Fremantle Arts Centre

Casting Objects in Metal

Nicole Lance begint

Discover the technique of lost 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.

Pastels

Jo Darvall 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.

Create Bowls, Plates & Dishes Using Moulds

Andrea Vinkovic begint

Create matching sets of plates, bowls and dishes out of fine white clay. Learn how to make your own moulds out of plaster to create your dishes, and how to enhance them with a variety of decorating techniques. Finish with clear coloured glazes to produce functional vessels you can use at home.

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.

Explore Print

Shana James begint

Have you always wanted to try your hand at printmaking? Or are you looking to extend your skills? Be guided through different types of printmaking by tutor Shana James. You can work on your own project or be given an idea to start you off. Choose between linocut, drypoint and etching or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

Fuzzy Felted Friends

Louise Snook beg

Design your own colourful toy, from a shark to an elephant, snake or bird, then make it come alive in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn feltmaking techniques.

Unity III: Digital Game Development – Introduction to Code

Michael Ovens adv

Computer code lies behind all your favourite games - from Flappy Bird to Candy Crush, Counterstrike to Minecraft, code made the game world go round. This course will introduce students to programming in C#, which they will be able to use to create exciting new events and experiences in Unity. Previous participation in Unity I & II is not mandatory but is strongly advised.

Kids Pottery Wheel – Level 2 (27 Apr)

Kim Gillespie intadv

Know your way around a pottery wheel? This is a great class for those who have already done an introductory or beginners class and want to improve their skills and techniques, throw more pots and learn how to make a range of different vessles. This is a small class with more personalised and one-on-one tuition. All work will be fired at Fremantle Arts Centre.

Contemporary Hand Stitching (Teens)

Melissa Harvey beg

Join us for a creative and inspirational contemporary workshop, suitable for teens looking for new creative expression. We’ll learn the art of ‘Slow Stitching’ to create some really unique and funky hand stitched artwork to hang on the wall.

Sensational Still Life Painting

Roberta Leary beg

Inspired by the great masters like Cezanne, Picasso, Matisse and Van Gogh students will transform a collection of everyday objects into a brilliant work of art. Learn the basics of drawing, shape, proportion and colour mixing and produce a finished artwork on canvas.

Casting Objects in Metal

Nicole Lance begint

Fuzzy Felted Friends

Louise Snook beg

Design your own colourful toy, from a shark to an elephant, snake or bird, then make it come alive in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn feltmaking techniques.