Start Creative news and reviews
Bespoke Photography Course at Start in Salford
The Photography Department designed a special bespoke one day photogrphy course for Salix Homes Officers to help improve the photographic skills that they'll need for documenting projects and events at work for their publications and website. The course was delivered by John Brewer, one of our sessional artists, and the day was a great success. Salix Homes felt they got a lot out of the day and their officer's are now confident photographers.
Start Creative at Manchester Christmas Market 2011
Come down to the market and find yourself a truly unique gift , We will be selling our ‘Hand Crafted In Salford’ products; a range of handmade kitchen ware, giftware and Christmas decorations, all lovingly produced by our members here at Start In Salford.
This year we are also show casing some of our Volunteer Artists, Artists in residence, Free lance Tutors and even some of our Staff, who are all professional artists in their own right. They will be offering a range of Art mediums and hand made goods, the artists and trading dates are as follows:
A Welsh Yurt this Time
The Start Creative Team, have done it again, another Yurt. This time for a private meditation space, on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula, North Wales.
Ordsall Hall Picnic Bench Commission
The woodwork team have been super busy in the last three months manufacturing a series of bespoke English oak benches for the Re-opening of Salford’s famous 'Ordsall Hall'.
The workshop has been stacked to the rafters with large chunks of oak which we had specially felled and seasoned in Cheshire specifically for this order. It was part of the design brief to use local timber, which obviously fits perfectly with Start Creative's ethos.
Photography Evening Class Review
Our Photography Masterclass in 19th Century Alternative Processes, that has been running on a Tuesday evening with John Brewer, has been given a glowing review by one of his students. Please follow the link below to read the review.
http://www.flickr.com/groups/manchesteruk/discuss/72157626070144179/
Our day at Salford Art Gallery's Craft Fair
Salford Museum and Art gallery Autumn Craft fair. Start Creative volunteers attended the fair and sales were good. Chopping boards are still our number one seller, and the woodwork department are furiously manufacturing them to be ready for the Christmas season. The event was well attended and the volunteers did a brilliant job. A big thank you to Sian and Abdul.
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.
Start Yurt On Hire
Start Creative are on the road again and are representing 'Start' at a Manchester City Council event in Wythenshawe Park Manchester on Saturday 5th June.
The council booked one of our Urban Yurts for use as a story telling tent for their mini festival. Looks as though the summer is beginning and the Yurts are on the move again!
If you have an event or simply want to hire a space for a weekend then contact Ben Thomas on 0161 3516000 or ben.thomas@startinsalford.org.uk for a truly unique and magical space. Urban Yurts
Start Creative's Yurt commissions
Congratulations to Start Creative who have gained some fantastic commissions for their Yurt structures.
The team travelled to Grisedale National Forrest in the Lake District to install their latest Yurt. They were commissioned to build the Yurt, which is complete with insulation, log burning stove and solid front door, and will be available for bookings throughout the year for a unique, yet luxurious, camping experience.
They were also commissioned to produce Yurt style furniture to go inside.
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
