AN East Lancashire art hub is bringing a touch of nature's wonders to its summer exhibition.

The Platform Gallery in Station Road, Clitheroe, is showcasing the beauty of the natural world in the annual event thanks to local crafts people.

The “Inspired by Nature” exhibition runs at the gallery until the end of September and features work by 12 professional artists and creators in a wide range of mediums.

The display includes forged giant wildflowers by Maxine Hunt; Verity Pulford’s micro-organisms inspired Pate-de-Verre glassware; large scale vibrant stitched rolling hills by Donna Cheshire; and dark, enchanting layered woodland prints by Rachel Thornton.

Cllr Stuart Hirst, chair of Ribble Valley Council’s community services committee, said: “The exhibition features some highly imaginative and beautiful work that captures the wonder of our natural world.

“We’re very fortunate to be surrounded by a rich and diverse natural landscape that we can celebrated in such an eye-catching way.

“The artists have dramatically captured nature in all its glory on paper, ceramics, glass and other materials and I’d encourage anyone with a love of nature to come and along and see it for themselves.”

Gallery supervisor Jacklyn Shackleton said: “We’re beyond delighted that our summer exhibition Inspired By Nature is underway.

“It’s a wonderful showcase of 12 British craftspeople exploring the theme of nature. The work on display is as bountiful and varied as the natural world itself.”

Entry to the gallery is free.