Connecticut Art School is a beloved bright spot in South Windsor, with so many different types of…read morecreative art classes delving into various mediums and techniques. The staff are all so talented, friendly, and caring. They really get to know each student, to bring out their strengths, and come up with new ideas in step with the times. (Come on, a Taylor Swift themed class? My neighbor's daughter had a blast!) The annual art show is breathtaking in the plethora of pieces on show, as well as the variety of mediums and ideas. You can tell that they clearly bring out the best in each artist! Even if you do not have a student's work in the show, it is 100% worth viewing! Thank you, Connecticut Art School, for what you bring to our community.

CT art school is a gem. M 9 yr old grandson has been attending on Sat mornings for about 3 years…read morenow. He loves it. The school and the teachers have certainly brought out a creative side of him. I love watching how he has progressed over the years. The projects are always fun and he does a great job. There is always something fun and creative going on at the school. Props outside to take pictures for the fall, the Halloween "paint brush" which drops candy into the kids hands. My grandson looks forward to attending classes and showing off his projects. Well done CT Art School.

I have lived in Manchester for a very long time, yet this is my first time visiting The Firestone…read more I don't know what took me so long to try this place. It's a painting, an arts and craft, a bakery, and a coffee shop. Great place for friends to get together and spend quality time, with great refreshment. They make their own bread, Cheddar scallion scones, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and many other items. My favorites are the different coffees and teas. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, both with the food service and the arts. What a gem to have on Main Street.

Surprisingly good food in a pottery painting place…read more Been meaning to review this place for a while. Each time I'd go in, see no one around, then left. This last attempt, there was a bunch of staff around so I got the full experience. The staff were very friendly and informative. They explained the pottery painting side of things to anyone painting a piece. They had a wealth of knowledge in that regard, explaining how to get the best results for each medium. I wasn't here for the pottery, I was here for the food. So they sat at a 4 top and let me go up to the cafe to order. The menu is basic, egg sandwiches, avocado toast, French toast, coffees and lattes. Some fresh baked pastries available but mostly simple dishes. I opted for their French toast latte and an egg sandwiches with bacon. Also got a cinnamon roll that was baked that morning. Food came out after a few minutes. Not speedy but not slow. Took some pics and dug in. There's a fundamental rule that I follow when reviewing. "The flavors on the description need to match the flavors of the dish." There's sandwich did this exemplary. The garlic aoli had a strong but slightly acidic bite to it, which helped the arugula's bitterness. The egg was fluffy, the tomato grilled and salted, and the bacon perfectly crispy. The soft home made bread was almost too soft, compressing down to nothing after each bite. If anything, the bread could've been grilled to give it a bit more structure. But besides that gripe, it's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The latte, that's what took the star off. The coffee is giv beans, so a good quality product. The problem was it was extremely, overbearingly bitter. With a French toast latte, you'd expect the sweet to counteract the bitter. But nope, the sweet came from the cold foam and the concentrated coffee at the base led to straight sips of cringingly bitter coffee. After mixing the cold foam into the coffee, it became more bearable. But the damage was done by that point, and my pallet was shot. Had to dump most of the coffee. Overall, it's a neat place to go to. It's rare to have activities along with good food, and the staff there make the experience great. Not too much a fan of the specialty coffee, but the food is well worth the price. A solid food choice for Main Street.

This gallery is a first class establishment. I purchased a very unique piece of art last month…read morethat is a one of a kind piece. The variety is great and the customer service is top notch. I will purchase again from this gallery and have shopped extensively in the area. I collect art from various cities and this is worth visiting.

I attended an event where Paint the Town lead a painting class. The class was about 90 people of…read moreall ages. All materials were provided. The instructors moved at a reasonable pace. They offered painting tricks and tips as needed, and they were very friendly and supportive of all dofferent skill levels. While there was a general instruction, painters were encouraged to use their own creativity as well. It was a great experience, and I would definitely do it again!

I have done two events with Paint the Town and both have been well received…read more These were with my business clients. Each time the instructor was excellent, patient and talented. To add to the experience, I brought a blue-tooth speaker to play music and supplied wine to sip and a charcuterie board to snack while painting, I would highly recommend Paint the Town.

Beautiful art of all kinds plus the most impressive personal service for custom framing. Forget the…read morebig box framers. I have had expensive disasters despite supposed 50% off coupons. Let the staff here guide your choices within your budget. I own and have gifted EM Dougan art pieces and they stand the test of time with their beauty!

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