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  Huge thanks to Gail at Happy Planet for a fabulously relaxing and creative workshop yesterday. Perfect location, great company and I loved creating my shibori silk scarf and mandala stones.... read more Gail is a brilliant teacher who enables everyone to create beautiful arts and crafts regardless of their previous experience.

  A great introduction as a beginner, Lovely friendly and informative course. Learned loads and has great time.

  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.

  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!

  Silver clay jewellery workshop with Emine Thompson.

This was the first workshop I’d done at Happy Planet and I loved it.
Gail’s shop is full of lovely handmade... read more crafts so there’s lots of interesting and beautiful things to look at, and all of them made from recycled and environmentally friendly materials.
Gail is very friendly and welcoming and Emine is an inspirational teacher who
patiently explained the process of preparing and sculpting our pieces.
Being quite impatient by nature, I loved the fact that the whole process took only a few hours to complete so I was able to see the final result. I was amazed that a small blob of clay could be transformed into a shiny metal object in such a short space of time. There was a magical moment when the pale grey pieces were brushed to reveal a lovely sparkly shine.
All materials were provided, including jump rings and earring hooks, with the option to buy more silver clay and extras such as silver chains at discounted prices.
I’m looking forward to doing some more workshops at Happy Planet.

  I had a lovely evening doing the papercraft workshop.
I was made to feel very welcome by Gail and she is a great teacher.
I will definitely be back... read more to do more workshops as it was fun to learn a new skill.

  The best place to buy handcrafted gifts, chat with the owner artist who makes many of them, or learn new skills yourself. Once you’ve visited you’ll want to keep going... read more back to see what’s new, or try something different in a positive, creative workshop.

  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!

  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

  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!