Here are a couple of lovely pencil drawings produced in a recent Art class. If you like them show the artist by giving them a LIKE or a SHARE, or even leave a comment

This is a lovely example of a technique called felting. This piece was donated to START by a member called Marzena - Thank you!

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One thing that Pottery teaches you is patience. The temperature in the kiln has dropped from 1200c to 355c but there are still several hours of cooling ahead before we can open the door and see the pots inside!. #GreatPotteryThrowdown.#patience.#KilnGods

We have just had a LOT of kiln shelves donated to START but we have to batt-wash them before they can be used. It is one of the less glamourous jobs but has to be done!

Here are some wonderful pieces produced by START Inspiring Minds Members. Good, aren’t they?!. @everyone.@salfordcitycollegegroup.@salfordbusinessschool.@SBIndex.@Walkdenhub.@weareartwithheart.@savementalhealthinsalford.@ArtsinEccles.@SalfordCVS

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We’re trying something new in pottery - using glass in the design. It is an experiment - watch this space to see how it comes out!. @everyone.@salfordcitycollegegroup.@Walkdenhub.@weareartwithheart.@savementalhealthinsalford.@ArtsinEccles.@SalfordCVS

Here are some studies in Surrealist art, with echoes of Picasso and Dali. “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” Pablo Picasso

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This stunning ink drawing shows just how good our members become, with practice and a great tutor!

This is a beautiful illustration of a pitcher plant - one of the plant world’s carnivores!.If you like it, please LIKE and FOLLOW our page!

These two bowls are great examples of very different decorating techniques. The first uses a glaze to help pick out the pattern and the second uses slip paints to colour the flowers. We love the variety of work that people produce. LIKE our page if you like these pieces too!

These tiles and bowls were made as part of an ‘Inspire’ class - where members get to try out several different projects before deciding which they’d like explore in more depth in our longer ‘Create’ sessions. @SalfordSCCGroup.@SalfordCVS.@MindinSalford.@MattersSalford

There’s always a sense of excitement unloading a glaze kiln and hoping the Kiln Gods have been kind!.These are some pieces from out Create and Create Plus classes. Didn't they turn out well?!

Big shout out to all of you with sinistrality on International Lefthanders Day. It seems you are in good company with these other lefties:. Jimi Hendrix.David Bowie.Leonardo da Vinci.Paul McCartney.Lady Gaga.Oprah Winfrey.Keanu Reeves.Bill Gates.Queen Victoria.Prince William

It is International Youth Day. Why not treat the youngsters in your life to a some creative activities at START? .3 dates, 3 tutors, 3 themes! Open to all. These free sessions are aimed at parents/careers with primary school aged children.