Fremantle Arts Centre

2017T2 Music – Songwriting

David Hyams beg

Designed for those who imagine they can write a song but don’t know where to start, learn the fundamentals of songwriting with acclaimed musician and composer David Hyams. Discover the structure of songs, learn how to write lyrics, devise melodies and discuss recording possibilities. An instrument is not required but if you play one bring it along.

Silversmithing

George Lucas begintadv

Create a decorated heirloom spoon with acclaimed silversmith George Lucas. Learn traditional silversmithing skills such as piercing, carving, strip feed soldering, filing and high finish polishing.

A Day on the Wheel (24 Jun)

Alana McVeigh 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 Alana’s expert guidance.

2017T2 Conquering the Blank Page

Marlish Glorie beg

This inspiring one-day workshop will help you develop your writing skills and confidence. Through tried and tested exercises author Marlish Glorie will show you where to start and help to overcome the fear of writing badly. Whether you are a complete beginner or have writer’s block, this workshop will get you writing in no time.

Painting with Acrylics – Realism to Abstraction

Joss Gregson begint

Learn about painting mediums and techniques to depict real like and how to use colour successfully. Then, explore the how and what of abstraction to create your own abstract painting. Refine your painting skills and discover how to generate new ideas.

2017T2 Animation Club (June)

Steven Aiton intadv

Due to popular demand FAC has created an animation club for students who have completed Steven’s level 3 Animation workshop. Working as a team, develop your skills and produce a short film complete with a public screening later in the year at FAC.

Monsters, Fairies & Goblins in Clay

Kim Gillespie beg

Let your imagination run wild. Create a clay model of your favourite wild and wacky creature. Bring a picture from your favourite book or make it up on the day. Together we will make and paint a fantastic fantasy person or animal. Ceramic works will all be glazed and fired at FAC.

Weaving – Garden Baskets

Sian Boucherd beg

Using beautiful natural materials including grasses, twigs and feathers learn how to make your own woven basket incorporating these treasures from the garden. Embelish your basket with mini pompoms that you will be shown how to make, and anything that you would like to bring along to add to your basket - sea grass from the beach, a favourite piece of fabric or lavender from your garden. A great way for kids to engage in nature play.

Cut, Paste & Animate

Steven Aiton beg

Using computers and video cameras, create your own animated story onscreen with colourful paper cut-outs of yourself and fun props. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session.

Fairytale Filmmaking

Stevie Cruz-Martin beg

Come dressed as your favourite fairytale character and star in a mini-fairytale film. The tutor will lead you in acting on camera and you will see the results on the big screen at the end of class.

2017T2 Music – Songwriting

David Hyams beg

2017T2 Animation Club (June)

Steven Aiton intadv