Hens with Pens Arvostelua 

We did life drawing for my friend’s hen party. It was such a laugh and everyone had a great time. Our model, Andy, was both super professional whilst also being a good sport. Would fully recommend!

We booked a Hens and Pens life model drawing party for our hen do and it was a brilliant experience from start to finish. Joseph, the host, and Mike, the life model, were both extremely professional while still keeping the atmosphere fun and relaxed. They made everyone feel comfortable straight away, which really helped set the tone for the whole event.

They were great at reading the room and adjusted the games and activities to suit the mood of the group. Our hen was quite shy, and they handled that really well by choosing games that helped ease everyone in and kept things light-hearted without making anyone feel awkward.

Overall it was really well run, very entertaining, and a memorable activity for the hen party. I’d definitely recommend Hens and Pens if you’re looking for something a bit different and lots of fun. 🎨✨

Kam was a brilliant host and model. He brought out our inner artist and lots of laughs

Hens with Pens was such a fantastic activity! Amanda and Andrew were incredibly helpful and communicated everything clearly from start to finish. Our model, Bruce, was brilliant — texted us when he was on his way and made the whole experience so much fun! We all loved it !

I've booked with this company for two separate hen dos and had a great experience on both occasions.

The company were able to arrange a really central Oxford location which was great!

Good communication before the event. And Georgii and John provided a fun session on the day - some art tips and lots of laughs.

After being let down by another company and scrambling to get our life drawing event organised one week before the hen, Hens with Pens came to the rescue and we couldn’t be happier with the service we received! The booking process was fast and Andrew and Amanda were super friendly and helpful. We were a little apprehensive about what to expect from the life drawing but Laurence was absolutely fantastic and made it a really fun session which was absolutely perfect for the hen! We’re so glad we went with Hens with Pens for our event, and even more thrilled to have been assigned such a lovely, friendly model and tutor who made the experience even better than expected! Thanks to the fantastic team for getting this arranged so smoothly, and at a really decent price.

Used Hens with Pens to book a burlesque class for hen do celebrations and absolutely loved the experience Clare gave us!!
She was fun, had a laugh with us and made us feel empowered and sexy (even though we dance with two left feet).
Something really different but absolutely loved it. Thank you so much Clare!

Andrew was brilliant. We were all made to feel at ease and he was very entertaining- wasn’t afraid of the crazy hen!!

The men were friendly and good fun

Everything about Hens with Pens was brilliant! Communication was super clear throughout, they accommodated us when we needed to make last minute changes, and the booking process was simple, easy and pain-free.

A special mention to our art tutor, Malcolm. He was extremely friendly and I got a genuine sense that he wanted give us the best experience possible. He provided helpful tips and pointers in a lovely manner - extremely encouraging and positive. He made the afternoon!

We absolutely loved it and will definitely recommend!

We had Ginger Michael for our hen party and he brought laughter and fun to our afternoon activity - thank you Hens with Pens for a seamless process!

So I thought he was confident around all of us girls but he managed the session making it fun and artistic. An enjoyable session given. Would recommend 😁
Good variety of activities 👍 which made it fun and fresh 😀.
I thought it was fab 👍 not what I was expecting but much better 👍 he made it fun and was lovely 🥰 x x
The short rounds and different drawing games made it fun and not boring.
Thoroughly enjoyable artistic experience. He came across with confidence and was able to keep the session flowing and entertaining and he commanded it all with such a great well pitched sense of humour. The range and pace of the activities did make you feel like you had done a lot in the time we had with him. Without a doubt, the entire group of us immensely enjoyed our Hens with Pens experience.

Thank you so much to hens with pens and a particular mention to Kirsten, our fabulous instructor who brought not only her dance skills but her fun and warm personality to our friends hen do. We had an absolute blast learning some line dancing routines, everyone commented on how fun it was and it certainly added a bit of sparkle to the weekend. Amanda and the team were super easy to book with, very responsive to any queries I had and kept me posted along the way. All in all a very positive experience and i’d recommend hens with pens to anyone looking to add a dance class to their party.

Great fun! John our model was so good at making the group feel at ease. The hen party loved every minute of it!

Rita was amazing so funny and made our session all the more fun. Would highly recommend

We booked with Hens with Pens for our hen party and honestly couldn’t recommend them more!

From the very start, Amanda and Andrew were absolutely fantastic with the booking process. They were super patient and so understanding with all of my (many!) questions, which made organising everything completely stress-free.

On the day itself, it was such a great experience. Our model was incredibly polite, professional, and really interactive, which made everyone feel comfortable straight away. The girls had such a good laugh – it was the perfect mix of fun and relaxed.

Thank you so much for making it such a memorable part of our weekend! 💛

We had a sip and paint session with Clare at a hen do this weekend! Clare was absolutely brilliant and the class was great!

She was very welcoming, informative and made the class so fun! She helped guide us through it whilst also giving everyone the space to be creativity! The full group absolutely loved it, I couldn’t recommend the activity and Clare more!

I recently attended my hen party event with Hens for Pens, and unfortunately, the experience did not meet expectations.

Upon arrival, I entered a room where two hosts were standing at a table with no music playing and no evident atmosphere. The initial impression felt uncomfortable and lacked the lively energy that had been anticipated for such a celebratory occasion. As this event had been organised as a surprise by my bridesmaids, I was particularly surprised by the setup given as they know me well and intended for this to be a special experience.
The tone throughout the EARLY part of the event felt strained rather than engaging, and there was an absence of the light-hearted, “cheeky” banter that had been advertised. Thankfully, my friends and family brought their own energy and enthusiasm, which ensured that I was still able to enjoy my celebration despite the circumstances.

To clarify, this is not intended as personal criticism of Bruce (our butler). He appeared somewhat uncomfortable at the beginning; however, after approximately an hour he seemed to relax and become more at ease. As a group, we made a conscious effort to encourage and support him, which helped him become more interactive. That said, had we not actively engaged and worked to lift the atmosphere ourselves, the overall experience may have been very different.

Concerns were raised almost immediately. Within the first 15 minutes, my bridesmaids contacted Andrew in an attempt to address the issues. When the situation did not improve, my Maid of Honour also spoke with him directly. After an extremity rude phone call conducted shockingly by Andrew he then offered to pay for 3 bottles of Prosecco. Following the comment on my bridesmaids first review stating that alcohol is not included and shouldn’t be expected at a cost of £348 in total is ridiculous. Each individual paid £35 for paper bingo, bingo dabber and a bingo game that will be used for multiple events. I understand staff need paid but that does not equate to that amount of money. Gary (our bingo caller) overall lacked the level of engagement expected for a group of 17 people at a hen party. This was intended to be a fun, celebratory event rather than a formal or subdued gathering. Despite this, Andrew said that Gary described us as ‘rowdy and difficult to manage’, which is ridiculous. A hen party is, by nature, lively and energetic. We were there for a laugh, not an overly serious or rigid game. It felt like a board meeting on initial entrance. I personally (as the bride) attempted to support Gary during the bingo by repeating numbers to help maintain momentum.

Regarding punctuality, only four members of our group arrived slightly late, and we made it clear that the event could begin without them. At no point did we request that staff delay proceedings, so there was no inconvenience caused so that is inaccurate information used within their reply to the review. Additionally, when my Maid of Honour indicated that it was time for us to conclude the event, Gary suggested that we continue with additional activities such as painting which was bizarre as it was not included within the agreed package so why was it brought?

What I find most concerning is the conduct of Andrew following the event. Both of my bridesmaids clearly stated that they no longer wished to be contacted, yet communication attempts have continued. Andrew has again tried to contact my Maid of Honour at 19:55pm on a Sunday evening after she stated earlier in the day that she no longer wished to be contacted. This behaviour is unacceptable and feels highly inappropriate. Once individuals have made it clear that they do not wish to engage further, that boundary should be respected.

UPDATE: After Andrew’s attempt to contact my Maid of Honour she then asked Amanda to contact the mother of my maid of honour as my maid of honour no longer wanted contact with Andrew. Amanda was professional and empathetic which lead me to believe that if it was Amanda that had dealt with our concerns yesterday this would have been a different experience. Andrew and his shocking attitude has massively let down the company.

To be clear, we are not seeking any refund or financial compensation. Our intention in sharing this review is simply to ensure that other bridal parties can make fully informed decisions. In our view, the advertising and expectations set did not align with the service delivered, which we feel is misleading. At this moment I would not recommended this service.

We really enjoyed our life drawing session. The artist and model were so lovely and made the session fun and silly and fit the comfort levels of everyone who attended! Would definitely recommend 😌

We had a great time at our bare bones party this weekend! Friendly and prompt responses and customer service from start to finish. Fun games, giggles and some hidden talents were unveiled. (Maybe not ready for our exhibition yet though!) Highly recommend if you're looking for a girls weekend activity!