Fremantle Arts Centre

Weaving Wicker Baskets

Fiona Gavino begint

Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor.

A Day on the Wheel (24 Mar)

Kim Gillespie 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 a tutor's expert guidance

Stone Carving in a Day (24 Mar)

Viktor Eszenyi begint

Create your own three–dimensional sculpture for the home or garden using Hebel Stone, an easy–to–sculpt man-made product. Learn appropriate tool use, handling techniques and how to create detail.

Keum Boo

Nicole Lance begint

A stunning technique where gold foil is applied to a silver surface resulting in a contrast of bright yellow against white silver. Create a small piece; a pendant, earrings, or brooch. Combining textured surfaces and Keum Boo is a great way to add something special to your jewellery.

Faux Finishes in Paint – Cement Render & Aged Plaster

Desmond Sweeney begint

Learn about faux finishes and their use in artworks, scenic painting and mural work. Learn how to create woodgraining and distressed paint finishes in this fun one day workshop. This method of finishing can be applied to anything including furniture, artwork and objects..

Creative Photography for Kids (12 yrs +)

Jacqueline Warrick beg

In this fun workshop discover how to work all the buttons on a camera and the secrets behind taking creative photographs. Explore the idea of communicating through images and take photographs that tell a story. A great workshop for creative and collaborative learning. Your favourite images will be printed out for you to keep.

Sew Your Own Cuddly Toy

Louise Snook beg

Create your very own soft toy while learning simple hand stitching techniques. Draw a picture of your favourite animal pet or a creature from your imagination then turn it into a cuddly toy for you to take home.

Japanese Manga Drawing Techniques

Sophia Gilet beg

Learn how to draw characters based on Japanese styles including Manga and Anime. Explore the different characteristics of this unique style including how to draw eyes, faces, hair, character design. Develop your own character in this fun workshop.

Ceramic Piggy Banks

Jenessa King beg

Create your own unique ceramic piggy bank to keep all your collected coins in. Learn simple handbuilding techniques and make a cute curly tailed friend to keep your money safe.

Kids Intro to the Pottery Wheel (Mon 15 April)

Kim Gillespie beg

A fun, messy class that shows kids the potential of clay using a pottery wheel to make small bowls, pots and beakers.