I have not had a hand in pottery since high school so this was a nice activity to do and spend…read morequality time with friends and family. Claypen is located on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford Center between Walden and Dale streets. Lookout for the sessions posted outside if looking for something specific. I was attracted to the Studio Ghibli theme they were having and immediately made a reservation. I honestly didn't know what to expect until I arrived there. Upon check in, we were shown where we'd be seated and were told that we select any ceramic on the shelf and will be provided the paints and can even replenish it ourselves from the shelf. As well as take as much time as we needed to complete our design. My daughter did her own thing and drew Sanrio on different sides while I wanted to paint Haku and my friend, Totoro. I think it all came out really well!! I looked up an image tried to copy it onto the jar. Originally using a pencil and lightly tracing it onto the surface to not affect the image, although I was told that the pencil burns off during the baking process. We were also instructed to paint more than 1 coat so that the paint will show. The whole process was easy enough. When finished, everything can be brought to the counter for payment. Essentially the painting is free, it's the ceramic that needs to be paid for. I would think that the piece is averagely priced. If wanting to be sure, definitely ask before picking a piece. I'd certainly do this again.

This place was nice! We went for a group outing of seven people. When I called earlier in the week,…read morethe guy said we didn't need a reservation and could just walk in for Saturday. We all planned to meet there at 5 PM, but when we arrived, they told us we actually needed a reservation and had to come back at 6:45. Thankfully, West Hartford has plenty to do, so we walked around, grabbed some food, and returned for our reservation. One thing to know is that you pick the pottery you want to paint it's not a place where you make the pottery yourself. That has pros and cons, depending on your preferences. I'm honestly not that artistic when it comes to freehand painting, so I picked a simple snowflake design (probably the cheapest option at around $14). My friends picked reindeer, cookie trays, and other fun items. Painting was fun, but you have to leave your piece for 2-3 weeks to be glazed, so don't expect to take it home the same day. The space is small, but I liked the intimate setting. The staff was also very nice, and overall, I had a good experience. I would definitely go back.

Candice held a painting session at an event I attended, and even though it was an hour, it was so…read moremuch fun! Everything was set out ahead of time, except for paint, and everyone attending was able to pick their pre-sketched painting. Care for clothes was addressed and smocks handed out. Time flew by, and even though I have the painting skills of a toddler (I know this to be true), she and her assistants were kind and complimentary. We were all encouraged to be creative and break outside the template with the materials available, so truly none of the finished products look the same. Now I have art for my one day kitchen, and it's marked on the back so I know what artist I made it under!

Posh Paint did a staff event at my school. She was timely, fun, lively and very professional. She…read moreoffered support when the participants needed and gave them freedom to change or adjust their painting as they wanted to. The staff raved about how much fun she was and how we must bring her back. Once she was done she cleaned up promptly and event provided pictures and boomerangs of the event for staff to keep for memories. I highly recommended Posh Paint and I look forward to working with them in the future.

Attended a 35th birthday celebration on Pretty Pop's pretty pink bus and it was a blast! From the…read moremoment we boarded to the end of the night when we got safely dropped back home, the party didn't stop. The driver was friendly and accommodating, and the inside of the bus was decorated so nicely. There was comfy seating and really cute photo op walls perfect for all the photos we were taking!! We were also able to control or request the music we wanted to hear, and the speakers within the bus did not disappoint! First we were driven to a brewery and the bus waited for us until we were done. The drive to the brewery got the party started - champagne was passed out and the music was pumping. Then when we were ready we wakes right outside the brewery and the bus was ready to scoop us, they also took as many photos of us as we wanted inside and outside of the bus. The ride home was another party in itself - lots of dancing, laughs and great times. I can't wait to gather my girls and hit up some wineries this summer!!

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I came here for the latest Yelp CT Made event. I have to admit, I'm not sure I would have come…read moreacross this spot without Yelp, as I'm pretty home crafty, but Laurie was a great teacher and host for a clay pendant making class. Laurie really makes the back experience worthwhile. She was great at helping the group and teaching us what to do. The clay pendant class was nice. I have a bit of experience with polymer clay, and Laurie broke down the techniques very well. Many of the classes feature wine, which is definitely an added plus for adulting crafts.

I first had the opportunity to visit and "get my craft on" at a Yelp CT Made event in August. The…read moreowner was a great hostess and made us all feel welcome - helping us get our creative juices flowing while we created a wonderful necklace. When I got home I quickly "liked" her Facebook page and was amazed at not only the number but the variety of classes that Laurie offers. For only having a brick and mortar location since May 2016 - she has tapped into a market for those of us whom want to be creative but don't want to just sit and paint. From creating your own laundry detergent to designing your own jewelry, Laurie has created a variety of class for every age imaginable. I also recently attending a Sunday Yoga and Craft class (which I believe is going to be a monthly event). An hour of relaxing and gentle yoga followed by crafting (that day we made glass magnets) is the best way to spend a Sunday afternoon. The class was intimate and I loved Laurie's energy and positivity. Can't wait to sign up for another class soon!

************Updated review***********…read more It's been a little while since I last reviewed romp n roll and I wanted to give an update. Now that my daughter is older she's been able to able to attend a few more classes. She absolutely loves the art class! They spend time doing age appropriate crafts and keep the kids focused with activities between crafts that are focused on moving around! You get to keep your child's project too which was a huge bonus for me. My daughter is learning so much from all the classes they offer and I am so excited for her to keep exploring all the classes offered. I will update again as she grows and experiences more classes. 10/10 recommend for anyone with a child ages 0-5.

Staff at Romp and Roll are great. They are engaging with the kids and also willing to divert…read morequickly to meet their needs. They are patient and always smiling. The space is clean and the equipment is great. My son always has fun and come home tired.

The teachers at mygym are so welcoming and fun. My son has blossomed getting to have the same…read moreteachers each week. I love the consistency and how they interact with each child! We have been here for 2 years and have no interest in leaving. My son has become more confident in himself since starting mygym!

My Gym has been such a huge part of our children's social development. We have met so many awesome…read morefamilies and the teachers are great with all kids!

Princess Anna did a wonderful job at my daughter's fifth birthday. She was great with the kids -…read morevery calm - and they hung on her every word. The activities planned all entertained the girls and filled the timeframe perfectly. The best part was the sing along. Hearing them all belt out the words to Let it Go (even though I've heard it about a times) was priceless. Jaqui was a pleasure to work with and really made an effort to accommodate a time that worked with our busy schedule. I would absolutely recommend Fairytale Dream parties!

We had Elsa at our daughters 3rd birthday party. Due to some unforeseen circumstances our original…read moreElsa had to cancel and we were refunded. Another girl was able to stop by later in the day and gave our daughter a really special experience with just her and her cousin. I will definitely be using and recommending this company again in the future.

They did my baby shower also Omg the cake was so moist!!…read moreThe frosting was perfect!!! So creamy and not too sweet The fondant was perfect and edible I had a cactus party and she nailed it I loved the red velvet cake

White cake with regular buttercream outside and raspberry buttercream inside. Everyone raved about…read morehow beautiful and delicious it was. Communicating with Angela was easy, and the person who handed the cake to me at the store was lovely.

My wife and I visited the Spa at Norwich Inn for a family wedding so my review is not associated…read morewith the Spa. We arrived early in the afternoon. Our room was ready and check-in went smoothly. We stayed in a suite with a king-size bed. The bed was fantastic. The room was beautifully decorated and the bathroom was quite large. After we settled in we stopped in Ascots Pub for lunch. We grabbed a Kensington Burger. It was excellent. Perfectly cooked on a delicious Brioche roll. I also had a fantastic beer recommended by Maria our bartender who was awesome! The beer was Thomas Hooker No filter. Excellent IPA. Very crisp , not to hoppy wits definite citrus taste. For dinner we went to Kensingtons. Classy high end restaurant with great atmosphere and service. We started with drinks. Old fashioned for me , lemon drop martini for my beautiful wife. Both great. For dinner . I started with the New England clam chowder. Very good, not as good perhaps Newport RI where my wife is from but for a Long Island guy pretty good. A bit of pepper did the trick. My wife had filet mignon medallions which included puffy potato crochets . She said the potatoes were pillowy and amazing. Steak was delicious. 2 nice sized pieces seasoned and cooked to perfection I had the Ricotta gnocchi. Good, not great for me. I enjoyed the gnocchi but it was too busy with excessive vegetables and such. Still, quite tasty. The following day we attended our family wedding. Awesome time. Most of which was just centered around our family and enjoying a great time! However, the food was great, the staff was efficient and friendly. Upon leaving my wife and I decided we are heading back next year. We definitely plan to again enjoy the dining experience but will definitely partake in the spa as well. No

This is my favorite place to get pampered! I took my granddaughter to experience a day at the spa…read morefor her 14th birthday gift. She enjoyed it immensely. The spa has such a relaxed vibe. It's easy to fall asleep whether you are in the relaxation room or during a treatment. My granddaughter really wanted to get a massage but was a bit uncertain so we opted for the duet massage. We were in adjoining rooms with an accordion door that opened up so we could enjoy the massages together. The ladies did such a good job on us. We left feeling very relaxed. My granddaughter had a facial and her skin was absolutely glowing afterwards. She was happy to have had it done and kept talking about how soft her skin felt. We had lunch at Kensington's. We shared a delicious appetizer of Korean fried chicken. For lunch she ordered the steak frites and enjoyed every morsel. I had the caprese flatbread, which was delicious and light. Perfect for a day at the spa. We enjoyed the amenities they offer very much. There is a pool, hot tub and sauna to use throughout your visit. They offer complimentary snacks in the afternoon just outside of the spa entrance. She was so relaxed that she slept most of the 45 minute drive home. I'm so glad they allow 14 year olds there. My granddaughter wants to make this an annual event each year. She thought it was nice to walk around all day in a robe as well as enjoying everything the Spa has to offer. I'm hoping next year we can stay at the Inn. I've stayed there many times and love it.

This was absolutely everything for my daughter and her friend's 5th birthday party. They treated…read morethe little girls like princesses. The set up was beautiful. The girls couldn't stop talking about it for days. I would absolutely recommend

I booked with pamper me mobile for my Daughters 4th Birthday party and they exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The owner was on time, professional and patient with every child. All the kids and parents loved it .i will definitely be using them again and recommending to all my friends and family .