The evolution of a pin cushion! Turning a sphere is no easy feat but this one is done with real skill!

‘The joys of my last two courses, painting and photography led me to create these works’ Salford City College Group Salford CVS Mind in Salford Wellbeing Matters Salford LWinSalford Manchester Art Gallery #thelowry #artistbursary #salfordartists #SalfordStories

‘The joys of my last two courses, painting and photography led me to create these works’ START Inspiring Minds! Salford City College Group Salford CVS Mind in Salford Wellbeing Matters Salford LWinSalford Manchester Art Gallery #thelowry #artistbursary #salfordartists #SalfordStories

Happy Friendship day. Why not reach out to a friend you've not seen for awhile, meet a mate for coffee, or tell a friend what they mean to you? Celebrating the bonds that make life beautiful @everyone @salfordcitycollegegroup @salfordbusinessschool SB Index @Walkdenhub

Two pieces before & after their glaze fire - a process that involves skill, a load of science and a lot of hoping the Kiln Gods will be kind! Please LIKE of SHARE our posts. Every like or share counts! Salford City College Group Salford CVS Mind in Salford Wellbeing Matters Salford LWinSalford

School summer holiday activities: 3 dates, 3 tutors, 3 themes! Especially for clients who have to pause their own wellbeing classes due to school summer holidays but open to all. Free sessions are aimed at parents/careers with primary school aged children. eventbrite.com/cc/august-acti…

Nature for Wellbeing: Tuesday mornings at START- open to all over 18s eventbrite.co.uk/e/free-creativ… Connect with nature &boost your wellbeing. Weekly activities inc. flower bombs, candle making, growing mushrooms in split wood &making your own herbal tea bags &cordial...

Look at this lovely piece of embroidery, done by one of our START Inspiring Minds members. Such patience and skill! Please LIKE of SHARE our posts, to help spread the word about the wonderful work we do here at START. Every like or share counts!

You can almost feel the heat radiating from these two paintings! They are a perfect example of the use of hot colours. Please LIKE of SHARE our posts, to help spread the word about the wonderful work we do here at START. Every like or share counts!

This sounds like something that START members current and past might like to get involved with. Do something worthwhile for your community and there's a prize draw too! Contact [email protected] for details

Produce from out veg plot. They may be ‘wonky’ but they’ll taste amazing as anyone who grows their own carrots will attest! #growyourown #SalfordGardening #TheGoodLife

It is International Day of the Cat. Our feline friends often appear as inspiration for our art. “I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.” - William Shakespeare Please LIKE, COMMENT or SHARE our posts

School summer holiday activities: 3 dates, 3 tutors, 3 themes! Especially for clients who have to pause their own wellbeing classes due to school summer holidays but open to all. Free sessions are aimed at parents/careers with primary school aged children. eventbrite.com/cc/august-acti…

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. eventbrite.com/cc/august-acti…

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

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?!

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. Salford City College Group Salford CVS Mind in Salford Wellbeing Matters Salford

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!

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!

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