What's On at Fremantle Arts Centre April–June 2016

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what’s on april–june 2016

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

director’s welcome Revealed, a Western Australian State Government program dedicated to new and emerging WA Aboriginal artists, finds a new home at FAC this year. Bringing together Aboriginal art centres from all over the state to participate in an art market, workshops, professional development, public symposium and exhibition, Revealed celebrates the vitality and breadth of contemporary WA Aboriginal art and provides invaluable support to ensure the sector thrives in the future.

Opening a week earlier, Frontier Surfing examines WA’s special relationship to big wave surfing, and together with Revealed superbly demonstrates FAC’s commitment to a program that reflects the diversity of contemporary WA life.

This quarter we also welcome Sophie Kitson, the next participant in our Curators Exchange Program with NSW. This simple effective program, funded by the Australia Council, aims to grow the eastern state’s awareness of WA artists so that they may be included in other national and eastern states projects. In this simple way FAC is helping to address the enduring challenge of the remoteness of WA from the perceived centres of “the national conversation”.

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 alternative formats are available on request

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visual arts Frontier Surfing........................................ 2 Revealed Exhibition............................... 8 Face Value.................................................11 The Dog's Artist......................................12 Freakmo.....................................................12 Memory......................................................13 Artists in Residence.............................14 The Moores Building............................16

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courses Kids...............................................................18 Adults..........................................................20 News............................................................22 Night............................................................24 Weekend & Daytime............................26 FOUND at FAC..........................................40 Map...............................................................42 Visit Us........................................................43

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Main image: John Witzig, Nigel Coates and Murray Smith at Smiths Beach (detail), 1972, giclée print Revealed images: Robyn Mungulu, Namarali & Jarlarloyn (Wororra god & his wife) (detail), 2015, acrylic on canvas, 45 x 70cm. Image courtesy of Mowanjum Aboriginal Art and Culture Centre.

Nyarrie Morgan, Newman. Photo by Carly Day, Martumili Artists. Troopy artworks: Pukina Burton, Jimarri (detail), 2012, acrylic on canvas, 122 × 71cm; Kumpaya Girgiba, Jurnu near Kunawarritji (detail), 2012, acrylic on linen, 91 × 91cm FAC acknowledges the traditional owners of Fremantle and greater Perth, the Whadjuk people, who believe in the wagaul, a serpent-like creature, as the respected creator of south west waterways throughout Nyoongar boodja (country).

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Opening fri 1 april | 6:30pm | Free Exhibition Runs Sat 2 april – sun 22 May Focusing on the intense relationship between the wave, the board and the rider, Frontier Surfing follows some of the big waves off WA’s south west and the characters that chase them.

Frontier Surfing tracks WA’s early surfing history, featuring work by legendary surf photographer John Witzig and a series of historically significant boards designed to withstand the force of the ocean’s most colossal waves.

Showcased alongside large-scale images of WA’s most infamous breaks by big wave photographers Jamie Scott and Russell Ord, interviews with the surfers who ride them and seminal footage of surfers in action, this immersive exhibition explores the singular spiritual connection between the surfer and the wave.

Curated by WA surfer Damon Hurst and FAC Curators Dr Ric Spencer and Bevan Honey. .

artist talks film night SAT 2 APRIL | 2PM | FREE MAIN GALLERY

Image: Jamie Scott jamiescottimages.com

SAT 2 APRIL | 6–10PM | $15 | KIDS 15 AND UNDER FREE TICKETS AND FULL PROGRAM DETAILS AT FAC.ORG.AU

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Government of Western Australia Department of Culture and the Arts

Nyarrie Morgan, Newman. Photo by Carly Day, Martumili Artists. Troopy artworks: Pukina Burton,Jimarri (detail), 2012, acrylic on canvas, 122 Ă— 71cm; Kumpaya Girgiba, Jurnu near Kunawarritji (detail), 2012, acrylic on linen, 91 Ă— 91cm

Revealed is an annual program that provides rare public exposure to new and emerging Aboriginal artists from all over the state, and is presented at FAC for the first time.

Revealed comprises an art market, exhibition and symposium and features artists from more than 20 WA Aboriginal art centres, many in very remote locations.

The exhibition showcases the diversity of the best new and emerging WA Aboriginal artists while the art market also includes work from established artists. Both are an opportunity for the public to purchase directly from these Aboriginal-owned art centres.

The program also provides art workshops and professional development sessions at FAC for the artists and art centre staff.

Revealed is an initiative of the WA State Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts; and the Australian Government through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.

1. WARINGARRI ABORIGINAL ARTS KUNUNURRA 2. WARMUN ART CENTRE WARMUN 3. MOWANJUM ABORIGINAL ART & CULTURE CENTRE DERBY 4. NAGULA JARNDU BROOME 5. MANGKAJA ARTS FITZROY CROSSING 6. MARNINWARNTIKURA FITZROY WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE FITZROY CROSSING 7. YARLIYIL ART CENTRE HALLS CREEK 8. WARLAYIRTI ARTISTS BALGO 9. SPINIFEX HILL ARTISTS PORT HEDLAND 10. ROEBOURNE ART GROUP ROEBOURNE 11. MARTUMILI ARTISTS NEWMAN 12. TJARLIRLI ART TJUKURLA 13. WARAKURNA AND KAYILI ARTISTS WARAKURNA

14. MARUKU ARTS AND CRAFTS ULURU, NT 15. TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS ALICE SPRINGS, NT 16. PAPULANKUTJA ARTISTS BLACKSTONE 17. TJUKURBA ART GALLERY WILUNA 18. WIRNDA BARNA ARTISTS MOUNT MAGNET 19. LAVERTON LEONORA CROSS CULTURAL CENTRE LAVERTON 20. YAMAJI ART GERALDTON 21. WALKATJURRA CULTURAL CENTRE MENZIES 22. SPINIFEX ARTS PROJECT TJUNTJUNJARRA 23. DADAA MIDLAND 24. AS WE ARE FREMANTLE 25. WALYALUP CULTURAL CENTRE FREMANTLE 26. MUNGART BOODJA ART CENTRE ALBANY

MARUKU ARTS AND CRAFTS & TJANPI DESERT WEAVERS WORK WITH ARTISTS ACROSS WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

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Image: Robyn Mungulu, Namarali & Jarlarloyn (Wororra god & his wife), 2015, acrylic on canvas, 45 x 70cm. Image courtesy of Mowanjum Aboriginal Art & Culture Centre.

FAC acknowledges the traditional owners of Fremantle and greater Perth, the Whadjuk people, who believe in the wagaul, a serpent-like creature, as the respected creator of south west waterways throughout Nyoongar boodja (country)

In the Revealed exhibition more than 60 of the best new and emerging Aboriginal artists from all over the state demonstrate the vitality and diversity of contemporary WA Aboriginal art.

Featuring paintings, prints, wood carvings, photography, textiles, video and weaving from 22 Aboriginal art centres, the enticing and sometimes surprising exhibition presents the work of artists from remote communities alongside those from regional towns and metropolitan Perth.

All work is for sale. Exhibition runs Sat 9 April – Sun 29 May

As We Are Greg Barr Vicki-Lee Devenish Brooke Mathew Amanda White Laverton and Leonora Cross Cultural Centre Tegan Dodd Mangkaja Arts Isaac Cherel Billy Chestnut Simon George Iliam Nargoodah Mervyn Street Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women's Resource Centre April Jones Amanda Smith Martumili Artists Miriam Atkins Carol Williams Corben Clause Williams Sonia Williams Maruku Arts and Crafts Cynthia Burke Narelle Holland Robert Woods Mowanjum Art & Culture Centre Petrina Bedford Marylou Divilli Robyn Mungulu

Mungart Boodja Art Centre Cheryl Narkle Glenda Williams Nagula Jarndu Cecilia Howard Lorraine Hunter Rowena Morgan Melanie Noble Papulankutja Artists Pamela Hogan Nekiesha Mitchell Roebourne Art Group Gavin Snook Spinifex Arts Project Tim Hogan Lois Pennington Spinifex Hill Artists Kalvin Allen Teddy Byrne Beryl Ponce Tjanpi Desert Weavers Ann Cleary Farrell Rochelle Ferguson Teegan Tyson Hayes Tjarlirli Art Nola Bennett Bonnie Connelly Andrea Giles

Walkatjurra Cultural Centre Shirley Wonyabong Warakurna and Kayili Artists Nola Campbell Kristabel Porter Cecily Yates Waringarri Aboriginal Arts Bryan Murielle Margaret Peurmora Warlayirti Artists Gemma Galova Larry Gundora Dulcie Nanala Madeline Nowee Warmun Art Centre Lorraine Daylight Nancy Daylight Desma Juli Wirnda Barna Artists Phyllis Simpson Yamaji Art Victoria Jones Jacinta Maker Yarliyil Art Centre Janet Dreamer Johnathon Johnson Jeanette Swan

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Fri 8 April | 1–5pm | Fremantle Town Hall | Free rsvp by wed 6 april rsvp@fremantle.wa.gov.au The annual Revealed Symposium is an important forum for the contemporary Aboriginal art sector, with key stakeholders coming together to discuss the major issues affecting the industry.

This year renowned Brisbane-based artist Michael Cook will deliver the keynote address. Considered one of Australia’s most exciting contemporary Aboriginal artists, he will discuss his photomedia practice and recent exhibitions including Art Basel Hong Kong 2016.

The Symposium will also feature a lively panel debate entitled How Do You Sell? Making and Marketing Indigenous Art, discussing strategies to overcome the challenges of selling art from remote regional locations.

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Welcome to Country Introduction: Duncan Ord (WA), Director General, Dept of Culture and the Arts Keynote address: photographer Michael Cook (QLD) Dr Mathew Trinca (ACT) discusses the National Museum of Australia’s Encounters Project Afternoon tea Panel Discussion: How Do You Sell? Making and Marketing Indigenous Art How are Indigenous artists, art centres and gallery owners managing?

Is it about art, business, or much more?

Is everyone behaving fairly and ethically?

What about the quality of work?

Should buyers be savvier?

Five panellists reveal their thoughts Sandra Hill (WA), Nyoongar artist Sarah Court (SA), Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Helen Carroll (WA), Curator, Wesfarmers Collection Ian Plunkett (WA), Director, Japingka Gallery Julienne Penny (WA), Director, Tunbridge Gallery For speaker details and the full program go to fac.org.au/revealed

face value Opening Fri 3 June | 6:30pm | Free | Curator André Lipscombe Exhibition runs Sat 4 June – Tues 19 July

The City of Fremantle Art Collection, established in 1958, is the largest municipal collection in WA with over 1400 works.

The Collection’s focus on Fremantle artists and Australian prints celebrates the enduring importance of the visual arts to Fremantle.

Portraiture is perhaps the most poignant attempt in art to deny mortality. Face Value presents a selection of images drawn from the City of Fremantle’s Collection which reveal the mysterious power of the portrait.

Beyond the superficial account of likeness, this exhibition contrasts idealised formal portraits with a range of naturalistic, satirical and psychological studies of character.

Many are honest, uncompromising investigations of personality while other works harness this pervasive genre as a foundation for creative experiments and parody.

Artists include Jazmina Cininas, Bob Birch, Robert Dorizzi, George Haynes, Mary Moore, Kathleen O’Connor and Guy Grey-Smith.

Image: Michael Kempson & Matthew Tome, The Right Hon. J.W. Howard, 2001, screenprint, ed. 7/40, 25 x 50cm, courtesy of the artist

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the dog’s artist susan flavell Respected local artist Susan Flavell (WA) presents a series of video portraits and ceramic sculptures investigating our relationships with dogs. Flavell exhibited at FAC ten years ago in a very successful solo exhibition of epic-scale human cardboard sculptures. This new exhibition intersects her life as a dog trainer and brings intense scrutiny to reading dogs’ facial features, expressions and moods. These animal portraits will look at the human-centred history of the gaze in portraiture.

“When Gypsy lies on her mat in the kitchen resting her head on her paws, and we are at the table, eating or talking, I sometimes wonder what goes on inside her head. Why do I wonder? Because, I think, we are struck by the mystery of animals, their otherness to us and to our lives.” Raymond Gaita – The Philosopher’s Dog

freakmo kiana jones Working under the name Freakmo, local artist Kiana Jones (WA) runs one of Australia's most popular special effects makeup YouTube channels. Her work is world renowned and she is now being sought by feature filmmakers. In this, her first solo show, Jones will present a series of large-scale fantasy photos and video portraits, developed through hours of labour intensive make up sessions. Jones’ techniques jolt the senses in their realistic interpretation of flesh and wounds.

Images from left: Susan Flavell, The Artist's Dog, 2016, photographer Gail Russell. Kiana Jones, Prosthetic, 2015.

Wayan Upadana, The Survival, 2016, watercolour on paper, 56 x 76cm

memory wayan upadana Having previously exhibited and been in residence at FAC, Indonesian artist Wayan Upadana returns with a new series of works based on the experience of being a tourist in WA as a counterpoint to FAC’s 2014 exhibition BALI: return economy. The drawings, watercolours, video and sculpture works reveal Upadana’s critical eye and are imbued with his intelligent wit.

FAC and Wayan Upadana would like to thank and acknowledge the support of Mary Hill in the development of this project, which has followed on from the work of the late Chris Hill, co-curator of BALI: return economy, and his research into Balinese art and the subsequent inclusion of Wayan Upadana in that exhibition.

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Fri 3 June | 6:30pm | Free Exhibitions run Sat 4 June – Tues 19 July

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Sat 4 June | 2pm | Main Gallery | Free

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artists in residence With 11 studios and a residential apartment, FAC’s Artist in Residence Program attracts local, national and international artists who are developing their practice or making new work for exhibition.

CURATORS EXCHANGE FAC is pleased to introduce Sophie Kitson, the second participant in our Curators Exchange Program. Three WA curators will travel to NSW while two curators from NSW visit WA with the long term aim of developing exhibitions and projects with artists from both states.

Hosted by FAC and Firstdraft Gallery (NSW), the Curators Exchange Program is supported

by Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body.

Sophie Kitson (NSW) is an emerging curator who aims to mix her interests of failure, performance and post-internet art with various curatorial, design and publishing projects such as her small self-publishing label NSFW.

Lorraine Biggs (TAS) returns to FAC for the final stage of her research residency, delving into the early history of the lighthouses at Arthur Head, Fremantle and Rottnest Island. She will create drawings and painted found artefacts. Studio 1 Hannah Farleigh (WA) experiments with largescale mark making through painting and drawing.

Farleigh will investigate conventions of pleasure by embracing the often overlooked experiences of silence and stillness. Studio 2 Greg Barr (WA) takes cues from his family, his Nyoongar Ballardong heritage, WA fauna and the Fremantle Dockers to develop a new series of mixed-media works ahead of his solo exhibition at the Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery in 2017. Studio 3 Emma Schrader (WA) draws on the material history of the FAC building and its inhabitants to create new sculptural works from wax, plaster, clay and fabric. Studio 4 Addam (WA) explores notions of light, shadow, cultural connectivity and harmony to produce sculptures that range in scale from the wearable to the architectural. Addam will create a series of encompassing, experiential installations throughout her studio. Room 4 Hiroshi Kobayashi (JPN) continues his ongoing exploration of symbols and systems, working monochromatically with acrylic on canvas to paint dolls in unexpected combinations with indigenous insects and landscapes. Studio 5 Emily Hornum (WA) works across photography, new media and installation. She is investigating family archives and memory to create immersive installations that blur the boundaries between old and new media. Studio 6 Sarah Elson (WA) is developing a new body of work using found, ephemeral organic matter to explore notions of intimacy and value through sculpture, installation and wearable forms. Studio 7 Images from top: Lorraine Biggs, Osprey on Nest, 2015, oil on cigar box lid, approx. 15 x 15cm. Liu YaoChung, Mecury 7, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 120 x 120cm. Peter Burgess, made in england, 3 flying …, 2013-15, constructed model spitfire planes, 3 parts, approx. 90 x 5 x 35cm, edition of 4

Peter Burgess (NSW) is carrying out studio research, working with archives from Fremantle’s Military and Maritime Museums to learn more about Fremantle during World War II. Studio 7 Sophie Durand (WA) is an inter-disciplinary artist who will develop an approach to the appropriation of found objects and texts into different forms. In parallel, she will explore the ways in which performances and time-based works can be presented. Studio 8 Andrew Sunley Smith (WA) is developing a series of sculpted forms, films and drawings created and formed through constant velocity. Studio 9 Tessa Beale (WA) will create new transitional works across the media of metal, print and drawing, exploring ideas of transformation.

North Wing Iain Dean (WA) will produce a new body of work concerned with the potential of the artist’s hands in an age where industrial production and digital imagery far outpace the production capabilities of any individual. Ceramics studio The current Moores Studio artists are Clyde McGill (WA) and Kathy Allam (WA).

For further enquiries about the FAC AIR program or Moores Studio program contact Bevan Honey bevanh@fremantle.wa.gov.au

In partnership with Asialink, FAC is pleased to introduce the 2016 Taipei reciprocal exchange artist Liu YaoChung (Taiwan).

YaoChung explores how language and images interact. His practice engages with contemporary popular culture, juxtaposing popular and historical themes to create new readings of familiar objects. YaoChung will respond to and delve into Australian culture during his three-month residency. Studio 1

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

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Routes/Roots is an exhibition by Lilian Rob and Alysha Fewster which explores the shifting perception of childhood places and relationships. It features a wide range of works including textiles, abstract and representational watercolours, ceramics and metal plate etchings.

2 – 17 APRIL | OPENING FRI 1 APRIL | 6PM In Surrender Your Private Thoughts Karen Dickson responds to her experiences as a mental health worker through a series of intimate drawings and objects.

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

23 APRIL – 8 MAY | OPENING FRI 22 APRIL | 6PM METALurges is the fifth solo exhibition by local sculptor Ryan Cant, showcasing his latest creations made from steel and recycled wood.

Images from top left: Leentje Linders, Timelines, 2013, diptych etching, 85 x 65cm. Marcia Espinosa, The Arrival, 2016, oil, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 91 x 122cm. Alicia Gorey, Matthew Pavlich, 2015, oil on canvas. William Stansky, Outback Noir, 2015, acrylic on canvas, 80 x 50cm

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23 APRIL – 8 MAY | OPENING FRI 22 APRIL | 6PM Submerge features a series of surreal, otherworldly images taken looking into and under water by photographer Rachael Hartley.

14 – 22 MAY | OPENING FRI 13 MAY | 6PM Backyard Twist is an exhibition of street art-style paintings by William Stransky which examine the simultaneous beauty and severity of the Australian landscape.

28 MAY – 12 JUNE | OPENING FRI 27 MAY | 6PM Dear Intermix +1 is a group show by six female artists – Anne Marie McCaughey, Marcia Espinosa, Stephanie Carne, Robyn Varpins, Jillian Kurz and Elisabeth Ribul. The women draw from their different artistic and personal backgrounds to present a diverse offering of works.

19 JUNE – 24 JULY | OPENING SAT 18 JUNE | 6PM Call of the Sea is an exhibition by The Dutch Seapainters and West Australian Maritime Artists, to acknowledge the 400th anniversary of the Dutch sailor Dirk Hartog’s landing on this continent. The exhibition looks at various aspects of humankind’s relationship with the sea, from ancient times to the present.

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Term 2 Dates 11–22 April Enrolments Open 14 March

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nights | weekdays | weekends beginners–Advanced ENROLMENT DATES Members from 28 March Non-members from 4 April ENROL AT FAC.ORG.AU OR 9432 9555

TERM 2 DATES 2 May – 1 July

= Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced

night courses | 24 painting | 27 drawing & printmaking | 29 jewellery | 32 ceramics & sculpture | 34 design, textiles & craft | 36 photography | 38 performing arts | 38 creative writing | 38 how to enrol | 39

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WRITING A NOVEL Explore the essentials of writing a novel in this challenging and informative six-week course (p38). Writer Marlish Glorie will cover key narrative components from developing a strong plot structure and creating layered characters, to crafting dialogue and setting the scene. Perfect for budding authors, this workshop provides support and direction for those with a seed of an idea or a full storyline.

UNIQUE CERAMICS This term discover the versatility of ceramics in two brand new workshops. Alana McVeigh teaches the basics of wheel throwing using porcelain (p34) – a delicate, translucent material that produces stunningly ethereal results. In Ceramics – Unusual Additions (p35) experiment with rocks, glass, rust, metal and other materials to create unusual textures in your clay vessels under the guidance of Sandra Black.

DRAWING & PRINTMAKING Learn the fundamentals of any creative medium and develop your own artistic style with one of FAC’s Drawing & Printmaking courses (p24-25 & p29-31). With a diverse range of options available, discover how to create proportion, form, composition and depth using mediums such as pastels, ink, etching, screenprinting and linocut.

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night courses FAC offers adult night classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings throughout the term.

With a number of classes specifically tailored for beginners, these are a great starting point if you’re looking to try your hand at something new, with more advanced options to work up to if you discover a passion.

Screenprinting on Fabric for Beginners TBC Learn how to permanently fix an image to your silkscreen to print a high quality image multiple times.

In this fun, hands-on class discuss which imagery is suitable for printing and master composition, layering techniques, colour mixing and placement.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Machine Sewing for Beginners Angela Ferolla Discover everything you need to know to get 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.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

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 and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Clay – Sculptural Forms Miles Carpenter Designed for students of any level, discover or improve your skills in clay and handbuilding. Learn techniques such as slab-building, carving, joining and washes.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

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 is with a life model.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6:30–9pm $262/ members $236

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Linocut Shana James Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking. 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.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 10 May–14 Jun | 6:30–9pm $247/ members $222

Watercolour – A Contemporary Approach Jo Darvall Learn how to use this traditional medium in a contemporary way.

Overcome the challenges of working with watercolours and discover its luminous, delicate qualities. This is a great class for beginners or those wanting to reinvigorate their painting style.

Two sessions are with a life model.

Tuesdays (5 weeks) 10 May–8 Jun | 6:30–9pm $198/ members $178

Jewellery Alister Yiap Explore a variety of jewellerymaking techniques including how 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) 11 May–15 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Painting – Realism Ken Wadrop Join one of the original Fremantle Realists, Ken Wadrop, and learn about drawing and painting from life and photographs. Work in differing approaches such as the Direct Painting Manner (Alla Prima) or multi-layered painting whilst exploring colour theory, design and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Shibori, Dyeing & Discharge Techniques Kate Weedon-Jones Shibori is the ancient art of Japanese resist dyeing whereby dye is prevented from entering specific areas of the cloth. Using silk, cotton, linen and wool explore cold and hot water dyes. Discover the dynamic combination of resist dyeing and layering colour to create your own unique and beautiful fabrics.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Photography – Fremantle at Night Susan Hill Learn technical methods for night photography. The course includes field trips to photograph Fremantle Harbour and a surprise location. Students require an SLR camera (digital or traditional) and a tripod if possible.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Acrylic Painting for Beginners Shaaron du Bignon Learn about colour, texture, shape and tone and how to combine these elements in compositions. Focusing on figurative painting, the last two sessions will be with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6:30–9pm $271/ members $244

Working with Pastels Daniela Dlugocz Discover the rich medium of pastels through a number of shading and drawing exercises.

Work from still life, photographs and the human form while learning shading techniques, tonal drawing, colour mixing, placement and composition. One session is with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6:30–9pm $262/ members $236

Life & Portraiture Drawing Kevin Robertson Alternate between portraiture and figure drawing week-to-week and discover fundamental drawing techniques with renowned artist Kevin Robertson. Learn how to use a variety of materials such as chalk, crayon and pastels. All sessions are with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6:30–9pm $296/ members $266

Throwing & Handbuilding Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different types of clay and learn how to handle them with specialist tools, focusing on the pottery wheel. Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in FAC’s kilns.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 Jun | 6:30–9pm $247/ members $222

Art History – Art & Ideas Fran Rhodes Would you like to know a bit more about the theory and history of art? From pre-Renaissance up to modern day, immerse yourself in this short course and discover more about prevalent themes in visual art, architecture and design.

Presented by artist and Curtin University lecturer Fran Rhodes, this is a great way to learn about western art history and discuss themes in more detail.

Wednesdays (4 weeks) 18 May–8 Jun | 6:30–8:30pm $110/ members $99

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Painting Pastels Jo Darvall Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $256/ members $230

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 May–27 Jun | 1:30–3:30pm No class 6 Jun $185/ members $167

Oil Painting Peter Walker Discover how to build an oil painting, from under-painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects.

Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 or Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 1:30–3:30pm $201/ members $181

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

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Acrylic Painting for the Absolute Beginner – Real to Abstract

Intermediates – Contemporary Acrylic Painting – Colour

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, abstract paintings.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Miles Carpenter Following on from the beginner’s class, develop your painting skills further with more complex and challenging weekly exercises.

Explore colour, techniques and composition. Learn to create more resolved paintings and immerse yourself in a studio environment.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 + optional extra 12:30–2:30pm $201/ members $181

Oil Painting – Figure & Portraiture jo darvall 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 are with a life model.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 4 May–8 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $266/ members $239

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

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

General Painting Jo Darvall Open to students using any painting medium, work on your own ideas with the guidance of an experienced artist who is on hand to help with the technical and compositional aspects of your work. Develop your core painting skills in this creative, encouraging environment.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 4 May–8 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $223/ members $201

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 their skills and techniques.

The focus will be on confidence building and the development of an individual approach as ideas are explored through traditional studio exercises.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Landscape Painting in Acrylics Joss Gregson This course functions both as an introduction for beginners or for more advanced students. Key factors such as creating depth and the colours of light will be explored, along with fundamentals such as how to paint the sky, clouds and trees. A research trip around Fremantle may be undertaken to gather material for the development of large-scale paintings in the studio.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

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Advanced Studio Painting Joss Gregson This course is for students seeking critical feedback in a supportive environment, and wishing to bring their skills to exhibition standard. Develop your own visual language prompted by stimuli and conversation. A new project or theme is introduced each term as an optional starting point.

Fridays (9 weeks) 6 May–1 Jul | 9:30am–2:30pm $462/ members $416

Realism Painting with Oils or Acrylics Ken Wadrop Join one of the original Fremantle Realists, Ken Wadrop, and learn about drawing and painting from life and photographs. Work in differing approaches such as the Direct Painting Manner (Alla Prima) or multi-layered painting whilst exploring colour theory, design and composition.

Fridays (9 weeks) 6 May–1 Jul | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

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

Sun 8 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

A Day of Outdoor Painting Ken Wadrop Be introduced to painting in the great outdoors in FAC’s beautiful 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.

Sat 14 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Sat 21 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Painting with Hot Wax – Encaustic Jennifer Eyles

Explore the ancient method of Encaustic painting when beeswax is melted and mixed with coloured pigment which was brought back into popularity by famous American artist Jasper Johns.

Learn how to mix your colours, what materials to use and then how to apply layers to build up a painting using metal knives, brushes and other tools.

Mondays (5 weeks) 23 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $186/ members $167

Watercolour & Ink Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of watercolour and ink. Learn how to control these mediums on your paper and discover how they behave on different surfaces. Experiment with painting techniques, and washes to create beautiful works with expressive marks.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 28 May–11 Jun | 10am–1pm $141/ members $127

Painting with Acrylics – Realism to Abstraction Joss Gregson Covering different mediums and techniques, learn to depict real life before exploring abstraction.

Refine your skills and discover how to generate new ideas.

Sat 28 & Sun 29 May | 10am–4pm $200/ members $180

Collage Shaaron du Bignon Work on a composition using old photos, books, magazines and scraps. Techniques will include image transfer, collage and carbon transfer. Create a small visual diary of studies and a final work.

Sun 29 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

A Day of Contemporary Watercolour Jo Darvall Learn about watercolour with artist Jo Darvall. Explore techniques such as washes, wet-in-wet and dropping in colour. Produce some vibrant works and enjoy this complicated but playful medium.

Sun 29 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Landscape Painting in a Day Joss Gregson Create your own landscape painting in this one-day workshop.

Learn how to create depth, paint the sky and represent colours and effects of light. Bring along images for inspiration.

Sat 11 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Playing with Colour Shana James Take the guesswork out of mixing colour. Learn how to mix the colour you need first time and how to make colour the strength of your artwork.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Painting Techniques – Egg Tempera Glen Stewart This ancient painting medium is applied in thin, semi-opaque layers to create great precision pieces.

Learn how to make your own Egg Tempera then work on a carefully prepared wooden surface to create paintings reflecting the brilliance of this fascinating medium.

Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Drawing & |Printmaking Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint Shana James Are you a complete beginner and not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you!

Be introduced to three artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting. This is a great opportunity to develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Jun $256/ members $230 or Saturdays (6 weeks) 14 May–18 Jun | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Learn to Draw Shana James Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Under the expert tuition of artist Shana James, learn how to draw from still life. Discover how to use tone to create light and shade and how to get the most out of your drawing materials.

Mondays (4 weeks) 2–23 May | 1:30–4:30pm $150/ members $135

Drawing the Whole Figure – Top-to-Toe Daniela Dlugocz Learn how to draw the human body from top-to-toe. Explore difficult to draw features including the hands, feet and face. Learn about proportion, expression, and shading methods. Daniela will adapt the exercises according to individual ability. Four sessions are with a life model.

Tuesdays (7 weeks) 3 May–14 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $310/ members $279

Printmaking for the Absolute Beginner Shana James Have you always wanted to use a printing press? Start with the basics and explore the traditional art of printmaking in this fun hands-on course. Learn different techniques including linocut, drypoint and monoprint and discover the various prints they produce. Understand what materials are used and how to handle a printing press.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

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Life Drawing & Painting Joss Gregson Begin with four weeks of life drawing and explore slow contour line drawings followed by rapid gestural drawings. Emphasis is on capturing the quality of line and the description of form. Then transfer your life drawing skills into painting the figure in the following weeks, look at mixing colours for human skin and the effects of light. All sessions are with a life model.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $413/ members $372

Studio Printmaking Shana James This course is for students with some printmaking experience, focusing on learning 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 May–29 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Discover Pastels Daniela Dlugocz Learn new skills and techniques using soft pastels and discover how to use this versatile medium in different ways. Do you have a photograph or picture that you would like to recreate in pastels?

Bring it to class and be guided through your project. Discuss various choices of surface, colour, fixatives and framing.

Fridays (6 weeks) 6 May–10 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Learn to Draw the Face

Ink Drawing

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

Saturdays (3 weeks) 7–21 May | 10am–1pm $180/ members $162

Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on paper and other surfaces by drawing different objects and experimenting with washes. In the afternoon push your skills further by drawing a figure, learning about expressive marks and how to capture the body and face in ink. Part of this session is with a clothed model.

Sun 15 May | 10am–4pm $139/ members $125

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 FAC grounds.

Sun 8 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Drawing – A Creative Approach Angela Stewart Suitable for students looking to experiment widely with different kinds of drawing, approaches, materials, surfaces and mark making.

Traditional subject matter will be investigated but will be a point of departure to explore different ways of expression and mark making.

Mondays (6 weeks) 16 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $223/ members $201

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 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $223/ members $201

Etching Shana James Etching metal to print is a centuries-old process. Starting with a simple line drawing create small-scale images which you can print on FAC’s etching press.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 May–21 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Drawing Into Printmaking

Calligraphy

Jo Darvall Following the tradition of artists who transfer their drawings into prints, explore the techniques and history of this process while developing your printmaking skills. This extended class is a great environment for those wishing to take their ideas further.

Fridays (6 weeks) 20 May–1 Jul | 9:30am–2:30pm $307/ members $276

Jenessa King Learn about the history, practice and technique of the art of calligraphy. Be taught the basics of this ancient practice to take home a new found skill. An ideal course for learning skills to write invitations and place settings or just for fun.

Sat 18 Jun | 10am–1pm $50/ members $45

Mixed-Media Drawing – The Next Step Shana JameS This course is 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 nature. Use light and shade to create dramatic effects.

Mondays (4 weeks) 30 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Jun $150/ members $135

Botanical Illustration Jenessa King Create beautiful illustrations on paper using the plants in FAC's grounds as inspiration. 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 4 Jun | 10am–1pm $50/ members $45

Papercuts

Pastel Drawing in a Day

Nadia Cullinane Papercut or paper lace is the art of cutting into paper using a scalpel or scissors to create an image or pattern. This art form has a rich history dating back to 6th century China and is used in many forms of art including silhouettes, animation, stencilling and street art. Explore techniques to create your own unique paper designs.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 May–23 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Daniela Dlugocz Discover the wide range of artistic possibilities that pastels offer including 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 5 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

A Day of Tablet & iPad Drawing Joss Gregson This inspiring one-day course will see you drawing on your tablet or iPad rather than paper. The day will begin in the studio, being introduced to the various tools and getting to grips with this new way of drawing. This course will teach you how to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene.

Please bring a tablet and stylus.

Sun 19 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Free Up Your Drawing Shana James Explore the freedom of expression drawing allows, using mark making and line quality to create movement and energy. The morning will be drawing exercises and the afternoon will be with a clothed model. Expand your drawing repertoire with these freeing exercises. Some drawing ability is a prerequisite for this one-day workshop.

Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $139/ members $125

Life Drawing – An Experimental & Gestural Approach Camilla Loveridge Discover a number of experimental approaches to depicting the human figure on paper, from quick sketches to longer poses. This class is with a life model.

Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $149/ members $134

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Jewellery – Settings, Skills & Techniques

Jewellery Making for Absolute Beginners

Max Butcher Designed for those with some experience, students will develop fundamental jewellery techniques with a focus on setting stones. Learn how to cut, set and finish stones under the expert guidance of master jeweller Max Butcher.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 9:30am–2:30pm $462/ members $416

Alister Yiap Designed for the absolute beginner, learn about basic silver jewellery making and create some wearable pieces in this introductory class.

Explore techniques such as sawing, filing, soldering and forming while learning which tools you need to start your jewellery-making journey.

Fridays (9 weeks) 6 May–1 Jul | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $230

Jewellery

Jewellery .

Jewellery Design & Techniques Nicole Lance Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $256/ members $230

Casting Objects in Metal Nicole Lance Discover the lost technique of wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mouldmaking techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

Mondays (8 weeks) 2 May–27 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm No class 6 Jun $256/ members $230

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

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 + Optional extra 12:30–2:30pm $201/ members $181

Enamelling Jill Parnell Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using metallic wires and foils to achieve intricate patterns and designs. Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using this leadlight technique.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Silver & Alternative Materials Jill Parnell Learn how to combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery.

Explore ways of joining a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Contemporary Silver Jewellery Nicole Lance Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal.

Design and construct your own contemporary earrings, pendants, bracelets or rings in silver.

Saturdays (7 weeks) 7 May–18 Jun | 10am–1pm $328/ members $295

Make A Silver Bracelet in a Day Soham Harrison Make your own handcrafted silver bracelet using a variety of jewellery-making techniques.

Start the day making a prototype in brass, cast a silver ingot with torches and then roll your silver and hammer it into shape.

Sun 8 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Bezel Set Ring in a Day Nicole Lance Bezels are a popular and secure way to set stones. Using a stone of your choice, make a customised bezel and band. Processes covered include sawing, filing, soldering, sizing and setting. Bring a special stone or purchase one from your tutor on the day.

Sun 15 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Dye & Press Forming in a Day Nicole Lance Learn the art of dye and press forming, transforming sheet metal into 3D hollow forms. Learn techniques including sawing, filing, sheet metal work, doming, textured surfaces and soldering.

Sun 22 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Polymer Clay Jewellery Sophie Guittiere Explore the colourful world of polymer clay (fimo) jewellery and learn how to make your own.

Explore how to prepare the fimo, mix colours and produce different effects. Create a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings.

Sat 18 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Jewellery – Cloisonné Jill Parnell Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using silver wire and gold and silver foils. Coloured glass is applied to metal with the foils used to create beautiful designs and features. Create your own small pendant or earrings using this ancient technique.

Sun 19 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Jewellery Tool Making

Keum Boo

Max Butcher Create simple and inexpensive tools to make and repair jewellery.

Construct annealing, forging, hardening, tempering, polishing and sharpening steel tools. Create simple stamps and dyes and explore texturing using hammers and punches.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Nicole Lance Keum Boo is 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 pendant, earrings or brooch. Combining textured surfaces with Keum Boo is a great way to add something special to your jewellery.

Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Clay Sculpture Robyn Varpins Explore clay’s unique properties while building pieces for the home or garden. Learn how to handle clay, use a scale model, create detail in your pieces, glaze and add colour.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 4 May–29 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 or Fridays (9 weeks) 6 May–1 Jul | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Beginners – Wheel Throwing Porcelain Alana McVeigh Learn the technique of wheel throwing with ceramicist Alana McVeigh. Discover the fundamental skills needed to create vessels on the pottery wheel using porcelain clay. Pieces will be fired in FAC's kilns.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Improve Your Throwing Skills

Ceramics & .

Sculpture .

Throwing & Handbuilding Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different clay and learn how to handle them with specialist tools, focusing on the pottery wheel. Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in FAC’s kilns.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 or Thursdays (9 weeks) 5 May–30 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Intermediates – Wheel Throwing Porcelain Alana McVeigh Designed to introduce students to wheel throwing with porcelain clay, this course is suitable for those familiar with throwing but not with this material. Explore vessels in all forms, from bowls to decorative structures and learn some techniques to create your own. Porcelain has a delicate and translucent quality and can produce stunning results.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 3 May–28 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Stewart Scambler Be introduced to the art of throwing on the pottery wheel with a focus on creating bowls.

Discover clay’s diverse properties, the specialist tools used to shape it and ways to decorate fired pieces. Create a number of finished and glazed pieces throughout the course.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 7–28 May | 10am–1pm $187/ members $168

Wood Carving Homewares Tony Docherty Take a piece of wood and turn it into a useable object for your home or kitchen. Be guided through preparing the wood, designing your object, carving, sanding and finishing. Choose to make objects such as a carved bowl, spoon, spatula or other small items for the home.

Sat 7 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Coils, Coils & More Coils in Clay Dee Jaeger Enjoy handbuilding with clay using the time-honoured coiling technique. Create a substantialsized 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 8 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Ceramics – Unusual Additions to Clay Bodies Sandra Black Experiment with unusual textures and coloured surfaces for your vessels. Working with either handbuilding or slip cast, use stains, crushed rocks, organic materials, glass, rust, metal and other materials to create unique pieces.

Mondays (7 weeks) 9 May–27 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Jun $241/ members $217

Studio Porcelain Project Sandra Black This course is for students with some clay and ceramic-making experience who want to work on their own projects with the guidance of an experienced tutor. Choose areas of specific interest such as refining shapes, decorative skills, throwing, glazes and application.

Mondays (7 weeks) 9 May–27 Jun | 1:30–4:30pm No class 6 Jun $241/ members $217

Coloured Porcelain Slab Dishes Sandra Black Discover how to make and decorate a porcelain dish using the slab-making technique.

Different methods will be explored as well as decorative options using coloured clays, marble effects, speckled surfaces and inlay techniques.

Sundays (4 weeks) 15 May–5 Jun | 10am–1pm $187/ members $168

Wood Carving

Stone Carving

Tony Docherty In this four-week intensive course join designer and maker Tony Docherty and learn how to make a small range of wooden kitchenwares including individually designed spoons and bowls. Be guided through the process step-by-step from preparing the wood to designing the object, working with hand and power tools, carving, sanding and finishing.

Saturdays (4 weeks) 4–25 Jun | 10am–2pm $220/ members $198

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 18 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Sat 11 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Intro to Paperclay Graham Hay Create detailed and expressive sculptures with paperclay while discovering its unique properties.

It’s stronger and more adaptable than traditional clay and pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn off at any stage.

Sun 12 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Kintsugi – The Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Ceramics Stephanie Hammill Have you broken a favourite plate or bowl but can’t bear to throw it out? Learn how to repair your ceramics using traditional and non-traditional techniques involving resin, lacquer, gold powder and gold leaf.

Saturdays (2 weeks) 18–25 Jun | 10am–1pm $100/ members $90

A Day on the Wheel 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’s expert guidance.

Sun 19 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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; understand the different firing processes and how to maintain the kiln. Make kiln wash and apply it, learn how to prepare wadding mix for cone packs and discover the correct methods of loading and unloading different wares.

Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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design, .

Textiles . & craft .

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.

Sat 7 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Paper Vessels Louise Snook Explore ways to create sculptural vessels using papier-mache. Build a frame to work on and discover the different types of glue and materials that can be used. This underestimated craft can be used with a modern twist to create vessels or sculptural items.

Sat 7 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Screenprinting – Customised Prints Lucinda Crimson & Louise Snook Taking inspiration from stencil and urban art, create your own custom printed t-shirts or lengths of fabric. Design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play with layering and levels of translucency.

Sun 8 May | 10am–4pm or Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Batik

Design & Print Textiles

Kate Weedon-Jones Learn the traditional Indonesian technique of Batik. Create amazing patterns on your fabric using hot wax and dyes. Wax is painted onto cloth and dried before the fabric is dyed. The process is then repeated to build up the pattern from the lightest colour through to the darkest. This is a soothing and enjoyable process suitable for textile novices.

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 11 May–15 June | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Angela Ferolla Create an original design to transfer onto textiles. Learn and understand the technical and creative side of taking an idea through to the finished design. Apply your design onto material using processes such as screenprinting, transfer dye, monoprinting and appliqué to create a series of fabric samples.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 17 May–21 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Machine Sewing for Beginners

Pauline Franklyn Be guided through basic and advanced felt-making techniques.

Make felted babushkas, vessels and Nuno pieces. Discuss and devise your own felting project using your new skills.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 May–23 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Angela Ferolla Discover everything you need to know to get 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.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 14 May–18 June | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Sculptural Craft Techniques Louise Snook Explore a variety of craft techniques to create 3D forms.

Start by using papier-mache and learn how this simple process can be adapted to make a variety of objects, from solid forms to delicate vessels. Use and adapt these skills to make a hanging mobile then move onto different materials and techniques. Paint and decorate your pieces to finish them off.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 14 May–18 Jun | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Felted Textiles

Screenprinting on Fabric for Beginners Louise Snook Learn how to permanently fix an image to your silkscreen to print a high quality image multiple times.

In this fun, hands-on class discuss which imagery is suitable for printing and master composition, layering techniques, colour mixing and placement.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 May–23 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Textile Design Studio Angela Ferolla This course is for students with some textile and design experience.

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.

Some new textile processes will also be shown and explored as an extension of other classes.

Fridays (6 weeks) 20 May–24 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

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Make a Handbag in a Day Roberta Leary Sew your own fabric panel handbag in this one-day workshop.

Work from a provided pattern and choose from a small, medium or large bag. Embellish with tassels, appliqué or embroidery and add fastenings such as zips or buttons.

Sun 22 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Weaving – Coiling Fiona Gavino Learn the basketry technique of coiling, using various locally sourced plant fibres. Construct a basket and learn how to harvest and store plants suitable for weaving. This technique can also be applied to textiles and other media.

Sun 22 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Ebru – Paper Marbling Vesile Yilmaz This is a basic introduction to Ebru, the traditional Turkish art of paper marbling. Students will learn many traditional combed marbled patterns as well as the basic stone pattern. Make your own one-of-a-kind marbled sheets and use them for any paper-related project or decorate them with beautiful calligraphy.

Sun 5 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Sun 5 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Hand-Painted Silk Scarf

Macrame

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

Using a range of colours, learn quick and simple methods of dyeing and hand-painting a design.

Silk can be purchased from the tutor on the day.

Sun 12 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Louise Snook Learn the art of macrame, which uses knots rather than knitting or weaving to create textiles. Using coloured thread and a variety of knotting techniques, master the basics and use your skills to make a plant hanger or decorative item for your home.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Photography Performing Arts

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto in One Day

Karen Castle In this condensed version of FAC’s popular course, discover how to use your SLR camera to take better photos. Learn about lighting, composition and how your camera and lenses work.

Develop the skills and confidence to use your camera on manual and semi-auto settings.

Sun 7 May | 10am–4pm or Sun 26 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Introduction to Creative Photography Susan Hill Learn the basics of composition, light and how to use your SLR camera in manual mode in this project-based course. This course includes a field trip to Fremantle.

Students are required to bring their own SLR camera.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 14 May–12 Jun | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto Karen Castle Find out how to use your SLR camera to take better photos. Learn about lighting, composition and how your camera and lenses work. Develop the skills and confidence to use your camera on manual and semiauto settings.

Fridays (4 weeks) 10 Jun–1 Jul | 9:30am–12:30pm $150/ members $135

Ukulele for Beginners Luke Dux Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Learn basic chords, rhythm and strumming patterns and put your newfound skills to the test, playing songs old and new.

Sundays (3 weeks) 15–29 May | 10:30am–12:30pm $100/ members $90

Strum Pluck Pick – Guitar for Beginners Luke Dux Learn the basics of playing the guitar with musician Luke Dux. Covering right and left hand placement, chords, strumming and how to put it all together in a tune, this is a good course to get you started on your musical journey.

Sundays (6 weeks) 15 May–19 Jun | 1–3pm $200/ members $180

Ukulele for Intermediates Luke Dux Take your ukulele playing to the next level. Learn movable chords and advanced strumming techniques which will have you playing a repertoire of songs. This course is open to students from the beginner course or new students with some ukulele experience.

Sundays (3 weeks) 5–19 Jun | 10:30am–12:30pm $100/ members $90

Music – Songwriting David Hyams Learn the fundamentals of songwriting with acclaimed musician and composer David Hyams. Discover the structure of songs, learn how to write lyrics, devise melodies and discuss recording possibilities. Instruments not required but welcome.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

creative writing Conquering the Blank Page Marlish Glorie This inspiring one-day workshop will help you develop your writing skills and confidence. Through tried and tested exercises author Marlish Glorie will show you where to start and help to overcome the fear of writing badly. Whether you are a complete beginner or have writer’s block, this workshop will get you writing in no time.

Sun 8 May | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

The Nuts & Bolts of Writing a Novel Marlish Glorie Study the essentials of novel writing in this dynamic and informative six-week course which covers the following components in-depth: scenes, structure, point of view, dialogue, plot, characterisation and setting.

Participants will be encouraged to write extensively throughout the course, both in class and at home.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 19 May–23 Jun | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

The Mechanics of Writing a Novel – Getting Started Marlish Glorie Want to write a novel but don’t know where to start?

This relaxed and informative workshop will cover the basics from writing the first draft incorporating scenes, dialogue, prose, characterisation and narrative structure to completing the final manuscript.

Sat 25 Jun | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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how to enrol Enrolment Dates

Refund Policy

Kids' Holidays from 14 Mar Members from 28 Mar Non-members from 4 Apr

Please read carefully before booking a course or workshop.

Online Visit fac.org.au/courses

By Phone 9432 9555 Mon–Sun 9am–5pm With credit card payment ONLY (Mastercard and Visa accepted)

In Person Visit FAC, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle and enrol at reception Mon–Sun 9am–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 at least five days before the course commences to receive a credit note, less 20% administration fee, redeemable within 12 months.

No refunds are given in these circumstances.

Any cancellations given fewer than five days before the course commences are not entitled to a credit note or refund.

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 the location and tutor may need to be made. FAC reserves the right to make these changes. In this event no refund or credit note will be given.

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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 Open 7 days 9am–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 Grounds 8am–5pm Reception & FOUND 9am–5pm Galleries 10am–5pm

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–4pm Kitchen closes at 2pm weekdays and 3pm weekends 08 9335 5685

fac staff General Manager marcus dickson Curator Dr Ric Spencer Exhibitions Coordinator Erin Coates Revealed Coordinator Emilia Galatis Fac Print Award Coordinator Simone Johnston

Graphic Designer Ash Pederick Finance officeR Christine Lofthouse Finance assistant 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 Betty poulsen holly O'meehan Events Assistant Todd Pickett Grounds & Technician George Gregson facility & program assistant aaron lyons

keep in touch

Gallery Officers Simone Johnston Tom Freeman Julia remmert

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City of Fremantle Art Collection Curator André Lipscombe

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Moores Building Exhibitions manager Richie Kuhaupt Residencies and Studios Coordinator Bevan Honey events Coordinator andrew clark Learning Coordinator deborah Haslam Shop Manager Gabrielle Howlett Communications manager andrea woods Communications Assistant Sam Leung

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Image: Soft Soft Loud 2016. Photo by Jessica Wyld

Featuring more than 20 Aboriginal arts centres from all over the state, Revealed brings a huge range of original works to FAC this April. Filled with paintings, textiles, woven items, artefacts, ceramics, jewellery and more, this is a rare opportunity to buy affordable works by new and emerging artists directly from Aboriginal-owned art centres.

Food and bar available. Free entry.

Government of Western Australia Department of Culture and the Arts

Nyarrie Morgan, Newman. Photo by Carly Day, Martumili Artists. Troopy artworks: Pukina Burton, Jimarri (detail), 2012, acrylic on canvas, 122 Ă— 71cm; Kumpaya Girgiba, Jurnu near Kunawarritji (detail), 2012, acrylic on linen, 91 Ă— 91cm