Soapweed
Well-known member
Hi Dad!
I'm sure Mom told you yesterday, but I wanted to also share with you the award I received last night at the Exhibition. When my friend Anna and I arrived, I noticed a sticker near my name that hadn't been there before, saying I was "The recipient of the Peter Abbey Trust Prize for Overall Achievement and Excellence." I had no idea what that meant, but immediately felt honored.
Then later, the Dean of Wimbledon Art College himself and the three female teachers from my course gathered before my work and presented me with the official letter. He shook my hand and congratulated me, and seemed genuinely thrilled that I would be continuing on at Wimbledon. They were all so engaging, and warm, giving me their heartfelt esteem and appreciation.
In the words of Abigail, I was "gob-smacked". I felt so honored and grateful. The Dean also said that the instructor of Technical Arts was very much looking forward to having me in class next year, and was impressed with our brief encounter during an Open Day at the college. We probably stood and talked for 5-8 minutes, and it was a wonderful moment. I thought you'd want to know. I'll attach a copy of the letter so you can read it.
They said there was also a "small monetary reward," but that the check would come later. They didn't say how much, and I didn't dare ask. It really doesn't matter anyway! It was all such a shock and honor! They said this was the first year they've ever given out this award, and that I had set the bar high. I'm not trying to brag, but thought you'd appreciate hearing their encouraging words. :wink:
I love you! Can't wait to see you next week!
Also yesterday, while I'm thinking of it, I received an email from a man wanting to commission me to make some stop-motion sets for a project he's doing in Camberwell! It, too, seemed an unforeseen honor! I had to gracefully decline, as it was for June 21st, but felt happy to have been recommended by the staff to head up such a project.
I'm sure Mom told you yesterday, but I wanted to also share with you the award I received last night at the Exhibition. When my friend Anna and I arrived, I noticed a sticker near my name that hadn't been there before, saying I was "The recipient of the Peter Abbey Trust Prize for Overall Achievement and Excellence." I had no idea what that meant, but immediately felt honored.
Then later, the Dean of Wimbledon Art College himself and the three female teachers from my course gathered before my work and presented me with the official letter. He shook my hand and congratulated me, and seemed genuinely thrilled that I would be continuing on at Wimbledon. They were all so engaging, and warm, giving me their heartfelt esteem and appreciation.
In the words of Abigail, I was "gob-smacked". I felt so honored and grateful. The Dean also said that the instructor of Technical Arts was very much looking forward to having me in class next year, and was impressed with our brief encounter during an Open Day at the college. We probably stood and talked for 5-8 minutes, and it was a wonderful moment. I thought you'd want to know. I'll attach a copy of the letter so you can read it.
They said there was also a "small monetary reward," but that the check would come later. They didn't say how much, and I didn't dare ask. It really doesn't matter anyway! It was all such a shock and honor! They said this was the first year they've ever given out this award, and that I had set the bar high. I'm not trying to brag, but thought you'd appreciate hearing their encouraging words. :wink:
I love you! Can't wait to see you next week!
Also yesterday, while I'm thinking of it, I received an email from a man wanting to commission me to make some stop-motion sets for a project he's doing in Camberwell! It, too, seemed an unforeseen honor! I had to gracefully decline, as it was for June 21st, but felt happy to have been recommended by the staff to head up such a project.
