Crafty Monkey

Below are reviews posted on the Crafty Monkey Facebook page:

Emma Hollingsworth
"" My toddler and I loved painting gifts for the family and can't wait to see what Chrissy comes up with next...so much to do, it's fantastic! Thank you so much for saving the sanity of us mums who are tired of the park! Great to meet you Chrissy and we'll definitely be back soon for bear building antics. Love Gregory and Emma.
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Amanda Gold
"" LOVE IT !
Myself and the guys i supprt through Adult Placement just cant get enough. We have done so much and learnt new skills and had so much fun x thank you x i cant wait to come in and paint some more things . looking forward to the next crafability class . I was very pleased with the fingerprint cup we did thanks for all your help. Your always full of amazing ideas and there is always something new to try. Taylor cant wait to come back so see you soon ..(I think he wants to make more bears)
24 September at 10:14

Jeremy Warren
"" Loved doing the plates printed with our little Austin's feet. Chrissy made us feel so warm and welcome even though she was under pressure preparing for the evening visit from the Girl Guides. Hope you get all the success you deserve Chrissy.
19 September at 14:54

Becky Thomas-Mainwood
"" I love going in to Crafty Monkey with my little ones. Chrissy is guaranteed to brighten up the dreariest of days with her enthusiasm, warmth and welcome! Nothing is to much trouble and you can see she genuinely loves what she is doing. My daughter had her 5th birthday party there in March, creating their own animals; Chrissie well and truly captured my daughter, and her friends, imagination with her heartfelt story of animals she had found in the woods that needed looking after!
To sum up Crafty Monkey is a place where you always feel welcome and are guaranteed to have fun!!
18 September at 20:08

Bernice Taylor Harrison
"" ‎5 Stars! Chrissy's very friendly and welcoming and we all enjoyed a fab afternoon relaxing and being Crafty! It's one of my kids favorite things to do on a wet afternoon and we will be back soon to create more wonders for Xmas ;o))
18 September at 17:25

Tony Goodjohn
"" We've been to Crafty Monkey on numerous occasions & the little one's love it!. Relaxing atmosphere, & the eldest has insisted on having his birthday party there. Nice to have something a bit different like this locally :)
17 September at 17:24

Elizabeth Fernandes
"" Been to Crafty Monkey's on many occasions and it is so nice to just sit and paint the pottery, which gives you peace of mind while you are doing it also making build a bear is such fun. Keep up the good work Chrissy and will return to you shop soon as I am made very welcome when I come in. x
16 September at 23:00

Laura Sutton
"" Crafty Monkey came to our toddler group in Longstanton to help the children make Father's Day gifts. Chrissy was so good with the children and everyone (especially the daddies!) was very pleased with the handprint and footprint pieces that were made. We can't wait for a return visit at Christmas!
16 September at 22:03

Danielle Bassett
"" So great to have affordable fun activities for the kids to take part in during the holidays.
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Rachel Kenyon
"" What a great discovery! Sarah had a great time at the Picasso Art Session, and loved painting her Pottery today too. She can't wait to come back for more!!
Fantastic choice of pottery, and great workshops for the holidays too.
28 July at 18:01

Cathy Thorpe
"" just wanted to say that on the many occasions we have been in we have always been made to feel welcome and have had a great time. Chrissy always goes the extra mile to make sure that the kids are having fun and helps out when needed. great place to spend an afternoon.
13 July at 19:55

Yvette Costigan
"" Thank you so much for clodaghs build a bear party. We all had such a lovely time. Clodagh just said "I will never forget this day". The bears are all cuddled up with the children in bed. Really great time.
04 June at 07:45

Sandra Bonfield
"" my daughter as you know (Bex) loves doing things in your workshops ...
its an excellent/fun place to go and be creative for all ages and all disabilities Bex is so proud of what she makes and even has a folder on facebook of things ive made at the crafty x
07 May at 12:42
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Gaynor Helen Haylett
"" Thanks for a great relaxing time Chrissy!!Creativity made easy! Elliott really enjoyed painting his dragon and robot and cannot wait to collect them this week! Excellent time, we will be in for make a bear next time! See you soon gaynor x
25 April at 21:18

crafty monkey is a great place and really good fun for all ages.My children loved painting at crafty monkey and especially enjoy the workshops in the holidays.Iam a carer for adults with special needs and often take the lady i look after to the craftability workshops its good for her socially because she meets lots of new people and also helps with her fine motor skills.I especially enjoy doing the decpoatch,its really good fun and is relaxing and the atmospere is very calm and relaxed aswell.
Highly recommend going its such great fun,just what st.neots needed.
-Emily Jones,st.Neots

I first came to Crafty Monkey as part of an organised group, and enjoyed it so much that I've been back on my own on many occasions; however, the best time was during the 'Alternative Valentines Evening' (what a great idea!), to which I brought my husband, and we, together with other couples, painted each other a little Valentines Gift!
There is always a good selection of items to paint - fun to more serious ones, and more easy and practical ones. The atmosphere is relaxed and you can help yourself to whatever items you need and get on with it - or if you need assistence, it is there too. And having a nice cup of tea or coffee while you paint is another good touch.
My experience of Crafty Monkey, including Crissy and her helpers, have always been friendly and positive and I always have a very enjoyable time there. In fact, it is a great way to get rid of some stress!

I heard about this shop and upon my 1st visit i met Chrissy (owner) and how lovely and helpful she was. I was so impressed i decied to bring my little boy Taylor. We have been several times made bowls for auntys cups and plates for grannys. Tayor and his friend made an amazing plate for their teacher before they left to go to big school she was so moved (to tears) . I was so pleased with the advice and help that i introduce some of the people in my care to Crafty Monkey and now i cant get away its like a second home. The guys i support and help have learnt new skills enjoyed a calm and relaxing envioroment in which to work. We have painted many items made bears as presents and Chrissy has even launched great craftability classes open to all. My guys love this and we have even had Crafty Monkey come to the college to do a fun day of Deco Patch in our summer programe . There is always something to do and its so much fun we cant get enough. We have launched a Market Project with the help and support of Crafty Monkey and without the courses we have done like Jewellery making , Bath bombs this would not have been possible . Thank you So So much . Amanda Gold / Adult Placement

Crafty Monkey has been fabulous to work with, as a crafter and maker of bathbombs, Chrissy has been very supportive and I have been able to run several successful workshops at Crafty Monkey for both children and adults. Chrissy is passionate about the local community and other crafts person and her friendliness and enthusiasm really shows through. It has been a pleasure to work with Chrissy and I am looking forward to the next workshops. Mrs Brimbles

I've been to three of the evening jewellery workshops and they are fantastic! A relaxed environment which suits all abilities and it's amazing what you can achieve in the time. I'm now a regular (as is my mum who drives 120 miles to attend!)

With regards the pottery painting, the staff at Crafty monkey have the patience of saints! I spent nearly three hours with my over enthusiatic two year old and we were made welcome throughout. The final result was some lovely hand/footprint pottery with extra artwork finished by Chrissy - great Christmas presents!