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Following a flood last year, we pulled down a false ceiling to fix the damage.

Now we have a new ceiling, which has smartened up the kiln room no end! The studio had a spring clean over the break, so it is shiny and fresh for our members.
“A clean place makes a happy space”
January 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
ART for LIFE
Learning about cancer can be fun & inspiring!
Discover the importance of cancer screening through 3 creative techniques & produce your own artwork to feature in an exhibition
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January 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Wrap up and stay warm!
It is still VERY cold outside so make sure you wrap up warmly.
Wear lots of layers
Limit outdoor activities including for pets
Drive with extra caution - make sure you clear snow from your car
Don’t pour hot water on car windscreens
Check on neighbours and elderly relatives
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
We wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR. May 2026 bring you wisdom, knowledge, confidence, self-love, compassion, artistic achievement and personal growth.

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January 1, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Wishing you all the most wonderful, peaceful, joyous time, however you are spending the day.
From all the Trustees, Staff and Volunteers at START
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 AM
The Inspiring Minds programme is closed from Thursday 18th December to Tuesday 6th January

Have a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year!
December 19, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We couldn’t run our courses without our wonderful team of volunteers. In a recent catch-up meeting they were presented with some lovely feedback

“Together, we achieve more. Thank you for being such a vital part of our volunteer family”

Three cheers for out volunteers
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Here are two examples of impasto painting.
This technique was used by Van Gogh.
December 15, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Here are two examples of impasto painting where the paint is laid on thickly with a brush or knife.
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We thought that these two lovely pots deserved a post of their own. They are made with coloured clay pressed onto the outside wall of the pot.
December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
Let’s stand together for equality, justice, and dignity the rights that belong to every human being, everywhere.
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December 10, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Do you practice the 5 Ways if Well-being?
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 AM
We’re on LinkTree now;
all our socials links in one place!
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December 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
One of our members took these fabulous macro photos capturing the beauty of Autumn
December 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Today we celebrate our members who have disabilities or additional needs. These need not be a barrier to the benefit that Art can bring.
December 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Reposted
£18,000 in funding announced for men's mental health charities in Salford  www.SalfordNow.co.uk/2025/10/14/1...
£18,000 in funding announced for men's mental health charities in Salford  | Salford Now
Salford Men's Mental Health Commission announced an £18,000 grant for local mental health health charities.
www.salfordnow.co.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Spot on!
December 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Do you practice the 5 Ways if Well-being?
December 3, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Teddy bears are a favourite subject in the pottery studio. What would YOU make?
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This enigmatic painting has an amazing sense of depths and the wonderful use of colour. Its a 'thumbs up' from us!
November 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
START Inspiring Minds Members:
Remember to complete your Members’ Choices form as soon as possible. Your tutor should have blank forms in each class
November 27, 2025 at 7:00 AM
This is a scratcher and bed for a very lucky cat!
Everything at START is free and what you make is yours to take home.
November 26, 2025 at 6:30 AM
This is a impressive example of the ‘single line’ technique.
If you like it, give the artist a Like
November 25, 2025 at 6:30 AM
FREE Workshops

Five, free sessions to boost your creativity & connection to nature:
⦁ Bird boxes
⦁ garden planters
⦁ candle holders
⦁ table centrepieces

18+ no referral needed

Tuesday mornings at START, 9:30-12am in Nov and Dec from Tues 18th Nov

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November 24, 2025 at 9:01 AM