I came for a wine glass painting class ($25). I love the concept, but I didn't love how it was…read moreexecuted. There were about 25-30 people in the "class," which seemed to be a lot to handle. We never received any instruction about how to paint - though we figured out how to do it - and people didn't really always want to share stencils and paints. By the last 30 minutes or so, the lead of the session started coming around and making sure we had the colors we needed and ways to clean the brushes (baby wipes?). The $25 did include two tastings of wine, which was a nice touch. Wine tasting was certainly not the focus of the event. Good experience overall but probably just a one-time thing.

WOW! The Art Truck is an amazing way to have a unique party for any age! The ladies make it so…read moreeasy for you to host a party, you book em, pick out what you want to do and they show up, it's really that easy. Plus you can get some yummy snacks for your event--they have thought of it all! They really encourage you to bring out your inner artist. It's fun, creative, educational and not intimidating at all. The part I LOVE is that you don't have to do any of the setting up or cleaning up. Two thumbs up for The Art Truck!!!! Thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, I can't wait to see you again!

While in Connecticut, we notice a giant dollar tree store and it's time to get busy . Ok first…read morething I could see, place is big , place is neat and organized, place has plenty of useful stuff from A TO Z AND NO MESS ALONG THE AISLES.Did the roaming each section of each aisle and filled my cart with about 4O items which will cost me about 60 bucks or so . Bring your own bags cause then paper bags are worthless and rip apart very easily.As I stated before , not Grade A quality stuff,but plenty of useful things to use at much cheaper prices then most supermarket or convenience stores . 4.stars on my yelp meter .

I've never seen a dollar store so packed with good stuff! Not only is this store huge, but it was…read morealso well organized and clean. There's one long aisle of gift wrapping and related items, and there are paper products galore. If you need decorations for parties, this is a great option; I was impressed that they also had a range of quality in some of the paper products at still very cheap prices. They also had the largest glow stick selection I've seen. I'd characterize this location as a cheaper but still solid version of a Party City plus all the goodness of a traditional dollar store.

Amazing art store with great selections!! The staff is sooooooooo nice and willing to help. There…read morewere plenty of sales but it's such high quality supplies that it is pricier than other art stores. They also carry many supplies that other art stores don't carry. I love getting lost here and exploring. I always leave with a bunch of things! Pens, markers, paints, you name it, they've got it. If they don't you could get it on their website.

Emailed to ask about a particular large canvas that my Blick store on the West coast would get in…read morefor me if I agreed to purchase a full box. The general manager, Catherine Fuller responded, but was unwilling to help me. She could have at least offered to check with another location to see if they were in stock there. I have been a Blick customer for over ten years- have used them for my class art kits and my personal supplies. Their customer service was one thing that kept me coming back. I'm disappointed in my first East Coast contact.

I'm like a kid in a candy store! This is been my new hobby for the past year, so and I've already…read morecompleted five sets! Don't ask me where I put them because they're currently all over, but it's such a rewarding feeling to have them completed.

I walked into the LEGO Store and immediately felt like a kid again, only this time, with a credit…read morecard and no one telling me I have enough LEGO at home! From the giant brick sculptures to the build-your-own minifigure station, everything in the store was bursting with creativity and color. I could've easily spent hours just exploring. Whether you're into Star Wars, Harry Potter, architecture, or classic sets, there's something for every kind of builder. One of my favorite parts was the Pick-a-Brick wall, yes, a wall full of individual LEGO pieces in every color and shape you can imagine. It's like a candy store, but for builders. I also loved checking out the display sets, they're seriously impressive and gave me a ton of inspiration (and a longer wishlist). The staff were super friendly and clearly just as enthusiastic about LEGO as the customers. They helped me find a retired set I didn't even think would still be available! I walked out with a new set under my arm, a huge smile on my face, and the excitement of knowing I'd be spending the evening building. The LEGO Store is the perfect stop for fans of all ages and let's be honest, building bricks never goes out of style. Can't wait to go back!

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.

I love decorating for holidays. Halloween is definitely no exception and one of my larger…read moredecorating holidays at my home. Whenever I am traveling it's always great to see new decorations in different areas of the country. This spirit Halloween store is the largest in Connecticut and has animatronics that I have never seen in any of the spirit Halloween shops in Florida. The staff is great and very friendly. They have an abundance of costumes and extra items to add . Hope everyone has a happy Halloween

Easy parking, clean store, friendly staff, variety of materials so so, dates from food might be…read moreBest Buy date quickly approaching. They accept many forms of payment and hours of being open are good.

I love this location! It's always well stocked, clean and easy to navigate the aisles. Even if…read moreit's busy the line moves fast. Make sure you sign up for the free membership card so you get to take advantage of the store coupons. When you have the card the coupons are already loaded onto the card.

This place is amazing! Such a huge selection of toys and games as well as collectibles. Some items…read moreare pricey but others are quite reasonable. My friend and I enjoyed just wandering around looking at the seemingly endless supply of unique treasures. This is a great place to find an unusual gift for a child or adult!

If you are looking for a last-minute gift for kids or adults, this is a neat store for hobby…read moreenthusiasts as well as anything a kid could possibly be interested in. For real! BONUS: A 10% off coupon popped up when I checked in on Yelp so be sure to do that! This store is large & it's fun to walk up and down the numerous aisles to check out all the neat stuff they have. Stem/educational items, toys for all ages, games, dress up/costumes, model cars & aircraft, nice train sets/accessories/landscapes for the train lovers. Science kits, environmental science kits, edible science kits.... Kits for budding engineers & architects... a great way to start tapping into your child's natural abilities early on to nurture possible career interests. It just might save a bundle on college if they have a good feel for the type of career they may enjoy. There is a section of adult games in addition to children's games & family games. There is too much to list here so check out some of the items via my photos. There is so much more to see!