Maritime Crafts and Skills Demonstrations

The 2011 Great Yarmouth Maritime Festival provided a fantastic opportunity to learn about and take part in, a wide range of maritime skills and crafts.

Maritime Crafts and Skills with Ernie Childs

Ernie Childs is a well known figure in Great Yarmouth. His famous seascapes and pottery from Great Yarmouth Potteries and Smoke House reflect his true maritime craftsmanship and skills. Ernie created another Maritime Festival masterpiece over the two days of the festival and was happy to answer visitor questions about painting, local heritage and pottery.

Maritime Activites and Attractions - Net Mending

Net mending is one of the most traditional maritime activities, it's like darning socks but on a much larger scale! The net menders had a section of net strung up on a special frame to demonstrate one of the oldest maritime skills and crafts - net mending skills were crucial to ensure that the silver darlings didn't slip away and that the catch was held securely.

Maritime Activities and Attractions - Spinning and Guided Walks 

Maritime activities also included demonstrations of spinning with a hands-on drop spindle for children to have a go. The intricate craft of lace making was on display and the Great Yarmouth heritage guides  offered free guided walks lasting 30 minutes.