
Due to the national level 5 restrictions for non-essential retail we are closed and are NOT offering a click and collect or postal service via our website. I feel this is the only appropriate action to take to help to break the chain of transmission by closing completely
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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.
To see Gail Curry Artist – Just Another Day Online Exhibition please click here
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I've been meaning to pop in for a while and finally did today - what a beautiful shop full of delightful goods. There really is something for everyone in here - we were made to feel so so welcome and no question was too much. If you haven't been get yourself down there. If you're looking for a gift for someone or even yourself you're bound to find something beautifully unique in this shop.
Evelyn Fogerty
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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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Took the kids (9&10) to make needle felted monsters today, it was blinkin fab!! Gail was so patient and really encouraged them to be creative and imaginative and run with their ideas. Such a lovely lovely activity to do and coming away with a lovely little self made monster that they are both really proud of has made their day. Highly recommended. Thanks Gail
Tina Stobbs
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Loved my visit to the shop yesterday ...and bought A Journey in Poetry by Gail ... so beautiful and moving ... thoroughly recommend the shop and the book! xxx
Fran Marley
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What an amazing little shop! Lovely friendly staff and full of unusual and cute bits and bobs. This unicorn lover will definitely be coming back! ���
Rosie Brown
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Just been to see Gail for a felting workshop and I cannot recommend her enough! Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere and Gail answered all our questions on felting and shared her tips. The shop is fantastic and an Aladdin’s cave of local art and crafts. I will be returning and cannot wait for the next workshop.
Grace Spedding
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I have been meaning to call in for ages and when I finally made it I was like a kid in a sweet shop ooohing and ahhing over all the beautiful things. I went in for a birthday present for a friend and came away with something for her and myself. It has also given me loads of ideas for presents for others so I will definitely be back soon. I was amazed at the quality and price of things and it is lovely to be able to buy something that is handmade locally.
Becky Rowe
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I thoroughly enjoyed the Creative Day on Sunday! Thank you so much. It's not often I have the opportunity to play for a whole day but to learn, relax and develop whilst exploring creative play was wonderful. Held in the beautiful surroundings of the Northumbrian coast, with woodland on one side and the beach on the other, and hosted by the talented and creativity-nurturing artist Gail Curry, this is a perfect 'day away' session and I highly recommend it. I have felted pebbles on my coffee table now; and I thought I wasn't creative!
Janice Ross
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Fabulous shop full of gorgeous handmade things. Gail is so friendly and makes the place very welcoming. Fantastic for gifts for all occasions, you will find it hard to resist treating yourself!
Mary Laing
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Happy planet is one of my favourite shops, if you are ever looking for a unique hand crafted gift then this is the place . Beautiful items, I have done a couple of workshops too which are really good valued for money and enjoyable .
Nicola Brown
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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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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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You'll find a wonderful collection of original, crafted gifts in this delightful place.
Rob Scott
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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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Fabulous shop / gallery. Beautiful products, excellent selection of gifts, the owner Gail is warm and welcoming.
Amanda Dixon
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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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Wonderful shop full of beautiful happy things. The felted creatures are a joy - made with love and humour. Just been to the online shop and ordered some things for my elderly parents who are self-isolating...perfect gifts!
Ian Kille
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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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Lovely unique gifts
Karen Shuker
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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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I have always admired the Shibori technique for it's uniqueness and sometimes intricate detail. Emily Carney explained several ways to make designs and patterns with advice on the best fabric... read more to use and how long to leave your piece in the dye bath.
The workshop was lovely and relaxing in a setting that was comfortable and had all the facilities we needed to complete our sample pieces and final silk scarf. Everyone had lots to take home and we all enjoyed chatting while tying, folding and washing out our work.
For me it was lovely to spend an afternoon with fabric and dye and relax while having fun and meeting new creative people. i would certainly go on another course hosted by Happy Planet Creative Arts CIC.
7/09/2017 -
I was looking for a way to get creative but don't have much confidence in my ability. As a customer of the Happy Planet Creative Arts shop I found out... read more about this monthly art group and I will definitely be a regular visitor. Gail Curry is very talented, both as an artist and as a generous teacher, taking care of how each of us feels as we explore new creative things. The afternoon flew by and I have a piece of art ready to frame already - thank you so much!
4/02/2017 -
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 -
Popped in yesterday for the first time after often walking past and admiring the window display. Beautiful crafts adorn every surface, needless to say this is now going to be... read more my ‘go to’ shop for gifts for everyone. Had a lovely chat with the owner who has created some exquisite pieces, so talented. Also discovered they run workshops and I’ll definitely be booking onto one of those in the future. What a happy discovery to have made and it’s been almost on our doorstep all along!
11/24/2018 -
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 -
The felted seal workshop was great. I'm a complete beginner and didn't know what to expect from needle felting but Gail was very supportive and made everyone feel at ease.... read more I was so pleased with the end result! Thank you very much, Gail. I'll be back for another workshop soon!
6/10/2017 -
Did this two hour workshop with my Mam. We were made to feel totally at ease doing something completely new and enjoyed every minute. Came away with a lovely handmade... read more brooch. We will definitely be back to do another workshop. Thank you Gail for your time and patience
2/19/2017 -
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 -
I love this place for its sense of peace and creativity-you enter as a customer and leave a friend. Bought a beautiful necklace there, hand made by the incredibly talented... read more Maureen Sanderson who has a number of pieces on sale: all unique and very special. And when it developed a problem the reaction was immediate: 'Bring it in, leave it with us, we'll get it sorted. It's important to us that you're happy.' That's my kind of shopping!
7/06/2017

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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 *