Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids

Opening Sat 17 Nov | Free

Wardarnji

Fri 26 Oct | 6:30pm

Deadly Funny

Wed 21 Nov

Bazaar: WA's Best Christmas Market

Fri 30 Nov – Sun 2 Dec

What's on
exhibitions & events

Exhibition

2018 Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award supported by Little Creatures Brewing

Fri 14 Sep 2018 — Sun 04 Nov 2018  |  10:00am — 5:00pm
Event

FAC Print Award In Conversation Series: Melissa McGrath

Tue 16 Oct 2018  |  6:00pm — 8:00pm

FAC’s annual Print Award Forum is an important industry platform to discuss contemporary issues surrounding the printmaking medium. In 2018 the forum adopts a new model, presenting a series of conversations over the course of the exhibition. Join us on Tue 9 Oct for the first of the In Conversation series with local artist Melissa McGrath.
Exhibition

Being There – Kathleen O’Connor in Paris

Fri 14 Sep 2018 — Sun 04 Nov 2018  |  10:00am — 5:00pm
Event

Sunday Music: Spacey Jane + Nika Mo

Sun 21 Oct 2018  |  2:00pm — 4:00pm

With their infectious and charming garage pop Spacey Jane (WA) are known for expertly crafted songs performed with understated West Aussie bravado. See why they have quickly established themselves as one of WA’s favourite festival acts.
Exhibition

Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids

Sat 17 Nov 2018 — Wed 23 Jan 2019  |  10:00am — 5:00pm
Event

Wardarnji

Fri 26 Oct 2018  |  6:30pm — 9:30pm

Let the beauty of the oldest songs, dances and language in the world transport you to another place, as fires burn long into the evening and people come together to celebrate Indigenous Australian culture.
Wardarnji is a dynamic experience of Noongar dance and storytelling on FAC’s South Lawn. Bring your picnic blankets and come down early.

Courses

Course Adults

Oil Painting (Extended)

Peter Walker begint

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

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Course Adults

Throwing on the Wheel NEW

Stephanie Hammill begint

Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics or develop your existing throwing skills. This class will focus on making objects of the same size to create sets, working with larger amounts of clay to throw taller objects and developing skills and techniques. Suitable for beginners and those with some experience.

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Course Adults

Pottery Wheel Throwing & Handbuilding

Stephanie Hammill begint

Discover how to make plates and bowls to create a matching set to use at home. Learn different techniques to create beautiful, useful vessels. This course caters for all levels on the wheel and also those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing and making identical pieces and improving general skill levels.

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Course Adults

Oil Painting (Mornings)

Peter Walker begint

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

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Course Adults

Painting with Acrylics – Abstract Expressionism

Regina Noakes intadv

Create your own abstract image working with acrylics. Working on your own project, learn about the qualities of colour and texture provided by paint and how to create a balanced picture. Some painting experience required.

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Course Adults

Oil Painting (Extended)

Peter Walker begint

Discover how to build an oil painting, from under–painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

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Course Kids

Animaze – Crochet Tentacles (Free Activity – All Ages)

Golden Wattle Hookers beg

Learn to crochet your own tentacle to coincide with the Golden Wattle Hooker's artwork in the exhibition. Learn simple crocheting or finger knitting techniques to create brightly coloured artworks.

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