Fremantle Arts Centre

A Day of Drypoint

Shana James begint

Be introduced to the world of printmaking, exploring the characteristically soft textural line quality of drypoint printing. Learn how to construct an image or interpret one suitable for print, prepare a plate and print your image multiple times using FAC’s press. Composition and colour will also form part of the journey.

A Day on the Wheel (19 Aug)

Andrea Vinkovic 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 our tutor's expert guidance.

Contemporary Watercolour Painting in a Day

Sarana Haeata beg

Learn how to use watercolour paints in a contemporary way. Discover how watercolour behaves by exploring techniques such as washes, wet on wet and dropping in colour. Produce some vibrant works with these techniques and enjoy this complication but playful medium.

Etching – The Next Step

Shana James int

Have you tried etching before and want to continue with the process or feel you need a refresher? This course is a great follow on for beginners who have gained some knowledge of this traditional technique and want to push themselves a bit further.

Linocut -The Next Step

Shana James int

Now you have mastered some techniques, come and experiment with adapting different images for linocut, colour and push your skills a little further. A great class for students with a little linocut experience and those who have completed the Step-by-Step Linocut class. With plenty of tutor guidance and demonstrations this is a great way continue your printmaking passion.

Kids Intro to the Pottery Wheel (25 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.

Stevie Cruz-Martin begint

Lights Camera Action Filmmaking – Make Your Own TV Commercial NEW

Let's creatively find ways to make YOUR own TV commercial! What does a director do...what is a 1st AD, why do they use a clapper board, how to devise a script, what is improvisation? All these questions and more, will be answered. Learn what goes on in front and behind the camera. You will acquire basic skills that will help start you off to own short film clips.

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.

Mosaic – Garden Creatures

Natalie Zuchetti beg

Create your own garden creature mosaic plaque for indoor or outdoor display. Learn how to develop a design and using colourful glass mosaic tiles create your own unique mosaic. Step by step guidance will be given throughout the class.

Create & Animate Level 1

Steven Aiton beg

Devise a story with characters, then using computers and video cameras bring your story to life on screen. 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.

A Day of Drypoint

Shana James begint

Kids Intro to the Pottery Wheel (25 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.