Attended a Friday Clay night with a group of friends and we had a fabulous, fun night with the…read moreowner Pedro. He showed us, step by step how to create pieces, at the same time, making it such a fun evening! He patiently took time, with each of us, to make sure we created a couple of pieces to take! I highly recommend it for a fun evening with friends! Looking forward to doing it again .

My friend and I attended a one-night pottery class. It was so much fun! The instructor/owner, Pedro…read morewas a fantastic teacher. The class was small enough so that everyone got individual attention and there was enough time and freedom to experiment. I have never used a wheel and now I want to do it more often. A great place to try out this technique in a low-stress and relaxed format. I will definitely be back

Always have so many great products. Staff is friendly and helpful. This is a local gem! Forget…read moreAmazon. Buy from Cookshop unless they don't carry it! Then buy directly from the vendor if they don't have something. I have bought a lot of great sustainable cooking products from here. They have lots of excellent quality products from Europe & Australia. I have small to large items from here- pepper grinder to electric water kettle.

Their Knife Sharpening is worse than terrible. My knives…read morewere duller after the 'sharpening' and close to ruined. They are Wüsthof knives and Wüsthof- Trident of North America store in Norwalk is the place to go for professional sharpening.

I have been tapping with Darleen for two years now. She is a marvelous teacher who can engage with…read moreall levels in a class. I come out of class feeling energized and happy.

Whether you're a beginner, intermediate or advanced adult dancer, Playhouse on Park's Theater…read moreAcademy has professional lessons available. Healthy workout and a fun way to learn a new skill or expand upon what you already know. Instructor Darlene Zoller, Creative Director for Playhouse on Park, has been teaching dance for 30+ years.

This is a nice public pool. Seems very clean. It is a little expensive at $7 per person for open…read moreswim. Sometimes they should really throw up more lap lanes as often they get filled up during open swim.

I really loved the pool there was 3 life guards and my son really liked it was so cheap it was only…read more3 dollars for children and 7 dollars for adults they also teach you how to swim there is also supplies you can play with at the pool.

When I moved to the Hartford area, it was at first tough to find communities and ways to connect…read morewith others. I only came across the West Hartford Art League by chance through an event posting, and I have been an avid follower and supporter since. WHAL offers great classes for youth and adults, for beginners and experts. There are also lots of awesome showcases of locals' work - including some of my own photos once or twice - of different media. They always have a nice opening reception - often with free food and drink - which is a really nice touch and a way to meet others. Separately, I have also come here for a few mostly food events, like the CT Eats Out supper club inaugural event. There's really something for everyone here, and I am thankful to have found out about WHAL. Consider yourself now informed!

This is a really neat little venue! I didn't realize it existed so close to me until recently, when…read moreI attended an event through CT Eats Out supper club. I really enjoyed getting the chance to view some local art by some really talented folks! Now that this location is on my radar, I am going to be checking in so see what other events they host. I heard that they also have done photography showings in the past. The venue itself is a tad tough to find just going by google maps, but once you realize where it is, parking is super easy. It's small but cozy, well laid-out, and adorable. I found the atmosphere for the event dinner to be extremely charming, and the staff were amazing. I'll be back, WeHa Art League. Keep doing what you're doing!

I've been to many gyms throughout my life, from the local YMCA, to planet fitness, and now to…read moreHealthtrax. It's certainly not cheap, but what gym membership is nowadays? There are plenty of options for your workout, from cardio machines, to a weight room, to an open floor for stretching, plenty of group classes, and a pool for swimmers. You definitely pay for all these extras, so take advantage. Overall I don't think Heathtrax is anything special, but it's always clean, the staff is helpful, and there are plenty of towels for my fellow sweaty Betty's.

This is my second time being a member at Healthtrax and I would have left them feedback directly,…read morebut they have no feedback box so I had to leave it here. I just took a Pilates class where the instructor didn't even introduce herself. Didn't check to see if anyone was new didn't correct anyone's form Was on her phone a good amount of the time in class. There was no music. She wasn't there early to prepare and they literally talked about alcohol and drinking the entire class. I love camaraderie in a group, but I was there to exercise and though I was able to get a workout, I was so distracted by everything else in the unpleasantness of the focus of the class that I couldn't wait to get out. I have been an instructor for 20+ years so I feel confident sharing this critique. Do better Healthtrax!!

Guys - did you know that you can take a one time fencing lesson? Well, if you don't know now you…read moreknow...fencer. The first Thursday of each month for $25 you and a group of people can get together and probably learn 100% more about fencing that you've ever known. The class that I attended ran from 5 until 7 and there were 8 people. Coach Mal-sun is the owner of the facility and she is nationally ranked #1 for fencing! So you get to learn from the best. This is how it goes - you arrive, get fitted for the uniform, have a short overview of fencing and then run through a number of drills. The class ends after each pair has an actual competition. I really enjoyed myself and found that it takes some fancy footwork (but not too difficult) and solid concentration. They have regular classes for kids and adults but I found the 1 time opportunity to be really awesome. Check them out if you find that you're looking for something cool to check out with your friends or family!

I've been taking classes here for a few years now. They teach a wide range of dances for $15 per…read morehour class. They teach four different levels of classes. It is drop in. No registration required! You can learn more on their website www.Hartfordballroom.com

My new dancing hobby took me for Bachata lessons at the Hartford Ballroom. The address is 56 Arbor…read moreSt in Hartford and the ballroom is located on the 4th floor. Street parking is available as well as there is a huge parking lot behind the building. Classes are 3 pm every Sunday and the cost is $15. Classes are intermediate and if you are looking for a beginner class you would have to give them a call to see what arrangements can be made. I have never been to a bachata class and I did the intermediate class and it was manageable. A Salsa intermediate class is held shortly after at 4 pm and the cost is $15.00 as well. There are also a wide variety of additional dance classes and private lessons that is done at the Hartford ballroom. Feel free to check their website at http://www.hartfordballroom.com/ for additional information.

I'm a complete sewing novice, who picked up an old machine somewhere and started sewing without any…read moretraining. Eventually I needed a little help and reached out to Hartford Stitch (through recommendation of a friend) and took a workshop. The owner Laura, made everything fun and uncomplicated and gave me tips which I could incorporate into other sewing projects. Sarah, one of the other instructors, recently gave me a private lesson to help with a zipper project, and again my experience was amazing. They make sewing fun and non-stressful and offer many awesome projects to do in workshops for all levels. If you want to try something new, increase in knowledge or need help with a specific project - Go see them!

From the owner: Welcome all makers! We offer novice, beginner, intermediate and advanced classes in sewing,…read morebagmaking, garment making, and home decor sewing as well as a workshops in other fiber and textile arts such as knitting, crochet, weaving, macrame, blockprinting, bookbinding, embroidery, cross stitch and more! We believe in the community that making creates: during chats in class, the shared excitement in a completed project, and working to give back to our community. We are honored to be a place where our community can join together to learn, teach, spend time and share in the joy of sewing and making!

The studio and Miss Jessie are wonderful. My child has gained confidence through dance and…read moreimproved self-esteem working with Miss Jessie. I highly recommend the classes to those looking to give your child exposure to a variety of dances and a passion for the arts.