Space Studio is a pottery painting and creative art space in Ancoats, Manchester
About Us
Space is a place to hang-out in the evening, get creative, and be mindful.
Space is designed with adults in mind: we wanted it to be just as much about the experience as it is about the pottery. Our interiors are inspired by the iconic mid-century era, and we’ve made sure Space has everything you need for a chilled, fun, and relaxing evening, including:
- A friendly team who will guide you through everything. No experience needed — just turn up and start painting.
- A carefully considered range of over 40 pots to paint including tableware and home accessories
- A fun collection of over 50 coloured paints with tape, tools and stamps to help
- All materials, paints, glazing and firing included - no additional studio fee
- BYOB welcome, plus discounted drinks available from Kerb Wine
- A bright, wheelchair accessible studio with air conditioning, created for a comfortable and relaxed experience year-round
About Us
Space is a place to hang-out in the evening, get creative, and be mindful.
Space is designed with adults in mind: we wanted it to be just as much about the experience as it is about the pottery. Our interiors are inspired by the iconic mid-century era, and we’ve made sure Space has everything you need for a chilled, fun, and relaxing evening, including:
- A friendly team who will guide you through everything. No experience needed — just turn up and start painting.
- A carefully considered range of over 40 pots to paint including tableware and home accessories
- A fun collection of over 50 coloured paints with tape, tools and stamps to help
- All materials, paints, glazing and firing included - no additional studio fee
- BYOB welcome, plus discounted drinks available from Kerb Wine
- A bright, wheelchair accessible studio with air conditioning, created for a comfortable and relaxed experience year-round
How It Works
01 Book Your Session
Book your session online. We are a small venue and tables book up quick!
02 Pick your Pot
Pick your pot from our selection of tableware and home accessories
03 Paint Your Pot
Paint your chosen piece using our funky range of colourful paints
04 Leave Your Pot
Leave your piece with us for glazing and firing, making it vibrant and glossy, and most importantly, food-safe.
05 Collect Your Pot
Collect from Space during our opening hours within 4 weeks of your session date
group bookings
Birthdays / Hen Parties / Leaving Do's
From groups of 7+ just wanting a good time, to full studio takeovers for those going all out — we’ll shape it around you, whether shared or private hire.
- Shared sessions for smaller group bookings or private hire options for groups of 12+ with exclusive use of the entire studio so it’s just you and your besties
- All materials, paints, glazing and kiln firing included. We handle firing and finishing so you can just turn up and enjoy it.
- Drinks packages available from Kerb Wine + BYOB welcome
- Evening and late sessions available for proper celebrations
- For groups of 7 or more, please send us an enquiry to hello@spacestudiomcr.co.uk
Corporate
Team Socials / Brand Activations / Christmas Parties
Looking for a corporate event that your team will actually remember? Swap the predictable food and drinks for an evening of creativity, conversation, and a little friendly competition at Space.
- Located in Ancoats, with air conditioning and seating for up to 35 guests
- Choose from shared studio sessions or enjoy exclusive use of the entire studio. No artistic experience is required — just turn up!
- Drinks packages from our neighbours at Kerb Wine, plus soft drink options
- Logo printing onto any pots
- Option for delivery to your office once fired and finished
- Packages starting at £20 + VAT per person
- Email hello@spacestudiomcr.co.uk to discuss your event
Businesses that have already visited Space
FAQ
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Do I need to book?
Booking is essential at Space Studio! For groups of up to 6 people, please use our online booking system, while larger groups can email us at hello@spacestudiomcr.co.uk, and we’ll respond promptly. Walk-ins are welcome only when tables are available, so we strongly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
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How do I book?
Use the booking widget on the ‘Book’ section of our website.
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How long is each session?
Each session is 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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What happens if I am late?
Drop us an email to let us know if you'll be running late, so we can hold your table. Please be aware that due to back-to-back bookings, we will not be able to extend your time if you're late.
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What if I don't show up to my booking?
This is a no-show and your £10 per person deposit will be retained.
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How much does it cost?
The cost of the session depends on your choice of pot. There is no cost for the session itself, you only pay for your selected pot. Our pots range from £20 - £40. We have an ongoing offer: purchase any two items priced at £20 or £22 for £30. This offer is valid per person only and cannot be shared between customers
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Do you offer Student or NHS discount?
Sorry, we do not offer Student or NHS discount.
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Do you take deposits?
Yes. We take a £10 deposit per person at the time of booking. We take this off your total bill at the end of the session. This deposit is refundable up to 24 hours before your booking. If you cancel or change your booking after this time, your deposit will not be refunded. We take this deposit to protect Space from late cancellations and no-shows.
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Do you have parking?
No. The nearest car park is the SIP Car Park located at 27 Gun St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DN which is 50 meters, or a 2-minute walk away. There is on-street drop-off available located directly outside Space on Henry Street.
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How do you get to Space on public transport?
Space is located just 500 meters, or about an 11-minute walk, from Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester’s main bus and tram hub.
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Is Space kid-friendly?
Children are welcome at all our afternoon sessions, but please note that the 6 PM and 8 PM sessions are for adults only.
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Is Space dog-friendly?
As much as we would like to host furry friends, the nature of the business makes this difficult. For this reason, we only allow assistance dogs.
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How long do you keep my pot for?
Pots will be ready 10 days after your session date and we keep them for a maximum of 2 weeks after this, meaning that your latest collection date is 4 weeks after your session with us. If pots are not collected within 4 weeks after your session will be donated to charity and not available for collection
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Do you let me know when my pot is ready?
Please note we do not contact you when your pots are ready. It's a good idea to set a reminder for yourself to pick them up. If you do not pick them up 4 weeks after your session, they will be donated to charity.
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Can I bring food and drink?
Yes, but please no hot food. Alcoholic drinks are also welcome! We have a range of soft drinks available to buy and we also have an exclusive discount with our neighbours at KERB Wine. Please note, we do not serve hot drinks.
Pot Care
Our pots are delicate, hand-finished pieces that deserve to be treated with care to ensure they remain as beautiful as the day you brought them home. Please follow these simple guidelines to keep your piece in perfect condition.
01 HAND WASH ONLY
Gently clean your pot using a soft cloth or sponge.
02 AVOID DISHWASHERS
Dishwashers can be too harsh on hand-finished ceramics.
03 DO NOT SUBMERGE
Refrain from soaking your pot in water for prolonged periods.
04 AVOID EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Keep your pot away from sudden changes in temperature.
05 AVOID MICROWAVES
Please don’t use your pot in the microwave!
