we had a seventh birthday party for my daughter here today and it was absolutely fantastic! It was…read morebeautifully run, so we as parents could enjoy ourselves and everything was there for us. My daughter had an amazing experience and we would highly recommend this for a party destination.

Love the space. Love the creative projects…read more Love the variety. Love how they work with the children. Love the owners. The only feedback I'd have is having other types of projects like painting wood pieces or something like misaic garden stones. Otherwise this place is great. Worth the cost. First time we checked it out wad when they first opened around four years ago. Today I went with my five year old to paint some pottery and a canvas. While there a camp wad starting and they welcomed him in. The owners eric and Kristen are wonderfully patient. The kids respect them and I was floored by the art these young children were able to achieve. It was awesome!

I took my Granddaughter here and had a wonderful time painting and decorating the many choices they…read morehave for you to decorate. The staff was wonderful and accommodating for my granddaughter. Highly recommend for a fun and memorable time. My Granddaughter and Daughter have already been back and I plan to go back next trip back to Darien.

We wanted to find a fun activity for the kids to do for the weekend since we were celebrating a…read morebirthday. Given today's circumstances, we couldn't celebrate like we normally would, but we still wanted something special to be there. Alla and her team were so kind and accommodating. I sent her an email at first asking to see what pieces were available to paint. She responded back in such a timely manner, and worked with the kids' interests so we could narrow down who would like what piece. She even arranged the pickup time to our availability. I'm so glad we reached out to Happy Hands Art & Pottery. The kids couldn't be more excited either! Thank you Alla for all your help, kindness, and making a little girl's birthday extra special this year!

Went to a party for a 7 year old this weekend and the kids had a great time. The owner was there at…read morethe beginning and did face painting on the girls and then they got it sit down at their canvas and follow another instructor to paint their own picture. We were saying we've never heard this group of girls so quiet. We may have to bring them there every weekend. There was a little confusion on the length of the party and what they were supposed to do. Making slime was part ogoing to be "thrown in", but the party ended and they never got to make it. The party ended after 2 hours instead of 3, but really that was long enough.

Went last night to a work function and they were absolutely amazing totally recommend this place…read moresmall cozy and cute, lovely art pieces. The girls we had were so nice and courteous.

At about this time of year, as many of the female contingent of our family who live in the North…read moreEast as possible get together for a weekend in Connecticut. Sometimes we go to New York City and other times we find something to do closer to our home base (the lovely town of Ridgefield). If you've ever participated in one of those paint and sip parties and figure that this is the same-old thing, you'd be mistaken. The similarities are not hard to miss. (1) You bring in your favorite snacks and beverages (particularly the adult beverages that we all love, WINE!), (2) you will paint stuff, (3) there is expert assistance to help you paint stuff, and (4) it's an estrogen-rich environment (think girl's night out). Usually, for the paint parties, you have to paint what the instructor decides to paint. In my experience, it's a forced affair--sometimes stressful and rushed to get the group out and make way for the next--with the end product landing squarely on the floor of my closet until I pitch it. The plank painting experience lets you know that this is different, because when you sign up, THEY LET YOU DECIDE what you want to paint! When you arrive, the project is professionally laid out for you, with your name on it. The individual guidance doesn't end there. There were about 20 people there, working on projects, and 3 staff members, but I never felt neglected. There were announcements that fit everyone through the event, but a lot of the instructions were one-on-one. Suggestions were made and a plan was agreed with each individual. The staff even adapted the projects on-the-fly to make it an optimal outcome, making some of the art very personal. Ample time was given to each person and help was given without stress. The one thing (among many) that I appreciated was that we were allotted several hours and then ended up taking more. The staff was gracious and patient and never uttered a word that we took too much time. They made it WONDERFUL fun and I know that we'll be back in the future!

My first experience with this craft. I loved the way it came out. The owner was pretty patient, but…read moreI guess she has to be it's a learning experience. I went with some friends, we had a good time. I guess maybe my reading prior reviews made me a little on edge, the ones that said the owner was not very nice in so many words. I was a little guarded because of that. She was ok, not warm and fuzzy but well then that's just her personality. I figure you're not there to make friends, just a painted plank! Which I was very happy with. I'd go back again and still do recommend. Maybe the more you go, the better the connection? I'm going back to find out!

My daughter had her 5th birthday party at Abrakadoodle yesterday. It was such a great experience!!…read moreMy daughter picked unicorns for the theme. When we arrived the place was beautifully decorated with balloons and a unicorn banner. Camille gave options for unicorn or dragon art project. The kids were happy and engaged and left with a framed art piece. It was well organized and we were all impressed with the space. Highly recommend!

The Creative Arts Workshop is the place to learn art, pick up a new technique, and meet other…read moreartists. My friend, who is an artist, introduced me to this place, and she says that CAW has a strong reputation in the art community. I have zero art background, but I have taken drawing and photography classes here. All the teachers were friendly, enthusiastic, and well-prepared. I felt like I learned a lot and that the teachers were encouraging of beginners. They have a huge variety of classes here including cool stuff I'd like to try like metal sculpture. There are both short workshops (good for artists who are already well-versed in a topic but want to pick up a new technique) and longer classes. The cost is a little pricey, but well-worth it in my opinion. They also have an exhibition space and show really nice artwork there. This past summer, my friend and I went to see a juried show there and it was very good. The Creative Arts Workshop is a fantastic place to learn art and join an artistic community. I can't recommend it highly enough.

My family has had excellent experiences with learning to make pottery and life drawing at the…read moreCreative Arts Workshop. Most recently my husband and I took a drawing workshop. In the Perspective Drawing of Buildings and Architecture workshop, Eric March introduced strategies, gave students a chance to experiment, and consulted individually to discuss what works for each person and how to expand skills. His presentation was clear, and his comments were gentle and specific. For me, as a non-professional with some drawing experience, the class was engaging and informative - a delightful way to spend two afternoons. Being able to see and draw things from different perspectives makes drawing more fun and satisfying. As someone who ordinarily is more interested in life than buildings, I also realized the advantage of starting with boxier shapes, knowing that I can apply the same techniques to the animate world now that I have seen how they work. I highly recommend the workshop and other opportunities to work with Eric March.

I've been taking art classes for at least 30 years at various schools in Connecticut and I can…read moreeasily say this is the cleanest, neatest and most well organized art studio I have ever stepped foot in! The atmosphere is also positive and supportive with both student and owner artwork displayed throughout the space. We signed up our 6-year old for art classes during the summer and he's really enjoying his time here. Several rooms are separated by age groups working in various visual art mediums (pencil, charcoal, watercolors, acrylics, etc.). The school provides adult, teen and children's art classes...they also offer a portfolio prep class. Art supplies are included with tuition for all ages. Their rates are also very reasonable. So glad we found this place!

Purchased a month of classes for my niece who is Ted, the owner was so accommodating, knowledgeable…read moreand professional! My niece absolutely loves the class and the time spent there, she even requested to continue her classes after the month ended!

Paint Draw & More has been instrumental in helping my child develop her creative skills. Owner…read moreSusan Jackson is extremely accommodating and understands that each child has their own unique creative abilities. Highly recommended!

My grandkids took a class and loved it! So nice for them to have an outlet for their artistic…read moreexpression. Thank you!