Fremantle Arts Centre

Creating Artist Books – Fremantle Library Turns 70 – FREE Workshop

Jenessa King begintadv

The City of Fremantle Library turns 70 in September. To mark this milestone FAC and City of Fremantle Civic Collection will partner with the Library to recreate a reading room of artist books made from discarded library stock .

The workshop:
Rifle through a mountain of discarded books collected from university and public lending libraries, to then create your own artist book. Choose whether to draw, paint, illustrate works on pages in 2-D or fold, rip, sculpt to create works in 3-D.

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 and drypoint or try your hand at all of them throughout the course.

Mould Making – Casting with Colour

Sandra Black begint

Learn easy techniques for making simple moulds suitable for slip casting. Be guided through correct model making, plaster mixing and application to models. Learn a variety of decorative techniques using coloured slips you have mixed yourself. .

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Nicole Lance begint

In this extended class, learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Adorn – Jewellery & Small Objects Using Porcelain & Egyptian Paste NEW

Sandra Black begint

Learn the ancient technique of Egyptian paste alongside Porcelain to create stunning ceramic beads and other small forms. Create and fire your brooches, earrings, pins, necklaces and small objects. An informative and playful course for those wanting to explore this unique medium.

Monsters, Fairies & Goblins in Clay

Jenessa King beg

Let your imagination run wild. Create a clay model of your favourite wild and wacky creature. Bring a picture from your favourite book or make it up on the day. Together we will make and paint a fantastic fantasy person or animal. Ceramic works will all be glazed and fired at FAC.

Create & Animate Level 1 (Tues 16 July)

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.

Exotic Bird Mosaics NEW

Natalie Zuchetti beg

Come and create your own exotic bird mosaic using colourful tiles . Learn simple mosaicking techniques and come away with a beautiful piece to hang on your wall.

Colourful Printed T-Shirt

Angela Ferolla beg

Decorate your own t-shirt that you can wear out and about. Learn a variety of fun textile printing techniques to transfer your own designs and stencils onto fabric. You're top will be heat-set, so you can wear it for years to come.

Drawing Portraits

Louise Snook beg

Learn how to use colour and shapes to create portraits, silhouettes and profiles of yourself. Learn a variety of fun and experimental techniques. Create a number of works including a cool poster.