What's On at Fremantle Arts Centre January-March 2015

fremantle arts centre

what’s on january–march 2015

about fremantle arts centre One of Australia’s leading arts centres, FAC is housed within an iconic heritage building and beautiful grounds. Enjoy contemporary exhibitions, a shop selling the finest WA-designed wares, an expansive live music program, special events and an idyllic cafe. Open 7 days. Free entry.

director’s welcome Fremantle Arts Centre is proud to partner again with the Perth International Arts Festival in two projects featuring significant international artists. Acclaimed Icelandic visual artist Ragnar Kjartansson will take over the galleries, while two contemporary Finnish musicians Tuomo Prättälä and Felix Zenger present a one-off collaboration with Tilman Robinson in Soft Soft Loud 2015.

FAC’s inaugural offBEAT is a mini festival celebrating the diverse world of percussion-driven music. US composer, John Luther Adams’ Inuksuit is a moody, atmospheric soundscape presented in the Front Garden at dusk

by WAAPA’s acclaimed percussion ensemble Defying Gravity.

FAC’s Learning Program continues to boom, satisfying people’s enthusiasm for enjoyable, well-taught art courses. Last term we enrolled more than 700 adults – a record for FAC – and 500 kids in our School Holiday Program.

There is, as usual plenty to choose from. I trust we will see you soon at Fremantle Arts Centre.

Jim Cathcart Director, Fremantle Arts Centre

1 Finnerty Street Fremantle fac.org.au | 9432 9555

Fremantle Arts Centre is supported by the State Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts.

Disclaimer: all details in What’s On are correct at time of printing and © Fremantle Arts Centre

ragnar kjartansson the end

p2

contents january–march 2015

visual arts The End.......................................................2 Horizon.......................................................4 Girt By Sea................................................4 We Don't Need A Map........................15 Artists in Residence...........................16 Moores Building................................. 18

music & events

soft soft loud p6

offbeat festival

p8

WAAPA Direct......................................... 5 Soft Soft Loud.........................................6 offBEAT.......................................................8 Sunday Music....................................... 10 South Lawn Concerts....................... 12 Concerts..................................................14

courses Term 1 2015............................................ 20 Courses News...................................... 22 Summer Specials................................ 30 How to enrol..........................................43 Map........................................................... 44 Visit us..................................................... 45 Shop......................................................... 46 Calendar................................................. 48

summer specials p30

sunday music p10

shop at found p46

Main Image: Ragnar Kjartansson The End – Rocky Mountains 2009 in collaboration with Davíð Thór Jónsson. Five channel video projection, colour, sound. Loop: 30:30 min. Production photo: Laura Vangas. Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik

2 | visual art | artists in residence

Image: Ragnar Kjartansson The End – Rocky Mountains 2009 in collaboration with Davíð Thór Jónsson. Five channel video projection, colour, sound. Loop: 30:30 min. Production photo: Laura Vangas. Courtesy of the artist, Luhring Augustine, New York and i8 Gallery, Reykjavik Commissioned by the Centre for Icelandic Arts for the Pavilion of Iceland at the 53rd Venice Biennale.

Produced in collaboration with The Banff Centre, Canada and the Stephan and Adriana Benediktson Fellowship for Icelandic Arts

A Perth International Arts Festival event supported

by Visual Arts Program Partner Wesfarmers Arts

John Curtin Gallery

exhibitions | opening | 3

perth international arts festival and fremantle arts centre present

ragnar kjartansson australian premiere Opening Fri 13 Feb | 6:30pm | Bar Open | Free Runs sat 14 Feb – mon 6 April | all Galleries Celebrated Icelandic artist Ragnar Kjartansson presents exhibitions across two galleries as part of the 2015 Perth International Arts Festival.

Showcasing his acumen in music, film and performance, Kjartansson’s work is instilled with a sense of the romantic and the absurd.

Filmed against the stark, snow-laden Canadian landscape, The End–Rocky Mountains is an epic five channel music and video installation. The beautiful yet melancholy visuals, coupled with a unique folk-country soundtrack, provide a sensory experience which is poetic, compelling and whimsical.

A number of Kjartansson’s other works, including video installations and exquisite watercolours will also be on display.

Kjartansson’s work The Visitors will be on show at John Curtin Gallery during the same period. This immersive nine-channel musical video installation features nine intimate portraits of Kjartansson and his friends, recombined in a rapturous ode to femininity.

This double bill provides a comprehensive insight into Kjartansson’s energy and breadth of work.

4 | exhibitions | closing soon

exhibitions closing soon horizon: exploring the west coast with the clipperton project Runs until thur 29 jan | Main Gallery | Free From frozen spheres of marine rubbish to a performance art voyage in two tiny ancient boats – Horizon: Exploring the West Coast with The Clipperton Project promises to make you rethink WA’s coastline.

Inspired by the international art, environmental research and advocacy organisation The Clipperton Project, Fremantle Arts Centre will exhibit the work of 17 artists who have responded to the WA coastline and its unique, remote location.

Their diverse works include a recharting of Austrian botanist Carl von Hügel’s whirlwind trip through WA in 1834 (Rebecca Mayo), the building of ancient coracle boats (Snapcat), an installation exploring caravanning grey nomads (Susanna Castleden), a large pasted map (Nien Schwarz), photography charting migration, identity and settlement (Sonal Kantaria) and majestic photographs of rubbish which has been frozen into balls and placed in-situ on WA’s southern beaches (Tim Pearn).

girt by sea city of fremantle art collection Runs until thur 29 jan | Free The beach is a defining element in the life of Fremantle. It is a significant site of culture and nature, a place of contest and context, and a subject explored by artists. This exhibition features works that depict life connected to the beach by Marcus Beilby, Peter Burgess, Laurel Nannup, Martin Parr and Helen Taylor.

Images: Tim Pearn, Pelagic Plastic, 2014, photo of marine rubbish and ice. Marcus Beilby, The Art of Beach Etiquette, 2002, oil paint on canvas, 22.5 x 15.3 cm, courtesy the artist

music | waapa | 5

waapa direct

music theatre & big band

Fri 27 Mar | Doors 6PM | Show 7PM | Front Garden Tickets $20 +BF from FAC.ORG.AU | Bar Open | Food Available Kids 16 and under FREE (no ticket required) Image: WAAPA Music Theatre students. Photo

by Alana Blowfield

A favourite on the Fremantle Arts Centre calendar, WAAPA Direct returns for a special one-off show starring the most talented upand-coming performers and musicians from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

In 2015, students from the WAAPA Big Band will give a powerhouse performance that’s sure to get you tapping your toes and swaying in your seat.

This will be followed by students from the acclaimed Music Theatre program wowing audiences as they perform a selection of popular hits from all of your favourite Broadway and West End musicals.

Don’t miss this chance to see the stars of tomorrow shine before they take to the world stage.

6 | exhibitions | opening

supported by

music | soft soft loud | 7

fremantle arts centre and perth international arts festival present

soft soft loud

featuring tuomo prättälä and felix zenger Artistic Director Matthew Hoy | Scored by Tilman Robinson FRI 27 FEB | DOORS 7PM | SHOW 7:30PM | INNER COURTYARD TICKETS $40-$45 +BF FROM FAC.ORG.AU Image: Tuomo Presented as part of the Perth International Arts Festival, Soft Soft Loud Prättälä & is an annual post-classical music event which brings together world-class Felix Zenger composers and performers for a one-off collaboration.

In 2015 we feature lauded Finnish composer, singer and pianist Tuomo Prättälä, his beatboxing compatriot Felix Zenger, in-demand Australian composer Tilman Robinson and an ensemble of ten of WA’s finest instrumentalists in a world premiere performance.

Collectively spanning fine classical virtuosity, lyrical pop, groove-based improvisation and synth-based electronica, this collaboration promises to yield unique and surprising results for artists and audiences alike.

Tuomo Prättäla is known for producing music rooted strongly in 60s-70s soul and has recently drawn from the experimental electronic pop and RnB sounds of today, as well as 80s funk.

Praised by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Felix Zenger goes way beyond the common conceptions of the beat box as an art form.

Tilman Robinson, a WAAPA graduate, is now considered one of Australia’s most exciting young composers.

Like the Northern Lights of their homeland, Prättälä and Zenger will bring together a mysterious and impressive combination of elements in what promises to be another unforgettable post-classical event.

8 | music | offBEAT festival 2015

FRI 20 MAR – SUN 22 MAR | FRONT GARDEN & inner courtyard From an immersive percussion soundscape, to a gig that merges rhythm and electronica, the offBEAT Festival explores the diversity of rhythm and percussion-driven music across three compelling performances.

Inuksuit by John Luther Adams, the celebrated American composer, is a mass percussion soundscape about wilderness and nature that invites the audience to roam among the dispersed musicians. Inuksuit, the word for stone markers that guide the Inuit across the Arctic tundra, has been described by The New Yorker as a “sonic and scenic glory almost beyond description”. Presented at sunset in the Front Garden, Inuksuit will be a unique, moody sonic experience.

Defying Gravity, WAAPA’s award-winning percussion ensemble led by director Tim White, will perform this new American classic.

Live percussion and electronica combine for Saturday’s show. The Wheel Turns, a four-piece percussion ensemble led by Perth composer and percussionist Josh Hogan, will drive the live sound throughout the gig and showcase the work of three leading independent electronic solo performers. Watch fac.org.au and Facebook for announcements.

Daniel Susnjar, acclaimed WA jazz drummer combines jazz with Peruvian rhythms, melodies and inspirations in his critically acclaimed debut album Su Sue Nje. Recently returned after several years studying and performing in the US, Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group present a fresh, bright new sound.

Presented as part of FAC’s free Sunday Music series. defying gravity courtesy of

music | soft soft loud | 9

offbeat 2015 program defying gravity perform john luther adams' inuksuit fri 20 mar $20 +bf

the wheel turns

live percussion meets electronica sat 21 mar $20 +bf

daniel susnjar p afro-peruvian jazz mgrusou ic sun 22 mar free sunday

festival pass $30 +bf | tickets from fac.org.au

sunday

sundays | 2pm | january–march front garden | free | bar open

music Jan 4: Boom! Bap! Pow! (WA) welcome in the New Year with their sweet and sweaty rock and soul sounds. Get down and get dancing!

Jan 11: Sal Kimber and The Rollin’ Wheel (VIC) are described

by Rolling Stone as “Australiana soaked alt-country at its finest”.

This five-piece will steal your heart with their captivating stories and compelling live set.

Jan 25: Pugsley Buzzard (NSW) drops into FAC on his never ending world tour to dose us up on voodoo blues and boogie.

Fremantle Community Bank®Branch

Feb 8: The Weapon Is Sound (WA) are local dub luminaries.

With reggae influences and psychedelic sounds, this sixpiece are renowned for their mesmerising live shows.

Feb 15: The Kill Devil Hills (WA) will perform a rare stripped back showcase of tunes old and new.

Archer (VIC) – a traveller inspired by times gone by – will open the show with clawing guitar and drawling ancient folk and blues.

Feb 22: Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp (WA) perform guitar-driven surf and garage tunes off their recently released album Turn Up The Sun.

March 1: The Darling Downs (VIC) stars Kim Salmon on banjo/guitar and Ron Peno on vocals. This is Australian folk pop at its best.

March 8: Davey Craddock and the Spectacles (WA) traverse the sonic landscape, travelling dusty alt-country roads on the way to the big city lights. National guitar sensation Daniel Champagne (NSW) opens the show.

March 15: Depedro (ESP) is taking a break from his job as guitarist for Calexico to deliver his own set of straight from the heart, cool and contemporary Spanish sounds.

March 22: Daniel Susnjar AfroPeruvian Jazz Group will close the inaugural offBEAT Festival with a special Sunday Music performance. Susnjar is a rising star, having recently released his highly acclaimed album Su Su Nje and recorded with the likes of Chic Corea and Steve Miller.

Thanks to Paramount Security for supporting Sunday Music

major sponsor

media partner

offbeat fest

Jan 18: Mama Kin (WA) brings her full band for a celebratory hometown gig, performing her unique blend of foot-stomping soul. Very special guest Jenn Grant (CAN), one of Canada’s brightest folk/indie stars, will open the show.

Feb 1: Madre Monte (VIC) were the main support act for The Cat Empire’s recent national tour. Hard-hitting horns, AfroColombian progressions, skankin’ guitars and a killer front man make up this unique nine-piece South American roots outfit.

music | sunday music | 11

12 | exhibitions | closing soon

south lawn fat freddy’s drop Sat 24 Jan | 6–10pm | South Lawn | 18+ Event | bar open + food New Zealand’s perennial soul-shakers, Fat Freddy’s Drop return to our South Lawn this summer in support of their newly released single Slings & Arrows. Crossing the boundaries of soul, reggae and techno with the occasional hint of country, epic dub, ska and blues, the seven-piece are well known for their improvised live performances. The band will be supported by UK DJ and electronic music composer George Evelyn aka Nightmares on Wax as he brings a set that spans his 25 years of beat making.

chet faker Sun 22 Feb | 6–10pm | South Lawn | 18+ | bar open + food After a massive year in 2014, Chet Faker (aka Melbournian native Nicholas Murphy) brings his Built on Glass Tour to the FAC South Lawn in what promises to be an unforgettable performance.

It’s been a sure and steady ascent for Faker, with Built on Glass winning endless awards and acclaim, including Triple J’s 2014 J Award for Australian Album of the Year.

There’s also an impressive story unfolding internationally, where Faker spent most of 2014 on the road, clocking up over 100 shows.

With his star firmly on the rise, don’t miss this chance to see Chet Faker perform in such a relaxed setting.

music | south lawn concerts | 13

concerts ben howard & special guests Thur 26 Mar | 6–10pm | South Lawn | 18+ Event | bar open + food Armed with his soaring and emotionally connective second album I Forget Where We Were, the award-winning English singersongwriter Ben Howard returns to Australia.

Ben Howard is what you might call a reluctant star. Despite achieving critical and commercial success with the release of his 2011 debut Every Kingdom, he's one to shy away from the limelight – choosing instead to craft an expansive LP that builds magnificently on his debut. I Forget Where We Were is a superlative return that cements Howard's place as one of the world's finest singer-songwriters – a genuine, if shy, star.

tickets available from fac.oztix.com.au further gig announcements & more info at fac.org.au

14 | music | concerts

concerts

tickets available from fac.oztix.com.au

new year’s day concert Thur 1 Jan | 5–10pm | Inner Courtyard | 18+ Event Bar Open + Food | Tickets $25 +BF Now in its seventh year the New Year’s Day concert is a date not to be missed, either as the perfect alternative to a New Year’s Eve frenzy or the perfect antidote for one. Enjoy local reggae, funk, soul, afro, dub & world music on this special night. Featuring the Sunshine Brothers, Grace Barbe, Weapon Is Sound, Koi Child and Earthlink Sound System.

dan sultan Sat 28 Feb | 6–10pm | Front Garden | 18+ event Supported by Pierce Brothers | Tickets $40 +BF Dan Sultan's national Dirty Ground tour takes the ARIAwinning performer back out on the road in intimate solo mode.

The tour celebrates the release of his latest EP Dirty Ground, full of sparse and stunning new songs as well as some quieter moments and B-sides from his acclaimed 2014 album Blackbird.

This show will showcase Sultan’s unique talent as not only a singer and songwriter, but a teller of stories.

music | sunday music | 15

we don t need a map ' a martu experience of the western desert national tour Following its critically acclaimed run at Fremantle Arts Centre in 2013, landmark exhibition We don’t need a map: a Martu experience of the Western Desert continues its tour throughout regional Australia.

Celebrating the distinct visual language of the Martu, the traditional owners of a vast area of Western Australia’s Western Desert, this Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Gallery, Katoomba, NSW 5 Dec 2014 – 15 Feb, 2015

multi-faceted exhibition explores the Martu’s deeply embedded understanding and layered interpretations of the land. Far more than just a static collection of Martu art, We don’t need a map invites audiences to actively engage with Martu culture, Martu people, their way of life and the way they care for country and belong to it.

For more info wedontneedamap.com.au

Moree Plains Gallery Moree, NSW 11 Jun – 23 Aug, 2015

Western Plains Cultural Centre Dubbo, NSW 4 Apr – 31 May, 2015

PRESENTED BY

Gold Coast City Art Gallery Gold Coast, QLD 12 Sept – 1 Nov, 2015 Araluen Arts Centre Alice Springs, NT 27 Nov – 20 Mar, 2016

PRINCIPAL PARTNERS

SUPPORTED BY

The original We don’t need a map exhibition was the result of a partnership between Fremantle Arts Centre, Martumili Artists, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa and BHP Billiton. The national tour is made possible with the support of BHP Billiton, The Australia Council for The Arts, Martu People Limited, WA’s Department of Culture and the Arts and Lotterywest.

16 | visual art | artists in residence

artists in residence Did you know that at any one time there are eleven local and visiting artists in residence at FAC and the Moores Building, experimenting and developing their practice?

Many of the studios are open so you can pop in, meet the artists and get a sneak peek of their work.

Shannon Williamson (NZ) returns to FAC following an artist residency in the Arctic Circle. Drawing inspiration from the icy polar nights, she will produce a series of multi-media drawings. Studio 1

Steven Aaron Hughes (WA) will develop interactive visual artwork, utilising projected light and sound, for the 2015 Emergence Festival in Margaret River.

Studio 6

Hannah Purvey-Tyrer (UK), with a background in new media, performance and installation, will explore the architecture of FAC as a place of interaction and cultural production. Studio 2

Antonia Radich (NSW) will use photography, film and smartphone applications to map walks and daily travels between and around the Fremantle Port and the Fremantle War Memorial to create narratives of movement between places. Studio 6

Jacqui Monks (WA) will investigate the possibilities of the human consciousness, drawing over printed frames of video to create ‘parallel worlds’ – simultaneously working with instruments of the present and the past. Studio 3 Aaron Prior (WA) Print media and printmaking are the oldest forms of information dissemination. Prior will explore print media as a bridge between fine art and popular culture, focusing on how art and craft are defined within popular culture. Studio 4 Jarrad Martyn (WA) will produce a series of paintings, drawing inspiration from media images in an attempt to expand our understanding of the multitude of images we are exposed to daily.

Studio 5 Karen Dickson (WA) will use a range of ‘low-brow’ media such as cardboard, liquid paper, tape, textas, plywood and found objects to develop drawings and objects in response to her work in the mental health sector. Studio 6

Jacobus Capone (WA) will attempt to create work in a vacuum. Avoiding all external influences he will aim to make art that is purely instinctual. Studio 7 Renae Coles and Anna Dunnill (WA), collectively known as Snapcat, continue their FAC Residency.

The duo are developing projects using materials and processes common to both of their practice – sculpture, drawing and performance. Studio 8 Jessica Wilkes (WA) is interested in the objects that we surround ourselves with and will work with discarded objects, reconstructing them to reflect upon imagined pasts and future possibilities.

Studio 8 Oliver Stretton-Pow (NZ) will explore the nature of bureaucracy, in particular the implicit and hidden workings of the beast, through reconstructing found objects. Studio 9

visual art | artists in residence | 17

Ben Crappsley (WA) will attempt to recreate the cinematic experience in his large-scale drawings and mixed-media works using aerosol, acrylic, oil pastel and charcoal. Studio 9 Monika Lukowska (POL) is investigating cultural identity in the era of globalization and will document her environment through photography, video and found imagery, manipulating these to create cultural studies and ethnographic images of Fremantle. Room 4 Clyde McGill (VIC) will explore modern narratives of ‘the contemporary patriot’ through drawing, painting and video performance works. Room 4 Holly O’Meehan (WA) Continuing her processdriven investigation of organising and arranging, O’Meehan is attempting to gain order and control of objects and images in response to FAC as a used and disused space. Roving FAC Alana McVeigh (WA) Through the medium of clay, McVeigh will deconstruct the ‘vessel’ – a typical object in ceramics – to create new and unusual forms. The vessel acts as an analogy for her research into the processes of learning and development, using her residency as a starting point. Ceramics Studio The current Moores Studio artists are Teelah George (WA) in Studio 1 and Rebecca Baumann (WA) in Studio 2.

FAC Welcomes 2015 Asialink Exchange Artist in Residence Yen-Ting Hsu (Taiwan) Hsu investigates the connection between sound, life, the environment and ethnoculture. Sound is at the core of her practice as she reflects on the multitude of perspectives available in a contemporary world. During this residency, Hsu will develop her research project, creating a ‘sound novel’. Based on personal narration and imagination, Hsu invites participants from the public into her studio to contribute sounds that may be included in the final work.

If you are interested in participating please contact Bevan Honey, Artist in Residence Coordinator bevanh@fremantle.wa.gov.au STUDIO 1: Feb-May 2015

Applications for Moores Studio residencies will be open from 1-31 January, commencing March/ April 2015 and from 1-30 June, commencing August 2015. See fac.org.au for details. For enquiries about the FAC AIR program contact Bevan Honey at bevanh@fremantle.wa.gov.au Images from left : Jarrad Martyn, Up the Rabbit Hole, 2013, oil on canvas, 100 x 120 cm. Figure Ground Relationship Study, 2013, spray paint and acrylic on wall, 280 x 470 cm

18 | exhibitions | the moores building

The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery is a City of Fremantle 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 17 Jan – 1 Feb | Opening Fri 16 Jan | 6pm t

ke t

ree

Ma r

h St

et

St r e

tree

the moores building

t Marine Terrace

In Connections Gayle Mason, Marisa Tindall and Cathy Charnaud will interpret the natural world and objects within it, drawing from their own personal histories to inform their work.

17 Jan – 1 Feb | Opening Fri 16 Jan | 6pm

et

t

at S

tree

Mou

ry S

am

Hen

e nh

St r e

Pa k

Hig

Col

li e S

tree

t

They Killed Them is an installation by Didot Klasta that reflects on the anti-communist purges in Indonesia during 1965-66, which were largely ignored by the rest of the world.

7 – 22 Feb | Opening Fri 6 Feb | 6pm

46 Henry Street Fremantle WA 10am–4pm 7 days Contact: 08 9432 9898 richiek@fremantle.wa.gov.au Managed by Fremantle Arts Centre Moore & Moore Café 8am–4pm 7 days

The WA Raw exhibition celebrates the unique landscapes of WA. Collaborators Mitzi Smith, Lynda Fynn Dickinson, Robyn Varpins and Roger Dickinson use various techniques from acrylics and mixed media to raku clay, digital media and photography.

7 – 22 Feb | Opening Fri 6 Feb | 6pm In The Others Emma Margetts’ paintings use the circus as a cultural metaphor, challenging the notion of self through distortions, exaggerations and improbabilities.

exhibitions | the moores building | 19

28 Feb – 8 Mar | Opening Fri 27 Feb | 6pm Immersion, curated by Norm Erikson, features a variety of traditional and experimental visual art mediums produced by local and nationally recognised artists and musicians.

14 – 29 Mar | Opening Fri 13 mar | 6pm For the Love of Painting is a group exhibition featuring artists Karen Ball, Yadj Campbell, Louise Flavelle, Colin Muscroft, Francis Koenig, Joanna Morey, Kay Kiely, Chris Goldberg, Janette Pryor, Margaret Wadham and Nancy Tucker.

Top left: Lynda Fynn Dickinson, Lagoon, Shark Bay, 2014, mixed media on linen, 920 x 122cm.

Bottom left: Roger Dickinson, Circle of Life, 2014, digital print on aluminium, 76 x 76cm. Top right: Karen Ball, Bruni Island, 2013, mixed medium on canvas, 102 x 76cm. Bottom right: Emma Margetts, Bartholemew Banks (Pony Boy), 2014, acrylic and collage on canvas, 183 x 122cm

20 | courses

fac art courses nights weekdays weekends |

|

adults & kids | beginners–Advanced

courses | 21

kids' holidays | 23 summer specials | 30 painting | 32 drawing & printmaking | 34 jewellery | 37 ceramics & sculpture | 39 fashion & textiles | 41 photography | 42 performing arts | 42 how to enrol | 43 ENROLMENT DATES Kids' Holidays from 15 Dec Members from 8 Dec Non-members from 15 Dec ENROL AT FAC.ORG.AU OR 9432 9555

TERM 1 DATES Summer Specials from 10–25 Jan Kids' Holidays from 12–23 Jan Adults 2 Feb–2 April = Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced

Night Course

22 | courses

courses news Take time out for yourself this summer with one of FAC’s affordable art courses.

Taught by experienced tutors, we cater for all abilities – from absolute beginners to advanced artists. Add a new string to your bow or simply relax in the social and supportive environment of a FAC art course.

SUMMER SPECIALS ARE BACK! FAC’s summer specials are back, offering a taste of our most popular courses! These shortened programs are great for people on holidays who wouldn’t normally have the time to fit in a course.

Spread across three weekends from 10-­­­25 January, these one day, two day and three week courses are the perfect introduction to our courses and tutors.

NEW KIDS' CLAY COURSES Kids can get messy this summer with our creative range of clay courses available across the school holidays and summer term. Try one of our brand new courses with Intro to the Pottery Wheel for Kids (p26) and Magical Monsters in Clay (p24). The old favourites are also back with Functional Clay – Mugs & Bowls (p23) and Creative Clay (p25).

Then join Alana McVeigh for our kids’ Saturday Clay Club (p28) during term time.

NEW COURSES We’ve got a number of new adult courses on offer this term.

For something different why not try your hand at Collage (p34) or Sculpture with Papier Mache (p40)? If you are looking for something more traditional there’s Pastel Drawing in a Day (p36). Create your own unique accessories with Fimo Jewellery (p38) or uncover your inner musician with Strum Pluck Pick – Guitar for Beginners (p42).

courses | 23

Kids' Holidays 5–8 years

Carnival of the Animals Rosy Chapman Let’s make art about animals!

Using the children’s classical music by Camille Saint-Seans Carnival of the Animals this class uses movement and mime to help inspire the creation of drawings and paintings of animals.

Mon 12 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Nature Collage Jenessa King Explore the FAC grounds and collect items to make a collage back in the classroom of a creature from your imagination.

What sort of weird and wonderful creatures do you think live in the undergrowth?

Mon 12 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Functional Clay – Mugs & Bowls Alana McVeigh Learn handbuilding techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic underglazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, usable to eat and drink from.

Tues 13 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Mosaics – Animals

Lost Sock Friends

Clare Peake Make a colourful mosaic of your favourite pet or animal. Learn how to use simple shapes to make your picture using childfriendly tiles and grout.

Wed 14 Jan | 10am–1pm or Tues 20 Jan | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Joanna Brown 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.

Wed 14 Jan | 10am–12noon $43 incl. materials

Cut, Paste & Animate

Papier-Mache Playmates

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 15 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Steven Aiton 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. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop.

Tues 13 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Louise Snook (kids working with an adult) Create a simple free-standing sculpture of a creature of your choice. Use materials like coloured paper and glue to finish your masterpiece in papiermache style. A fun class for kids and adults to do together.

Wed 14 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Outer Space Animation

24 | courses | kids

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.

Thurs 15 Jan | 10am–1pm or Fri 23 Jan | 10am–1pm $62 incl. materials

The World Of Stage Acting Chloe King 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.

Thurs 15 Jan | 10am–12 noon $31

Character Creation & Mask Making Felicity Groom Create a number of drawings and a special mask of a character you’ve invented. Using a variety of colourful embellishments, convert your drawings into a special mask that you can wear for hours of fun at home.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Instant Printmaking – Family Portrait Louise Snook Using kid-friendly easy to scratch printing foam, draw your own family portrait and then print it with different colours to create a picture. Frame it to hang on your wall at home.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Magical Monsters in Clay Alana McVeigh Create a magical creature out of clay. Learn handbuilding techniques with easy-to-use paperclay and explore the weird, wonderful creatures you can make.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Sew Your Own Cuddly Animal Lucinda Crimson 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 19 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Dance Around the World Jenessa King Learn an array of different dance styles and movements from around the world in a fun-filled dance extravaganza.

Mon 19 Jan | 10am–12 noon $31

Animation – Clay Creatures Steven Aiton Create creatures out of modeling clay and make them come alive in their own short story. 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.

Mon 19 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

courses | kids | 25

Decorate Your Own Beach Bag

Sea Adventures in Animation

Louise Snook 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.

Mon 19 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials & bag

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 20 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Creative Clay Alana mcveigh Create miniature versions of your pet or favourite animal in clay. Discover a number of handbuilding, decorating and assembling techniques. Your personalised sculptures will be fired and ready to take home two weeks after class.

Mon 19 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Colourful Decorated T-shirts Lucinda Crimson Personalise your own t-shirt using stencils and stamps made from foam, doilies and different objects. Decorate it in bright colours and take it home to wow all of your friends. Bring a white t-shirt to decorate.

Tues 20 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Fairytale Film Acting Stevie Cruz–Martin Come dressed as your favourite fairytale character and star in a mini-fairytale film. The tutor will lead you in acting on camera and you will see the results on the big screen at the end of the class.

Tues 20 Jan | 10am–12 noon $31

Superheroes Felicity Groom Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Actually, if you look closely, it's you! Bring out your inner super hero and create a special mask and design a unique superhero logo using colourful paint and mixed media.

Wed 21 Jan | 1–3pm $43 incl. materials

Illustrate Your Name

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.

Thurs 22 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

3D Characters in Clay Alana McVeigh 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, handbuilding and assembling techniques.

Thurs 22 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Music & Singing

Jenessa King Learn the basics of illustration, play with type and match individual illustrations to each letter of your name. Hang it proudly on the wall, door or wherever!

Wed 21 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Felicity Groom Join musician Felicity Groom and enjoy a good old fashioned singa-long. Learn some new songs as well as some old favourites and play along with a selection of percussion instruments.

Fri 23 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Arty Canvases

Glaze & Decorate

Lucinda Crimson Create a colourful multilayered artwork on canvas, learning how to combine screenprinting and handstitching. Print an image onto fabric and decorate it with embroidery threads and glittery paints.

Wed 21 Jan | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Fuzzy Felted Friends Louise Snook (kids working with an adult) Design your own colourful toy, from a shark to an elephant, snake or bird and then make it come to life in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn feltmaking techniques.

Thurs 22 Jan | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Alana McVeigh Come and decorate your work made in other FAC clay classes during this school holiday session. Learn about painting and glazing your work and how colours change in the firing process. Some fired tiles will also be available for decorating.

Fri 23 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

26 | courses | kids

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 12 Jan | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Kids' Intro to the Pottery Wheel Alana McVeigh A fun, messy class that shows kids the potential of clay using a pottery wheel to make small bowls, pots and beakers.

Mon 12 Jan | 10am–1pm or Thurs 15 Jan | 1–4pm or Wed 21 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Carve Your Own Stamp Louise Snook Learn to carve your own decorative stamps out of potato, foam and other materials then use them to make beautiful wrapping paper, cards and pictures.

Mon 12 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Urban Art – Multilayered “Stick-Ups” on Board Lady Bananas 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 12 Jan | 10am–2pm $73 incl. materials

Mosaics

Drawing the Landscape

Clare Peake Design your own colourful image and using child-friendly tiles, mosaic it onto a plaque to hang on your wall at home.

Learn how to create details and characteristics by using different shapes and colours.

Tues 13 Jan | 10am–1pm or Mon 19 Jan | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Jennifer Eyles Learn how to draw the landscape whilst exploring the FAC grounds with your tutor. Using charcoal, pencil and pastel create a series of drawings on artist’s quality paper.

Wed 14 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Functional Clay – Mugs & Bowls Alana McVeigh Learn handbuilding techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic underglazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, usable to eat and drink from.

Tues 13 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Colouful Beaded Bracelets Joanna Brown Twist, thread and sculpt yourself an elaborate beaded bracelet using metallic florists wire and an assortment of beautiful beads.

Tues 13 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Still Life in Collage & Mixed Media Jennifer Eyles Explore the classic still life but with a twist by using collage, drawing with a variety of coloured ink and other mixed media to make two A3 works on artist quality paper.

Thurs 15 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

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.

Thurs 15 Jan | 10am–2pm or Fri 23 Jan | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Create & Animate Level 1

Theatre Skills & Stage Acting

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 14 Jan | 10am–3pm or Wed 21 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Chloe King 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.

Thurs 15 Jan | 1–3pm $31

Loom Weaving

Bright Bugs

Kamma Spring Learn how to use a small handmade loom to weave a bright and colourful wall hanging for your room.

Wed 14 Jan | 10am–1pm or Thurs 22 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Shaaron du Bignon Create a colourful little critters using found and recycled materials. Learn basic sculpture techniques that you can apply with everyday tools and materials.

Thurs 15 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

courses | kids | 27

Create & Animate Level 2

Creative Clay

Lights Camera Action

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 16 Jan | 10am–3pm or Thurs 22 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Alana mcveigh Create miniature versions of your pet or favourite animal in clay. Discover a number of handbuilding, decorating and assembling techniques. Your personalised sculptures will be fired and ready to take home two weeks after class.

Mon 19 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Stevie Cruz–Martin What does a director do? Why do they use a clapper board?

All these questions and more will be answered. Learn what goes on in front and behind the camera on a film set. Acquire basic hands-on skills and shoot a short scene in class.

Wed 21 Jan | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Urban Art – Paint Marker Madness Level 2

Drawing Self-Portraits

Scratch & Print

Lady Bananas An advanced workshop created for any previous Urban Art students. Customise a canvas combining paint with other fun urban art materials. Emphasis is on character design and lettering.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–2pm $73 incl. materials

Jennifer Eyles 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.

Tues 20 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Creative Photography for Kids

Music – Record Your Own Song

Jo Darvall Learn a fun and easy printmaking technique. Scratch a drawing into a special cardboard surface then get messy rubbing ink onto your drawing ready to roll through the printing press which transfers the drawing onto paper. All printing uses artist quality paper and non-toxic ink.

Wed 21 Jan | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Jacqueline Warrick In this fun workshop discover how to work all the buttons on a camera and the secrets behind taking creative photographs. Explore the idea of communicating through images and take photographs that tell a story. A great workshop for creative and collaborative learning. Your favourite images will be printed for you to keep.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–3pm or Fri 23 Jan | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Funky Fimo Beadmaking Sophie Guittiere Learn how to make your own brightly coloured funky Fimo beads and use them to create a necklace. A great class for newcomers but also open to students who have already done Funky Fimo Jewellery with Sophie and would like to try something different.

Mon 19 Jan | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Felicity Groom Working as a group learn how to write a poem that is then put to music. Sing and record the class song to acoustic guitar music and make a CD you can keep forever.

Tues 20 Jan | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Copper Lanterns Louise Snook Using thin sheets of copper make a beautiful hanging or table lantern. Punch holes in the metal to make different patterns which the light shines through.

Tues 20 Jan | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Re-fashion Your Tees Lucinda Crimson Bring in your unwanted t-shirts and we’ll slice them up and turn them into a new top, dress or even a bag with ruffles, appliqué, pleats and hand-stitching.

Tues 20 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Colourful Paper Flowers Joanna Brown Decorate your bedroom with an assortment of oversize beautiful paper craft flowers. Explore a range of techniques to make a variety of different shaped flora.

Be amazed at what you can make with just paper and glue.

Thurs 22 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Large-Scale Pastel Drawings Jennifer Eyles 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.

Thurs 22 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

28 | courses | kids

3D Characters in Clay Alana McVeigh Guided by a story, create your own character in clay. Imagine aspects of the character’s life to inform its appearance. Learn a number of design, texturing, handbuilding and assembling techniques.

Thurs 22 Jan | 1–4pm $50 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 23 Jan | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

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.

Fri 23 Jan | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Glaze & Decorate Alana McVeigh Come and decorate your work made in other FAC clay courses during these school holiday session. Learn about painting and glazing your work and how colours change in the firing process. Some fired tiles will also be available for decorating.

Fri 23 Jan | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

ART FOR KIDS' TERM TIME. 6–12 years .

Clay Club Alana McVeigh Come and learn or expand upon a range of clay and glazing techniques through guided projects and opportunities to develop your own ideas. We will explore the range of things you can make out of clay through coil, pinch, modelling and slab techniques. Some guided projects will include character creations, funny faces, decorative tiles, beautiful bowls and more.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7–28 Feb | 2–4pm or 7–28 Mar | 2–4pm $168 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. Stream 1: New Students Sat 14 Feb | 11am–4pm Sat 21 Mar | 11am–4pm Stream 2: Returning Students Sun 15 Feb | 11am–4pm Sun 22 Mar | 11am–4pm $69 incl. materials

ART FOR TEENS 13–18 years .

Skate Decks Lady Bananas Create a piece of urban art using various specialist materials such as aerosol, paint pens, marker and stenciling techniques.

Discuss design imagery then transfer it onto your own deck. Decks can be purchased beforehand from The Butcher Shop – please bring your own.

Tue 13 Jan | 10am–2pm $78 incl. materials

Type with Attitude Laura Mitchell Bring a phrase, quote, word or social media post that means something to you along with an associated image. Use drawing, stenciling, painting, spraying and collage to create your own style of typography to reflect your word or phrase. Explore hand drawn and ready-made typography as part of the class.

Fri 16 Jan | 10am–3pm $92 incl. materials

Lights Camera Action Stevie Cruz–Martin What does a director do? Why do they use a clapper board?

All these questions and more will be answered. Learn what goes on in front and behind the camera on a film set. Acquire basic hands-on skills and shoot a short scene in class.

Fri 23 Jan | 10am–3pm $92 incl. materials

courses | teens | 29

adult courses

Courses Key = Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced

Night Course

30 | courses | adults

On holiday? Really enjoy yourself and do an art course!

Ceramics – 3 Lessons on the Wheel Stewart Scambler Discover the art of throwing on the pottery wheel under the expert guidance of ceramics artist Stewart Scambler. Learn the properties of different clays and how to handle them with specialist tools while throwing a number of vessels.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 10–24 Jan | 10am–1pm $136/ members $122

Bezel Set Ring Nicole Lance 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.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 10–24 Jan | 10am–1pm $136/ members $122

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Loren Kronemyer This course starts from scratch, teaching essential drawing skills.

Learn observational skills, basic drawing methods and discover different drawing materials in an encouraging environment.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 10–24 Jan | 10am–1pm $136/ members $122

Painting with Acrylics – Realism to Abstraction Joss Gregson Learn about painting mediums, techniques to depict real life and how to use colour successfully.

Then, explore the how and what of abstraction to create your own abstract painting. Refine your painting skills and discover how to generate new ideas.

Sat 10 & Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $192/ members $183

adult courses summer specials Jewellery for Beginners Jill Parnell Create your own textured ring while learning traditional jewellery making techniques. Discover different ways of soldering and how to size, form and texture metal.

Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Learn to Draw the Body in a Day Daniela Dlugocz Learn fundamental drawing techniques through studying the figure-exploring contour, gesture, shape, value and texture. Learn traditional methods of life drawing as well as more experimental approaches using charcoal, pencil, pastels and ink. Includes sessions with a life model.

Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $145/ members $130

Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique Renae Martin Interpret images to create your own detailed mosaics. Learn techniques such as tile cutting and shaping, grouting, composition and colour; and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills to continue with your practice at home.

Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83

Human Form & Surface Treatment Alana McVeigh Create sculpted human forms of classic, contemporary and animated characters. Investigate basic anatomy and sculptural techniques to develop work that will be decorated using a series of underglazing, draping, assembling, marking and staining techniques to create diverse surface effects.

Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Loom Weaving for Beginners Kamma Spring Learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom to create a colourful wall hanging. Discover how to warp and prepare a loom, how to weave geometric shapes and how to complete and mount your finished piece.

Sun 11 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Sculpture – Stone Carving Viktor Eszenyi Create your own three-dimensional sculpture for the home or garden using easy to sculpt manmade product Hebel stone. Learn appropriate tool use, handling techniques and how to create detail.

Sat 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

courses | adults | 31

Music – Songwriting for Beginners David Hyams 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 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Sculpture with Papier Mache Louise Snook Ever wanted to try papier mache but thought it was just for kids?

Explore various methods for creating sculptural forms, build a frame to work on and discover the different types of glue and materials that can be used. Learn this underestimated craft and how it can be used with a modern twist to create a fun sculptural piece for your home.

Sat 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Create a Large-Scale Painting Weekend Joss Gregson Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this two day course. Start by choosing your subject matter, which can be abstract or realistic. Learn how to use acrylic mediums and be guided through some basic painting techniques, colour theory and composition.

Sat 17 & Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $192/ members $183

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto in One Day Karen Castle In this condensed version of our popular course, discover how to use your SLR camera and take better photos. Learn about lighting, composition and how your camera and lenses work on manual and semi-auto settings.

Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Pastel Drawing in a Day Daniela Dlugocz Discover the wide range of artistic possibilities that pastels offer – from drawing, painting and sketching techniques. Focusing on still life as a subject matter, explore form, colour and technique in this creative one day course.

Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Coils, Coils & More Coils in Clay Dee Jaeger Learn about handbuilding with clay using the time-honoured and fun coiling technique. Create a substantial sized pot to grace your garden or patio. Learn how to roll perfect coils and explore decoration and embellishment techniques to finish off the final piece.

Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Jewellery Tool Making

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 finished painting to take home.

Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

A Quick Intro to Oil Painting Glen Stewart Be introduced to the rich, luscious medium of oil painting. Discover how to apply paint to a surface in different ways to create texture.

Create a still life painting using the new techniques you have learnt.

Sat 24 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Textiles – Nuno Felting

Max Butcher Make simple and inexpensive tools for use in making and repairing jewellery. Learn annealing, forging, grinding, polishing and sharpening.

Create simple stamps, punches and hammers.

Sun 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Louise Snook Nuno is the Japanese term for a fabric to which wool and other fibres are felted. Produce your own stunning textural cloth in this popular workshop under the expert guidance of tutor Louise Snook.

Sat 24 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Screenprinting – Customised Prints

Drawing & Printmaking Weekend

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 18 Jan | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Jo Darvall Following the tradition of artists who transfer their drawings into prints, explore the techniques and history of this process whilst learning practical skills in both drawing and printmaking. Focusing on WA artists and their use of landscape, follow in their footsteps and create a series of drawings and prints of the local surroundings.

Sat 24 & Sun 25 Jan | 10am–4pm $192/ members $173

32 | courses | adults

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 and how to create a balanced picture.

Some painting experience required.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

adult courses

Watercolour

Painting Pastels Jo Darvall 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 (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Acrylics to Oils – Layering & Texture Jennifer Eyles

Discover how to use both mediums simultaneously and transition between the two as you explore subjects from still life to landscape painting. Learn to create texture with paint using brushes, sponges, rags and palette knives. Expand your skills to create a final painting and smaller studies.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Watercolour Jo Darvall

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 (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm No class on 2 Mar $178/ members $160

Oil Painting Peter Walker

Discover methods of building an oil painting, from under-painting 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) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239 or Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $193/ members $174

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.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Oil Painting – Figure & Portraiture Drewfus Gates Explore figure and portraiture painting learning how to use this traditional medium in a variety of ways. Discover techniques including colour mixing, tonal painting, proportion, composition and how to create a likeness. All sessions with a life model.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $397/ members $357

Acrylic Painting – Real to Abstract – Stage 1 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) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

courses | adults | 33

Acrylic Painting – Real to Abstract – Stage 2

Contemporary Acrylic Painting – Colour

Joss Gregson Come and take the next step and develop the skills and techniques you have learnt in Stage 1. Extend your skills through a series of painting exercises to enable you to develop your own ideas.

Explore the use of appropriate mediums for different effects and learn how to paint anything from a glass bottle to a clump of grass.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Miles Carpenter Discover or rediscover how to use paint through a variety of techniques, different ways to apply paint, colour mixing and placing colours to make a striking composition. Learn how to overcome a blank canvas and enjoy exploring the medium of acrylic paint to its full potential with new exercises every week and the chance to develop a finished artwork using the skills you have learnt.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

General Painting Drewfus Gates Open to students using any painting medium including oils, acrylics, watercolours and pastels. Students are encouraged to work on their own ideas and compositions with the guidance of an experienced artist and tutor who is on hand to help you through the technical and compositional aspects of your work. Develop your core painting skills in this creative, encouraging environment.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Studio Painting Joss Gregson

This course is designed for students with some painting skills, anyone making a return to painting or those simply wanting to refine and extend their skills.

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) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Landscape Painting in Acrylics Joss Gregson Explore landscape painting at your own pace. This course functions both as an introduction for beginners or more advanced students wishing to develop their skills. Key factors such as creating depth and the colours of light will be explored, along with such fundamental things as how to paint the sky, clouds, trees etc. A research session may take us around Fremantle and the harbour with cameras and a small paint kit to gather material for development to large-scale paintings in the studio.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Advanced Studio Painting 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 (8 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–2:30pm $395/ members $356

Outdoor Painting Ken Wadrop Be introduced to painting in the great outdoors in the beautiful FAC grounds. Discover techniques to capture the fleeting effects of time and light in this direct paint-to-canvas method. Learn how to deal with the practical and material issues of painting outside (en plein air painting) and how to choose a subject and location each week to create a series of paintings. Explore colour theory, observation techniques and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Fridays (8 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Painting Techniques – Renaissance in a Day Glen Stewart Discover the painting techniques of the Renaissance including egg tempera on panel, oil paints, pigments and more. Learn how the artists of this period used these mediums to create the old masters that we know today. Put this all into practice in a day of practical discovery.

Sun 15 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Painting – Realism Ken Wadrop Be introduced to different aspects of achieving realism in painting. Join one of the original Fremantle Realists, Ken Wadrop, and learn about drawing and painting from life as well as using photographs as a starting point and a tool for observation. Work in differing approaches such as the Direct Painting Manner (Alla Prima) or the more considered approach of multi-layered painting whilst exploring colour theory, design and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

34 | courses | adults

Discover Watercolour Rosy Chapman Discover this rich, translucent and delicate medium. Develop confidence and techniques in watercolour painting starting from the basics such as washes, wet into wet, tonal variation and colour mixing.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Acrylic Painting for Beginners Shaaron du Bignon Discover how to paint with acrylics, learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements together in compositions. Explore this medium through a number of exercises guided by your tutor. Focusing on figurative painting the last two sessions will be with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6:30–9pm $261/ members $235

Discover the Versatility of Acrylics Glen Stewart 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 with a range of subject matter. A great course for complete beginners or those wishing to be reinspired by this medium.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 21 Feb–14 Mar | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

Painting with Acrylics – Realism to Abstraction Joss Gregson Learn about painting mediums, techniques to depict real life and how to use colour successfully.

Then explore the how and what of abstraction to create your own abstract painting. Refine your painting skills and discover how to generate new ideas.

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Feb | 10am–4pm $192/ members $183

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 finished painting in this one day workshop.

Sun 1 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Make a Large-Scale Painting in a Day Joss Gregson Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this one day workshop. Learn how to use acrylic mediums and be guided through some basic painting techniques, colour theory and composition.

Sun 8 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Collage Shaaron du Bignon Discover collage, a different approach to art-making. Using old photos, books, magazines and material scraps as your medium, work on a composition that encompasses these materials.

Techniques will include image transfer, collage, carbon transfer, what surface to use and how to prepare it. Create a small visual diary of studies and a final work.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

A Day of Outdoor Painting Ken Wadrop Be introduced to painting in the great outdoors in the beautiful FAC grounds. Learn how to deal with the practical and material issues of painting outside, how to choose a subject and location and then put paint to canvas.

Explore basic colour theory, observation techniques and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Sun 22 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Drawing & |Printmaking Learn to Draw Shana James Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics and 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) 2–23 Feb | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 2 Mar $144/ members $130

Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint Shana James Are you a complete beginner but not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you! Be introduced to the three different types of artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting under the guidance of one of FAC’s much-loved tutors. Develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221 or Saturdays (6 weeks) 21 Feb–28 Mar | 10am–1pm $270/ members $243

Drawing the Whole Figure – Top-to-Toe Daniela Dlugocz Learn how to draw the whole human body from top-to-toe.

Explore difficult to draw features including hands, feet and face. Learn about proportion, expression, shading methods and material use. Daniela will be able to adapt the exercises to individual ability and requirements. All sessions with a life model.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $397/ members $357

courses | adults | 35

Drawing for a Travel Diary Joss Gregson

Begin by learning essential drawing techniques in the studio before moving to interesting locations around Fremantle and surroundings. Discover how to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene. Explore how to construct a page using both text and drawing. Enhance your drawing skills and be introduced to drawing on your tablet or iPad as an additional part of this course, or concentrate on paper and pen if you prefer.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Linocut Shana James Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking, a popular practice amongst artists. Learn how to adapt your image, carve your plate and print your image on different paper. This course will also cover colour techniques and registration.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239 or Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6:30–9pm $237/ members $213

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.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 April | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Learn to Draw the Body Daniela Dlugocz Life drawing is a challenging and wonderful skill to learn.

Discover how to draw the human figure with different materials and shading techniques to get

a 3D effect. Drawing exercises and practice can be adapted

by Daniela for all skill levels. All sessions with a life model.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Feb | 10am–1pm $253/ members $228

A Day of Drawing Shana James Make a series of small drawings using ink, charcoal, conte and other materials. Learn about the different characteristics of each medium and enjoy drawing under the trees in the grounds of the Fremantle Arts Centre.

Sat 7 Feb| 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Printmaking – A Day of Drypoint Shana James 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.

Sat 14 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Book Illustration Jenessa king Learn how to create fully resolved illustrations, from initial sketches to full colour finish. Come with

a book concept in mind or just a creative imagination to draw from. Studies will explore basic drawing skills, line, shape, form and depth as well as how to apply colour with a variety of mediums to create effect and definition.

Mondays (6 weeks) 16 Feb–23 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $214/ members $193

Etching Shana James Etching metal to print images is a process which has been used by artists for centuries. Starting with a simple line drawing create small style images which you can print on FAC’s etching presses. Explore this traditional process used by famous artists like Rembrandt and be guided through it step-bystep by an experienced tutor.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $214/ members $193

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) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6:30–9pm $252/ members $227

36 | courses | adults

Screenprinting on Paper Lucinda Crimson Explore techniques used by great artists such as Andy Warhol to create multilayered, multicoloured prints on paper.

Learn about photographic screenprinting techniques, what materials are used, how to print an image multiple times and how to layer colours.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Intermediate Drawing Daniela Dlugocz For students who have completed Drawing for the Absolute Beginner or already have some drawing experience and want to take their skills further.

Gain confidence in drawing from observation, memory and imagination and develop your skills and understanding of drawing. Each week focus on an aspect of drawing with a variety of subject matters including still life, the human figure and landscape (outside). Two sessions with a life model.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6:30–9pm $261/ members $235

Life Drawing Kevin Robertson Discover fundamental drawing techniques to capture the body with renowned artist Kevin Robertson. Learn to use a variety of materials such as chalk, crayon and pastels. All sessions with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6:30–9pm $285/ members $257

Drawing & Printmaking Jo Darvall Following the tradition of artists who transfer their drawings into prints, explore the techniques and history of this process whilst learning practical skills in both drawing and printmaking.

Focusing on West Australian

artists and their use of landscape, follow in their footsteps and create a series of drawings and prints of the local surroundings.

Fridays (6 weeks) 20 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $214/ members $193

Learn to Draw the Face Daniela Dlugocz Learn about portraiture in this short course. Discover techniques to help with proportion and positioning of features on the face. Drawing exercises and practice can be adapted by Daniela for all skill levels. All sessions with a life model.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7–28 Mar | 10am–1pm $253/ members $228

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. Use light and shade to create dramatic effects.

Mondays (4 weeks) 9–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $144/ members $130

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 use of interesting application tools to express the human form. Session includes life model.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Pastel Drawing in a Day Daniela Dlugocz Discover the wide range of artistic possibilities that pastels offer – from drawing, painting and sketching techniques. Focusing on still life as a subject matter, explore form, colour and technique.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Colourful Screenprint Posters Lucinda Crimson Create your own poster or artwork in this fun workshop.

Discover the possibilities of this colourful, graphic and immediate process to make prints on paper using hand-cut stencils, colour and a little bit of imagination.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Botanical Illustration Jenessa King Create beautiful works on paper and improve your drawing and colour illustration skills. Using the plants that grow in the FAC gardens as your inspiration learn the skills to produce a colour illustration. Working in pencil, fine-liner pen and watercolour explore drawing skills, line, shape, form and depth as well as how to apply colour to create definition.

Sat 21 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

A Day of Tablet & iPad Drawing for a Travel Diary Joss Gregson An inspiring day of drawing but instead of using paper use your tablet or iPad. The day will begin in the studio, setting up your tablet with the free app, being introduced to the various tools and getting to grips with this new way of drawing before moving to interesting locations around Fremantle. This course will teach you how to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene on your travels. Please bring a tablet and stylus.

Sun 29 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

courses | adults | 37

Jewellery .

Jewellery Design & Techniques Nicole Lance Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal.

Use soldering, filing and texturing to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Casting Objects in Metal Nicole Lance Discover the technique of lost wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled 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 (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Jewellery Jill Parnell

Learn traditional jewellery-making techniques including sawing, soldering, bending and several ways of texturing metal. Create a number of your own unique pieces.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

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 (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 1:30–3:30pm $193/ members $174

Enamelling 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 (9 weeks) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Silver & Alternative Materials Jill Parnell Learn how to combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Use materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper and discover new joining techniques such as riveting, stitching and making screws.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Contemporary Jewellery & Assemblage Alister Yiap 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.

Fridays (8 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $246/ members $221

Contemporary Silver Jewellery Nicole Lance 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) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 10am–1pm $270/ members $243

38 | courses | adults

Studio Jewellery

Silversmithing

Cuttlebone Casting

Nicole Lance Designed for students with some jewellery making experience who want to work on their own projects with the guidance of an experienced tutor. Enjoy our beautiful jewellery studio and swap ideas and techniques with your peers. Nicole will be on hand to give expert advice on unfinished projects or new ideas.

Saturdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $270/ members $243

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.

Tuesdays (2 weeks) 17–24 Feb | 10am–4:30pm $192/ members $173

Jill Parnell Discover this stunning yet simple process where designs are carved into cuttlebone or soft stone to create moulds. Using recycled silver or gold scraps, melt your choice of metal into your carved design to create unique pieces.

Sun 8 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Keum Boo Nicole Lance 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 8 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Jewellery Tool Restoration Max Butcher Do you have tired tools that don’t work as well as they used to? Cutting edges that are dull? Dividers and scribes that skate rather than score? Learn techniques to restore your tools making them as good as new.

Sun 15 Feb| 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Fimo Jewellery Sophie Guittiere Explore the colourful world of Fimo jewellery and learn how to make your own. Explore how to prepare the fimo – a quick-bake clay, mix colours and produce different effects. Create a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings.

Sun 15 Feb| 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Possibilities in Metal Casting Sarah Elson Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small-scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method then explore how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or link it in with one of our other jewellery courses to learn how to make these precious items into jewellery pieces.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Beginners Jewellery Alister Yiap Learn the basics of jewellery making and explore a variety of techniques used to create a pendant, set a stone and start assembling a chain. Develop fundamental skills in sawing, soldering and shaping metal under the tuition of jewellery design artist Alister Yiap.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Sculpture & Jewellery – Metal Casting Sarah Elson Explore the possibilities of lost wax, lost material and cuttlebone casting to create miniature sculptural works in metal or wearable treasures in this two day workshop.

Sundays (2 weeks) 22 Feb–1 Mar | 10am–4pm $192/ members $173

Jewellery – Settings Max Butcher Designed for students with some jewellery-making experience looking to refine their skills in setting stones. Prepare a graver and explore bright cutting and raising grains. Learn how to set bezels, claw and bead-set faceted stones correctly and finish them with a graver and polished point burnisher.

Tuesdays (4 weeks) 10–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $144/ members $136

Chains, Links & Pendants in a Day Nicole Lance Learn the skills of chain making alongside techniques of sawing, soldering and filing, with a focus on creating a contemporary piece of jewellery. Look at design and construction while using wire and sheet metal to create your neckpiece.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Jewellery – Colouring Titanium Jill Parnell Experiment with colouring titanium, the lightest and strongest of metals with heat, to create stunning results. Design and create a colourful brooch or pendant in just one day. This workshop is suitable for students with no previous jewellery making experience or those wishing to learn a different technique.

Sun 29 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

courses | adults | 39

Ceramics & .

Sculpture .

Decorated & Carved Models & Moulds Sandra Black Learn how to make multiples of an object or model by using a mould. Starting with a plain model and casting in plaster, discover techniques to decorate this form by carving and drilling in to the model. Create identical decorated vessels that can be fired with clear or coloured glazes.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Studio Porcelain Project Sandra Black For students with some clay/ ceramic-making experience who want to work on their own projects with the guidance of an experienced tutor. Sandra will be on hand to give expert advice on unfinished projects or new ideas. Students may choose areas of specific interest to their own development such as refining shapes, decorative skills, throwing, glazes and application.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class on 2 Mar $246/ members $221

Clay for Beginners – Handbuilding Dee Jaeger Be introduced to the world of handbuilding in clay and make an outdoor pot or sculpture for a garden. Starting with the basics, learn how to work with clay and be taken through a variety of different handbuilding techniques in a supportive, relaxed environment.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

Wheel Throwing Porcelain

Porcelain – Slab Casting & Construction

Alana McVeigh Designed to introduce students to wheel throwing with porcelain clay, this course is aimed both at beginners and those familiar with throwing but not with this medium. Begin with an exploration of the vessel in all its forms, from bowls to decorative structures and learn some techniques to create your own. Porcelain has a delicate and translucent quality and working with it can produce stunning results.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–31 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $266/ members $239

Sandra Black Create a slab mould in plaster and decorate with impressed textures, painting and slip marbling techniques. Use paper porcelain to cast slabs for construction of jewellery, objects or vessels. Works can be fired and clear glazed.

Sundays (4 weeks) 8 Feb–1 Mar | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

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 (9 weeks) 4 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239 or Fridays (8 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $246/ members $221

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 and learn to use the pottery wheel.

Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in our kilns.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239 or Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6:30–9pm $237/ members $213

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, how to make wadding mix for cone packs and the correct methods of loading and unloading different wares.

Sat 14 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Stone Carving Viktor Eszenyi Create your own threedimensional sculpture for the home or garden using Hebel stone, an easy to sculpt manmade product. Learn appropriate tool use, handling techniques and how to create detail.

Sat 14 Feb| 10am–4pm or Sat 28 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Intro to Sculpture Simon Gilby An ideal starting point for those wishing to be introduced to working and thinking creatively in 3D. Through a series of miniprojects work with materials such as clay, plaster, wood and wire to learn some fundamental sculpture techniques. Sculpture is wonderfully fun and creative and with some simple skills great results can be achieved.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $214/ members $193

40 | shop

Water Fountains in Clay Stewart Scambler Learn how to build and install your own handmade clay water fountain. Explore the issues encountered when designing and building a piece for your garden from the overall design to the technical aspects of the pump and plumbing. Discover different building methods using clay from throwing to handbuilding.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 26 Feb–2 Apr | 1–4pm $214/ members $193

A Day on the Wheel

Clay – Sculptural Forms Miles Carpenter Create your own clay sculpture. Designed to support students through the fundamentals of ceramic sculptural construction allowing for any level of artistic ability. Learn techniques such as slab-building, carving, joining and washes.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Sculpture with Papier Mache Louise Snook Ever wanted to try papier mache but thought it was just for kids?

Explore various methods for creating sculptural forms, build a frame to work on and discover the different types of glue and materials that can be used. Learn this underestimated craft and how it can be used with a modern twist to create a fun sculptural piece for your home.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 Feb–26 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $214/ members $193

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 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

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 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Stewart Scambler 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 Stewart Scambler’s expert guidance.

Sat 28 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

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 and its diverse properties, how to use specialist tools and decorating techniques. Create a number of finished and glazed pieces.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7–28 Mar | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

Monoprint & Screenprint on Clay Elaine Bradley Learn how to transfer your own drawings, handwritten text and stamps onto clay using both tissue transfer and screenprinting methods. Bring your own leatherhard ceramic work to personalise with this technique or create a surface to transfer onto during the class.

Sundays (4 weeks) 8–29 Mar | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

courses | adults | 41

Fashion &.

Texiles.

Weaving Wicker Baskets Fiona Gavino Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials.

Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor.

Sun 15 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

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 8 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sat 21 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Shibori Fashion Garments Roberta Leary Explore the traditional dyeing technique of Shibori and work using silk, cottons or rayon to create a range of dyed fabrics suitable for clothing, drapes or scarves. Use your favourite fabric and make a simple summer dress, kaftan or shirt. Bring your own sewing machine.

Mondays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 2 Mar $232/ members $209

Machine Sewing for Beginners

Screenprint & Sew Your Own Beach Bag

angela ferolla 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.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $255

Angela Ferolla Learn how to screenprint onto fabric with cut out stencils of your own design, colourful fabric and paint. Then using a simple pattern hand sew your own beach bag for the summer. A fun exploration of design, printing and sewing.

Sat 7 & Sun 8 Mar | 10am–4pm $192/ members $173

Intro to Photographic Screenprinting on Fabric Louise Snook Using our 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.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 Feb–26 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $214/ members $193

Hand-Painted Silk Scarf Roberta Leary Create a beautiful hand-painted silk scarf in this one day workshop.

Using a range of colourful dyes learn quick and simple methods of dyeing and hand painting a design. Silk can be purchased from the tutor on the day.

Sun 22 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Loom Weaving for Beginners Kamma Spring Learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom to create a colourful wall hanging. Discover how to warp and prepare a loom how to weave geometric shapes and how to complete and mount your finished piece.

Sun 28 Feb | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Hollow Form Felting Louise Snook 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.

Sun 15 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Weaving the Recycled Fiona Gavino Using a range of recycled materials including old posters, maps or flexible plastic learn how to weave a number of small baskets and turn the recycled into something useful. Explore basketry techniques that can be used for a wide range of materials.

Sun 22 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Needle Felting Sue Espie Learn the delicate art of needle felting with textile artist Sue Espie. Create a test piece using the special notched needle to sculpt the wool, then progress and work on making small animals or creatures of your own design. A relaxing process with a rewarding outcome.

Sun 22 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

42 | courses | adults

Photography 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.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–14 Mar | 10am–1pm $270/ members $243

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto Karen Castle Discover how to use your SLR camera and take better photos.

Learn about lighting and composition and how your camera and lenses work. Develop the skills and confidence to use your camera on manual and semi-auto settings.

Fridays (4 weeks) 13 Feb–6 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $144/ members $130

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto in One Day Karen Castle In this condensed version of our popular course discover how to use your SLR camera and take better photos. Learn about lighting and composition and how your camera and lenses work. Develop the skills and confidence to use your camera on manual and semi-auto settings.

Sun 15 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sun 29 Mar | 10am–4pm $96/ members $86

Day to Night – Creative Photography Jacqueline Warrick Learn more about your SLR camera and how to play with light, focus and changes in natural light. Discover how to read an image and how to communicate a meaningful story to develop your ideas. An understanding of your SLR in manual mode is desirable for this course.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–24 Mar | 6–9pm $283/ members $256

Performing Arts Strum Pluck Pick – Guitar for Beginners Todd Pickett Explore your inner rock/ folk star with with musician Todd Pickett. Learn the basics of playing the guitar, right and left hand placement, chords and strumming patterns and how to put it all together in a tune. A good course to get you started on your musical journey.

Sundays (3 weeks) 22 Feb–8 Mar | 10–11:30am $96/ members $86

Acting Techniques for Beginners stevie Cruz-martin Learn and develop basic acting skills including improvisation, developing a character and vocal techniques. Students will learn in a relaxed and friendly environment. No previous acting experience necessary.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7–28 Mar | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

TODD PICKETT

Music – Songwriting for Beginners David Hyams This short course has been designed for those who imagine they could write a song but never know 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.

Saturdays (2 weeks) 14–21 Mar | 10am–2pm $128/ members $115

Ukulele Todd Pickett Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Discover this wonderful little instrument and learn basic chords, rhythm and strumming patterns whilst exploring songs new and old to put your new found skills to work.

A fun, relaxed class designed for absolute beginners.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 14–28 Mar | 2:30–4pm $96/ members $86

courses | how to enrol | 43

how to enrol Online

Refund Policy

Visit fac.org.au/courses

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) along with your enrolment details 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/courses.

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 Holidays from 15 December Members from 8 December Non-Members from 15 December

44 | visit us fremantle

cottesloe / perth

C a nn

ighw

ay

Qu

een

V ic

Be

tor

a ch

ia S

St r

tre

ee

t

et

East Street

swan river

ing H

Ja m

es

St r

ee

t

F inn

et tre arr Qu

et

et

fremantle park

john curtin college of the arts

eet e la Ad

Qu

ee

nS

Ma r

tre

t ee tr yS rr Pa

So ut err hT ac e

south fremantle

n Ro a d

fremantle markets

Hampto

et

fremantle prison

central fremantle

Swanbourne Street

St r e

fishing boat harbour

t

et

fremantle oval

esplanade

ree

war memorial

ke t

the moores building

h St

et

free cat bus

Hig

tre

ide

El d

St r

er

ry S

fremantle train station

Pa r

Pl a

ce

clancy’s fish pub

St r e

St r e

fremantle arts centre

et

yS

Ord Stre

leisure centre & pool

fremantle passenger terminal

er t y

Va l e

visit us | 45

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

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

accessibility

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 visiting.

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

Director Jim Cathcart

how to get here

opening times Open 7 days 10am–5pm and exhibition openings, night classes and events Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year's Day

entry Free admission to galleries Free and ticketed events

grounds Free WiFi Children welcome Sorry, no dogs

café Canvas Restaurant Fully licensed Open 7 days 8am–3pm weekdays 8am–4pm weekends Kitchen closes at 2pm weekdays and 3pm weekends 08 9335 5685

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 Julia remmert City of Fremantle Art Collection Curator André Lipscombe Moores Building Exhibitions manager Richie Kuhaupt Residencies and Studios Coordinator Bevan Honey Learning Coordinator deborah Haslam Shop Manager Gabrielle Howlett Communications manager andrea woods Events Coordinator Marcus Dickson Communications Assistant Sam Leung

Graphic Designer Ash Pederick Finance office Christine Lofthouse julia remmert Reception Caroline Brook Sheridan Coleman Joanna Brown Gwen Edwards silvia ferolla Retail Assistants Rose Megirian PIA CHOMLEY Joanna Brown Jenny Dawson Kate Jones Events Assistants andrew clark Todd Pickett Grounds & Technician George Gregson facility & program assistant aaron lyons

keep in touch Subscribe online to receive our FAC e-newsletter FremantleArtsCentre FreoArtsCentre FremantleArtsCentre

found at fremantle arts centre

WA’s largest range of unique gifts and wares designed by local artists Ceramics • Homewares • Jewellery • Fashion Wood • Books • Glass • Stationery • Toys and more!

7 days 10am–5pm | fac.org.au | 9432 9569 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle Tennis Ball Sculptures by Susie Marwick $60-$95 each

48 | calendar

january thur 1 sun 4 sat 10 sun 11 mon 12 fri 16 sun 18 sat 24 sun 25 thur 29 thur 29

New Year’s Day Concert Inner Courtyard Sunday Music – Boom! Bap! Pow! Front Garden Summer Special Courses Begin Sunday Music – Sal Kimber and the Rolling Wheel Front Garden Kids Holidays Courses Begin Moores Building Exhibitions Connections and They Killed Them Opening Night Sunday Music – Mama Kin + jenn grant Front Garden Fat Freddy’s Drop South Lawn Sunday Music – Pugsley Buzzard Front Garden Horizon: Exploring the West Coast with the Clipperton Project Closing today Girt by Sea City of Fremantle Art Collection Closing Today

14 10 30 10 23 18 10 12 10 4 4

february Sun 1 mon 2 fri 6 sun 8 fri 13 sun 15 Sun 22 Sun 22 fri 27 fri 27 sat 28

Sunday Music – Madre Monte Front Garden 10 Adults Courses Begin 29 Moores Building Exhibitions WA Raw and The Others Opening Night 18 Sunday Music – The Weapon is Sound Front Garden 10 Ragnar Kjartansson The End: Rocky Mountains Opening Night 2 Sunday Music – The Kill Devil Hills + Archer Front Garden 10 Sunday Music – Dom Mariani and the Majestic Kelp Front Garden 10 chet faker south lawn 12 Soft Soft Loud Featuring Tuomo Prättälä and Felix Zenger inner courtyard 6 Moores Building Exhibition Immersion Opening Night 18 Dan Sultan Front Garden 14

march sun 1 sun 8 fri 13 sun 15 fri 20 sat 21 sun 22 thur 26 fri 27

Sunday Music – The Darling Downs Front Garden Sunday Music – Davey Craddock & the Spectacles + Daniel Champagne Front Garden Moores Building Exhibition For the Love of Painting Opening Night Sunday Music – Depedro Front Garden offBEAT – Defying Gravity perform Inuksuit Front Garden offBEAT – The Wheel Turns – live percussion meets electronica inner courtyard offBEAT & Sunday Music – Daniel Susnjar Afro-Peruvian Jazz Group front garden Ben Howard and Special Guests South Lawn WAAPA Direct Front Garden

10 10 18 10 8 8 8 13 5