Great place to learn pottery. Friendly, helpful instruction. Stop in and learn more if you in a…read morenearby area.

The Studio is a piece of heaven for me. I restarted my pottery journey early this year as a new…read morechapter in my pivot point in life and I intend to be a member forever!! In my first class, Christine was so welcoming and caring - it is enthralling to be present in her passion to let everyone be immersed in the joy of pottery. Priscilla is the same in her compassion and knowledge. They are two wonderful women who allow this beautiful place to flourish with incredible art lovers from all walks of life. Members come from all over Fairfield county and beyond - I'm lucky it is in my town. Teaching pottery is difficult because everyone progresses differently and the instructors here do an amazing job or balancing the individual handholding and maintaining order of the class. While I work on my pieces, I get to observe some of the instructors whether they teach a group class or a private tutoring class. To share a few shoutouts: Safiya is fantastic with teens in boot camps - (I just learned that she is starting to teach Friday evening classes!) Julie also is a caring and competent teacher. Cass is an outstanding instructor with a wealth of knowledge; and Kate is such a sweetie, too! All Everyone is here because we love the joy of creativity and respect each other's artistic abilities. I enjoy conversations that accompany creating art across diverse age/gender/backgrounds here. There's something for everyone. Whether you are a tired parent looking for a mental health respite, an exhausted soul looking to enrich your artistic side, or to glimpse wonders in your own creation in general, I would recommend that you pay a visit and talk to the owners what you would like to do. They would be happy to help you find a way.

My daughter and I went here today and we had a great experience. There is a big selection of…read moredifferent pottery, big to small. It was a fun thing to do, and the owner and staff were really nice and helpful. We'll definitely be back soon !

My daughter had a play date here this past weekend. We had so much fun. The selection is great…read morefor all ages. The kids in our group ranged from 2-5. There is something for everyone in every price point. My daughter made a night lamp, we can't wait to pick it up this weekend. I look forward to going back without the kids in tow!

A Family Favorite! My grandchildren LOVE painting and firing pottery here! It's always a wonderful…read moregift for children, and they make adorable gift certificate tiles, as well.

This is a great spot for some family fun or for a girls night out! I came here with a couple of…read moregirlfriends and we were so impressed with Hands On Pottery! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and we had so much fun picking out a piece and bringing it to life-- there was no rush, and we had a very helpful group of ladies working there to help guide us!

Super fun experience! I've been dying to taking a pottery wheel class for so long so I'm happy this…read moreplace opened up so close by. The intro class which is 90mins is a more affordable option than other ones I've seen for under $100. Not only do the have pottery wheeling, but you can paint pottery, make soap, glass fuse and make candles too! It's such a huge space that makes it the perfect place for a fun time with friends. It's located in the heart of wall street and you can park on the street or in the parking lot a short 5 min walk away.

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!

Came in here with a friend and our 5-year-olds. The space is such a great location. There's so much…read moreto do inside. They have a huge range of different pottery pieces you can paint. They have candle, making soap making an even glass meeting. They also do painting nights. The prices are reasonable next time we come I definitely want to try the glass making.

When here with a group of girls you able to bring your drinks food and have a private room and…read moreeverybody picks what they wanna do. I ended up picking making a candle. It was very easy relaxing like I said we just talked last until everybody was done then they melt together What you made and at the end of the night you get the candles. it's a place where people should try is not expensive and you could try candles. You could try painting so they have different things.

Really enjoy this crafty place because it's crafting made easy. Everything that you need is right…read morethere. I've really only done the ceramic painting. I've done a paint night and and a resin. It's simple enough. You don't need to pre-plan you can just sort of show up anytime they are open. I can't give five stars just because I think it's pretty pricey. There are some blank ceramic pieces that have a really high price and even the small ceramic pieces are quite high but after you paint it, they contact you 2 to 3 days later and you go pick it up so easy process.

Your workers, specifically the young girl with long dark hair and glasses, have awful…read morepersonalities. No eye contact, acting like you are annoying them by being there, talking over you when you're not finished asking the question. I spent close to $200 on 4 ceramic pieces, which is crazy overpriced, and was treated like we were an annoyance. I would find somewhere else to go.

Such an amazing and cute experience! Definitely a great idea for couples, families with kids, or…read morelarge groups of people. There are so many different pieces to select from and there is an even greater amount of colors to choose from to decorate your piece! I personally choose to glaze on of the pre made creations but there are other options such as a making your own pottery, candle making, and glass art! Seating is first come first serve and to my knowledge there is no time limit to how long you can stay and paint! I would definitely recommend!

What a fun time we had. This was great family fun time. Essentially, we called ahead of time to…read moremake a reservation so we could all be seared. We were a party of 9. Immediately, we were seated and they gave us our instructions. We selected a piece of pottery we wanted to paint. My wife and I chose bowls, then we were given a selection of paint colors to paint our bowls. After a few coats of paints, our job was done. We then proceeded to pay and in about a week we will pick up our works. It was a real fun time. The staff were very helpful. Everything was well organized and fun. Everyone had a blast. Apparently they also had candle making along with some glass design/decorating.

Claytime is fun time!…read more Came here recently to celebrate a friend's birthday, and really enjoyed it. The owners Stacey (can't remember the other woman's name) are very friendly and helpful. They have a large selection of clay pieces for you to decorate with tons of samples for inspiration too. I selected a small serving bowl that is a nice size for a side dish, or a personal bowl for pasta or whatever. You are able to select 6 colors and they have stamps and stencils available to use as well. There was an $8 charge for the materials, etc and the bowl was $17. You are able to bring in snacks and beverages/wine which makes it a super fun place to come relax and have fun. Definitely recommend for a low key night out with friends.

Keep in mind you're not getting your piece for over TWO WEEKS, despite being told by two different…read moreemployees in the store that it would be completed within ONE WEEK. That same one week turnaround was also advertised on their in store board and website, so I have no idea where this sudden two week timeline came from. What made the experience even worse was the customer service. I called to get clarification and the woman I spoke to had an extremely rude and dismissive attitude, spoke to me with a horrible tone, and then hung up on me while I was still speaking. Absolutely unacceptable. If you value your time, your money, or simply being treated with basic respect, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE. I would genuinely rather drive farther and spend more time getting there than ever deal with this kind of customer service again. Never coming back.

Love the owner; the canvases she stocks aren't the usual floral/animal motifs, and they have a HUGE…read moreselection of threads/wool/silk/etc!

This store is amazing. Super knowledgeable staff, willing to assist on any project. Suzie and her…read moreteam do a great job helping customers of all skill level. Her canvas selection is the best around, as is her variety of fibers.