Tried again, much better coffee…read more This place had a very awesome breakfast sandwich, and wanted to try them again. Opted for the blueberry pancake cold brew, along with a piece of banana bread and an egg sandwich with turkey. Food was delivered outside, and I took my pics. The breakfast sandwich is delightful. Everything is seasoned, punchy, and plentiful. The bread was grilled on a panini griddle, but didn't toast. So there wasn't a lot of contrast in textures. But the egg was fluffy, had a cheese skirt, garlic aoli is strong, and the bread is baked fresh. The cold brew was strong, but the cold foam on top mellowed the coffee out and gave it a nice blueberry and yeasty sip. Very similar to a blueberry pancake which the drink is named for. Good but leaned heavy on the cold foam. Banana bread was a bit gummy. Too much banana and not enough flour nor sugar. Not bad, but the weakest bite of them all. Price was high, at about 24 for the 3 items. The quality is worth the price point, and it's a great but somewhat limited breakfast spot for the area. If you want an avocado toast, breakfast sandwich with actual flavor, and wicked strong coffee, then this place does it well. Baked goods can be a bit random in quality, but the savory fare is great

I have been here several times and the food/drinks have always been quality. I conveniently ordered…read moreonline to pick up an egg wrap and iced mocha, which are my usual go-tos. The egg wrap is very filling and made with very fresh ingredients. The iced mocha is delicious and strong as it comes with two double shots of espresso in it. Even my cat wanted to enjoy this food. The wait time can be long at times when this place is super busy, but there are ample things to browse at inside while you wait. There is plenty of street parking and parking lots nearby.

We had a challenge of sunflowers on a bottle... Our teacher guided us threw a hour and half journey…read moreof painting sunflowers on a bottle and wine glasses. They gave us plenty of time to drink and eat our snacks. We provided our food and booze..beer and wine are welcomed. I felt it was a little pricey for what it is. I wish they had better music as well but over all good time. I would do it again. Also have clay and ceramics as well

Sept., 2023, my hubby & I took a 2-hr. leaf-pressed, pottery bowl creation class with Astrid! It…read morewas a grand experience to experience a potter's wheel magic and be guided by Asterid. She was competent, super-helpful, and a true, master teacher, attentive and humorous. Thank you for providing us with a mutually-enjoyed afternoon! We shall be back!

Glazed is such a gem! The staff are super helpful with tips and tricks, you really feel like you…read morecan create your wildest ideas. The space is huge, perfect for large gatherings or parties, and the selection is incredible, from decorative pieces to kitchenware and cute tchotchkes. I'm obsessed with my little duck and would definitely recommend for a fun outing.

Had the absolute best time and experience! Staff were helpful in explaining what to do, and made…read moresure to mention to not feel bad asking them questions. We came with a big group of 10 which we reserved the table, a few of us have never painted pottery before. Glazed had an abundance of options from plates to pet bowls, spoon rests, margarita glasses, holiday options, vases, you name it they have it! For beginners like me they also have stencils that one can use. Can't wait to pick up my finished piece!

If I could give 1,000 stars I don't think that would be enough. I decided to friend nap my best…read morefriend of 60 years for a girls weekend. She had no idea what I had planned or where we were going. I reserved the first time pottery class and two other women also signed up. I can't remember when the last time I laughed so much. Our instructor (Jenna?) Was nothing short of amazing and very patient to say the least she was fantastic. The next day I scheduled a ceramic class which was fun (I stink at painting)huge selection of items to choose from! The staff is extremely friendly. Everyone we came in contact with this past weekend from wait staff to Uber drivers all said they had gone here and had a blast. Can't wait to pick up our pieces in a few weeks, might even book paint splattering. Many thanks to the amazing staff who made our girls weekend so very special.

This place was awesome. David was an excellent teacher and after this experience i now want to try…read moremore classes, it was so fun.

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.

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.

Awesome experience. Took my 5 year old and she had a blast she loves painting. Christina was…read morephenomenal! Beautiful pieces to chose from

I've really been debating leaving this review because I did enjoy the painting (for the most part)…read more We (my husband and I) went for the very first time a couple weeks ago to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We made reservations ahead of time and when we got there they were assigning tables to sit at. We got shown out table and then we got moved. We were shown the other places to sit so we started looking for the pieces we were going to paint. We returned to the table and another lady started telling us to move again, we would be better off sitting somewhere else. So now we've been moved twice and we end up at a table with little kids who have zero interest in painting. They are on their phones and pushing/knocking the table and my husband and I are having to stop continuously so our painting doesn't get messed up (it did when the kid hit the table and we needed assistance fixing the piece-and we complained at that time). I should note-when we first arrived we told them we were celebrating our anniversary (they asked) and we were told "oh, you need to do a tile!." We didn't think anything of it at that time. When we were almost finished painting the plate we had picked out, a tile was brought over to us. We never asked for it and honestly forgot all about it. It was given to us and we were told to enjoy it. We finally finished the plate and tile so we brought them up to the front. There, we were charged for the tile we never asked for and to be perfectly honest had zero interest in doing - we didn't even put much effort into painting it because at that point we wanted to get out of there. The girl checking us out had no desire to follow up on it so we left, mad. I was told "give us 2 weeks" for the pieces to be ready. No other instructions. So I go yesterday to pick up the pieces -2 weeks and 3 days later. I walk in and tell the desk I'm here to pick them up. "Did you call first?" Ummmm, no, I wasn't told to do that and it's been longer than the 2 weeks. Then she can't find my stuff in the computer, both by phone # and name. I tell her the date we were there and she has to go find the actual paper slip. Then she can't find the pieces and there are now 2 people looking for the items. They finally find them after about 10 minutes of me standing stupidly at the front. Did I enjoy the actual painting? Yes Did I enjoy the overall experience? No Was the customer service good? Not great Will we go back? Probably not, I might give them a 2nd try by my husband will definitely not.

This was my second time at Sawmill Pottery and I would recommend this experience to anyone who…read morewants to try to make pottery! The first time we made two bowls and this last time we went for Valentine's Day and make a bowl and mug. The teacher was so nice and friendly and really helpful. We had Dot as a teacher and she was so bubbly and had us very excited to make the pottery. I loved how Dot gave us all one on one attention and really let us do our own bowls and mugs. I love the way she taught us and helped us along the way. It's hard to do, but also very fun and I love making something of my own. Such a great experience and I can't wait to go back and make more!!

My sister bought me an unfinished teacup for Christmas and planned a day together to go to the shop…read moreand paint it. So much fun! Combination of a couple of hours of creativity and a day off to spend with my sister was the perfect gift. Shhhhhhhhhhh I am surprising her with the same thing for her upcoming birthday.

A few years before the coronavirus I've been frequently visiting this place and now with Covid I've…read morebeen hearing to make another work with them again

I love going to Glazey Dayz. I have been going there since it opened when I was in middle school…read more I'm now in my 20s and I still go with my friends to paint. The owner is so sweet and fun! She makes the experience great and she is always around if you need help! It is reasonably priced and such a great activity!

It's by appointment only , but well worth the visit.. hand made pottery and herb signs. Outstanding…read moresmall business!!

Super high quality, beautiful and unique ceramics. Rona is a lovely human being and a conscientious…read morebusiness owner. So many beautiful pieces to choose from. Support local business. Get a unique gift for yourself, a special friend or family member! Whiskey cups, bowls, soap dispensers, vases, mugs, batter bowls, lamps, hanging lights and so much more.

My wife and I had been here a few times on dates, and she mentioned that it's cool that they do…read morebirthday parties.. SO I called in a reservation and got it going! The person on the phone got it in with a 50$ deposit, you need a min of 8 people which wasn't an issue. Lou was our host and they were very helpful, fun and nice. We got everything a week later and it was all wrapped up beautifully. They always have rotating items which I like. Lots of cute vintage and some creepy, cursed looking things (my fav.) The price covers the piece, supplies, and firing which I think is great. The 420 pieces are especially fun. The pricing can add up (we usually drop $60 when we go there just the two of us) but in THIS economy, and with everything you get in the overall process, it's well well worth it. Staff is always nice, place is always clean, and it's a great local business.

Wide variety of pottery and paint colors, clean studio and reasonable pricing. However, the staff…read moreseemed overly controlling and particular. Not sure why we have to write down the colors we want for them to put it on our pallets, but then later are able to refill or add new colors if we need? I don't see a difference that makes... It would also be nice to have the painting tips and tricks lesson to be optional. While I never came before this I have taken many pottery classes and made my own pieces. Having to wait for the whole studio to be ready for the lesson took away from the time I had to paint before closing. Not to mention the now extra $10 to bring it back and paint again. I can slightly understand that but all of this together I probably will choose another studio next time.