Our Story
In the charming state of Connecticut, The Giggling Pig Art and Party Studios was born, spreading its magic across seven locations. Founded by Hannah, who created The Giggling Pig characters to inspire kindness and celebrate uniqueness in her children's stories, the studios offer more than just art—they're vibrant community hubs.
At The Giggling Pig Studios, families gather to create memories, explore creativity, and strengthen bonds. We provide a safe space for children to discover their creative potential through art, empowering them to shape their futures with imagination and self-expression.
Join us at The Giggling Pig, where creativity flourishes, families connect, and young minds find the magic within. Let's journey together through kindness, creativity, and endless possibilities.
Learn more about The Giggling Pig characters below.
Hannah’s Story
It all started with Hannah Perry, creator and founder of The Giggling Pig. Hannah grew up in England and studied at Beverley College in Yorkshire, where she earned a degree in childhood education and development. In 1999, Hannah left England to head to the U.S. where she became an Au Pair to follow her passion of working with children with special needs.
Welcome to Honeysuckle Village
The Giggling Pig is more than just an art studio — it's a close-knit village of friends who become like family. They support, care, and encourage each other through every kind of day.These characters teach about friendship, kindness and following your dreams. No matter how small you may feel, you can always make a big difference in the world. Creativity is magical; it brings smiles, helps us process emotions, and allows us to express ourselves without words.
Meet the main characters of The Giggling Pig and find your connection. Whether it’s Spike, the shy guy, or Giggles, the peacekeeper, we're glad you’re here. Welcome to the whimsical world of Honeysuckle Village!
Love, hugs & giggles,
— Hannah
Meet Giggles & Friends
Unforgettable, Unique, and Inspiring
Giggles
Giggles is full of, well giggles! With a playful nature, she is everyone’s best friend, encouraging kindness and compassion among her peers. Giggles doesn’t like to get dirty, which surprises people, being that she is a pig. She prefers to stay clean and always wash her hands. Giggles sets a good example to kids everywhere that kindness makes a difference.
Spike
Spike is a quiet hedgehog. His shy demeanor makes it hard for him to make friends. After being alone for so long he gets anxious when trying new things, but with the support of his friends, Spike’s always willing to give things a try. Spike discovers he is really good at painting, this helps build his confidence.
Mimi
Mimi has a kind heart and loves to help her friends work through any problems they may stumble upon. She knows all about overcoming difficult situations as she may just be the only duck you’ll ever meet that doesn’t like to get her feet wet! Yes, this is true! She also doesn’t like the feeling of certain materials and textures.
Grace
Meet Grace, the creative superstar of Honeysuckle village! With her amazing talent and kind heart, she unites her friends and spreads happiness. Grace creates magical art, sculpting marvelous pieces and telling incredible stories. She deeply cares about everyone and dreams of filling her corner of the world with hope, love, and joy. Grace’s presence brings delight to all who know her.
Stella
Let's meet Stella, the nature-loving friend from Honeysuckle village! Kind and caring, she adores the outdoors and helps everyone see the world in a special way. Stella enjoys picnics, exploring, and watching fluffy clouds. With her big heart, she strives to make her corner of the world happy and beautiful, inspiring others to appreciate life’s simple joys.
The Piglets
Despite being the youngest members of the community, their enthusiastic and lively nature brings an unmatched level of excitement to their surroundings. These playful piglets are a bundle of energy, always ready to embark on new adventures and create unforgettable memories. Their boundless curiosity and infectious laughter brighten everyone’s day, making them the heart and soul of every gathering.
Kiki
Kiki is a wonderfully positive and vibrant character, who’s name means “double joy”, and after 2020 we could all do with double the amount. Kiki is very strong and enjoys building things. She enjoys helping others see the silver lining in situations and with her wonderful colors, she makes anyone she meets smile. Kiki is a great example to kids as she isn’t afraid of building, getting dirty, and trying things that are hard.
Perry
Perry's passion is teaching his friends about keeping the Honeysuckle healthy. From cleaning up the rivers to recycling junk, Perry cares about his environment and wants others to as well. His best friend is Conrad and together they make one excellent team. They show other kids the importance of working together and how teaming up with people who are as passionate as you, makes for really great friends.
Harry Hopper
Harry is an energetic and funny frog with surplus amounts of energy. He loves sports and especially enjoys competitions like the high jump. Harry loves making his friends laugh but can get embarrassed around new people. Harry is unique and can’t ribbit like other frogs. He can only hiccup! Once he realizes his friends love this about him, Harry feels safe and happy among his friends.
Conrad
Conrad and Perry often team up with teaching about caring for their village. They may be small but they have big dreams about making the world a better place. Conrad loves recycling and teaching others why it is important. Conrad wants to run for Mayor of Honeysuckle and help lead the village towards a greener future.
Olive
Olive loves to read. She is often found wandering the pages of her favorite books at the bookstore. Olive is known for her knowledge of beautiful places around the world, all of which she hopes to visit someday. Even though Olive is young, she understands that her actions can have a big effect on her friends and community and dreams of opening her own bookstore someday.
Winston
Winston stands tall among his friends, offering him a unique perspective on life. He expresses himself through his vibrant clothing and occasionally dons costumes. While Winston has many talents, he's especially gifted in math —never forgetting birthdays and always great at counting.
Sydney
Meet Sydney the snail, a charming and adventurous little creature who dwells in a colorful world of nature and wonder. Sydney may be slow, but she is filled with curiosity and a zest for life that surpasses her tiny size. With her vibrant shell that glistens under the warm sun, Sydney sets out on exciting journeys, exploring the nooks and crannies of Honeysuckle Village, discovering hidden treasures along the way.
Ollie
Meet Ollie the owl, a lover of yoga and all things zen. Though new to the village, his quiet nature isn’t grumpiness—he just prefers listening. Ollie quickly became the villagers' trusted advisor, offering wise counsel and teaching yoga to bring peace and happiness. His gentle presence has made Ollie a cherished friend, spreading serenity and love throughout Honeysuckle.
Gulliver
Meet Gulliver, the friendly seagull of Honeysuckle. As the village's beloved tour guide, he loves showing off the beach's beauty and sharing hidden gems, like the best fish and chip spots. With a heart as vast as the ocean, Gulliver brings warmth, kindness, and a love for making new friends wherever he flies. Let Gulliver guide you to unforgettable adventures and connections in Honeysuckle!
Baker Billie
Meet Billie, the friendly baker of Honeysuckle Village! Billie loves baking yummy treats and making people smile with her delicious cakes. She throws fun parties and teaches all the little piglets how to bake like a pro. Billie also helps Conrad learn about baking and even sneaks in some math lessons along the way. Join Billie for a magical baking adventure in Honeysuckle Village – it's going to be so much fun!
Willow
Willow is a gentle and graceful lamb who loves the outdoors. She spends her days exploring meadows and forests, with a special fondness for hiking to the top of hills to reflect on how far she’s come. Together with her beloved bunny, a comforting companion that brings her courage and warmth, they make every journey meaningful, reminding Willow of the beauty of nature and the importance of resilience.
Luna
Luna is a curious fox who loves to go out into her village and explore. One of her favorite things to do is help set up events in the village, bringing everyone together for special occasions and helping businesses to thrive. Luna is somewhat of an entrepreneur and has a passion for learning. Luna doesn't have whiskers or claws so has to be really careful when going out into the woods on hikes.