About Us

Art has the power to transform, heal, and inspire. What began as the vision of Mrs. Shweta Divgi Dhayatkar, a passionate creative mind, soon flourished into a vibrant artistic community with the collaborative partnership of Mrs. Gauri Shirali Balsekar. Having enjoyed success as colleagues in the field of Training and Development, they embarked on this journey to instigate positive change. Together, they have crafted a space where creativity, craftsmanship, and therapeutic expression come to life. With a diverse array of 50+ workshops spanning painting, drawing, craft, and embroidery, we offer immersive experiences for both adults and children, available online and in person. Whether you’re looking to explore, unwind, or connect, we invite you to embrace the joy of artistic expression with us.

Shweta Divgi Dhayatkar

FOUNDER
Shweta’s journey has always been driven by a love for art, creativity, and learning. With a background in fashion design and experience in the learning and development industry, she naturally gravitated toward sharing her knowledge through art and craft workshops. Since 2019, she has been creating spaces where people can explore their creativity and find joy in artistic expression. During the pandemic, she introduced art therapy sessions to support those dealing with stress, using art as a means of healing. Her focus remains on making art accessible, enjoyable, and a source of positivity for all.

Gauri Shirali Balsekar

PARTNER
Gauri’s journey has always been guided by her love for art, education, and personal growth. With over a decade of experience as an educator in the UAE, she nurtured creativity in children, encouraging them to explore artistic expression. Her career also extended into the learning and development industry, where she worked on fostering skills and growth in individuals of all ages. Over time, she turned to art as a personal outlet, finding comfort and strength in creative expression. Working with different artistic mediums, she continues to explore and share the joy of art, believing in its power to inspire, heal, and bring people together.

Associated Venues

Workshops conducted in these various venues across Pune & Mumbai

Our Vision

We envision a world where art becomes a gateway to relaxation, self-expression, and personal growth. At The Happy Hour & Co., our dream is to create a vibrant artistic community where individuals of all ages can unleash their creativity, find joy in the process, and experience the therapeutic benefits of art. Through our thoughtfully curated workshops, we aim to inspire, heal, and connect people—making art an integral part of their everyday lives.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide engaging, enriching, and immersive art and craft experiences that cater to children, adults, and corporate teams. We are committed to fostering creativity, skill development, and personal well-being through a diverse range of workshops in painting, drawing, craft, embroidery, and more. Whether online or in-person, we strive to create an inclusive and uplifting space where individuals can learn, unwind, and express themselves freely. Above all, we believe in the transformative power of art—not just as a hobby, but as a tool for mental wellness, self-discovery, and meaningful connections.

Joyful Moments, Creative Hearts

Hear from Our Happy Artists!

Attended this amazing resin pond by The Happy Hour & Co., It was really amazing as always. Thanks to the master Shweta the “artist” and Nikhil the full time support system,always the happy couple together make every event a success, worthwhile and make me feel like attending more and more workshops aheadBappa Bless you both and The Happy Hour & Co. 🙂

Dr. Varun Pohekar

“The Happy Hour” indeed does true justice to the name! I had an amazing day creating my own little world, My Terrarium 🙂 .Shweta is super friendly and it does not feel that I was meeting her for the first time. It is a nice disconnect from the regular hectic life and just having a day to your own !

Sheetal

I learnt making Ganesha Idol and newspaper African Doll Art.. the way Shwetas teaches is very good and even after the course is over she helps you solve your doubts with a smile. Looking forward for learning new things from you😊🤗

Palak Shah

I had enrolled myself in a few of the workshops held by Shweta di during Covid period. It was surely a beautiful experience as amidst the stress she took all of us into the lane of creativity by using minimal materials. Her uniqueness is the way she addresses everyone and their queries, her creative outlook and her ability to connect the process with spirituality.

Anamika Goregaonkar

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