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Start in Salford's First Annual Arts Competition- apply now!!
Are you an aspiring artist or do you just enjoy all things creative?? Do you live in Salford?? If so, read on!...
... We are extremely excited to introduce our first Annual Arts Competition!! Start in Salford is looking for inspirational art works that reflect and celebrate Salford, the city in which we live.
Enter today for a chance to win £1000 for the best overall entry, or £500 for the best in age group. Closing date for all entries is 30th September 2011.
The age groups are split into the following categories;
- 50 plus
- 18-49 years
Fragments Exhibition Opening
Wednesday the 1st of Decemeber saw the opening of the Fragments Exhibition at Salford Museum and Art Gallery. Fragments is a collection of reminiscences about Salford and its people amd contains an exhibition from Start in Salford. Included are works by the Core Project, Arts on Prescription, Youth Arts inclusion and Start Over Fifty so congratulations to all involved.
YOUTH ARTS WEEK 2010
Come and join us during our Youth Arts Week and get involved!
Take the opportunity to explore different creative art forms, build new friendships and have fun at the same time!
Activities
• 3D Sculpture
• Photography
• Graffiti Stencilling
• DJ & Music Production
• Clay Modelling
How to Book………….
To book your place on Youth Arts Week, or for more information please contact Francine on francine.hayfron@startinsalford.org.uk or call 0161 351-6000.
All bookings must be made by Friday 6 August 2010.
Where: Start in Salford
Brunswick House
62 Broad Street
Salford
Start Creative's yurts are on the move
The Start Creative Yurt has been hired at a number of venues this summer.
First off it is heading to Pilton (the world famous landmark for Glastonbury festival) for a wedding. The next visit is to Pendleton for 'National Play Day' on 4th August where it will hold workshops for juggling ball making workshops.
We will try to bring you images and further news of the Yurt so watch this space.
Remembering Edith - Garden opening
On Thursday 10th June our Start garden was officially renamed 'Edith's Garden.'
It is a tribute to Edith who previously worked here at Start and was a treasured friend and colleague to all who knew her. The afternoon was complete with music, food and drinks and was very much a day of celebration, the focus of which being the official naming of the garden.
Creative Master Classes at Start in Salford
Start offers a range of Creative Masterclasses for the general public. We invite anyone to come along and try something new and at the same time support Start in Salford's vision for a brighter future in the heart of the community.
Currently we have Life Drawing sessions every Tuesday evening 5.30pm – 7.30pm and cost just £4.50 per session. The classes are non-tutored and are aimed at individuals interested in drawing the figure. Easels and boards are provided, please bring paper, pencils etc. Both Male & Female models used. All are welcome!
We are launching a master class for anyone who is interested in Early Photographic Print Processes. The class will involve working with 19th Century photographic printing techniques: Van Dyke Brown, Cyanotypes and Gum Printing using digital negatives. A basic knowledge of Photoshop is desirable. The cost of the course will be £105 for 6 two and half hour sessions. The classes will be on a Tuesday evening 5.30-8.00pm at Start in Salford.
We are also running Start in Salford Open Pottery Class on Mondays 10.30am – 3.00pm (with a half hour for lunch) costing £16.50 (a material cost will also apply). Want to try pottery? Already have skills but need working space? Studying at college/university but need more workshop time? Or do you just want to practice a craft in a relaxed & social environment. In our fully equipped ceramic workshop you can pursue any of these options. You may join our rolling sessions at any time, they can be booked individually or as a block but places must be booked in advance.
In addition, through Salford Family, Adult and Community learning we are offering Numeracy and Literacy classes, which are also open to the wider community. For more details please contact us on 0161 351 6000.
Watch this space for full listing of what's on and when, or contact Ben Thomas, Start Creative Studios Manager, by email for more information: ben.thomas@startinsalford.org.uk
Bernadette receives her award
We announced a few weeks ago that our Chief Executive, Bernadette Conlon, had been awarded the Mayor's Citizen Award for Salford. As an award that celebrates outstanding contributions made to the city of Salford and its people, we were thrilled that Bernie was recognised publicly for all her good work, and are pleased to be able to give you an update on the special day.
She attended the Mayor's Parlour to accept the award, along with the other winner (Jenny Thomas from Monton), and to start the proceedings.
Lowry's Market Appeal
We had some fantastic results from the Christmas markets this year. Sales on the week exceeded £1500 and we also gained £500 of post market orders.
All the items on the stall went down brilliantly with the public, but the biggest success this year were the ceramic department's 'Lowry Figures' which sold out and produced another 20 orders, ensuring a busy Christmas period for all involved!
Other news: Start Creative took items to councils and public buildings and sold £700 of stock.
Bernie's Award
Congratulations to Bernadette Conlon, our Chief Exec, who has been given the Mayor's Citizen Award for Salford. She has won under the adult category for December and will be presented with her award next Friday (22nd January) at the Mayor's Parlour in Manchester.
It is an award that celebrates outstanding contributions made to the city of Salford and its people. So well done Bernie, it is an award you so richly deserve. Enjoy your fantastic day next Friday.
Dancing in a Winter Wonderland
Our Winter Wonderland Christmas party finally arrived and everyone partied hard and enjoyed the festivities. Everything went according to plan (as we knew they would!) and the event was a big success. Plenty of eating and drinking, and the bands ensured that we were able to burn it all off again with lots of dancing and carol singing.
The whole thing looked amazing, with the huge marquee in the car park keeping out the cold, and the dozens of lanterns in the new garden looked spectacular.
