with Rusa and I was very impressed with Rusa's ability to challenge them both in how they approached each project and the variety of artistic tools offered to create each piece.”
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ESP Pottery LLC
“The pottery was beautiful, the prices were competitive, plenty of extras to see, and very friendly/welcoming environment!”
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Rotters Potters
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Homegrown Studio
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The Bootie Box
The 24 studios listed for Manchester, CT teach pottery and ceramics. Whether they run wheel classes, hand building or open studio membership, and what the fee covers, comes from what each studio publishes itself.
Area overview: Manchester, CT
19 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 489 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 17 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Can I reserve a pottery class online with studios listed for Manchester?
2 of the 24 studios take bookings through their own site. Wheel places are limited by how many wheels are in the room, so evening courses fill early. If a studio has no booking page, call: waiting lists for the wheel are usually kept by hand.
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Catalyst Art Studio
- Class
- Party
- Birthday
“It was my first time attending a class like this and I was a little nervous, but Alyssa was wonderful, guiding us step-by-step through the process, and we were very happy at how our paintings came out!”
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Sturbridge Pottery
- Artisans
- Gifts
- Prices
“In the end we agreed to pay a "refiring" fee (whatever that means, since we don't think the original piece will be repaired), but this doesn't seem to us to be the "we'll make it right" stance we initially thought was the policy.”
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Rusty Kiln
- Clay
- Glazes
“I arrived right before closing and still had great service!”
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Freebird Pottery Studio LLC
- Idea
- Pottery Wheel
- Patient
“Just love the decor in the studio and the outside just beautiful.”
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Canton Clay Works LLC
- Pottery
- Wood
- Train
“Tim Scull at Canton Clay Works offers an inclusive, educational and exciting opportunity to rent kiln space in his kilns by the cubic inch, including but not limited to his Train Kiln, Naborigama and gas kilns.”
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The Arts at Angeloria's
- Theater
“Awesome venue close to home”
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Upliftingart
- Studio
“If you are looking for a studio, or are just interested in learning hand building or working with pottery, this is definitely the place in Westfield.”
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Gildersleeve Pottery Studio
“I had people with intellectual disabilities with me and Debbie Altschwager spoke with them in a clear and respectful manner.”
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Forest and Sky
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Clayground Paint Your Own Pottery Studio
- Color
- Kids
- Holiday
“A very nice activity to do with the kids when you want to "unplug" for a little while, and as a bonus, you'll have a nice piece of artwork to show for it!”
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Clay Mates
- Pottery
- Paint
- Project
“Dale was very friendly and helpful, teaching my older daughter a technique for "puppy eyes" and chitchatting with my youngest after she had finished her project.”
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Fired Up
- Parties
- Paint
- Fun
“Between Friday night pizza and movie nights for the kids, Monthly Midnight Madness for the adults, and other fun activities such as online painting lessons and even tie dying, this place is truly amazing.”
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Easthampton Clay
- Building
- Studio
- Addition
“I've taken classes with several teachers and have loved my experience with all of them -- each providing unique techniques to throwing that strengthen my skillset.”
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Silverspiral Creations
- Craft
- Jewelry
- Work Bench
“I went from a person with no jewelry making experience to someone who was able to design and create several beautiful silver jewelry pieces in only 8 weeks!”
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Shoreline Clay Club
- Studio
“Highly recommend, creative atmosphere - if you are a beginner don't worry - it's a great place to start non intimidating - if you are advanced it's a great place to throw!”
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Hebee Pottery
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Youngberg Productions LLC
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Pyop Studio
- Kids
- Paint
- Birthday
“My daughter came with me & we had a blast & are going.”
Pottery Tutoring Services in Manchester, CT Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$80
Maximum cost
$530
National Average
$265
Avg Per Hour Rates
$96
$212
$371
Fair price range is based on 303 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Manchester
- “My go to place for pottery supplies and they treat me like family!” — from a review of Rusty Kiln
- “The studio is clean, inviting, relaxing. She's created a welcoming space that made it easy to dive back in to clay.” — from a review of Freebird Pottery Studio LLC
- “Easthampton clay offers access to highly sought after materials and equipment, not to mention their all-star team of knowledgeable and helpful instructors.” — from a review of Easthampton Clay
- “This was our first time at Clay Mates and it was a blast.” — from a review of Clay Mates
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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