Fremantle Arts Centre

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Nicole Lance begint

Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Casting Objects in Metal

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the lost technique of wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mould–making techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

Explore Print

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or have you tried it and want to do more?are you looking to extend your skills? Come along and beBe guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given a project to start you off. Choose between linocut, drypoint and etching or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

Learn to Draw

Shana James beg

Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Under the expert tuition of artist Shana James, learn how to draw from still life. Discover how to use tone to create light and shade and how to get the most out of your drawing materials.

Ceramics – Paper Porcelain Casting & Construction

Sandra Black begint

Learn how to create and decorate plaster blocks which you can use as your base to make vessels or jewellery in delicate porcelain slip. Explore simple construction methods to make your objects and how to enhance these with further decorative techniques. Pieces will be fired in FAC's kilns.

Screenprinting T-Shirts

Louise Snook begint

Learn screenprinting techniques to create your own artwork. Work on your own custom-made design using stencils, silkscreens and colourful textile ink. Bring a light coloured t-shirt along to print onto.

Clay Mugs & Bowls (older)

Marilyn Morin beg

Learn handbuilding techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic underglazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, useable to eat and drink from.

Clay Mugs & Bowls (younger)

Marilyn Morin beg

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. The class animations will be edited by Steven and sent out to each participant by email when completed.

Kids Intro to the Pottery Wheel (26 Sept)

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.

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Nicole Lance begint

Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Screenprinting T-Shirts

Louise Snook begint