We went there on a rainy day for something to do. They were very friendly and helpful. They have…read moregreat choices that are reasonably priced. The paints and the brushes are all included too. They had our Pieces glazed and ready to go and looking better then we expected. Overall I definitely recommend them.

Create Color is such a fun place for a rainy day or any time you are feeling artistic! However-- no…read moreart skills are needed! I've visited here three times- I have done two paint your own pieces and did a glass night light class. The staff are extremely helpful and are more than willing to discuss techniques or give their opinion on your approach. They are very quick in getting your pieces fired and ready to go home, as well! Their Facebook page is frequently updated with events and any promotions, so definitely check it out. You won't be disappointed with your piece- great for yourself or a gift! This is a fun date place or fun for a gathering of friends. Totally judgment free! Try them out!!

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.

Tried again, much better coffee…read more This place had a very awesome breakfast sandwich, and wanted to try them again. Opted for the blueberry pancake cold brew, along with a piece of banana bread and an egg sandwich with turkey. Food was delivered outside, and I took my pics. The breakfast sandwich is delightful. Everything is seasoned, punchy, and plentiful. The bread was grilled on a panini griddle, but didn't toast. So there wasn't a lot of contrast in textures. But the egg was fluffy, had a cheese skirt, garlic aoli is strong, and the bread is baked fresh. The cold brew was strong, but the cold foam on top mellowed the coffee out and gave it a nice blueberry and yeasty sip. Very similar to a blueberry pancake which the drink is named for. Good but leaned heavy on the cold foam. Banana bread was a bit gummy. Too much banana and not enough flour nor sugar. Not bad, but the weakest bite of them all. Price was high, at about 24 for the 3 items. The quality is worth the price point, and it's a great but somewhat limited breakfast spot for the area. If you want an avocado toast, breakfast sandwich with actual flavor, and wicked strong coffee, then this place does it well. Baked goods can be a bit random in quality, but the savory fare is great

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.

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.

Amazing night here! My friends bought us the glassworking class as a birthday surprise for me and…read moreit was so much fun. The instructor was incredibly nice and patient, and we learned a lot in a short amount of time. I wish the plates we made didn't have to spend so much time in the kiln, and I can't wait til we can pick them up! I would highly recommend going and doing a class there. It's a nice night away from phones or Netflix and just allows you to tap into your creative side. Definitely will be coming back for more classes in the future.

I love this place. Every time Adam asks me if we can go up to Westerly, the only condition is if I…read morecan go to Get Fired Up at least once. The prices are super reasonable, the items are high quality, and the paint selection is fantastic. The staff are incredibly friendly, which is a big selling point for me. I am the antithesis of artistic, and it helps that the staff lend themselves to customers to give suggestions that are easy and impressive.

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!

Cute little paint your own pottery studio. Had a very fun girls day out trip here and will…read moredefinitely come back for other seasons to check out more ceramic options!

The workers are always so kind and considerate. They're extremely dog friendly and accommodating to…read moreeveryone; especially kids. Always have a great time every time we come!