What's On at Fremantle Arts Centre July-September 2013 by Fremantle Arts Centre

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what’s on july–september 2013

director’s welcome Anarchy Rock & Ink celebrates the potency of great hand-made prints. The political, anarchic street posters from New York’s Black Cat Studio still hum with the energy and passion that inspired that generation of artist-activists. Meanwhile the superb, strangely elegant band posters from Melbourne’s international studio Beyond The Pale highlight the appeal of hand-made prints in a slick digital world. Print is again in the spotlight with the return of FAC Print Award 2013 supported by Little Creatures Brewing, Australia’s premier print award. In the exhibition 33 FAC reunites with Martumili Artists to present paintings from three major Martu artists, Nora Wompi, Bugai Whyoulter and Nora Nungabar. In our booming Learning Program the Jewellery and Print Studios have both been shifted into larger and better spaces so we can continue to provide excellent facilities for all our students. I trust we will see you soon at Fremantle Arts Centre. Jim Cathcart Director

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anarchy, rock & ink

july–september 2013

p3–6, 18 visual arts Black Cat Collective.............................3 Beyond the Pale..................................... 5 Rachel Salmon- Lomas.......................6 City of Fremantle Art Collection.... 7 Gemma O'Brien......................................8 FAC Print Award.....................................9 33 Wompi Bugai Nungabar............ 10 Exhibitions Closing soon................11 Artists In Residence.......................... 12 Moores Building..................................14 Artspoken...............................................16 South Lawn Concerts........................17 Gallery Sessions................................. 18

new courses p21

fac print award supported by little creatures brewing p9

artspoken p16

courses Term 3 2013.............................................21 Student Exhibition.............................36 How to enrol..........................................37 Shop..........................................................38 Map........................................................... 40 Visit us......................................................41 Become a member..............................42 Membership/enrolment form......43 Calendar................................................. 44

gallery sessions p18

tanya lee p11

Images: Top Image: Ramones poster, Ra Ra. Rock and Roll Awareness, artist Caz Porter, Bottom Middle: Todd Pickett, Photo by John Aliaga, Bottom Right: Photo of performance Personal Space, Photo by Matthew C Saville

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This winter we present a potent selection of print and poster-making in all its forms under the banner Anarchy, Rock & Ink. Powerful political posters from New York collective Black Cat, lush and intricate rock posters from St Kilda design studio Beyond The Pale and hand-etched prints by WA’s Rachel Salmon-Lomas will fill our galleries from 27 July – 15 September.

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black cat & beyond... diatribe of the squeegee

nyc political street posters 1978-2004

“La Vida Es Lucha Pura, Lo De Mas Es Nada, Es Moda. Life Is Pure Struggle, The Rest Is Nothing, It Is Fashion" Poet Laureate of Puerto Rico and Political Prisoner, Juan Antonio Corretjer

Image: Left, Inspired by original poster by National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, featuring Pedro Albizu Campos, Right, poster, Casa Nicaragua, N.Y.C, artist Carol Skelsky

sat 27 july – sun 15 sept opening fri 26 july | 6:30pm This powerful collection of political street posters from Black Cat/ Gato Negro - a collaborative of artists, anarchists and activists formed in New York in 1978 - still hums with the energy and passion of the protest movements that created them. A project by Bob Cooney, an original member of the collective, the exhibition gives an evocative insight into the streets of New York and many of the struggles of its communities. A Sydney-based print maker, performance artist and socially-engaged provocateur, Cooney lived in NYC from 1977-1997. A selection of Cooney's films and a video of dialogue with the artist produced by Tim Burns will be shown alongside the posters. Other collaborators of the Black Cat included Caz Porter, Jorge Mendez Mendez, Carol Skelsky, Philipe Bordaz, Janet Pivenstein, Omowale Clay, Jackie Bernard, Frank Morales, Seth Tobocman, Tom Otterness, Jay Johnson and Los Companeros of the Young Lords. Part of Anarchy, Rock & Ink - FAC's focus on print and poster art.

artist talk 27 july see artspoken p 16

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artist talk sat 13 april see artspoken p 12-13

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beyond the pale hits from australia's top rock poster studio sat 27 july – sun 15 sept opening fri 26 july | 6:30pm St Kilda-based design studio Beyond The Pale create rock posters for some of the world’s biggest bands including The Rolling Stones, The Black Keys, Pearl Jam, Beastie Boys, Arctic Monkeys and Foo Fighters. This expansive exhibition puts a focus on the intricacy, detail and rock 'n' roll decadence of these highly desirable posters and the talented artists who create them. Today's poster artists combine the expressive freedom pioneered in the poster revolution of '60s with the do-ityourself approach and attitude of the punk scene, creating an unprecedented surge of innovative poster production on an international scale. Formed by John Harris in 1996 , Beyond The Pale have an established team of Australian artists who create highly collectible, high-end contemporary designs which are printed using age-old handmade silkscreen techniques.

Image: Left, Ken Taylor (WA) The Black Keys tour poster, (detail) silkscreen print,915mm x 305mm,2012, Right, Ken Taylor, Kings of Leon tour poster, Hot Rod, 2009, offset print, 680mm x 465mm

gallery sessions gigs see p 19

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rachel salmon-lomas riley (the cow) sat 27 july – sun 15 sept opening fri 26 july | 6:30pm For 18 years Riley the cow has been a central motif of Perth artist Rachel Salmon-Lomas’ work. A potent character, Riley features in hundreds upon hundreds of Salmon-Lomas’ etched prints. This exhibition presents the complete works of Riley for the first time and invites visitors into a darkened gallery (hand-held torches are provided) to explore these evocative prints. Image: Rachel Salmon-Lomas, What's Best, 6 x 9cm Drypoint on BFK RIves

artist talk july 27 see artspoken p 16

For the past 16 years Salmon-Lomas has also been deeply involved in Perth’s dance music scene as a DJ and radio presenter at RTRFM - under the moniker of Rok Riley. Salmon-Lomas is a printmaker who teaches Printmedia at Curtin University.

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take 12 city of fremantle art collection The City of Fremantle Art Sat 8 June - Sun 18 August Collection, established in Take 12 is a series of short videos written and performed by 1958, is the largest municipal young people inspired by twelve contemporary artworks collection in WA with over from the City of Fremantle Art Collection. 1,380 works. The Collection’s From 23 minds came 12 profoundly different stories. These focus on Fremantle artists snappy, spoofy and slickly produced digital works were in collaboration with a creative team lead by WA artist and Australian prints made Poppy van Oorde-Grainger, local film maker Aaron McCann celebrates the enduring and Blue Forest Media. importance of the visual arts Community project partners include Disability in the Arts, to Fremantle. Disadvantage in the Arts WA, Hamilton Senior High School and John Curtin College of the Arts. This project was funded by a Department of Culture & the Arts Connect Community Collections Grant and City of Fremantle.

Image: Poppy van Oorde-Grainger, process shot, 2013

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gemma o'brien “...there is a special something about typography and letters as a concept that continually draws me back.” - Gemma O’Brien Image: Left, Photo by Toby Dixon, Below, Gemma O'Brien, Everything together Carefully descending

sat 21 sept – sun 17 nov opening fri 20 sept | 6:30pm Gemma O'Brien (NSW) is an acclaimed designer and artist specialising in hand-lettering, typography and illustration. Over the past four years her lettering work clients have included Woolworths, The New York Times, Vodafone, SBS, Smirnoff, Canon and Taronga Zoo. Exploring the performative nature of the written word, O'Brien will write directly onto the surfaces of the gallery walls to explore how the physicality of lettering itself can transform the meaning and experience of the words. As the handwritten word becomes increasingly sparse in the digital age, the craft of lettering is deviating away from the traditional context of graphic design and into an art form in itself. O’Brien’s installation will immerse the viewer in the beauty of this skillful, intricate artform.

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fremantle arts centre

print award 2013 supported by little creatures brewing sat 21 sept - sun 17 nov Opening Fri 20 Sept | 6:30pm The annual Fremantle Arts Centre Print Award supported by Little Creatures Brewing is Australia’s premier printmaking award and presents a showcase of Australia’s finest prints and artists’ books. Returning for its 38th year, this award and exhibition reflects the state of printmaking in contemporary Australian art practice. Emerging and established artists submit some 300 entries a year with around 50 of the best entries exhibited. Join us for the announcement of the winners and prize presentations at the opening.

$15,000 Acquisitive Prize with work selected for the City of Fremantle Art Collection, WA’s largest municipal collection.

$5,000 Non-Acquisitive Prize. 2013 Judging Panel: Maria Zagala: Associate Curator, Prints Drawings & Photographs, Art Gallery of South Australia. Matthew Ngui: Artist and Artistic Director, Singapore Biennale 2011. Justin Trendall: Artist, Senior Lecturer Printmedia, Sydney College of the Arts, University of Sydney.

PLACING PRINT - FAC Print Award Forum

Sat 21 Sept 2–4pm Bar Open | Free Event Gemma O’Brien will discuss her installation and how scale, style, context and location can play with the meaning of typography in its printed form. Gemma Weston: artist, freelance writer and co-director of OK Gallery, Northbridge, will discuss print in the public realm. FAC Curator Ric Spencer will give a tour of this year’s Fremantle Art Centre Print Award supported by Little Creatures Brewing exhibition. More speakers to be announced. RSVP to rsvp@fremantle.wa.gov.au or 08 9432 9565 by Wed 18 Sept.

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wompi bugai nungabar

sun 25 aug – sun 15 sept opening sun 25 august | 2pm City of Fremantle Collections Gallery

Top Images: Courtesy of Tobias Titz. Nora Wompi,Bugai Whyoulter, Nora Nungabar

33 shares the work of three women from Kunawarritji (Canning Stock Route Well 33) - Nora Wompi, Bugai Whyoulter and Nora Nungabar.

Images from left: Nora Wompi Untitled, 46 x 61cm, Acrylic on linen, 2012 Bugai Whyoulter Untitled, 76 x 152cm, Acrylic on linen, 2013, Nora Nungabar Untitled, 51 x 91cm Acrylic on Canvas, 2012

The work is energetic, raw and expresses the artists' desire to celebrate their country through the creation of fantastic works of contemporary Australian art. 33 also gives a deeper insight into the artists’ practice following their participation in the highly successful exhibition We don’t need a map: a Martu experience of the Western Desert. The exhibition coincides with Nora Wompi’s inclusion in the WA Indigenous Art Award at the Art Gallery of WA. Wompi will also be at FAC for the opening of 33.

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exhibitions closing soon until 21 july HELEN MAUDSLEY The Landscape of Being

Lauded Victorian painter Helen Maudsley has been painting for six decades. This exhibition brings her enduring work to FAC for her first solo exhibition in WA. Helen Maudsley is represented by Niagara Galleries, Melbourne.

MICHAELA GLEAVE A Day is Longer Than a Year

Gleave is currently artist-in-residence with the CSIRO’s Astronomy and Space Science Division. This project sees her install orbiting theatre lights in the main gallery.

Michaela Gleave is represented by Anna Pappas Gallery, Melbourne.

JACOB OGDEN SMITH Pottery Three Ways

Young WA artist Jacob Ogden Smith uses traditional pottery techniques alongside 3D computer modelling, digital printing and laser scanning. Jacob Ogden Smith is represented by OK Gallery, Northbridge.

TANYA LEE Personal Space

In this her first solo show, WA artist Tanya Lee’s humorous performance videos make visible the rules, protocols and politics that exist in the bunkers of suburbia.

Images from Top: Helen Maudsley by Joel Gailer, Michaela Gleave, A Day Is Longer Than A Year, studio mock-up, 2013 , Jacob Ogden Smith, research image, 2013, Tanya Lee, Personal Space, 2013

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artists in residence Did you know that at any one time there are nine local and visiting artists in residence at FAC and the Moores Building, experimenting and developing their practice? If you're interested in arts practice, a student, or simply curious feel free to pop into their studios for a behind the scenes peek.

Anne Ferran (NSW), is researching the history of Fremantle Prison with a view to make new work informed by the former prison library, chapel and the yard where prisoners used to feed what became a huge bird population. artist STUDIO 1 Ben Rodin (WA) uses drawing, sculpture and video to focus on current trends in social praxis, and considers the implications of art’s role in directly shaping the ‘grand narrative’. artist STUDIO 2 Josephine Wilson (WA), taking references from research and objects gathered in India, explores the poetic function of language through text and audio. artist STUDIO 3 Lilly Kaiser (WA), is creating a body of work exploring the social interaction between dogs and people and the language of laughter. artist STUDIO 4 Mental Powers (WA), are a local band who will work with Perth-based musicians Tim Loughman and Brendan Jay to develop songs, music and sounds that utilise the FAC building's natural reverb and field recordings from around the `grounds. artist studio 3

Neridah Stockley (NT), is an Alice Springs painter who will create a new body of work reflecting upon industry in the port, local landforms and seascapes. artist STUDIO 1 Nien Schwarz (WA), uses topographic maps of the Australasian region as a launching pad for developing a research project that explores links between remnant bush and traditional and modern land use practices, between economics and ecology, and between physical and psychological mapping. artist STUDIO 5 Nina Juniper (WA), explores ideas of architectural space, the public realm and spatial history. Through the analysis of socio-architectural interactions and the materiality of architectural space, her work describes places of transit and dysfunction. artist STUDIO 5 Rochelle Summerfield (NSW) will respond to FAC’s neo-gothic architecture and its history as a women’s home. Summerfield uses print and collage as her primary artistic stimulus to form grotesque female characters. artist studio 1 Sandy McKendrick (WA) uses video stills, drawings and found objects sourced on the beach to create artwork that investigates both the origins and cultural identity of the found materials. artist STUDIO 8

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Sarah Elson (WA) works on methods of re-fleshing found and cast organic elements into drawings in metal, Elson’s practice involves traditional metalsmithing techniques and drawing. artist STUDIO 6 Shannon Williamson (NZ) uses human anatomy as a point of departure to compose figurative and nonfigurative drawings that explore the subject of the body and its sensations. artist STUDIO 7 Teelah George (WA) uses drawing as the primary means to investigate the relationship between body, object, and material. room 3

TALK BLACK - Tania Ferrier 5 aug – 26 aug Artist studio 3 WA artist Tania Ferrier will be in residence as part of her TALK BLACK project throughout August, presenting 33 interviews in our video project space. Developed through a 'go anywhere' Artsource residency in 2012, TALK BLACK is a tableau projection of interviews documented on location in the USA which discuss the current state of politics, cultural pride, strength and endurance in the Obama Era. Tania will be available throughout the duration of the screening to talk about the project, inviting a response from people to TALK BLACK while collecting Australian stories to be parcelled into a wall projection that will travel to the USA for exhibition in 2015.

Images from left: Mental Powers, photographed by Lyle Branson, 2011, Neridah Stockley, After Fire, Acrylic on hardboard. 40 x 40cm, Nerida Stockley, A Dark Shed, Oil on hardboard, 20 x 15cm, Rochelle Summerfield, To Love like Salt, animation still

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The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery is a City of Fremantle subsidised art facility that promotes a wide range of contemporary art by providing low-cost gallery and project spaces in Fremantle's historic West End.

the moores building 22 june–7 july 2013 AIPP WA Epson Professional Photographers Award is an exhibition showcasing the work of WA's most recently awarded professional photographers, including winners from the esteemed Epson 2013 Australian Institute of Professional Photographers WA Awards.

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46 Henry Street Fremantle WA 10am–4pm 7 days Contact: 08 9335 3519 richiek@fremantle.wa.gov.au Managed by Fremantle Arts Centre Moore & Moore Café 8am–4pm 7 days

Walkajurra Walkabout – Walking for Country Arts Exhibition is a unique exhibition presenting the work of fifty Indigenous and non-Indigenous activists who took part in Walkajurra Walkabout, an anti-uranium march from Yeelirree to Leonora earlier this year. The exhibition, which includes, painting, photography, sculpture and textiles seeks to promote the message of caring for our country and raise funds through the sale of the art to promote the cause.

24 august–1 september Fremantle International Portrait Prize 2013 promotes excellence in portrait photography. Sixty images will be shortlisted for the final judging and exhibition. Funds raised go to Arthritis and Osteoporosis Western Australia.

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7–22 september Fremantle Arts Centre’s Student Exhibition Each year thousands of students engage in FAC’s learning program, developing and refining a diverse array of skills including painting, drawing, photography, jewellery and ceramics. This expansive exhibition showcases the work of students who have participated in FAC’s Learning Program. See page 36 for more informaiton.

27–29 september On the Surface: Kelsey Ashe Giambazi and Sheree Dornan Internationally published Fremantle textile designers Kelsey Ashe Giambazi and Sheree Dornan present an exhibition of digitally printed textiles, artisan objects and garments.

Image: Top, Kelsey Ashe Giambazi and Sheree Dornan, On the Surface, 2013, Prints on Textiles Bottom, David Giles , It's a wonderful, wonderful life, 2013, 100 x 100cm, Acrylic on Canvas

more info on fac student exhibition p36

18 | exhibitions | artspoken

artspoken open studios | artist talks | exhibition tours | bar open FAC curator Ric Spencer guides you through special behind-the-scenes visits and artist talks and stimulates discussion in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Meet the creators of our current exhibitions and peek into the studios of our artists-in-residence. The CLipperton project - TALK & SCREENING JONATHAN BONFIGLIO: FOUNDER & DIRECTOR THURSDAY 20 JUNE 7PM | FREE | PAVLICH ROOM The Clipperton Project is an international initiative that uses notions of exploration, journey and discovery to inspire and empower members of the public to interact with diverse perspectives, peoples and disciplines. Join TCP founder and director Jonathan Bonfiglio for an introductory talk and film screening about TCP.

the clipperton project - WORKSHOP: WHAT WE DON’T KNOW YET FRIDAY 21 JUNE 10AM – 4PM PAVLICH ROOM TICKETS $15+bf from fac.oztix.com.au What We Don’t Know Yet is a professional development workshop which will feature speakers from various disciplines, discussing ideas and ways that professionals of all genres can rethink and review their work in a context broader than a given industry might usually allow. Led by TCP founder and director Jonathan Bonfiglio.

Helen Maudsley | Tanya Lee | Jacob Ogden Smith Sarah Elson | Josephine Wilson museum of natural mystery - book launch wednesday 3 july | 6.30pm floor talk | studios open | galleries open late | free Renowned Australian painter Helen Maudsley discusses her work, Tanya Lee takes us on her adventures through “an ordinary life” and Jacob Ogden Smith talks about the broader context of his ceramic work and its influences. Plus catch the Museum of Natural Mystery’s book launch and peek inside the studios of our current Artists in Residence including Sarah Elson (WA) and Josephine Wilson (WA).

RACHEL SALMON-LOMAS | bob COONEY saturday 27 july floor talks | 3pm-5pm | free Grab a coffee in the café before joining Rachel Salmon-Lomas and Robert Cooney as they guide you through their exhibitions in the FAC galleries.

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xavier rudd sun 29 sept Australian singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and activist Xavier Rudd returns to FAC with support from Donavon Frankenreiter and Nahko and Medicine For the People. Deeply spiritual, Rudd’s music has the ability to connect people to one another and to the planet we live on. With seven studio albums and a swag of ARIA nominations to his name, Rudd is a force for positive change and one of Australia’s most-loved musicians.

Sunday 29 September | South Lawn | gates open 6PM

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fremantle arts centre

gallery sessions Intimate solo acoustic gigs in the main gallery amongst the Beyond the Pale rock poster exhibition.

Image: Todd Pickett photographed at Foto Freo: The Portrait Contemporary Indian Photography Photo: John Aliaga

music | gallery sessions | 21 Join us in the main gallery for a series of highlyintimate, unplugged gigs by some of WA's leading songwriters this winter. Staged as part of Anarchy, Rock & Ink, the shows bring quality art and music together. Musicians include WAM Song of the Year winner Timothy Nelson, WAM Guitarist of the Year Luke Dux , Kill Devil Hills frontman and acclaimed Fremantle songwriter Brendon Humphries, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Todd Pickett, Big Old Bears frontman David Craft and husky-voiced WA songstress Hayley Beth.

Timothy Nelson, Luke Dux thur 15 aug | 6–9pm | Live solo sets | bar open

Brendon Humphries, Todd Pickett thur 22 aug | 6–9pm | Live solo sets | bar open

David Craft, Hayley Beth thur 29 aug | 6–9pm | Live solo sets | bar open Tickets $10 + BF from fac.oztix.com.au $15 on door if available. Tickets strictly limited Seated show

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"Really enjoyable course. The tutor was friendly and very knowledgeable." student feedback 2013

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courses

term 3 2013

Be inspired and learn new skills in a supportive and stimulating environment with courses for adults, teens and kids. FAC offers courses for all abilities - from absolute beginner to masterclasses. All courses are taught by practicing artists in our beautiful studios, with weekday, evening and weekend times available. Tutor biographies available at fac.org.au/tutors

Enrolment Dates

Term Dates

Kids Holiday from 10 June Members from 24 June Non-Members from 1 July

Kids Holiday Classes Monday 8 July - Friday 19 July Adult Term Starts Monday 29 July Adult Term Ends Sunday 29 September

kids holiday 5–8 years p22

kids holiday 9–12 years p24

art for teens 13–18 years p25

painting p27

drawing & printmaking p29

jewellery p30

ceramics & sculpture p32

fashion & textiles p33

photography p34

performing arts p35

how to enrol p37

= Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced

24 | courses | kids are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Tues 9 July| 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Stamp, Print, Repeat

Kids Holidays

5–8 years

Creative Clay Teresa Richards Create miniature versions of your pet or favourite animal in clay. Discover a number of hand building, decorating and assembling techniques. Your personalised sculptures will be fired and ready to take home two weeks after class. Mon 8 July | 10am–12noon or Mon 8 July | 1pm–3pm $41 incl. materials

Shadow Puppets Rose Merigian Imagine your own story and design 2D characters out of card to create a shadow puppet show. Parents are invited to a short performance at the end of class. Mon 8 July | 10am-12 noon $41 incl. materials

Monster Mash Drawing Extravaganza Rachel Zimmerman Create your very own monster drawing with the help of your classmates. Your strange and fantastic monster will be completely unique. Let your imagination run wild. Mon 8 July | 10am–12noon Wed 17 July | 1-3pm $41 incl. materials

Lost Sock Friends Rachel Zimmerman Make some new friends using lost socks. Learn simple sewing techniques to turn a lost sock into a cute cuddly toy with its own personality for you to take home. Mon 8 July | 1-3pm Wed 17 July | 10am–12noon $41 incl. materials

Colourful Beaded Necklaces Rose Merigian Create a range of special beads using old storybooks, cut-outs and special paper to make your own neckpiece. With simple laminating techniques and a pair of pliers, learn the first steps to constructing jewellery pieces. Tues 9 July | 10am-1pm $48 incl. materials

Felted Fuzzy Friends Sue Espie (kids working with an adult) 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. Tues 9 July | 10am–3pm $81 incl. materials

Cut, Paste & Animate Steven Aiton Using computers and video cameras, create your own animated story onscreen with colourful paper cut-outs of yourself and fun props. Parents

Gila Cohen Decorate a calico bag with colourful designs and patterns. Learn a variety of textile printmaking techniques using your own foam etchings, stamps and interesting textured materials. Wed 10 July | 10am–12noon $41 incl. materials

Mosaic Your Own Colourful Plaque Renae Martin Learn how to combine simple shapes and colours to create images. Using child friendly tiles, mosaic your own plaque and learn how to grout. Take your piece home to hang on your wall. Wed 10 July | 10am-1pm or Wed 17 July | 10am-1pm $55 incl. materials

Paper Mache Playmates Louise Snook (kids working with an adult) Create a simple free-standing sculpture of a creature of your choice! Use simple materials like coloured paper and glue to finish your masterpiece in paper mache style. Wed 10 July | 10am– 1pm $48 incl. materials

3D Kooky Characters Gila Cohen (6-8 years) Have fun inventing and constructing your own unique 3D character using colourful card, paper, cardboard and a mountain of recycled materials. Develop your own creature, giving it its own special features using fun embellishments. Thurs 11 July | 10am–12noon $41 incl. materials

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Outer Space Animation Steven Aiton Create an exciting intergalactic animation that comes to life onscreen using computers, iPads and video cameras. Parents are invited to a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Thurs 11 July| 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Music – Jam It Up Roly Skender Invent and record your own song, from lyrics to melodies, with award winning musician and audiovisual producer Roly Skender. Working in small groups, come up with a cool theme for your song, have a jam on a variety of instruments from the ukulele to percussion and learn to use your voice. The track created during the workshop will be burned onto a CD for you to keep. Thurs 11 July | 10am–1pm $66 incl. materials & CD

Colourful Print & Dye Bernadette Aitken Create colourful pieces of fabric using various print and dye techniques including Shibori, printing with foam and lino blocks and more. Have fun with colour and make beautiful patterns on material that you can take away with you. Thurs 11 July | 10am– 12noon $41 incl. materials

Character Creation & Mask Making Gila Cohen Create a number of drawings and a special mask of a character you’ve invented. Using a whole variety of colourful embellishments, convert your drawings into a special mask that you can wear for hours of fun at home. Fri 12 July | 10am-12noon $41 incl. materials

Sew Your Own Cuddly Animal

Sea Adventures In Animation

Lucinda Crimson (6-8 years) Create your very own soft toy while learning simple hand stitching techniques. Draw a picture of your favourite animal, pet or a creature from your imagination then turn it into a cuddly toy for you to take home. Mon 15 July | 10am–1pm Thurs 18 July | 1–4pm $48 incl. materials

Steven Aiton Using the underwater world as a theme, make your story come to life onscreen using computers, iPads and video cameras. Parents are invited to a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Tues 16 July | 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Functional Clay – Mugs & Bowls

The World Of Stage Acting

Teresa Richards Learn hand building techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic under glazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, usable to eat and drink out of. Mon 15 July | 10am-12noon $41 incl. materials

Paste-Up Art on Canvas Lady Bananas Create cool canvas art using paste-ups, a fun and simple yet striking urban art technique where paper images and characters are transferred onto a surface. Learn how to combine stencils, photocopies and colour to create a multilayered masterpiece. Tues 16 July | 10am-1pm or Fri 19 July | 10am-1pm $48 incl. materials

Drawing Portraits Lucinda Crimson 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. Tues 16 July | 10am–12noon $41 incl. materials

Rachel Gorman Have fun learning about the world of stage acting. Working in small groups, establish a scene and bring your own character to life. Parents are invited to view a short performance at the end of class. Wed 17 July | 10am-12 noon $31

Decorate Your Own T-Shirt Bernadette Aitken Come along and personalise a t-shirt using a range of fun and colourful textile and printing techniques. Bring a white t-shirt to decorate. Thurs 18 July | 10am-12noon $41 incl. materials

Making Books Bernadette Aitken Discover how books were made in ancient times. Make your own scroll and construct two other simple books adorning them with your own illustrations. Fri 19 July | 10am-12noon $41 incl. materials

Arty Canvases Lucinda Crimson Create a colourful multilayered artwork on canvas, learning how to combine screenprinting and hand-stitching. Print an image onto fabric then decorate it with embroidery threads and glittery paints. Fri 19 July | 10am–2pm $62 incl. materials

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Kids Holidays.

9–12 years .

Funky Fimo Jewellery Sophie Guittiere Design your own accessories with easily malleable modeling product, Fimo. Learn how to create special patterns in Fimo, making a personalised pendant and ring. Mon 8 July | 10am–1pm Tues 16 July | 10am–1pm $48 incl. materials

Large Scale Pastel Drawings Gila Cohen Learn observation and practical skills to draw from still life. Discover the luscious qualities of pastels, how to create detail and use colour on a large scale. Students will create a number of A3 works on artist quality paper. Tues 9 July | 10am–1pm $48 incl. materials

Mosaic Your Own Colourful Plaque Renae Martin Using child friendly tiles, mosaic a colourful plaque from your own image designed in class. Learn how to create detail and characteristics using shapes and colours. Tues 9 July | 10am-1pm or Tues 16 July | 10am-1pm $55 incl. materials

Create & Animate Level 1 Steven Aiton Devise a story with characters, then using computers, iPads and video cameras bring your story to life on screen. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Wed 10 July | 10am–3pm or Wed 17 July | 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Drawing with Wire – Figures Theatre Skills & Stage in Action Acting Gila Cohen Draw and sculpt with wire to make a figure in action which will be mounted onto a colourful base. Learn how to create dimension with wire, giving your figure special characteristics using plaster bandages and various draping techniques. Wed 10 July | 1pm-4pm $48 incl. materials

Drawing Self-Portraits Gila Cohen Create large scale self-portraits from observation, experimenting with various drawing materials such as pencil, ink and charcoal. Learn about proportion, negative space, tone and shade to create a masterpiece on beautiful A1 artist quality paper. Thurs 11 July | 1pm-4pm $48 incl. materials

Music – Jam It Up

Rachel Gorman Discover theatre skills such as improvisation, character development, stage presence and plot. Perform your piece to the rest of the group, putting your newly gained skills into action. A great way to boost your performance imagination and self confidence. Mon 15 July | 10am-12 noon $31

Create Your Own Canvas Louise Snook Learn printmaking, painting and embellishing techniques to create your own masterpiece! Have fun printing and painting on a textile surface, which will be stretched over a frame for you to take home. Mon 15 July | 10am–2pm $62 incl. materials

Functional Clay – Mugs & Bowls

Roly Skender Teresa Richards Learn how to write a music track in Learn hand building techniques this exciting workshop with award to make your very own mug, jug or winning musician and audiovisual bowl. Design and build your piece, producer Roly Skender. Working in then decorate it by painting on small groups, come up with snappy colourful non-toxic under glazes. rhymes and lyrics, have a jam on Pieces will be fired and glazed a variety of instruments from the at FAC and are usable to eat and guitar to ukulele and percussion drink out of. and learn to use your voice. The Mon 15 July | 1pm-4pm music created during this workshop $48 incl. materials will be burned onto a CD for you to keep. Urban Art - Multilayered Fri 12 July | 10am–1pm “Stick-Ups” on Board $66 incl. materials & CD Lady Bananas

Create & Animate Level 2 Steven Aiton A follow on class from Steven's Create & Animate level 1 workshop. Animation enthusiasts now have the chance to build on skills and master even more animation techniques. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Fri 12 July | 10am–3pm or Thurs 18 July| 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Combine pre-cut stencils, pasteups (paper cut-outs that are adhered to a surface), lettering, aerosols and paint markers to create your own multilayered masterpiece on MDF board. Learn compositional techniques and how to combine all these cool mediums. Mon 15 July | 10am–2pm $62 incl. materials

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Crocheted Sculptures Shaaron du Bignon Learn how to crochet in a free form way, creating your very own sculpture. Using recycled materials from creative reuse centre ‘Remida’, you will master simple construction and decorative techniques of crochet. Tues 16 July | 10am-2pm $62 incl. materials

Make Your Own Monster Lucinda Crimson Design, sew and stuff your own ugly or cute soft toy then embellish it using fabrics and felt, buttons and trims. Visit chinkywooster.com to see examples of Lucinda’s handmade toys. Wed 17 July | 10am–3pm $81 incl. materials

Urban Art - Paint Marker Madness Level 2 Lady Bananas An advanced workshop created for any previous urban art students. Honing in on your skills, customise an A3 canvas combining paint markers with other fun urban art materials. Emphasis is on character design and lettering. Thurs 18 July | 10am–2pm $62 incl. materials

3D Characters in Clay Teresa Richards Guided by a story, create your own character in clay. Imagine aspects of the character’s life to inform its appearance; Where would it live? What would it do?

Learn a number of design, texturing, hand building and assembling techniques. Fri 19 July | 10am–1pm $48 incl. materials

Create & Animate Level 3 Steven Aiton If you've done Steven's first two animation classes and want to come back for even more, here’s your chance. The perfect class for animation enthusiasts. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Fri 19 July | 10am–3pm $88 incl. materials & DVD

Perspex Pendants Claire Brooks Learn simple jewellery-making skills such as riveting, filing and assembling to create a dazzling pendant combining acrylic sheeting with colourful fabrics. Turn your pendant into a beautiful neckpiece using tigertail and colourful beads. Fri 19 July | 10am-1pm $48 incl. materials

Animation Club Steven Aiton Due to popular demand FAC has created an animation club for students who have completed Steven’s Level 3 Animation workshop. Working as a team, develop your skills and produce a short film complete with a public screening later in the year at FAC. Sun 11 Aug | 11am–4pm Sun 8 Sept | 11am–4pm Sun 29 Sept | 11am–4pm $66 incl. materials

Art for Teens.

13–18 years . Animate

Steven Aiton For all animation enthusiasts! Learn important technical skills to create a short animated film, using laptops, iPad and mobile devices from accomplished animation artist Steven Aiton. The workshop is open to any skill level including animators with previous experience. Sun 18 August | 11am–4pm $88 incl. materials

Vintage Necklaces Rachel Zimmerman Learn how to make a stunning unique vintage neckpiece, using old fabric, trinkets and broken jewellery. Discover how to preserve these items in resin and suspend the resin pendent using a series of links and chains. Embellish each strand with found vintage objects to make a funky wearable neckpiece. Sun 18 August | 10am-4pm $69

Urban Art – Stencils Lady Bananas Discover the world of stencil art, customising a large canvas. Bring along images that inspire you, then learn how to hand cut stencils, transfer your designs and create a great background for your work. Composition, application and layering techniques will all be covered. Sun 1 Sept | 1pm-5pm $58

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Painting Pastels Peter Walker Discover the spontaneity and luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July -23 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

Watercolour Peter Walker 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. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 1:30pm–3:30pm $186/ members $167 or Wednesdays (9 weeks) 31 July – 25 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

Oil Painting Peter Walker Discover methods of building an oil painting, from underpainting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to build up your skills, then develop your own projects. Learn techniques from the old masters to contemporary styles. Tuesdays (9 weeks) 30 July – 24 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230 or Tuesdays (9 weeks) 30 July – 24 Sept | 1:30pm–3:30pm $186/ members $167

Painting with Acrylics – Abstract Expressionism Regina Noakes Create your own abstract image while discovering the possibilities of painting 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. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 30 July – 3 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $206/ members $185

sense of depth. Then, embark on a research session around Fremantle and waterfront returning to the studio to create larger scale paintings. Thursdays (9 weeks) 1 Aug – 26 Sept | 1:30pm-4:30pm $256/ members $230

Acrylic Painting for the Absolute Beginner – Real to Abstract

Advanced Studio Painting

Joss Gregson Discover the art of painting with acrylics. Learn about brushes, mediums, basic colour theory and how to mix colour as you observe it. Starting with the simplest of objects learn how to create depth and form, gaining confidence to tackle more complex compositions and eventually make your own abstract paintings. Wednesdays (9 weeks) 31 July – 25 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

Studio Painting Joss Gregson This course is designed for students with some painting skills; anyone making a return to painting or simply wanting to refine and extend skills and techniques. The focus will be on confidence building and the development of an individual approach as ideas are explored through traditional studio exercises along with some that may be more challenging. Thursdays (9 weeks) 1 Aug – 26 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

Introduction to Landscape Painting in Acrylics Joss Gregson Discover the secrets of landscape painting while learning key features and techniques of painting with acrylics; about brushes, palette knives, mediums and colour. Commence in the studio painting the sky, clouds, trees etc., including essential

Joss Gregson For students seeking critical feedback in a supportive studio environment. Develop your own visual language prompted by visual stimuli and conversation. A new project or theme is introduced each term as an optional starting point. Designed for the experienced painter wishing to bring their painting skills and ideas to exhibition standard. Fridays (9 weeks) 2 Aug – 27 Sept | 9:30am-2:30pm $427/ members $384

Make a Large Scale Painting in a Day Joss Gregson Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this exciting one day workshop. Learn how to use acrylic mediums and be guided through some basic painting techniques, colour theory, composition and achieve your own large scale painting. Sun 4 Aug | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Discover the Versatility of Acrylics Kathryn Haug Be guided through essential painting concepts using acrylics, from colour theory to composition and mark making. Learn how to prepare a support to paint on and experiment a range subject matter. A great course for complete beginners or those wishing to be reinspired by this medium. Last session with a life model. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 7 Aug – 11 Sept | 6:30pm–9pm $242/ members $218

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An Introduction to Oil Painting Kathryn Haug This two day workshop provides an informative introduction to the rich, luscious medium of oil painting. On day one, discover how to use mediums with the paint, do a quick painting of a still life and begin underpainting for a larger canvas. On day two, learn how to create different 'materiality' and marks with oil paint while continuing on your piece. Sat 10 & 17 Aug | 10am–4pm $185/ members $167

1480-1980: Five Hundred Years of Painting Processes in a Day Glen Stewart Discover painting techniques and materials from medieval times to the present day in this intensive workshop. Gain an understanding of how egg tempera, acrylic & oil paints can be applied and manipulated to achieve textural results. Be inspired, acquiring skills to continue your painterly adventure at home. Sun 25 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Painting the Human Figure Joss Gregson With a life model for each session, learn how to paint the figure in traditional and more unconventional ways. Explore fast and slow gesture and the direction of brushstrokes for modelling form, mixing paint colours for skin tones and the effects of light and shadow. This course can follow Life Drawing with Joss Gregson and is also open to new students. Wednesdays (5 weeks) 28 Aug – 25 Sept | 1:30pm–4:30pm $226/ members $203

Contemporary Painting with Natural Resin Shaaron du Bignon Be introduced to natural pigments, oxides and resins suitable for painting that you can collect and make yourself. Discover the beauty of these natural materials while experimenting with how to build layers of colour and texture on your prepared surfaces. Create a resolved painting in this exciting one day workshop. Sun 1 Sept | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Large Scale Still Life Flower Painting Joss Gregson An extravaganza of flowers in the manner of early Dutch still life flower painting. Come and explore how to make a large scale painting of flowers, from arranging the flowers to the painting process. Learn essential elements of colour theory to enable the making of life-like colours for flowers along with application techniques, choosing a background and composition. For students with some acrylic painting experience. Sat 14 & 15 Sept | 10am – 4pm $185/ members $167

Egg Tempera – Production & Practice Glen Stewart This ancient painting medium is applied in thin, semi-opaque layers to create great precision pieces. Learn how to make your own egg tempera then work on carefully prepared wooden surfaces to create paintings reflecting the brilliance of this fascinating medium. Sun 22 Sept | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

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Drawing &. Printmaking Explore the Visual Language of Printmaking Jo Darvall Discover the versatility of printmaking to interpret and rework your ideas and artwork into the language of print using two plate colour printing. Experienced printmaker Jo Darvall will guide you through new processes and techniques to create a series of prints that visually communicate your ideas. Open to students and artists of all abilities and those new to printmaking. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 9.30am – 12.30pm $256/ members $230

Learn to Draw Shana James 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 to get the most out of your drawing materials. Mondays (4 weeks) 29 July – 19 Aug | 9:30am–12:30pm $138/ members $124

Drypoint Printing Shana James Explore 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 etching press. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 1.30pm–4:30pm $256/ members $230

Studio Printmaking Shana James Designed for students with some printmaking experience, with a focus on using printmaking to explore ideas in a thematic way. Explore your own projects and print processes under the guidance of an experienced tutor. Recording and sharing ideas and processes will be an integral part of this class. Tuesdays (9 weeks) 30 July – 24 Sept | 9.30am – 12.30pm $256/ members $230

Linocut Printmaking – Create an Artist Book Shana James Discover the intimate quality of the artist book, turning a series of your printed images into a beautiful object. Learn the secrets of linocut printmaking, how to adapt your image for print and construct a concertina style artist book. Wednesdays (9 weeks) 31 July – 25 Sept | 9.30am-12.30pm $256/ members $230

Life Drawing Joss Gregson Learn how to make slow and detailed contour line drawings, rapid gestural drawings, measure correct proportions and how to use light and shade to suggest human form. Demonstration, instruction and encouragement with a life model and a long pose in all sessions. Students can then continue with the course Painting the Human Figure. Wednesdays (4 weeks) 31 July – 21 Aug | 1:30pm–4:30pm $191/ members $172

Copper Etching using Ferric Chloride Shana James Learn how to etch beautiful fine lines onto a plate and print intaglio using FAC’s etching press. Discuss composition and

tone while working on your own series of prints. This is a non-toxic printmaking workshop, no dangerous acid or special equipment required. Wednesdays (9 weeks) 31 July – 25 Sept | 1.30pm-4.30pm $256/ members $230 or Saturdays (4 weeks) 3 Aug – 24 Aug | 2pm-5pm $173/ members $156

Intro to Life Drawing Camilla Loveridge Discover fundamental drawing techniques to capture the body in this dynamic series. Learn to use a variety of materials such as chalk, crayon and pastels. All sessions with a life model. Saturdays (4 weeks) 3 – 24 Aug | 10am – 1pm $223/ members $201

Editions & Drypoint Printmaking Jo Darvall Explore new ideas and skills to develop a drypoint etching, using a dremel drill and hand tools. Then, using FAC’s new printing press learn the secrets of traditional registration techniques to produce an edition of five or more prints of your etching. Creating an edition or your work is a great way to have a number of prints available to sell. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 6 Aug – 10 Sept | 6.30pm - 9pm $228/ members $205

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Teelah George Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use various materials through exercises and demonstrations. Last session with a life model. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 6 Aug – 10 Sept | 6:30pm–9pm $242/ members $218

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Life Drawing Intensive Kevin Robertson Refine your life drawing skills in this dynamic series. There will be a focus on longer poses, enabling the development of finer detail in works. For students with previous life drawing experience. All sessions with a life model. Wednesdays (3 weeks) 7 – 21 Aug | 6:30pm–9pm $145/ members $131

Mixed Media Drawing The Next Step Shana James This course is specially designed for those with some basic drawing experience or Shana's previous ‘Learn to Draw’ students. Expand your skill set with a range of mixed media drawing techniques, learning how to draw from still life and from nature. Take inspiration from FAC’s beautiful grounds. Use light and shade to create dramatic effects. Monday (5 weeks) 26 Aug – 25 Sept | 9:30am-12:30pm $172/ members $155

Investigating Drawing Approaches & Materials Teelah George Discover experimental approaches to drawing. Start by visiting FAC Artist in Residence Teelah George’s studio, viewing her works at their varying levels of process. Learn how to create interesting surfaces, draw from still life and inspiring images, to how to incorporate a variety of materials. Create a number of works that can be built on. Sat 7 Sept | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Life Drawing – An Experimental & Gestural Approach Camilla Loveridge Discover a number of experimental approaches to depicting the human figure on paper, starting with quick

sketches, moving onto longer poses later in the day. Explore mark making, preparing a textured and tonal surface as a background and the usage of interesting application tools to express the human form. Includes life model. Sun 22 Sept | 10am-4pm $139/ members $125

Jewellery. Jewellery Design & Techniques

Enamelling & Beadmaking Jill Parnell Create stunning beads and other small scale pieces using a variety of enamelling and glass beadmaking techniques. Discover the technical elements of cloisonné enamelling and learn how to make stunning torch fired beads using Murano and Millefiori glass. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 31 July – 18 Sept | 1:30pm-3:30pm $171/ members $154

Enamelling

Claire Brooks Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Use soldering, filing and texturing surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 9:30am-12:30pm $256/ members $230

Jill Parnell Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using copper and silver wires and gold and silver foils to achieve intricate patterns and designs. Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using this leadlight technique. Thursdays (8 weeks) 1 Aug – 19 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $237/ members $213

Casting Objects in Metal

Working with Wire

Claire Brooks Discover the technique of lost wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away then refilled with metal to create a small metal object. Using mould making techniques and working with wax allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 1:30pm-4:30pm $256/ members $230

Jewellery Jill Parnell Learn traditional jewellerymaking techniques including sawing, soldering, bending and several ways of texturing metal. Create a number of your own unique pieces. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 31 July – 18 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $237/ members $213

Jill Parnell Design and create intricate cable-like neckpieces and other jewellery using various knitting and braiding techniques with wire. No knitting or crochet experience required. Thursdays (8 weeks) 1 Aug – 19 Sept | 1:30pm–4:30pm $237/ members $213

Contemporary Jewellery & Assemblage Claire Brooks Learn traditional jewellerymaking skills and assemblage techniques to combine collected treasures and old jewellery pieces with silver. Be guided through design and technical elements such as riveting, sawing and soldering to create a number of your own pieces. Friday (9 weeks) 2 Aug – 27 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

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Jewellery – Photo Etching on Copper

Contemporary Silver Jewellery

Jewellery for Beginners – The World of Rings

Claire Brooks Learn the foundations of jewellery-making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and how to create textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary earrings, pendants, bracelets or rings in silver. Saturdays (8 weeks) 3 Aug – 21 Sept | 10am-1pm $347/ members $312

Claire Brooks Learn the basics of jewellerymaking with a focus on rings. Discover how to size, form, solder, file and texture metal under the expert tuition of contemporary jeweller Claire Brooks. Students will make a unique ring that fits perfectly. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 7 Aug – 11 Sept | 6pm-9pm $272/ members $245

Enamelling – Quick Marks

Glass Beadmaking

Jill Parnell Learn how to make pieces in bold bright colours suitable for making into a neckpiece, bracelet or buttons. Explore many different techniques for achieving contrasting patterns. Sun 4 Aug | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Possibilities in Metal Casting Sarah Elson Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating sculptural works in metal. Cast small scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method then manipulate them using basic jewellery-making techniques. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 6 Aug – 10 Sept | 6pm-9pm $272/ members $245

Matthew Goodlet Learn how to work with glass using torches to create a range of colourful, decorated beads. Discover how to shape beads, apply enamels, surface treatments and safety procedures. A stimulating and hands on workshop. Sun 11 Aug | 10am–4pm or Sun 8 Sept | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Vintage Inspired Upcycled Necklaces Claire Brooks Do you have a collection of interesting fabric scraps, broken pieces of vintage jewellery or a stack of unused buttons lying around? Create a custom made necklace using all of these in combination with Perspex to enhance your piece. Learn design and construction techniques such as sawing, filing and riveting Sun 11 Aug | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Jill Parnell Learn this amazing technique of transferring a black and white photographic image onto metal or paper. This method is a safe alternative to other etching techniques and lots of fun. Create your plate and then come away with the image ready to print onto paper, or with a superb textured piece of copper jewellery. Sun 25 Aug | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Silversmithing George Lucas Create a decorated heirloom spoon with acclaimed silversmith George Lucas. Learn traditional silversmithing skills such as piercing, carving, strip feed soldering, filing and high finish polishing. Sun 1 & 8 Sept | 10am–4pm $185/ members $167

Keum Boo Claire Brooks A stunning technique where gold foil is applied to a silver surface resulting in a contrast of bright yellow against white silver. Create a small piece; a pendant, earrings or brooch. Combining textured surfaces with Keum Boo is a great way to add something special to your jewellery. Sun 15 Sept | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Bezel Set Ring in a Day Claire Brooks Using a stone of your choice, make a bezel (a popular and secure technique of stone setting) and band customised to fit you. Processes covered include sawing, filing, soldering, sizing and setting. Bring a special stone or purchase one from your tutor on the day. Sun 22 Sept | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

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Ceramics &. Sculpture. Porcelain Jewellery 3 Casting & Press Moulding Sandra Black Create stunning ceramic beads and other small forms such as brooches, buttons, earrings, pins and necklaces using Australian fine porcelain. Learn how to make small one and two piece moulds and work with slip casting and press moulding to create multiple jewellery pieces. Explore slip marbling and colour inlay, moonscape decoration, slip trailing and incised plaster slab work. Finish pieces with glaze. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 9:30am-12:30pm $256/ members $230

Mould Making & Casting – Beakers, Bowls and Blues Sandra Black Learn how to make your own simple one piece drop out plaster moulds using a basic clay model. Use white porcelain slips in your moulds to cast your forms then experiment with traditional blue Japanese Gosu, cobalt and blue stains to decorate the surface of your cast forms. Apply a clear glaze to complete the work. Mondays (9 weeks) 29 July – 23 Sept | 1:30pm-4:30pm $256/ members $230

Clay Sculpture Robyn Varpins Explore clay’s unique properties while building pieces for the home or garden. Learn clay handling techniques, how to use a scale model, create detail in your pieces as well as glazing and adding colour. Wednesdays (9weeks) 31 July – 25 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230 or Fridays (9 weeks) 2 Aug – 27 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

Throwing & Handbuilding Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different sorts of clay, learn how to handle the clay with specialist tools with a focus on how to use the pottery wheel. Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in FAC’s kilns. Thursdays (9 weeks) 1 Aug – 26 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230 or Wednesdays (6 weeks) 7 Aug – 11 Sept | 6:30pm–9pm $228/ members $205

Ceramic Garden Ware Dee Jaeger Create functional or decorative works for your garden. Learn handbuilding techniques such as coiling, slab work, hand modelling, press moulding and sprig mould making for decorative surfaces. Explore glazing and finishing techniques suitable for hanging pots, planter boxes and objects d’art for your outdoor living space. Tuesdays (9 weeks) 30 July – 24 Sept | 9.30am – 12.30pm $256/ members $230

Glaze and Decorate Stewart Scambler Explore the versatility of glazes for your earthenware and stoneware pieces. Learn about glaze and underglaze techniques as well as trailing and brushwork and how

to deal with texture. Explore different finishes and surfaces before committing them to your work. Suitable for beginners or more experienced handbuilders and throwers. Thursdays (9 weeks) 1 Aug – 26 Sept | 1pm-4pm $256/ members $230

Improve Your Throwing Skills Stewart Scambler Be introduced to the art of throwing on the pottery wheel with a focus on creating bowls. Discover the beauty of working with clay; its diverse properties, how to use specialist tools and decorating techniques. Create a number of finished and glazed pieces. Saturdays (4 weeks) 3 – 24 Aug | 10am-1pm $173/ members $156

Clay Sculpture Teresa Richards Explore clay’s unique properties while building pieces for the home or garden. Learn clay handling techniques, how to use a scale model, create detail in your pieces as well as glazing and adding colour. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 6 Aug – 10 Sept | 6.30-9.00pm $228/ members $205 or Saturdays (4 weeks) 31 Aug – 21 Sept | 10am-1pm $173/ members $156

Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique Renae Martin Interpret images to create your own mosaic. Learn techniques such as tile cutting and shaping, grouting, composition and colour, and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills necessary to continue with your practice at home. Sun 4 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

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Mosaic Renae Martin Create a mosaic masterpiece for your home or garden. Possible projects include birdbaths, tabletops, giant pots, water walls or other objects. Learn techniques of mosaic design, tile cutting and shaping, using adhesives and grouting. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 14 Aug – 18 Sept | 9.30am – 12.30pm $206/ members $185

The Kiln Workshop Sandra Black An invaluable course designed for ceramic students and practitioners of all levels, learn how to choose the right kiln for your work and understand the different firing processes and kiln maintenance. Discover how to make up kiln wash and apply it, also how to make up wadding mix for cone packs and the correct methods of loading and unloading different wares. Sun 11 Aug| 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Monoprint on Clay Elaine Bradley Discover this delicate and simple method of transferring your own drawings, handwritten text and stamps in coloured underglaze onto leatherhard clay and make your work unique. Bring your own ceramic work to personalise with this technique or create a surface to transfer onto during the class. Sun 18 Aug | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Paper Porcelain Sandra Black Learn to experiment and work with the exciting medium of paper porcelain. Create textured plaster and slabs, make paper porcelain slip and apply to your plaster surfaces. Cut, shape and manipulate to create translucent vessels or sculptural forms. Finish

with clear glaze. Sundays (4 weeks) 25 Aug – 15 Sept | 10am-1pm $173/ members $156

Intro to Paperclay Graham Hay Create detailed and expressive sculptures with paperclay while discovering its unique properties; it is stronger and more adaptable than traditional clay, pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn off at any stage. For inspiration visit grahamhay.com.au Sun 22 Sept | 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Fashion &. Textiles. Machine Sewing for Beginners Gila Cohen Discover everything you need to know to get you sewing; from learning how your machine works and sewing a straight line to reading, laying and cutting patterns. A great hands-on course to teach you technical skills and get you motivated. Bring your own sewing machine. Sundays (3 weeks) 4 – 18 Aug | 10:00am-1:00pm $131 / members $118

Indigo Dyeing Bernadette Aitken Learn to make an Indigo Vat as well as other dyeing techniques using this natural ‘plant’ dye. Create a range of fabrics or papers in every shade of blue. Bring along your own collected swatches of natural fabrics to create your own range. Sun 4 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Screenprinting Adventures on Fabric Angela Ferolla Discover a number of exciting printmaking techniques to complement your fabrics, including stencils, risos, foam etchings, mono-prints, hand colour, metallic foil print and puff print. Create your own designs, experiment with various techniques then apply them to projects such as garments, furnishing or artwork that can be stretched onto a frame. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 6 Aug – 10 Sept | 6.30 – 9.00pm $228/ members $205

Felted Accessories Sue Espie Create your own unique series of fashion accessories using felt. Learn how to shape beads and combine colours to create small scale sculptural pieces. Sat 10 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Screenprinting – Customised Prints Lucinda Crimson Taking inspiration from stencil and urban art, create your own custom printed t-shirts or lengths of fabric. Discuss and design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play around with layering techniques and levels of translucency. Sun 11 Aug | 10am-4pm or Sun 22 Sept| 10am-4pm $92/ members $83

Shibori Bernadette Aitken Shibori is the ancient art of Japanese resist-dyeing, where various techniques are used to prevent the dye entering the fabric in specific areas. You will learn four different processes and in the final classes expand these techniques. Using natural fibres and a variety of dyes including

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Intro to Photographic Screenprinting on Fabric Louise Snook Using FAC’s exposure unit, learn how to permanently fix a photographic image to your silkscreen enabling you to print a high quality image countless times. Discuss imagery suitable for printing, composition and layering techniques as well as your own simple unit setup at home. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 14 Aug – 18 Sept | 9:30am–12:30pm $206/ members $185

Studio Screenprinting Lucinda Crimson This course is designed for students with photographic screenprinting experience who would like to improve or refine their skills and techniques. Using FAC’s exposure unit and facilities, hone your skills, develop your own compositions and ideas with a tutor on hand to guide you. Fridays (6 weeks) 16 Aug – 20 Sept| 9:30am–12:30pm $206/ members $185

Felting Pauline Franklyn Be guided through feltmaking techniques from the basics to the more advanced. Make felted babushkas, brooches, vessels and Nuno pieces. Discuss and devise your own felting project while refining your skills. Fridays (6 weeks) 16 Aug – 20 Sept | 9:30am-12:30pm $206/ members 185

Weaving – Coiling Fiona Gavino Learn the basketry technique of coiling using various plant fibres sourced locally. Construct a basket and learn how to harvest and store suitable plants for weaving. This technique can also be applied to textiles and other media. Sat 17 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Sewing Tips & Techniques Gila Cohen Refine your sewing skills, giving your garments a more professional finish. Learn how to do seam finishes, insert facing, button holes and invisible zips. Bring along a project you’re working on and Gila will guide you through the tricky areas. This course is designed for students who know how to use their sewing machine and have basic understanding of working with a pattern. Sundays (3 weeks) 25 Aug – 8 Sept | 10:00am-1:00pm $131 / members $118

Sculptural Weaving Fiona Gavino Shape and sculpt threedimensional pieces using the random weaving technique and easily pliable pith cane. Take weaving beyond its traditional application, creating a number of interesting pieces. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor at a small cost. Sat 31 Aug| 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Hollow Form Felting Sue Espie Create three-dimensional objects in felt without sewing. Enjoy the process of ‘resist’ felting to make ornamental vessels, hats, slippers or bags. The possibilities are endless. Sat 7 Sept | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Discover Mono-Prints – Canvas Wallworks Angela Ferolla Discover the simple yet beautiful art of mono-printing on fabric. Bring along images or designs that inspire you, trace over them in a painterly manner then print onto fabric. Learn a number of contemporary textile processes to enhance your piece, creating a series of multilayered printed pictures on calico. You will be shown how to stretch these over a frame ready to hang on your wall. Sun 8 Sept | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Natural Dyeing Techniques Bernadette Aitken A day of experimenting with natural dyes found in your own home or garden. Explore the results using silk and cotton as the mediums to express these rich and delicate colours. No previous experience necessary, only enthusiasm and a sense of adventure. Sun 15 Sept | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Photography Photobooks – Design Your Own High Quality Book Susan Hill Turn a series of treasured photos into a beautiful book; an artist’s portfolio, cookbook, family history or travel record. Discover how to select and sequence images, fonts, image layouts and paper stock. Covers an introduction to, and tips for using an online photobook printing company. Students must have basic computer knowledge and access to a computer. Final session 19 Oct includes debrief on all works created. Saturdays (7 weeks) 3 Aug – 7 Sept | 10am – 1pm $303/ members $272

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Introduction to Creative Photography Susan Hill Learn how to use your SLR camera in manual mode and the basics of composition and light in this project based course. Discover photography as a medium for expressing and developing ideas. Includes a field trip to Fremantle. Students are required to bring their own SLR camera. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 7 Aug – 11 Sept | 6.00 – 9.00pm $272/ members $245 or Fridays (6 weeks) 2 Aug – 6 Sept | 9.30am – 12.30pm $206/ members $185

An Introduction to Digital Photography Peter Zuvela Learn techniques needed to master the use of your digital camera. Capture shots you have always wanted. Includes an onsite photo shoot. Sun 11 Aug | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Black & White Digital Photography Peter Zuvela Learn how to capture the subtleties of black and white photography in this project based course. Experiment with subject matter on location, learn to see in monochrome and the importance of light to capture mood. Students are required to bring their own SLR camera, and need some basic knowledge of digital photography to get the most from this short course. Sundays (4 weeks) 18 Aug – 8 Sept | 10am-1pm $173/ members $156

performing. arts Music – The World of Ukuleles Shaun Chandran Discover why the ukulele is making a musical comeback all around the world. Learn a range of basic chords, rhythm and strumming patterns which will have you playing a repertoire of songs spanning the decades. This fun, relaxed and interactive course will build your skills incrementally each week. Designed for beginners, no prior music knowledge required. Saturdays (3 weeks) 3 – 17 Aug | 2.30 – 4pm $92/ members $83

Music – Intermediate Ukulele Shaun Chandran Discover ways to take your ukulele playing to the next level. Learn how to unlock the potential of the ukulele with movable chords and advanced strumming techniques which will have you playing a repertoire of songs spanning the musical genres. This fun, relaxed interactive course is open to students from the beginners course or new students with some ukulele experience. Saturdays (3 weeks) 7 – 21 Sept | 2.30 – 4pm $92/ members $83

Music – Songwriting for Beginners David Hyams This short course has been designed for those who have imagined they could write a song but never knew where to start. Learn the fundamentals of songwriting with acclaimed musician and composer David Hyams. Discover the structure of songs, how to write effective lyrics, devise melodies and discuss recording possibilities. An instrument is not required but if you play one bring it along. Sat 21 & Sun 22 Sept | 10am-2pm $131/ members $107

Miscellaneous. Animation Steven Aiton Explore the secrets of making quality animation using the stop motion animation technique. Working with 3D objects or modelling clay spend the day creating a brief animated film which will be made available to you via digital download. Sat 10 Aug 10am–4pm $112/ members $101

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A showcase of painting, jewellery, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, sculpture, fashion & textiles, photography and animation created by the students in our courses program. OPENING FRIDAY SEPT 6 | the MOORES BUILDING | 6PM

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how to enrol Online

Refund Policy

Visit fac.org.au/learning

Please read carefully before booking a course or workshop.

By Phone 9432 9555 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat & Sun 10am–5pm (or fax 9430 6613) with credit card payment ONLY (Mastercard and Visa accepted)

By Mail Enclose cheque (payable to City of Fremantle) or fill in the credit card details on the enrolment form on page 48 and post it to: Fremantle Arts Centre PO Box 891, Fremantle WA 6959

In Person Visit FAC, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle and enrol at reception. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Cash, cheque, eftpos and credit card accepted

Accessibility FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special requirements please contact reception before enrolling in a course.

Fees are paid in advance and your place is only confirmed by payment. If you are unable to attend, notice must be given five days before the course commences to receive a credit note, less 20% administration fee, redeemable within 12 months. If a class is cancelled by FAC due to lack of participants FAC will refund your money in full. The tuition fee does not include the cost of your materials. For material requirements see course outlines at fac.org.au/learning While every effort is made to run courses as publicised, on occasion changes to location and tutor of a course may need to be made. FAC reserves the right to make these changes. In this event no refund or credit will be given.

Enrolment Dates Kids Holiday from 10 June Members from 24 June Non-Members from 1 July

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WA’s largest range of unique gifts and wares made by local artists. Ceramics • Homewares • Jewellery Fashion • Wood Books • Glass • Stationery 7 days 10am–5pm fac.org.au | 9432 9569 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle Gift vouchers available. Handwoven Minarri Grass Basket by Jakayu Biljabu, Martumili Artists

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Fremantle Arts Centre 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle Western Australia 08 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au fac.org.au

FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre 7 days 10am–5pm 08 9432 9569

how to get here By public transport Catch the free CAT bus from Fremantle Train Station

FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special requirements please contact reception before enrolling in a course.

By car Fremantle Arts Centre is on the corner of Finnerty and Ord Streets Street parking available

Director Jim Cathcart

opening times Open 7 days 10am–5pm and exhibition openings, night classes and events Queen’s Birthday Mon Sept 30

entry Free admission to galleries Free and ticketed events

grounds Free WiFi Children welcome Sorry, no dogs

café Canvas Restaurant Fully licensed 7 days 8am–3pm (weekends 4pm) Kitchen closes at 2pm weekdays & 3pm weekends and during events 08 9432 9562

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fac staff General Manager Pete Stone Curator Dr Ric Spencer Exhibitions Coordinator Erin Coates Fac Print Award Coordinator Simone Johnston Gallery Officers Simone Johnston Tom Freeman City of Fremantle Art Collection Curator André Lipscombe Moores Building Exhibitions Coordinator Richie Kuhaupt Residencies and Studios Coordinator Bevan Honey Learning Coordinator deborah Haslam Shop Manager Gabrielle Howlett Communications Coordinator david craddock Events Coordinator Marcus Dickson Communications Assistant maria noakes

Graphic Designer matthew saville ash pederick Finance Assistant Christine Lofthouse Reception Caroline Brook Sheridan Coleman Joanna Brown robi szalay Gwen Edwards Retail Assistants Lucy Graf Joanna Brown Jenny Dawson Kate Jones Events Assistants Kate MacPherson Todd Pickett James Siggins Grounds & Technician George Gregson

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become a member of fremantle arts centre

Enjoy FAC in the most rewarding way possible – as a member. Personal Invitations Receive an invitation to FAC’s exhibitions and major events. What’s On Brochure FAC’s quarterly program will be mailed directly to you before it’s available to the general public. Be the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions and events. Learning Program Advance notice and preferential booking service for all adult learning courses.

FAC Discounts Receive up to eight 10% discounts in our shop, FOUND at FAC, and on adult learning courses. More Discounts Members are offered discounts to numerous local businesses including Jackson’s Drawing Supplies, picture framers, Luna Cinemas and The Butcher Shop.

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become a member Renewal of Membership

new membership

individual $63 concession (card holders only) $47 Household (2 adults) $113

enrol in a course course 1 name dates tuition fee course 2 name dates tuition fee enrolment dates kids holiday program from 10 June members from 24 June non-members from 1 July

special requirements fac is a heritage listed building with access limitations. if you have any special requirements please contact reception before enrolling in a course.

contact details first name

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surname address postcode Phone Number/s email i would like to receive the fac e-newsletter

payment Cheque (Payable to city of fremantle) Credit Card (Mastercard or visa accepted) credit card no expiry date cardholder signature

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july mon 1 learning enrolments open ( members from 24 June wed 3 artspoken helen maudsley, tanya lee, sarah elson, josephine wilson, jacob ogden smith, museum of natural mystery mon 8 COURSES kids holiday classes begin fri 12 MOORES EXHIBITION OPENING FREEDOM SCHOOL fri 26 exhibition opening black cat & beyond...diatribe of the sqeegee fri 26 exhibition opening beyond the pale fri 26 exhibition opening rachel salmon-lomas - riley (the cow) sat 27 artspoken Bob cooney, rachel salmon-lomas mon 29 courses adult term begins

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MOORES EXHIBITION OPENING Walkajurra Walkabout artists in residence talk black - tania ferrier gallery sessions timothy nelson and Luke dux gallery sessions brendon humphries and todd pickett MOORES EXHIBITION OPENING Fremantle international Portrait Prize 2013 EXHIBITiON OPENING 33 Wompi bugai nungabar gallery sessions david craft and hayley beth

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MOORES EXHIBITION OPENING fac's student exhibition 36 exhibition opening gemma o'brien 8 exhibition opening FAC print award 2013 supported by little creatures brewing 9 fac print award forum placing print 9 MOORES EXHIBITION OPENING On the Surface: Kelsey Ashe Giambazi & Sheree Dornan 15 MUSIC Xavier rudd 17

south lawn concert sun 29 sept south lawn | tickets from fac.oztix.com.au

Xavier Rudd Don't miss the roots troubadour Xavier Rudd playing at FAC's South Lawn.

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