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.

We brought our team to Muse Paintbar for a group painting class and had a great time. The…read moreinstructor was fun, engaging, and made the experience easy to follow for all skill levels. The atmosphere was relaxed and perfect for a team event, and everyone walked away with a finished painting and lots of laughs. Highly recommend for group outings or team activities.

Nice event to attend for the experience. $80 for 2 people, only the painting experience included:…read morefood/drinks paid separately. A lot of menu items out of stock and took a while to receive food/drinks as only 1 person serving drinks/working food. Nevertheless, very nice and accommodating staff. Felt welcomed walking in and they greet you right away. Space is clean and an artsy vibe. They have art and sticker for sale too. Instructions were kinda quicker than what I'd hope for, giving more time to work on each portion would be a minor critique but given the time slot it's under stable there are timing restraints. There's a parking garage for cheap and very walkable to Muse. Cute area with shops and dining for a day trip date. Saw Barnes & noble, Cheesecake Factory, candy shop and other restaurants around.

Candice held a painting session at an event I attended, and even though it was an hour, it was so…read moremuch fun! Everything was set out ahead of time, except for paint, and everyone attending was able to pick their pre-sketched painting. Care for clothes was addressed and smocks handed out. Time flew by, and even though I have the painting skills of a toddler (I know this to be true), she and her assistants were kind and complimentary. We were all encouraged to be creative and break outside the template with the materials available, so truly none of the finished products look the same. Now I have art for my one day kitchen, and it's marked on the back so I know what artist I made it under!

Posh Paint did a staff event at my school. She was timely, fun, lively and very professional. She…read moreoffered support when the participants needed and gave them freedom to change or adjust their painting as they wanted to. The staff raved about how much fun she was and how we must bring her back. Once she was done she cleaned up promptly and event provided pictures and boomerangs of the event for staff to keep for memories. I highly recommended Posh Paint and I look forward to working with them in the future.

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.

What a fun place to be. They hold all different kind of improv classes and workshops, including a…read moreworkshop for children. The staff is fantastic and very knowledgeable. The kids workshop includes free admission for the child to the family show later in the day. It runs once a month on Sunday afternoons. Great experience!

From the owner: Sea Tea Improv teaches our own improv comedy courses in our Studios on Pratt St. in Downtown…read moreHartford, CT. All members of Sea Tea Improv who are course instructors have completed an improv training program from world-renowned comedic improvisation theaters like the Upright Citizens Brigade, BATS Improv, ImprovBoston, or The Second City. We pride ourselves on bringing high-quality improv instruction and performance to Hartford, CT. Studios are open during classes, workshops, & studio events, and open for you when you need to rent a studio.

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!

This was the best team building exercise I have ever done and the fact that it was raining made me…read moregive a five star review

This is a cute little art studio located in downtown Hartford. The people that run this place are…read morevery friendly and knowledgeable. They offer a variety of art classes from drawing, to basket weaving, to painting, etc. It is a little hard to find on the street since if you walk past the door you might miss the entrance to the second floor. Otherwise, next time I am in the area I will drop by for some art lessons.