One pea held a surprised birthday get together for the other pea. The atmosphere was okay, the…read morepieces were reasonably priced. We were given 1 hr 30 mins but were told our time was up before the 30 mins. Turns out it was booked incorrectly by an employee on the phone, they allowed us our 30 mins. Only thing to keep in mind is to make sure you pick a piece you can finish in the time frame given for your party . No refreshments provided in house, no fridge space for cake. Was told their fridge is too small( but they still held it for me). Just be prepared with all your party necessities and not slack like this pea did. Other than that they just give you instructions and let you enjoy yourself. Had a great time.

I came across Pottery Piazza by chance and was so happy I did. There is a large selection of…read moreprojects. The staff is friendly and helpful. Each project also comes with a suggested paint, but painters are free to use their own creativity too. The store is BYOB, so we had snacks and wine too! The only issue was wr went in a weekend, and there was a wait because it was busy! I am unsure if there is a reservation option. Walk-Ins welcome, but we did have to wait like an hour. We loved our final projects and will definitely be back for more creations!

Such an amazing and cute experience! Definitely a great idea for couples, families with kids, or…read morelarge groups of people. There are so many different pieces to select from and there is an even greater amount of colors to choose from to decorate your piece! I personally choose to glaze on of the pre made creations but there are other options such as a making your own pottery, candle making, and glass art! Seating is first come first serve and to my knowledge there is no time limit to how long you can stay and paint! I would definitely recommend!

What a fun time we had. This was great family fun time. Essentially, we called ahead of time to…read moremake a reservation so we could all be seared. We were a party of 9. Immediately, we were seated and they gave us our instructions. We selected a piece of pottery we wanted to paint. My wife and I chose bowls, then we were given a selection of paint colors to paint our bowls. After a few coats of paints, our job was done. We then proceeded to pay and in about a week we will pick up our works. It was a real fun time. The staff were very helpful. Everything was well organized and fun. Everyone had a blast. Apparently they also had candle making along with some glass design/decorating.

Figurines to dinnerware.. choose your pottery, choose your glaze ..get painting. The studio is very…read morelarge, open and clean. It's a super fun activity that you can do with friends...kids or family.. it's a great date night event too. We were a group of 10 moms, kids plus grandma, we each picked out a piece to showcase our creativity.. the instructions were simple, trust me you need no experience, every piece turned out to be a masterpiece. It was such a great activity with good conversations and laughter. We had a grand time! You can Walk-in but if you have a large party reserving a table is probably a good idea. This place is definitely worth it! It can be a little pricey but you can find some cheaper options too! And the price is definitely worth it! Love that they post the day your pottery will be ready when you check out. I can't wait to go back!

This place used to be great but when you're waiting for help and listening to the manager complain…read moreabout the owner and the employees complain about the manager and no one seems to be helping customers it doesn't exactly inspire confidence. We left before we even started painting and I doubt we'll go back again. The way she was talking to her employees gave me the ick.

My daughter and I enjoyed ourselves today working with clay. What a beautiful place and Heather is…read moreso friendly and helpful. This is a great place for kids or teen birthday parties and of course girls night out.

Heather is great! My three children did a week camp and absolutely loved it!read more

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.

Really enjoy this crafty place because it's crafting made easy. Everything that you need is right…read morethere. I've really only done the ceramic painting. I've done a paint night and and a resin. It's simple enough. You don't need to pre-plan you can just sort of show up anytime they are open. I can't give five stars just because I think it's pretty pricey. There are some blank ceramic pieces that have a really high price and even the small ceramic pieces are quite high but after you paint it, they contact you 2 to 3 days later and you go pick it up so easy process.

Your workers, specifically the young girl with long dark hair and glasses, have awful…read morepersonalities. No eye contact, acting like you are annoying them by being there, talking over you when you're not finished asking the question. I spent close to $200 on 4 ceramic pieces, which is crazy overpriced, and was treated like we were an annoyance. I would find somewhere else to go.

A Family Favorite! My grandchildren LOVE painting and firing pottery here! It's always a wonderful…read moregift for children, and they make adorable gift certificate tiles, as well.

This is a great spot for some family fun or for a girls night out! I came here with a couple of…read moregirlfriends and we were so impressed with Hands On Pottery! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and we had so much fun picking out a piece and bringing it to life-- there was no rush, and we had a very helpful group of ladies working there to help guide us!

Such a great pottery studio and community! It's a wonderful place to learn, create, and meet…read morepeople. Everyone is always so friendly, helpful, and encouraging. I especially love how flexible the membership is, you can come in and work around your own schedule, which is so convenient. They have all the tools, wheels, and equipment you need, and you really only have to purchase your clay, which is very reasonably priced. They also fire the kilns regularly, which is a huge plus. Just a really welcoming, relaxed place to create and enjoy pottery. So happy I found it!

The Studio is my happy place. It's such a wonderful community of people who share the love of…read morecreating fun and beautiful art. I have been a member of The Studio for over 3 years and it's become such a big part of my life. Christine, Priscilla and all of the instructors are always so willing to help and answer my questions regarding anything clay and glazing. It really is such a warm and welcoming place to come and be creative. Pottery was new to me when I first started and I have really grown as a ceramist over my 3+ years coming here and I really enjoy creating pieces to give to my friends and family. It truly is a special place and one of the added bonuses is that I have made some life long friends. I am very grateful to belong to such a special community.