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Happy Planet is an Award Winning Social Enterprise Ethical Gift Shop and Gallery in Whitley Bay, specialising in handmade goods made by local artists and makers, as well as supporting ethically made and sourced Fairtrade products.
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I attend one of the craft groups, full of fun, life, creativity and a loving, caring atmosphere. It leaves me feeling Happy and full of inspiration. I recommend it fully!
Julia Baker
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Really nice place to be - lovely gifts and local artists and the people in it of course. Liz
Elizabeth Deller
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Gorgeous felt designs. My two girls are going to love their felt fairies in their stockings this year. Can't wait to come back and have another browse or join in with one of their creative events 🙂
Laura Prince
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Just spent a fantastic afternoon at Happy Planet Creative Arts Winter Workshops at Boo Boo & Ted, Whitley Road in Whitley Bay. My first introduction to the art of Needle Felting with Gail Curry. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, I was made to feel very welcome, really relaxed atmosphere, excellent tuition and I would highly recommend anyone who is thinking about doing Felting, be it Needle or Wet Felting to get themselves enrolled with Gail, she is a Natural. Thanks Gail, I've found my niche, and I will be watching for news of the next Course..Keep in Touch. Pauline Horsefield.
David E Horsefield
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Had a splendid evening making felt baubles for Christmas here - it was lovely to get back into having a bit of a play, and under Gail's gentle guidance, managed to make something I'm happy to hang on my tree!
Lorna Dargan
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Happy shopping at happy planet X X X fab unique shop X
Lindsey Grieves
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I have had the most awesome lovely evening today. Thank you so much, its been a hoot and I can't wait to come and do another class. Highly recommend to anyone and the relaxing atmosphere just added to this xx
Lorz Lou-Pagan Brew
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Thank Gail for great workshop in needle felting tonight. I love my little Robin, just need to make my Batman now
Geoff Jess Smith
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Happy Planet is the perfect place to pick up a meaningful gift that is full of soul: one off pieces of art that are really affordable. There is a wonderful sense of community and inclusion about the place. Gail is a remarkable lady and she will gladly make you feel welcome and accepted in her space (I say "space" because it's much more than a shop.) Check out the variety of workshops as well. Gail is a creative and an encourager who I don't doubt will facilitate a really productive and enjoyable session for anyone, regardless of skill or experience. If you're in Whitley Bay make sure you go out of your way to visit.
Clare Talbot-Jones
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A gorgeous shop full of handmade gifts and a warm welcome. If you are looking for something a little different, pop in and see Gail and she will be delighted to help.
Tracy Ann Bidwell
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Such a wonderful shop, my children and I love popping in to say hi to Gail and browse, although everything is so tempting it's difficult to leave with nothing! We've got quite a collection of beautiful handcrafted felt animals now and it's my first stop when gift shopping. We always have a warm welcome and get very excited when we go past and see the window display has changed (especially at christmas!)
Vicki Parry
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What a wonderful shop/gallery displaying a fabulous selection of crafted goods made by both Gail and local artists. I guarantee you will not leave without buying something unique.
Anne Nicholson
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Unique gifts made with love and to a high standard. Well worth a visit. Workshops also for felting and art so cool. Gifts suitable for all budgets. 💜🌈💜
Tova Crossland
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You'll find a wonderful collection of original, crafted gifts in this delightful place.
Rob Scott
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I love this quirky Art and craft shop...it's stuffed full of gorgeous things at very reasonable prices, many of them made by the extremely talented and lovely owner Gail. It's a great place to go for gifts and everything I've bought there has enchanted the recipients
Sandra Fleck
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Lovely shop, really friendly. They have a wide range of arts and crafts. Don't expect just to spend ten minutes in there. Once you get lost in the shop, time disappears.
Ken Mulley-Smith
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I love visiting Happy Planet Creative Arts and it is my 'go to' place for gifts that are unique, and with the added bonus that they are locally made. I never come out empty handed as I can never resist treating myself as well as whoever I went in to buy a gift for! Congratulations Gail on providing a welcoming space and offering something that is different.
BECKY ROWE
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I love this shop, I spend ages in here whenever I go, I have a good browse while having my cup of community tea. Always a warm welcome and made to feel at home. Gail always has a wide variety of stock from local artists including herself, which are amazing. Highly recommend a visit.
Judith Culham Elsdon
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Fabulous shop / gallery. Beautiful products, excellent selection of gifts, the owner Gail is warm and welcoming.
Amanda Dixon
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Lovely unique gifts
Karen Shuker
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I have followed Gail Curry since I first came across her working from a stall in Tynemouth Market
She is very welcoming to everyone and Happy Planet is a lovely... read more warm welcoming studio
The silver clay course had a tutor in but Gail kept the tea or coffee coming and was happy to share her expertise with us. The class was 3 of us and was extremely friendly, we all shared our ideas and queations, encouraging each other. At the end of the evening I had some lovely work to take home which I couldn't wait to show everyone
If you want to learn a new craft or pick up something you haven't done for a while, visit Happy Planet, I promise you will be happy you did.
6/06/2018 -
What a wonderful find in Whitley Bay. This little haven of creative arts is just the most wonderful way to spend time browsing the shelves. If you are in Whitley... read more Bay give this place a visit you won't regret it
2/20/2017 -
Have visited a few times and always find Gail to be very friendly and helpful. The shop is beautiful and is a great showcase for her art and also for... read more other local artists. My daughter coveted a beautiful hand painted eagle kite for her new room and it looks amazing! If you have not been to this treasure of a shop yet, you should visit soon.
4/02/2017 -
I was so happy to find this lovely space and the very talent Gail again!
I've done a beginning felting workshop last year which I really enjoyed. The... read more shop has so many different types of nice art that you're spoil for choices. After a long bike ride last Sunday, I walked into the shop and straight away I was offered a cup of tea and an amazing carrot cake (the cake was for the shop birthday!) What a great and personnel customer service experience! I've left the shop with a big smile on my face as I've got some great tips on my next felting project, some quality felting and I've booked myself on the next workshop which I can't wait!
2/22/2017 -
Brilliant time at the workshop. Learnt lots of new techniques! Lovely surroundings to work in. Gail’s very talented and has lots of time for everyone. Many thanks. Love my lil... read more hare. Daisy
5/25/2018 -
After doing a couple of needle felting workshops with Gail Curry I couldn't wait to sign up for an afternoon of picture making using wet felt. The session was great... read more fun and it was easy to get lost in the process making it so relaxing. Gail is an excellent, and patient, teacher and I was thrilled with my first ever felt picture. Thanks Gail.
3/19/2017 -
We spent an idyllic day with Gail of Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC in Low Hauxley. Gail has an amazing shop with lots of fabulous crafts and artwork. She... read more also runs various workshops.
We had a fabulous retreat day with Gail in Low Hauxley where there is a remote beach.
The day started with meditation, followed by an hour on the beach foraging for inspiration to dye silk scarves. Gail also encouraged group members to fly her kite.
We dyed silk scarves on return and ate lunch in the garden.
Next activity was mandala stones. Gail is so talented and gave expert support for both activities.
A perfect way to relax and escape for the day.
Highly recommended.
7/02/2018

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Happy Planet are a local, ethical and award winning gift shop in Whitley Bay, within North Tyneside near Newcastle in the North East of England. Happy Planet is now sharing it’s own brand of colourful sustainable happiness directly with you online. We are an ethical social enterprise gift shop, gallery and studio. We offer original handmade goods created by local and national artists, as well fair trade products.
* Prize Draw Winners – Xmas 2020 *