Excelling with Excelsior
A Trip to the Seaside with Another Angle Studio
With a beautiful view of the sun rising and shining down on the sea, we were all set to prepare for our stall. But not only were we racing against time, the wind was also opposing us - blowing our goods left, right, and centre. Gazebo's were flying high but we were determined to be ready in time with the help of some of our neighbours.
Once our stall was finally completed, we were ready for the festival to begin. Soon a steady stream of people approached the stand and we were elaborating the arts and crafts behind our products. Many were keen on learning more about how to create these prints themselves so we explained to them about our taster sessions and they were more than happy to sign up. Our other features such as the Teddy Bear Hospital were also popular among the crowd.
We also showcased some of our artists currently exhibiting our work at the studio, such as Royal Academy artist Miriam King and our newest addition Gary Hogben.
After a small pitter patter of rain, the afternoon was when the festival really kicked off with music and a delightful appearance from the sun which thankfully stayed throughout the remainder of the day. At this time the stall was overwhelming packed with customers purchasing our prints. The craft kits were very successful among the children too.
As the weather was brightening up each member took a short break to explore the Excelsior, that's when Maria, Vicki and Maxine met the Red Hat Society, (dressed in their purple dresses and red hats), and whose goal is to help empower women of fine vintage and embrace a friendship and creative side.
The Excelsior however was the main attraction of the event, constantly crowded with people as the boat rocked from side to side (there was even a chance to climb the mast!); it gave a real feeling as to what it's like to set sail and helped to encourage many people to try it out for themselves. After the event, both the Trust's founder and the vessel's rescuer John Wylson and the Excelsior received the Freedom of the Town of Lowestoft. This is huge news as inanimate objects have never been awarded before.
How cool is that?!
Despite by a blustery beginning, the day turned out to be a truly unforgettable time. We want to personally thank everyone for coming to see us on the big day and hope you had just as much fun as we did. Another Angle would also like to thank Diana Moore and Laurence Vulliamy for their wonderful performance and organization of the event.
If you were unable to come, don't fret! We will be back hosting our next stall on Sunday the 19th in Pakefield, Lowestoft for the Herring and Ale Fayre at the Oddfellows Arms, so why not come and say hello - we'll be happy to see you!
Interested in trying something new? Get in touch with us to learn more about our arts and crafts classes.
