Update 9/8/2023: 
We'll be running our No School Camps on the following dates from 9:00AM-1:00PM --

Wilton: September 25th, October 9th-10th, and November 7th
Fairfield: September 25th, November 7th and 10th

Reservations will be accepted starting at 1:30PM on those days. Please plan accordingly.

Overview

Reservations are not required to paint at Happy Hands. They're strongly encouraged on weekends as that's when a vast majority of events/parties take place.

​Please keep in mind that all reservations are subject to availability, but we will do our best to accommodate you and your group.

*PLEASE READ* GENERAL GUIDELINES​

​All finished pottery must be picked up within 30 days of your visit, regardless of notifications. If you need an extended pickup timeframe, an email request is required to avoid any miscommunications.

We do not guarantee all projects will be perfect. This is the charm of the handmade process.

Painting time is limited to one (1) hour. This is to accommodate​ reservations and disinfecting procedures between clients. 

• For every 15 minutes past the first hour, an additional $15 studio fee may be applied. 
• All pieces must be finished in one (1) visit. If you need to come back, it's $10 + tax per session.

Non-Painting Guests: $25/person

• We anticipate all guests to paint in the studio
• ​Each group is welcome 1 non-painter at no additional cost
• For minors, an adult must be present

All special requests not guaranteed, but we will do our best to fulfill them. We are not liable for writing requests with spelling errors. All submitted writing requests will be written on your pieces AS IS. 

Please limit the number of personal belongings you bring into the studio. No outside food or beverages.
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​If you or anyone around you are experiencing any symptoms of illness (such as coughing, sneezing, fever, etc), have been in close contact with COVID-19, please reschedule your visit.​

RESERVATION/CANCELLATION INFO

A ​Credit/Debit Card is required to make a reservation. 

You'll be charged when you finish your painting session. You can pay with on file or a different card.

For no-shows, without an email notification, you are subject to a $25 cancellation/no-show fee per person.

• Proper notification: Email sent to Happy Hands (hhpottery@yahoo.com) within 24 hours of your scheduled reservation. You must get an email confirming your cancellation.
• Extended/holiday hours may be available upon request.

PRICING & ACCEPTED PAYMENTS

Prices listed before tax (CT tax: 6.35%), which will be applied at checkout. 

Cost of pottery ($) + firing fee + CT tax

• $9 firing fee for most items
  
• $25 firing fee for oversized pieces or pottery w/light assembly

Additional Fees (if applicable):

• Extra time - $15 for each 15 min past 1 hour
• Additional studio visit - $10 (per session)
• Additional Non-Painting Guests: $25/person

Accepted Forms of Payment:

• Credit/Debit Cards
• Contactless (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
• Gift Cards (physical or digital)

Notes:

• We are not accepting cash or check payments.
• Limit of 2 gift cards per visit. No exceptions.​
• With physical gift cards, you must spend the full value as we cannot track balances. No such limitation with digital gift cards.
• ​Each group is permitted 1 non-painter at no additional cost.
• For minors, an adult must be present.

Reservation Form