Craft workshops in Manchester
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Manchester has one of the strongest craft scenes outside London — unique offerings, prices around 20% below the capital, and a maker culture centred on the Northern Quarter. Here's what's worth booking, by craft.
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Workshops & courses in Manchester
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6 of 13 workshops & courses
Pottery taster
In Manchester
2–2.5 hrs
£38–£65
Glass blowing
In Manchester
2 hrs
£50–£85
Silver ring making
In Manchester
2.5–3 hrs
£65–£95
Candle making
In Manchester
2–3 hrs
£35–£65
Crochet workshop
In Manchester
2.5 hrs
£35–£55
Pottery 6-week course
In Manchester
6 × 2 hrs
£180–£320
Knitting and Crochet Basic Techniques
Binge Knitting
Self-paced
From £7.99
Upcycling with Crochet for Beginners
Emma Friedlander-Collins
Self-paced
From £7.99
Creating Garments Using Crochet
Alicia Recio Rodríguez
Self-paced
From £7.99
Crochet Garment Design: Pattern Making and Sizing
Laura Algarra
Self-paced
From £7.99
Introduction to Creative Knitting Techniques
Bettaknit
Self-paced
From £7.99
Knitting and Crochet Basic Techniques
Binge Knitting
Self-paced
From £7.99
Knitting for Children's Garments
Marta Porcel Vilchez
Self-paced
From £7.99
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Top picks
Most-booked workshops in Manchester
Glass blowing, pottery, jewellery, and candle making — all bookable today.
Pottery Taster Session — Manchester
A beginner-friendly two-hour pottery taster in Manchester, covering the basics of working with clay.
Glass Blowing Taster — Manchester
A two-hour glass blowing taster in Manchester — gather, shape and blow your own piece.
Jewellery Making Workshop — Manchester
A two-and-a-half-hour jewellery making workshop in Manchester, leaving with a finished piece.
Candle Making Class — Manchester
A two-hour candle making class in Manchester, blending your own scents to take home.
Crochet Workshop — Manchester
A two-and-a-half-hour crochet workshop in Manchester for absolute beginners.
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Before you book
What to know in Manchester
Prices run 15–25% below London.
Pottery from £38, glass blowing from £50, silver ring making from £65 — all meaningfully cheaper than equivalent London sessions.
Manchester has a genuinely unique glass blowing studio.
Manchester Hot Glass Studio is the only hot glass venue in the city and one of the best in the UK.
The Northern Quarter is the hub.
Most studios are within 15 minutes' walk of Piccadilly. Easily reached by Metrolink (Piccadilly Gardens) or train.
Weekend group slots fill fast.
Book 3–4 weeks ahead for weekend dates. Weekday evenings have better availability — and often better pricing too.
Craft by craft
Manchester workshops in detail
Glass blowing in Manchester
Manchester's standout craft experience is Manchester Hot Glass Studio — the city's only hot glass studio, listed on ClassBento. This is a genuinely exceptional venue: you create hand-blown glass baubles, vessels, or coloured spheres guided by professional glassblowers, with each participant making their own piece to take home.
They cater for both individual bookings and groups of up to 14 — making this one of the best hen do or team experience options in the city. Prices run from £50–£85 per person depending on the session type. Weekend dates book out several weeks in advance.
At a glance
- Price range
- £50–£85
- Duration
- 2 hrs
- Book ahead
- 3–4 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Pottery classes in Manchester
Manchester has a growing pottery scene with several studios in the Northern Quarter and Ancoats. ClassBento lists the most consistently available sessions with transparent pricing — expect to pay £38–£65 for a 2-hour taster, which is meaningfully cheaper than London equivalents. CraftCourses is worth checking for multi-week courses with independent Manchester potters.
At a glance
- Price range
- £38–£65
- Duration
- 2–2.5 hrs
- Book ahead
- 2–3 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Jewellery making workshops in Manchester
Silver ring making is well-represented in Manchester — several studios offer 2.5–3 hour silversmithing tasters from around £65, making it one of the more affordable cities in the UK for jewellery workshops. The Northern Quarter has the highest concentration of jewellery studios. At £65–£95 per person, Manchester jewellery workshops represent a significant saving over equivalent London sessions (£75–£120).
At a glance
- Price range
- £65–£95
- Duration
- 2.5–3 hrs
- Book ahead
- 2–3 weeks
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Candle making in Manchester
Candle making workshops are popular in Manchester for group bookings — typically £35–£60 per person for a 2-hour session where you make 2–3 candles to take home. ClassBento has good availability across the week, with evening sessions particularly popular for after-work groups. Crochet and macramé workshops are also available from around £35.
At a glance
- Price range
- £35–£65
- Duration
- 2–3 hrs
- Book ahead
- Same week
- Best platform
- ClassBento
Where to find craft studios by Manchester area
Northern Quarter
Manchester's creative hub (bounded roughly by Piccadilly, Ancoats, Market Street and Oldham Street) has the highest concentration of independent craft studios. Well-served by Metrolink at Piccadilly Gardens and a 5–10 minute walk from Piccadilly station.
Ancoats
Just east of the Northern Quarter, Ancoats has attracted several newer studios and is worth checking for sessions if your preferred dates are full in the Quarter.
Salford
The MediaCityUK area has a handful of options accessible via the Metrolink — a useful alternative if Northern Quarter weekend dates are booked out.
Stockport
Worth checking for lower-priced sessions with good rail connections into the city centre.
Craft workshops in Manchester
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