Fremantle Arts Centre

Weaving Sculptural Forms

Fiona Gavino begint

Take weaving beyond its traditional application and learn how to shape and sculpt three- dimensional works using the random weaving technique and easily pliable pith cane. A number of techniques will be explored, as well as the use of other natural fibres and materials.

Introduction to Oil Painting in a Day

Stephanie Reisch beg

This workshop is an intensive one day introduction to painting with oils. Students will learn about pigments, binders and mediums as well as colour, composition and technique.

A Day on the Wheel (Sat 19 June)

Finn Anderson 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 your tutor's expert guidance.

Ink Drawing in a Day

Gera Woltjer begint

Delve into the world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on paper and other surfaces by drawing different objects and experimenting with washes.

Painting for the Artistically Challenged in a Day

Cathy Schultz beg

Are you wanting to be creative but don’t know where to start? Fearful of making mistakes and of the blank canvas? This one-day workshop will enable you to be brave and trust the process of using paint. Remove your fears and release your self-limiting beliefs while being guided in a supportive and nurturing environment. Come along and have some fun with paint.

Quirky Monster Drawings

Ben Crappsley beg

Using your imagination, learn how to create your own quirky monster characters and bring them to life on paper! Discover how to use a variety of colourful drawing materials on large poster paper, playing around with mark-making and character construction under the guidance of artist Ben Crappsley.

Colourful Clay Mugs & Bowls (Mon 5 July)

Amy Perejuan-Capone beg

Be inspired by the colours of the rainbow and create colourful bowls out of clay and decorate them with underglazes that become brighter when they are fired in the kiln. A great way to learn simple handbuilding techniques using easy to use clay. Ceramic works will all be glazed and fired at FAC.

Life Drawing for Kids

Joanne Bowman beg

Discover the beauty of life drawing. Using a variety of drawing materials, learn how to achieve tone and perspective working through a series of quick sketches then delve into detail and proportion through longer poses. Session is with a clothed life model.

Colourful Printed T-Shirt (older)

Angela Ferolla beg

Decorate your own t-shirt that you can wear out and about. Using a variety of fun materials, such as posca pens and screenprinting inks, learn techniques to decorate and transfer your created designs onto fabric. Your t-shirt will be heat set so you can wear it for years to come. Bring along a light coloured top to print on.