Angela Ferolla. BA Visual Arts (Textiles), Edith Cowan University, Advanced Dip. Fashion and Textiles, Central TAFE. Angela has lectured Contemporary Fashion and Textiles at Edith Cowan University, WAAPA and Central TAFE. She ran her own fashion label ‘frogbonesfishlegs’ for over 10 years and in recent years started another label, Rocucu. In 2006, Angela worked with renowned Japanese designer Yoshiki Hishinuma.

Anneke de Rooij. BA Art (Honours), Curtin University 2010, receiving Head of School’s Commendations during her degrees. Anneke creates unique ceramic forms exploring the physical curiosities of clay and using it as a surface for delicate drawings.  She has taught music to kids for the last four years, her approach to teaching encourages self-esteem and creative thinking.

Bernadette Aitken. BEd, BA Visual Arts (Textiles and Printmaking). Bernadette has been teaching and facilitating textile workshops for over three decades. Her own works are primarily on silk and cotton using print and dye, and are inspired by nature.

Bo Wong has exhibited her images in the National Portrait Gallery, the Centre for Contemporary Photography and has had a number of solo shows. Bo has facilitated photography and art theory workshops, runs ‘Metaphoto’, a business photographing for creative industries, and is currently the photographer for the Art Gallery of WA. For more info on Bo visit www.bowong.com.au.

Claire Brooks. BA Arts (Art) Hons, Curtin University, 2008. Since graduating, Claire has been actively exhibiting nationally, lecturing at Curtin University and running her own jewellery design business. Her work centers around the use of vintage wallpapers, fabrics, buttons and beads and is inspired by the fabulous patterns and history associated with these objects.

Claire Munday gained her B.Ed in Drama from The University of London. Claire teaches drama to primary students and has worked for a variety of theatre companies including Black Swan and Shakespeare WA and Theatre in Education. She is passionate about education and theatre and in particular combining the two.

David Hyams is an acclaimed Fremantle based musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He has been sharing methods for songwriting in diverse communities, from remote desert areas to West Australian prisons. David has written songs for feature films and as a producer has worked with some of WA’s finest songwriters. 

Deborah Robertson.  BA Dance, WAAPA, Hons as a member of LINK Dance Company under the direction of Chrissie Parrot, 2007. Deborah performs, choreographs, directs and teaches through the mediums of live performance and film.

Elizabeth Hammond. BA with Hons Textile Design, University College Falmouth, UK, MA Visual Art, Curtin University. Elizabeth teaches part-time at Curtin University whilst creating her own works . She works predominantly in printmaking and pencil & charcoal drawing. To see her work visit www.elizabeth-hammond.com.

Fiona Gavino. BA Visual Art, Charles Darwin University. Fiona has exhibited at numerous galleries, including Museum and Art Gallery NT, FORM Gallery and PICA and was the recipient of the Supreme Award from Australia’s Fashion Fantasia in 2006.

George Lucas is one of few practicing qualified Silversmiths in WA. George, with the Linton family, continues the legacy of Linton silverware by producing a signature range of heirloom spoons and flatware adorned by floral motif.

Gila Cohen. BFA (Painting) National Art School Sydney 2007, Cert IV Fine Arts Southern Sydney Institute 2003, Dip in Theatre Costume Manufacturing Sydney Institute of Technology 1999 and has completed studies in Screenprinting and Industrial Sewing in Wellington NZ. Gila is a freelance costume maker and teaches a variety of art and craft practices to children, teens and adults.

Glen Stewart. BA Fine Arts with Hons, University of WA, currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Art History. Glen has had a number of solo exhibitions, including at Level 17 Artspace, Melbourne, PICA, Perth and St. James Cavalier Centre for Creativity, Malta. He was most recently a recipient of a Janet Holmes à Court Artists’ Grant in 2009.

Grace Macri. Bachelor of Creative Industries (Film & Video and Contemporary Fashion) Edith Cowan University 2010, receiving a number of Hons certificates for excellence in academic performance. Grace co-teaches contemporary fashion and an intensive introductory course in contemporary fashion for high-school students at ECU.

Graham Hay. BA Visual Arts Edith Cowan University, first class Hons, Curtin University. Graham is an award winning sculptor who works in clay, paper and paperclay.  He exhibits internationally and presents paperclay workshops for secondary schools and tertiary art institutions locally and overseas. To view his works and learn more about paperclay visit www.grahamhay.com.au.

Jill Parnell. Dip. Art & Design, Claremont Art School and Carine TAFE and has been teaching silver jewellery and enamelling for the past 15 years.  Jill exhibits contemporary enamel jewellery and objects nationally and internationally, her pieces are represented in major collections including the Museum of Contemporary Enamel, Spain.

Joss Gregson. Dip. Ceramics, Perth Technical College,  BA Visual Arts and Post Grad Dip. Painting, Curtin University. Her works are included in the following collelctions; Bankwest, Curtin University, Murdoch University, Galerie Düsseldorf, Bristile as well as private collections Australia wide.  Joss is represented in WA by Galerie Düsseldorf.

Kathryn Haug. BA Art (Honours), Curtin University 2009. Kathryn was the winner of the ‘Painting- Open Theme’ Cossack Art Award in 2011. She has exhibited her work in a number of group and solo shows including at Emerge Art Space, PICA, Perth Galleries and The Oats Factory. She is interested in exploring mark making and the material qualities of paint. Kathryn is represented by emerge ART SPACE.

Kevin Robertson. BA Fine Art (Painting), Curtin University, Grad Dip. Visual Arts and MA Art, University of NSW. Kevin’s works are in the following selected collections; Curtin Uni Artbank, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital - Kerry Stokes Collection and the Australian National Museum. He has lectured painting and drawing at Curtin Uni and UWA and has exhibited in a number of solo and group shows. Kevin is represented by Galerie Düsseldorf.

LADY BANANAS aka Sharna Garbin is a freelance artist, youth mentor and educator, working in a variety of creative media and artistic styles. She has exhibited her Stencil Art and illustrative works in Urban Art galleries across Australia. LADY BANANAS is a passionate arts educator, having run workshops for kids, youth and adults. She is also heavily involved in community art projects.

Lucinda Crimson. Lucinda studied Fine Arts at Edith Cowan University and Curtin University for four years before turning to fashion. She has run her own colourful and playful fashion label ‘chinky wooster’ for ten years and before that ‘Looch’. To see her work visit www.chinkywooster.com.

Lucy Bromell has been designing and creating textile works for several years selling them in galleries and fashion outlets throughout Australia and overseas. She works predominantly with natural fibres using techniques that physically or chemically change the structure of the fabric. Lucy has worked as a mentor and lectures in various textile disciplines.

Matthew Goodlet is an internationally recognised glass artist based in WA. He has been involved in glass art since 1978 when he was a stained glass apprentice. In the 1980’s he started exploring and developing hot glass techniques. Matthew’s work is represented in private collections in Australia, Asia, Europe and USA.

Minaxi May. BA Visual Arts, MA Art Therapy, qualifications in multimedia, graphic design and is currently a PhD candidate at Murdoch University. Minaxi has exhibited locally and nationally, created work for festivals, public and community art projects and received numerous prizes & grants. Minaxi explores multidisciplinary art practices using bought, reusable or ephemeral materials.

Nicole Lance. BA Art, BA Jewellery Design, Post Grad Dip. Jewellery Production, Curtin University. Nicole exhibited in the prestigious ‘New Works New Faces’ show at Perth Galleries in March 2008. Her works are available at John Curtin Gallery, Curtin University and Fremantle Arts Centre’s shop, Found.

Pauline Franklyn. Pauline is passionate about sharing her felting knowledge and has been running workshops since 2005. She loves to combine vibrant colour, fine detail and glorious textures. Pauline has exhibited her works at Mundaring Arts Centre, Gadfly Gallery and Southern Aurora, her creations are sold at Aspects of Kings Park and FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre, amongst other galleries and retailers.

Peter Walker graduated from Perth Technical College in 1965. He has a Diploma in Applied Art. A very popular tutor,  Peter has been teaching a number of classical painting techniques at Fremantle Arts Centre over the last few decades.

Peter Zuvela has been a freelance photographer for more than 10 years. He is interested in capturing light and creating artistic images of landscapes, city scapes and every day objects. Peter is an experienced tutor and exhibits as an art photographer.

Regina Noakes studied at the Arts Students League, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston and the Institute of Education, Singapore (Art & Music). She has exhibited in over 25 solo shows in Australia and overseas and her work is held in many public and coporate collections including Fulham Place London, The University of Cambridge and The University of London.

Renae Martin. BSc, Murdoch University, Perth School of Art & Design.  Renae has been creating mosaics for over a decade and teaching her practice to both kids and adults. Her pieces have been commissioned by private resicdents and bars & restarurants from around the world. In 2004 Renae completed a residency at Mosaico Studio, Singapore.

Robyn Varpins has been working with clay for over 25 years. She has exhibited in a number of group and solo shows and won a number of first prize awards for her sculptures at various municipalities.

Sam Longley is a Fremantle based actor that has worked on stage and screen in Australia and abroad. He has taught at WAAPA, John Curtin College of The Arts, Curtin University and heaps of other places. He also trains and performs with The Big HOO-HAA. Sam uses humour, storytelling and interaction to create an enjoyable learning environment.

Sandra Black is renowned for her delicate pierced and carved porcelain forms and vessels for which she has gained international recognition and awards. Her works have been collected and placed in gallery collections throughout Australia as well as a number of overseas embassies and significant collections in New Zealand, UK, USA, Canada, The Netherlands and Japan.

Sarah Elson. BA Visual Art (Jewellery and 3D Design), Curtin University. Grad Dip Ed, Hons Art, Curtin University. Sarah was awarded the Galerie Düsseldorf Scholarship from the graduate show at John Curtin Gallery and in 2002 was the recipient of a Samstag International Visual Arts Scholarship, with which she completed a Masters in Fine Art at Chelsea School of Art and Design, London. Sarah has worked as a tutor at Curtin University and at Central TAFE.

Shana James is known for her narrative style in both painting and printmaking. Her works are in numerous collections including The Kerry Stokes Collection and The Department of Culture and the Arts. Her classes are relaxed and practical giving students the opportunity to explore new mediums, look at artwork and discuss ideas in a friendly and inspired environment. For more information visit Shana’s website www.shanajames.com.

Steven Aiton. BA, Curtin University, 2000. Steven has been involved with the Awesome Arts Festival for young people as lead artist and animator. He works with young people and teachers as a tutor, animator and workshop facilitator in Perth and other regional parts of WA.

Stewart Scambler. BA Visual Arts, Edith Cowan University, Ceramics to Arts Studies, Fremantle Technical College. Stewart’s studio ‘Bohemian Ceramics’ produces a large range of tiles and domestic ware.  He has taught in a variety of situations for over 30 years (community courses, Tafe and universities).

Sue Espie is a qualified Early Childhood educator and has been teaching felt-making techniques for the past decade. Sue’s works incorporate wool and silk fibres into wearable art, jewellery and textile sculpture (Hollow Form Felting). Her work is represented at several boutiques and galleries including Fremantle Arts Centre’s shop, FOUND.

Susan Hill. BA Visual Arts (Photo media), Canberra School of Art, Post Grad Cert. Education, University of Greenwich, UK,  MA Photographic Studies, University of Westminster, UK. Previous teaching experience includes positions at University of Sunderland, Chelsea College of Art & Design and Camberwell College.

Viktor Eszenyi. Dip. Sculpting & Restoration. His work has been exhibited at Gomboc Gallery, Swan Valley and Stafford Studios, Cottesloe. Viktor has been teaching his very popular stone carving workshops at Fremantle Arts Centre for a number of years.

Yolanda Stapleton under her label ‘Onetrickpony’ produced the Lomographers of Perth exhibition ‘WA/CA’ and the ‘Locked Cabinet’ project for the inaugural Beaufort Street Festival, 2010. Yolanda teaches graphic design and typography at Curtin University. She has exhibited work locally, interstate and internationally.