Fremantle Arts:

1 Day Weekend Workshops


Weaving – Coiling with Fiona Gavino BEG & INT NEW Learn the basketry technique of coiling, using various plant fibres sourced from around the Fremantle area. Construct a basket and learn about how to harvest and store fibres and how to recognise suitable plants for weaving.

Sat 31 July
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Drawing Plants & Botanical Details with Elizabeth Hammond BEG This workshop covers various technical and creative aspects of botanical drawing. Take small specimens from around Fremantle Arts Centre and transform micro scale plant life into macro scale pencil & charcoal drawings. Create beautiful works on paper and improve your drawing skills at the same time! Sat 14 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Ceramics – An Introduction to Throwing with Stewart Scambler BEG Never tried ceramics before? Want to know how it works? This workshop is an introduction to the specialised art of throwing on the pottery wheel. Have fun learning a new skill under Stewart Scambler’s expert guidance.

Sun 22 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Ceramics – An Introduction to Porcelain with Sandra Black BEG & INT Find out how to work within porcelain’s unique variables and come away with a handbuilt or thrown vessel by the end of the day. Suitable for beginners as well as those with previous experience.

Sun 29 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Drawing – Capturing Movement in Drawing with Elizabeth Hammond BEG & INT Ever wondered how to draw a subject in motion? Start with specific exercises in the morning, and then draw the movements of a contemporary dancer (who will perform live in the studio) in the afternoon.

Sat 7 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Sculpture - An Intro to Paperclay with Graham Hay August BEG & INT Learn simple techniques to create your own paperclay sculpture in just one day. For more information on artist & tutor Graham Hay’s paperclay work visit grahamhay.com.au. No previous experience necessary.

Sun 8 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Textiles – Shibori Dyeing with Bernadette Aitken BEG & INT Fold, twist and press cloth and learn the traditional Japanese technique of Shibori dyeing. Bring along small lengths of natural fibre fabric and come away with an unusual collection of dyed pieces at the end of the day.

Sun 8 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Textiles – Nuno Felting with Louise Snook BEG & INT Nuno is the Japanese term for a fabric to which wool and other fibres are felted. Produce your own stunning textural cloth under the expert guidance of textile artist Louise Snook.

Sun 12 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Techniques for Beginners with Jill Parnell BEG Learn traditional jewellery making techniques including sawing, soldering, bending and several ways of texturing metal. Sun 19 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Textiles – Hollow Form Felting with Louise Snook BEG & INT Create three-dimensional objects without sewing. Enjoy the process of ‘resist’ felting and make slippers, hats, bags – the possibilities are endless! Sun 26 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Painting with Acrylics - Playing with Colour with Shana James BEG & INT Take the guesswork out of mixing colour and learn the skills to mix the right colour you need the first time. Principles taught in this workshop can be easily applied to other mediums such as watercolour or oils. Sun 5 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Sculpture – Stone Carving with Viktor Esenyi 12 September BEG & INT Working in the open-air setting using man-made Hebel stone, be guided through hand tool techniques to create a sculpture for your house or garden. No previous experience necessary.

Sun 12 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Glass Beadmaking with Matthew Goodlet September BEG & INT Learn from local artist Matthew Goodlet how to work with glass and create a range of unique beads for jewellery. Make enough beads to for a necklace or bracelet in this fun one day workshop.

Sun 19 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69
 Course Information
Sculpture – Stone Carving with Viktor Esenyi 25 September BEG & INT Working in the open-air setting using man-made Hebel stone, be guided through hand tool techniques to create a sculpture for your house or garden. No previous experience necessary.

Sat 25 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Sculpture - Intro to Paperclay with Graham Hay September BEG INT Learn simple techniques to create your own paperclay sculpture in just one day. For more information on artist & tutor Graham Hay’s paperclay work visit grahamhay.com.au. No previous experience necessary.

Sun 26 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Make a Bezel Set Ring with Claire Townsend BEG & INT Using a stone of your choice make a simple bezel (a type of stone setting) and band, custom made to fit you. Stones can be purchased from your tutor or sourced independently (stone-sized objects are also suitable). Techniques covered include sawing, filing, soldering and setting. Suitable for beginners and those with more experience. Sun 1 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Glass Beadmaking with Matthew Goodlet August BEG & INT Learn from local artist Matthew Goodlet how to work with glass and create a range of unique beads for jewellery. Make enough beads to for a necklace or bracelet in this fun one day workshop.

Sun 15 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Textiles – Print & Colour with Lucinda Crimson BEG Using the technique of silkscreen printing discover how simple shapes & patterns can be used to create vibrant textile pieces. Bring along a small piece of fabric (no more than one metre in length) to work on and create a piece of textile art that could later be made into a cushion cover or a canvas work. Visit tutor Lucinda Crimson’s website www.chinkywooster.com for inspiration. Sun 15 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Digital Photography – An Introduction with Peter Zuvela BEG Learn the simple techniques needed to master the use of your digital camera with freelance photographer Peter Zuvela, and capture the shots you have always wanted. Sun 15 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Drawing – Learn to Draw Hands and Feet with Daniela Dlugocz BEG & INT Do you have a passion for life drawing but have a habit of avoiding the hands and feet of the human figure? These tricky aspects will be a mystery no more after a day of tuition from Daniela Dlugocz. Suitable for beginners and those with more experience.

Sat 21 Aug
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Knitting with Wire with Jill Parnell BEG & INT Make intricate cable-like neckpieces and other jewellery pieces using various knitting and braiding techniques with wire. No previous knitting or crocheting experience necessary. Sun 22 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Textiles – Indigo Dyeing with Bernadette Aitken BEG & INT Learn to make an Indigo Vat and explore different techniques for using this natural ‘plant’ dye to create a range of fabrics or papers in every shade of blue. Start collecting swatches (in fabrics like silk, cotton, wool) and take this opportunity to create a range of new fabrics using this wonderful dyeing technique. Sun 29 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Drawing – Portraiture with Daniela DlugoczBEG & INT Experiment with a variety of materials such as charcoal, pencils and pastels to explore the possibilities of portraiture drawing. Try contour drawing in pencil and explore tone in charcoal. Some previous drawing experience is recommended but beginners also welcome. Sun 29 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Cuttlebone Casting with Jill Parnell BEG & INT Using either cuttlefish or soft stone, recycle silver or gold scraps by melting metal into your carved design and create your own unique piece. Sun 8 Aug 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Fabrication Techniques – Filing & Finishing with Claire Townsend INT Learn the basics of filing and finishing your work to a professional standard. Work on filing straight flat surfaces; carving using a file; measuring and marking accurately, and try different finishing techniques that you can apply to your existing work. Bring along pieces you are already working on to perfect your filing skills. Sun 12 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Painting – Egg Tempera Painting. An Introduction with Glen Stewart BEG & INT Working on a carefully prepared wooden surface create a series of three miniature tempera paintings which reflect the brilliance of this age old medium. Sun 12 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information
Weaving – Create a Sculpture with Fiona Gavino BEG & INT Take weaving beyond its traditional applications (such as basketry) and learn how to shape & sculpt a three dimensional object using the random weaving technique and the plant fibre pith cane. Plant fibres will be provided by your tutor for a small cost.

Sat 4 Sept
10am – 4pm
$77/ members $69 Course Information
Jewellery – Fabrication Techniques - Soldering with Claire Townsend INT Many jewellery pieces require a high level of soldering proficiency to make, and this workshop focuses on getting this technique right and in order to improve your overall ability to make metal jewellery. Bring along pieces you are already working on to improve your soldering skills. Sun 5 Sept 10am – 4pm $77/ members $69 Course Information