Fremantle Arts Centre

The Porcelain Project – Focus on Decorative Techniques

Sandra Black intadv

In this course students can choose specific decorative techniques they would like to explore and refine. This course is designed for students with some clay experience. Using handbuilding, wheel throwing or casting techniques, gain a deeper understanding of ceramic materials. Choose areas of specific interest to focus on, such as refining shapes and decorative skills, improving throwing skills, developing glazes and application as well as experimenting with new techniques.

Pastels

Leanna Taylor begint

Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

Jewellery Fabricating Techniques NEW

Nicole Lance begint

This class is great opportunity for students who would like extra class time to work on their own projects or a beginner wanting to know about jewellery basics including soldering, filing, sawing working with silver and other metals and how to make simple jewellery pieces.

Explore Print

Shana James begint

Always wanted to try printmaking? Looking to extend your skills? You'll be guided through different printmaking techniques by tutor Shana James. Work on your own project or ask her for an idea. Choose between linocut and drypoint or try your hand at both throughout the course.

Watercolour

Lesley Munro begint

Explore the beauty of this engaging medium known for its luminous and transparent nature. Be guided through a number of exercises, from conventional to less orthodox approaches, then develop your own pieces.

Outer Space Animation

Steven Aiton beg

Create an exciting intergalactic animation that comes to life onscreen using computers, iPads and video cameras. Parents are invited to a screening at the end of the session. A link to the animations will be sent to you after the workshop.

Arty Canvases (younger)

Louise Snook beg

Learn printmaking, painting and embellishing techniques to create your own masterpiece on canvas! Have fun printing and painting on a textile surface, which will be stretched over a frame for you to take home.

Mosaic Your Own Australian Animal

Renae Martin beg

Learn how to combine simple shapes and colours to create a mosaic, using kid-friendly tiles,techniques and grouting. Choose from your favourite Australian animals and get creating with colour and design!

Drawing Outdoors – Courtyard Scenes NEW

Miles Carpenter beg

Learn to draw elements of the outdoors using pencil, with a focus on tone, depth, silhouette and shadow. Capture the beautiful FAC grounds, whether it be landscape, architecture or still life. A fun course to learn how to achieve great results with the humble pencil.

Kids Intro to the Pottery Wheel (Tues 29 Sep)

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.