About Us...

We believe in a holistic approach to creativity and that it's a vital part of a happy life.
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Happy House is the home of artists Josie Beszant and Ian Scott Massie. Set in the centre of the idyllic Wensleydale town of Masham in the North of England. We opened it up in 2020 with years of experience of teaching and running events behind us. The front of our home is Masham Gallery, the back has multifunctional rooms. 
We provide downloadable creative compass points, real life experiences and events and online courses.

​We also provide a space for therapy and events. We help create and connect a community of creative people.
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Ian Scott Massie & Josie Beszant
We are two creative people - married and living in Masham for over 30 years. 
In the Happy House we invite you to share a space in our home, an old house on Masham's beautiful market square. We approach creativity from a holistic viewpoint and a belief that it is essential for all of us. We love leading experiences and events at the Happy House.

Ian Scott Massie 
I'm a painter, printmaker, writer and musician, known to all as Scott. I believe that the arts are something everyone can enjoy and my teaching is based on this philosophy. I have a teaching degree and an MA in film history.
To find out more about my art work please visit my website.
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​Josie Beszant
As an artist I mainly work in mixed-media and collage. Since 1994 I've also run Masham Gallery and taught a variety of creative courses to adults, mostly at Artison. I have a degree in language and human communication I'm a qualified meditation teacher (DIPBSOM) and am currently undertaking an MA in Applied Storytelling.

The Happy House Family

We work with trained, trusted and experienced friends and colleagues who are experts in their area.

Frayah Humphries

Yoga is all about balance, the balance of masculine and feminine, the balance of day and night, the balance of mind,  body and spirit. It is a wonderful practice for everyone at any ability.

I have grown up with yoga in my life. Yoga can help in so many ways in life. Emotionally and physically. 

I trained with the British wheel of yoga and in sound moves although I teach Hatha yoga I have an interest in many different styles incorporating them into my teaching. I am a big believer in taking yoga into your everyday life.  

Sarah Heagney 

I am a sound therapist whose fascination for the healing aspects of sound is inspired by my love for plant folklore, natural self-reliance and exploring wild places. Having worked in education for over 20 years, I now offer group and 1:1 sound therapy sessions, and I am currently training as a wild foraging guide. ​

Kay Louise Aldred

Claire Humphries

I have been teaching and working pastorally with children and adults since 1996.  I graduated from Durham University with a BA (hons) First-Class in Theology in 1995 and went on to study a PGCE in Religious Education at York St John the following year.  I hold a Certificate in Counselling.
I vision, speak, and write.  I am an activist and advocate for the Feminine, the growth of Sacred Womanhood and Embodiment in Education.  I work as a Sacred Educator supporting clients individually and in groups, facilitating workshops and retreats.  I create online and in person courses and resources for all settings, skill sets and age ranges.  As a lifelong learner, since 2016 I have qualified as a Wellbeing Coach, Yin Yoga Teacher, a Trainer and Advanced Practitioner in Energy Medicine, Mysticism and Shamanic Healing and have completed training as a Rose Lineage Priestess and Somatic Erotic Educator.  I write and edit for Girl God Books.

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Hello my name is Claire Humphries and for most of my adult life I have lived in North Yorkshire. I was born in Dorset and studied Fashion design at art college there. My working life has been spent as a designer maker and latterly I've been teaching textiles and dressmaking to adults, which I love.
Throughout my life I have had an interest in the esoteric, studying various forms of complementary therapies, practising meditation and being part of spiritual groups. In 2008 while recovering from a serious illness I was introduced to Aura Soma, a colour care system for the soul. This brought together my love of colour with the natural kingdoms of crystals and plants. I have subsequently trained to be a practitioner to further my knowledge and to be able to share this system with others. For myself, I know my life flows more joyfully when I listen to my inner voice. Being creative, spending time in nature, working with colour all connect me to that voice.

Nicola Taylor

As an experienced general dental practitioner, I have been helping people overcome their dental anxiety for more than 20 years. More recently, I have become interested in hypnosis as a way to reduce anxiety and treat phobia, both in the dental setting and more generally. I trained with BSCAH (The British Society for Clinical and Academic Hypnosis) and completed their Foundation Level training. I then continued my studies to achieve my Graduate Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis and Related Techniques from Birmingham City University in 2020. As an active member of BSCAH my learning is ongoing and I continue to be fascinated by the complexities of the mind.


I offer group sessions for reduction of stress and improvement of wellbeing. Sessions for individual clients are tailored to their specific requirements following a full discussion and assessment. 

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