Studio session
Book a private session in the ClayLife studio from 1 to 6 people in our quirky Ancoats studio
About our studio sessions
Studio Sessions are a more personal, flexible alternative to our usual ticketed venue events across Manchester. Designed for smaller groups and private bookings, they offer a more focused clay experience with extra guidance and creative freedom. Whether you’re completely new to clay or returning with a specific idea in mind, Studio Sessions offer a relaxed space to slow down, learn, and create at your own pace. Pricing 1 person — £85 2 people — £140 3 people — £195 4 people — £240 5 people — £275 6 people — £300 A standard studio session lasts 2 hours. How Booking Works Studio Sessions are booked by request rather than instant booking. Please submit your preferred date, time, and group size using the booking form. Once your booking request has been approved, a payment link will be sent to secure your private session. These sessions take place in our dedicated studio space and are ideal for people who want a more relaxed and personalised clay hand building experience. - tailored to your ideas and skill level - ideal for developing techniques or creating more detailed pieces - flexible: you are welcome to make whatever you like within reason and within the session timeframe -free parking on site -based in a historical cotton mill: a dreamy top floor studio overlooking the city scape A standard studio session is suitable for most beginner-friendly hand-built pieces such as mugs, bowls, candle holders, trinket dishes, and small vases. Larger, more detailed, or multiple-piece projects may require additional studio time, charged at £40 per extra studio hour, and in some cases additional material costs. Any additional time or material costs will be discussed during your session. We accept contactless card payments or cash. If you already have a project in mind, feel free to get in touch before your session and we can advise approximately how much time may be needed. Whether you're planning a creative date, a relaxed session with friends, or some solo time to reconnect with your creativity, Studio sessions offer a creative, quirky and welcoming space to slow down, learn something new, and explore clay at your own pace. When you have finished your clay creations, you can then select the glaze colour of your choice from our selection. Once they have been through our kiln, we will then contact you to collect your ceramics ( this can take 1-2 months). Delivery can be organised if needed!
Studio session policies
Studio Session Booking & Cancellation Policy Cancellations & Refunds Studio Session bookings can be refunded or rescheduled if requested with a minimum of 7 working days’ notice before your scheduled session. Unfortunately, cancellations made within 7 working days of the session are non-refundable, as studio time and preparation costs will already have been allocated. Additional Studio Time Studio Sessions are booked for a set duration. If your project requires additional time beyond your allocated session, extra studio time will be charged accordingly and discussed during the session. Studio Safety & Liability ClayLife operates within a shared studio building. By attending a Studio Session, guests acknowledge that they enter and use the building and surrounding facilities at their own risk. ClayLife cannot accept responsibility for injury, loss, damage, or accidents occurring within the wider building, communal areas, or facilities outside of the direct workshop activity. Guests are expected to follow all safety guidance provided during their session. Respecting the Studio Space ClayLife Studio Sessions take place in a private studio room within a shared creative building. We kindly ask all guests to respect the studio space, equipment, materials, and surrounding communal areas during their visit. Guests may be charged for any damage caused through misuse, negligence, or failure to follow provided guidance. ClayLife reserves the right to end a session without refund if behaviour is considered unsafe, disruptive, or disrespectful to the studio space or building.
Contact Details
113 Pollard Street, Ancoats, Manchester, UK
07492 314941
Hello@claylife.uk