Business Details
Creative Art Workshops in Enfield, CT
Kil'n It Pottery Studio has been fostering creativity and artistic expression in Enfield, Connecticut since 2025. Founded by mother-daughter team Wendy and Melanie, our studio combines over 45 years of combined experience in art instruction and education. We specialize in pottery wheel workshops, sculpting classes, canvas painting sessions, and themed summer art camps for children aged 8-13. Our experienced instructors, including Melanie's decade of pottery teaching expertise and Wendy's 35-year graphic design background, ensure personalized guidance for all skill levels.We maintain strict safety protocols while providing a welcoming environment for family-friendly activities, private parties, and corporate events. Our two-visit process allows customers to create and glaze pottery pieces with professional support, while our BYOB policy enhances social experiences. With flexible scheduling options and capacity for up to 50 people for special events, we cater to both casual visitors and organized groups seeking creative engagement.
Services
Pottery Workshops
Paint Parties
Summer Art Camps
Sculpting Classes
Canvas Painting
Private Events
Ceramic Glazing
BYOB Art Nights
Group Reservations
Wedding Events
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We offer expert-led pottery instruction with over 45 years combined teaching experience
- Our studio accommodates groups up to 50 people with specialized party planning
- We provide two-visit pottery process with free glazing sessions
- Our team includes certified instructors with special needs teaching experience
- We maintain strict safety protocols while fostering creative freedom
What people say
Great family activity
Talented instructors
Clean studio
Creative environment
Fun experience
Services
Pottery Workshops
Our pottery workshops teach wheel-throwing techniques for all skill levels. Participants work with professional-grade clay and equipment under expert supervision. Each session includes instruction on shaping, trimming, and finishing techniques with options for one or two-hour lessons.
Paint Parties
Canvas and wine bottle painting sessions combine creativity with social fun. Our instructors guide guests through step-by-step painting techniques while allowing personal expression. Available six days weekly with BYOB options for adult groups.
Summer Art Camps
Four-day themed art camps engage children aged 8-13 with daily projects. Activities include pottery, painting, and sculpting with science-based learning about ceramics. Air-conditioned facility ensures comfortable summer creativity with small group sizes.
Private Events
Customizable private parties accommodate 8-50 guests with pottery, sculpting, or painting activities. Includes dedicated studio space, instruction, and party planning assistance. Available for birthdays, corporate events, and special occasions with flexible scheduling options.
Sculpting Workshops
Two-hour sculpting sessions teach fundamental clay techniques for creating decorative and functional pieces. Instructors provide individualized guidance for projects ranging from simple shapes to complex forms. Includes return visit for glazing finished creations.
People
Wendy
Owner
Owner with 35 years graphic design experience and 8 years Girl Scout leadership. Parsons School of Design graduate specializes in helping beginners discover artistic abilities through pottery and painting instruction.
Melanie
Manager
Studio manager with 10+ years pottery instruction experience. Early Childhood Education background enhances teaching methods for children and special needs students in sculpting and wheel techniques.
Questions
What age requirements exist for workshops?
Pottery and sculpting require ages 8+. Paint parties accept ages 8-adult. Summer camps serve 8-13 year olds with special needs accommodations available.
Can I bring food and drinks?
Yes, we're BYOB with no food sold onsite. One table provided for personal snacks/drinks. Alcoholic beverages allowed for ages 21+ with ID.
How long does pottery creation take?
Two-visit process: 2-hour creation session followed by 2-week glazing appointment. Acrylic painted items take 1 visit with immediate take-home capability.
What party sizes do you accommodate?
Private parties from 8-24 people with whole studio rental available for 50 guests. Minimum 12 people required for Friday/Saturday sculpting events.
Do you offer group discounts?
No standard discounts, but pricing tiers exist for party sizes: Small (6ppl $55), Medium (7-12ppl $70), Large (13-24ppl $140).
What happens if I break pottery?
Guests are financially responsible for broken pieces. Hosts must ensure proper supervision of children near ceramic shelves to prevent damage.
Reviews (7)
Shiesha Stokes
Sep 23, 2021
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This was my first time doing pottery since I was probably 10 so it's safe to say I am beginner. But I really enjoyed myself the instructor was patient and helpful and very good with directions. I really enjoyed myself and I will be back again.
Melanie Markham
Apr 01, 2021
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My home away from home! I love this studio and the relaxing atmosphere. So grateful to have this in our community.
Jennie Cash
Jan 31, 2021
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The owner is awesome, very welcoming. They check tempatures, and have hand sanitizer everywhere. Great activity for kids stuck at home.
Mecca X.
Sep 04, 2020
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We had a challenge of sunflowers on a bottle... Our teacher guided us threw a hour and half journey of painting sunflowers on a bottle and wine glasses. They gave us plenty of time to drink and eat our snacks. We provided our food and booze..beer and wine are welcomed. I felt it was a little pricey for what it is. I wish they had better music as well but over all good time. I would do it again. Also have clay and ceramics as well
Jessica Lescault
Aug 26, 2020
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My friend and I have been 5 times so far! It's a bunch of fun! We love it! PLUS, you DO NOT have to be an art major to do nice work! The instructor helps you through the process
Erin Criscitelli
Jan 14, 2020
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Will be going back for many many more classes, best experience, my 8 year old daughter loved the wheel class
Cindy Boudreau
Dec 28, 2019
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My granddaughter and I had a great time. So many choices on things to make. Wonderful atmosphere the owners are fabulous so willing to help which made our time there so much fun.
