A new store has opened in a Suffolk seaside town selling clothing, giftware and jewellery and offering an area for people to do their own craftwork.

Owner Michelle Last has launched The ARK, above The Regal restaurant in Sea Road in Felixstowe, to sell a range of craft items, including candles and wax melts.

There is also the chance to do pottery painting and decopatch, while there are craft workshops and Yarn and Macrame supplies.

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Shelves within the store will be displaying craftwork made by local people.

Michelle opened the new store on July 26, having previously run Crafty Lasty & Friends in Beach Station Road in Felixstowe.

She said: "I had a yarn shop called Crafty Lasty & Friends in Beach Station Road, but I was looking for a bigger premises.

 Michelle Last has opened The ARK in Felixstowe Michelle Last has opened The ARK in Felixstowe (Image: Michelle Last)

"We now offer tea and cake as well. People can come in and have a bite to eat and drink.

"People can learn how to crochet and there is a lovely balcony area overlooking the sea, which has been a real asset."

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There will also be workshops supporting local people and a Pick'n'Mix.

Prior to becoming The ARK, the premises used to be part of The Regal restaurant, which occupies the ground floor unit.

The ARK, which can be accessed via the building's side entrance, will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm, but closed on Mondays.