Exhibition Workshops

Creating Artist Books – Fremantle Library Turns 70 – FREE Workshop

Sat 27 Jul 2019

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.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Explore Print

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

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.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Pastels

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

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.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

Mould Making – Casting with Colour

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

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. .

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Painting

Watercolour

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

Jo Darvall begint

Explore the beauty of this engaging medium known for its luminous and transparent nature. Be guided through a number of exercises, from conventional to less orthodox approaches, then develop and work on your own pieces.

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Drawing & Printmaking

Learn to Draw

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 19 Aug 2019

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.

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Jewellery

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

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.

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Ceramics & Sculpture

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

Mon 29 Jul 2019 — Mon 23 Sep 2019

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.

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Painting

Painting with Acrylics – Abstract Expressionism

Tue 30 Jul 2019 — Tue 03 Sep 2019

Regina Noakes intadv

Create your own abstract image working with acrylics. Working on your own project, learn about the qualities of colour and texture provided by paint and how to create a balanced picture. Some painting experience required.

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