What's On at Fremantle Arts Centre January–March 2016 2015

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what’s on january–march 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 I would like to pay tribute to Ian Templeman, FAC Founding Director, 1972 to 1989, who sadly passed away in October after a long illness. Ian was a charismatic and important figure who articulated and then passionately made real FAC’s sense of purpose and ambition. Ian was responsible for setting up the core programs that still run today – the courses, free music, curated exhibition program of largely new work, the shop and the artists in residence program. Ian also led the creation of the Fremantle Arts Centre Press (now Fremantle Press), Fremantle Arts Review and the regional Arts Access Program. His legacy endures to this day.

FAC is pleased to be partnering again with the Perth International Arts Festival in presenting stunning and provocative Australian artist Dani Marti’s first WA first solo exhibition (p2); and a once-only performance of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s masterpiece Blood on the Floor, for our 2016 Soft Soft Loud program (p6). offBEAT returns for its second year with a small series of percussion and rhythm-driven concerts in March (p8). These will be a real treat.

I hope we see you soon at FAC.

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.

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dani marti's black sun

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january–march 2016

visual arts Dani Marti's Black Sun........................... 2 Artist Talks.................................................. 4 Closing Soon.............................................. 5 Artists in Residence.............................16 The Moores Building............................18

music Soft Soft Loud........................................... 6 offBEAT......................................................... 8 WAAPA Direct..........................................11 Sunday Music..........................................12 Concerts.....................................................14

soft soft loud p6

courses

offbeat

Kids...............................................................20 Adults..........................................................22 News............................................................24 Summer Specials...................................25 Night............................................................28 Weekend & Daytime............................30

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FOUND at FAC..........................................44 Map...............................................................42 Visit Us........................................................43

sunday music p12

summer specials p25

waapa direct p11

Main image: Dani Marti, Prelude (Purple), 2015, corner cube reflectors, glass beads on aluminium frame. Image courtesy of the artist. GAGPROJECTS | Greenway Art Gallery, Adelaide; and ARC ONE GALLERY, Melbourne offBEAT image: Defying Gravity performer.

Photo by Tanya Voltchanskaya WAAPA Direct image: And The World Goes Round. Photo by Jon Green

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dani marti fremantle arts centre & perth international arts festival present

black sun Opening Sat 6 Feb | 6:30pm | Free Exhibition Runs Sun 7 Feb – Mon 28 Mar

FAC hosts Dani Marti’s first WA solo show as part of the 2016 Perth International Arts Festival. Including a generous offering of new and never before shown hand-woven canvases, audio and video works, Black Sun is both seductive and confronting. Marti uniquely combines video and textiles to create portraits which reflect upon encounters with family, lovers and strangers. His works are intense in their scrutiny, alive in their passion and ask poignant questions about sexuality, intimacy, the efficacy of relationships, encounters and the need to share in others’ stories.

Black Sun is a not to be missed opportunity to see the work of one of Australia’s most challenging and exciting contemporary artists.

+ artist talks SUN 7 FEB | P4

Image: Dani Marti, Prelude (Purple), 2015, corner cube reflectors, glass beads on aluminium frame. Image courtesy of the artist. GAGPROJECTS | Greenway Art Gallery, Adelaide; and ARC ONE GALLERY, Melbourne Visual Arts Program Partner

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body

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artist talks Our Curator Dr Ric Spencer hosts artist talks and exhibition tours in a relaxed, casual atmosphere. Grab a coffee and join us for some insightful discussion.

dani marti SUN 7 FEB | 11AM | MAIN GALLERY | FREE Join Dani Marti as he discusses the works in his first WA solo exhibition Black Sun. Given the personal nature of Marti’s works, this talk will reveal some of the fascinating insights into the people that inspire him and his practice. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout. Seating provided.

Image: Dani Marti. Photo by Tobias Spitzer

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closing soon rebecca baumann manoeuvres Closing Sun 24 Jan | Free Don’t miss the chance to see new and recent works by Rebecca Baumann (WA), one of Australia’s most highly regarded young artists, in her solo exhibition Manoeuvres.

Featuring a series of spatial interventions utilising industrial billboards and information displays, these works reflect Baumann’s interest in the language of materials while maintaining her hallmark use of colour, light and time. Through digital programming, Baumann has choreographed these objects to create a captivating and strangely soulful installation.

fac & hydra poesis present didactic tools Closing Sun 24 Jan | Free Didactic Tools features five multidisciplinary artists responding to the current explosion of instructional culture, from YouTube tutorials and TEDx to the proliferation of data visualisation, analytics, digital whistleblowing and new political movements. Convened by Perth-based performance company Hydra Poesis, this exhibition features new work by artists Kynan Tan (WA/NSW), Sam Fox (WA), Tarsh Bates (WA), Keg de Souza (NSW) and Jake Oorloff (Sri Lanka).

Image: Rebecca Baumann, Manoeuvres (detail), 2015, flip-dots, custom software, dimensions variable

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, its arts funding and advisory body.

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

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fremantle arts centre and perth international arts festival present

soft soft loud mark-anthony turnage’s blood on the floor

festival exclusive | Thurs 25 Feb | Doors 7pm | Show 8pm front garden | Running Time 85 mins | Tickets $44–$49 from fac.org.au FAC’s annual program of intriguing cross-genre collaborations, Soft Soft Loud, returns with a 20th anniversary performance of Mark-Anthony Turnage’s 1996 work Blood on the Floor, uniquely adapted for this occassion.

Considered one of the most gifted composers of his generation, Turnage was inspired to write this piece after losing his brother to a drug overdose. This now-seminal work harnesses a powerful, high-octane meld of jazz and classical elements.

Jazz soloists unite with a hand-picked ensemble of dynamic WA musicians for this one-off collaboration tackling Turnage’s complex yet lucid instrumental textures and artful union of notated and improvised material.

Blood on the Floor is an elegant and deeply moving masterpiece of genuine contemporary sensibilities.

Artistic Director: Matthew Hoy Jazz Soloists: Karl Florrison – Bass Guitar Carl Mackey – Saxophones/Clarinets Ben Vanderwal – Drums Harry Winton – Guitar

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with felix zenger, greg sheehan and special guest joni hogan Sat 12 Mar | Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm Inner Courtyard | seated outdoor event Bar Open | Tickets $30 from fac.org.au Two rhythm magicians come together for one night only in a special showcase of body percussion, music made entirely from the bodies of the performers. Featuring a high-energy mix of vocal elements, rapping and tapping, you will be blown away by the intense musicality of this fully textured, relentless rhythmic soundscape.

Felix Zenger (Finland) is one of the world’s best beatboxers. Praised by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Zenger pushes the boundaries of the genre and has wowed audiences around the world. He returns to FAC after an acclaimed appearance at Soft Soft Loud 2015.

Greg Sheehan (NSW) has long been considered one of the most accomplished percussionists in Australia.

A musical innovator and pioneer of contemporary rhythm, he’s known for experimenting and making beats with a vast assortment of unusual and unexpected instruments.

Taking the stage together, Zenger and Sheehan will use only their voices, arms, legs and other body parts in the first half of the show to create complex, captivating beats. They will be joined by guest vocalist Joni Hogan (WA) from Joni in the Moon.

The second half of the show will see the introduction of WA percussionists Josh Hogan and Steve Richter on drums and other backing instruments, taking Zenger and Sheehan’s body percussion to the next level, creating intense, layered beats.

Music Director: Josh Hogan

presentation: felix zenger on ableton Tues 8 Mar | 7–9pm | Pavlich Room | Tickets $15 from fac.org.au In this special version of The Cell, Perth’s music makers club, master beatboxer Felix Zenger (Finland) will share insights into his creative process, with a focus on Ableton. He will also discuss his career, stories from his tours around the world and his new album.

This workshop is designed for musicians, producers, composers and sound designers but members of the general public are also welcome to attend.

workshop: vocal percussion and beatboxing with felix zenger Thurs 10 Mar | 7–9pm | Cell Room | Tickets $15 from fac.org.au In this fun and engaging workshop world-renowned beatboxer Felix Zenger (Finland) will teach you a range of vocal percussion techniques. Designed for those with some beatboxing knowledge, Zenger will share some of his trademark tricks and techniques, guiding you through a number of practical exercises to elevate your beat-making.

workshop: body percussion with greg sheehan Sun 13 Mar | 10am–12pm | Front Garden | Free RSVP essential as places are limited | rsvp@fremantle.wa.gov.au Percussion maestro Greg Sheehan (NSW) is famous for his ability to make beautiful music, using his body as his instrument. Come along and learn how you can make great body beats in this fun, family-friendly workshop. Clap, stomp, move and use your voice in a series of challenging rhythm and counting exercises. Make a day of it and have breakfast at FAC's café beforehand or stay for Sunday Music (p12) afterwards.

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defying gravity & special guests

Fri 11 Mar | Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm | Front Garden Bar Open | Picnic Style Event | Tickets $25.30 from fac.org.au

Bring a picnic and enjoy a showcase of world music in the beautiful surroundings of FAC's Front Garden

WAAPA’s acclaimed percussion ensemble Defying Gravity and special guests present an enchanting night of music inspired by the sounds of India and the Middle East, performed outdoors under the stars.

The night opens with a selection of epic Arabian love songs performed on Persian guitar and percussion by visiting Iranian musicians Arman Abednia and Iman Sepahsalari, accompanied by Pippa Lester and Defying Gravity’s Tao Issaro.

The full Defying Gravity ensemble will then disperse throughout the Front Garden to perform a nature-inspired soundscape composed by Tao Issaro and Tim White, drawing on the leafy trees and lush surroundings.

Encircled by musicians, the rhythms will wash over the audience in a live surround-sound experience.

To close the show, all of the players will come together to perform the magical new work Karma, composed by Tao Issaro. Written specifically to be performed in this space and drawing on the musical influences of his homeland India, this unique work traverses a range of sounds and moods. Opening mysteriously with the God Krishna bringing the universe into being, the piece goes on to explore the four elements – earth, water, wind and fire – before ending with a thrilling tumult of joyful, high-energy rhythm and movement.

Music Director: Tim White Image: Defying Gravity. Photo by Tanya Voltchanskaya

waapa direct

music theatre & big band

Wed 23 Mar | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Front Garden Bar Open | Food Available | Tickets $25.30 from fac.org.au Kids 16 and Under FREE (No Ticket Required) WAAPA Direct is a firm favourite on the FAC calendar. In 2016 this popular, family-friendly show returns with the most talented performers and musicians from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts.

The WAAPA Big Band will give an energised, upbeat performance of the songs that made this genre famous. Their smooth sounds are sure to have you up and dancing!

The fun continues with third-year students from the Music Theatre program performing much-loved show tunes and Broadway hits.

Don’t miss tomorrow’s stage stars and musical icons in the idyllic setting of our Front Garden.

Personnel: Jeremy Greig – Big Band Director David King – Music Theatre Music Director Crispin Taylor – Performance Director Image: WAAPA students performing And The World Goes Round. Photo by Jon Green

sunday

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

Enjoy free performances by leading local and touring acts every Sunday throughout summer in Fremantle Arts Centre's idyllic Front Garden.

music 3 Jan: Carus Thompson (WA) is a gifted songwriter and storyteller, known for his Springsteen-esque approach to performance. Rising to prominence in the Australian roots scene, Thompson kicks off the new year with his energetic, passionate brand of perfomance.

10 Jan: All Our Exes Live in Texas (NSW) feature four songwriters and four unique voices, making music that is refreshingly different and creating their own slice of modern folk heaven.

17 Jan: Wily chanteuse and Fremantle local Lucy Peach (WA) brings her trusty baritone ukulele, haunting melodies and disarmingly earnest lyrics to FAC. Joined by her four-piece band, hitch a ride on a journey from the heart and discover why she’s making a name for herself around the country.

24 Jan: Formidable Vegetable Sound System (WA) are the world’s most triumphant experiment in ecological electro-swing, busting out energetic, quirky mashups of speakeasy-style antique beats with live ukulele wonk and hyperactive horns.

31 Jan: Husband (WA) front man Michael Paolino’s growling baritone and gritty, honest storytelling is bluesy, indieAmericana rock rooted in a distinctly Australian sonic landscape. The songs are powerful, melancholic and undeniably from the mouth of a sandgroper.

7 Feb: Mei Saraswati (WA) manifests her own hypnotic blend of R&B, future soul and celestial soundscapes. Otherworldly yet familiar, you can’t help but be mesmerised by Saraswati’s honeyed vocals and cosmic synths.

Saraswati will be joined by several friends for this show.

14 Feb: Rob Snarski (VIC) is one of the country’s most romantic singers, best known as the front man for The Blackeyed Susans.

Don’t miss this acclaimed singersongwriter's solo show, supported by the melodic off-kilter protopunk musings of The Shops (WA).

21 Feb: Katie J White (WA) leads her rock and roots-based funk, soul and world music super group. Their heavy rhythmic sound, driven by White’s raw and powerful vocals, is sure to inspire a dancing frenzy.

28 Feb: Andrew Winton (WA) brings his captivating array of acoustic tunes, suburban stories and vocal shenanigans. Known for his warm stage presence and eclectic roots, folk, jazz and funk influences, Winton’s intricate lapslide guitar style and deep bluesy vocals are something to behold.

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6 Mar: William Crighton (NSW) brings his bold, visceral storytelling and a four-piece band, delivering a fresh take on Americana in an authentically Australian way.

13 Mar: Village Vibes (WA) combine contemporary instruments and the unique sounds of the African marimba to create a rhythmic soundscape that sizzles with vibrancy. Their harmonies bring the joys of African music to audiences.

20 Mar: Jodie Tes and The Popular Front (WA) bring their moody pop-rock laced with a sound that is distinctly jazz. This WAM Awardwinning songstress will be joined by a brand new band of local jazz heavyweights.

27 Mar: Patient Little Sister (WA) presents folk-revivalism at its finest. This talented pair of siblings are genetically predisposed to harmonise, with Eliza Rogers’ sultry, husky voice beautifully weaving into brother James’ bluesy vocals.

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concerts

Book now at fac.org.au

sundown sessions: the rubens, the preatures & fraser a. gorman Sat 16 Jan | 6–10pm | South Lawn | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $75.30 from fac.org.au Sundown Sessions returns for another spectacular night of live music at FAC with performances from iconic Australian five-piece rock sensations The Rubens and The Preatures. With a number of critically-acclaimed releases and plenty of airplay under both their belts, this will be an incredible evening, with support from country-soul storytelling maestro Fraser A. Gorman. Filled with high-energy riffs and soulful grooves, it’s the perfect way to celebrate summer.

the waifs Sun 24 Jan | 6–10pm | South Lawn | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $66.10 from fac.org.au After a short hiatus The Waifs have triumphantly returned with a renewed vigour for their music, drawing glowing reviews for their live shows around the country. This summer the band is coming back to FAC, their favourite WA venue, to play songs from their ARIA-nominated new album Beautiful You and beloved tracks from their extensive back catalogue. They will be ably supported by local alt-country troubadours Davey Craddock and The Spectacles.

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hot chip Fri 29 Jan | 6–10pm | South Lawn | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $89.05 from fac.org.au Heralded as one of the most innovative electronic acts in the contemporary music scene, Hot Chip will perform at FAC for the first time. Known for their dance-inducing live sets, trademark shadowy synths and kinetic beats, this beloved UK band has been showered with accolades since breaking into the mainstream in 2006 and come armed with a brand new collection of tracks. Joining Hot Chip will be special guests Empress Of, Australia's own Touch Sensitive and Pilerats DJs.

james bay Sat 30 Jan | 6–10pm | South Lawn | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $72.25 from fac.org.au In his most extensive Australian tour to date, James Bay brings his full band to FAC in January. Bay’s meteoric rise to fame over the past twelve months is thanks to his emotionally charged lyrics and fusion of rock, soul, Americana and blues.

passenger Sun 6 Mar | 6–10pm | South Lawn | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $74.50 from fac.org.au After holding audiences in spellbound rapture around the world Passenger brings his visceral, emotionally driven sound to FAC. Touring his latest album Whispers II, don’t miss this folk rocker who has captured so many hearts.

calexico Wed 16 Mar | 6–9pm | Front Garden | Bar Open | Food Available Tickets $61 from fac.org.au American alt-folk rockers Calexico have won fans the world over for their quirky, unique style. The band is touring their ninth studio album Edge of the Sun, showcasing their diverse range of sounds from wistful folk to sultry Latin beats.

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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 experimenting, developing their practice or making new work for exhibition.

Many of the FAC studios are open to the public so you can meet the artists and observe them at work.

Jessica Tan (WA) works across textiles, drawing, sculpture and painting, and will investigate the relationship between found objects and repurposed materials. Studio 1

Antonia Radich (NSW) is using photography, film and smartphone applications to map walks and daily movements around Fremantle, creating spatial narratives. Studio 6

Matt McAlpine (WA) continues to develop and explore ideas of colonial history, materiality and the Australian landscape. McAlpine is one of two recent graduates to receive the FAC Print Award Residency. Studio 2

Emily Hornum (WA) works across photography, new media and installation. Hornum is investigating family archives and memory to create immersive installations that blur the boundaries between old and new media. Studio 6

Olga Cironis (WA) begins a two-year worldwide residency that will see her perform for up to five hours a day, collecting and weaving hair into a 500m long cloth. Cironis is looking for participants to donate hair. If you’re interested please email ocironis@iinet.net.au. All participants’ names will be included in an accompanying book that will be exhibited with the hair cloth in galleries internationally. Studio 2

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

Carly Lynch (WA) explores how a local archive can be both the material and impetus for new drawing, sculpture, performance and installation works.

Lynch is one of two recent graduates to receive the FAC Print Award Residency. Studio 3 Emma Schrader (WA) draws on the material history of the FAC building and its inhabitants to generate new sculptural works from wax, plaster, clay and fabric. Studio 4 Andrew Sunley Smith (UK/WA) is developing a series of sculpted forms, films and drawings.

Studio 9

Debb Harding (UK) travels to rural and urban regions to experience and observe WA life. In the studio, Harding will make two and three-dimensional works responding to the symbolic theme of ‘light and dark’ using various mediums. Studio 8 Sophie Durand (WA) investigates the appropriation of found objects and texts while simultaneously exploring the way in which performance and durational works can be documented and presented.

Studio 8 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. Room 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 Tessa Beale (WA) explores ideas of transformation by investigating how different materials effect the creation of handmade objects. These objects are the starting point for new works incorporating drawing, printmaking and metal. North Wing Jane McKenzie (NSW) is building on her experience as an architect to explore the architectural forms of the historic FAC building through drawing and ceramics. Ceramics Studio Clare Wohlnick (WA) and Megan Plunkett (USA) are developing works based on the archive of the historic Fremantle-based fashion label SpppsssP! (1996-2000). They are investigating materials and textile processes developed by the label and considering the presentation of an archive in the form of printed publications.

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 at bevanh@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Images from left: Tessa Beale, Copper Galaxy (detail), 2014, photograph of copper. Olga Cironis, Grab at the Last Pearl, 2013, archival print, 150 x 120cm. Addam, Cultural Urban Spinifex – Pondering Life 1, 2014

In partnership with Asialink, FAC is pleased to introduce the 2015 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 The Asialink Arts Residency is an innovative, flexible program that promotes cross-cultural dialogue by providing Australian and Asian artists with opportunities for reciprocal artist residencies. FAC has been involved in reciprocal exchanges with artists from Taipei Culture Foundation, Taiwan for six years.

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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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Old Mates, New Phones by Shannon McCulloch features mixed-media drawings and oil paintings that offer a glimpse into the hedonistic rituals prevalent in the adolescent male group. Since the advent of the smartphone activities such as excessive drinking and violence are no longer hidden or shamed but instead documented and shared.

30 JAN – 14 FEB | OPENING FRI 29 JAN | 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

We’re Not Dead Yet will see a series of purposespecific rooms constructed for visitors to travel through as they experience art in an unusual, yet familiar setting. This group exhibition and accompanying symposium by artists Megan Christie, Monique Bosshard-Curby, Karen Millar, Daveena Cox, Lyn Nixon, Lisa Dymond and cocurated by Anna Louise Richardson explores the various dialogues surrounding intergenerational exchange and the shared experiences of older women as early career artists.

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20 FEB – 6 MAR | OPENING FRI 19 FEB | 6PM Curated by David Maisano, A Stray Alien brings together a diverse selection of Fremantle-based artists to offer a glimpse into the broad variety of talents present in this quirky little port town.

12 – 20 MAR | OPENING FRI 11 MAR | 6PM A Line Between... explores our relationship to the coastal and marine environment. Working across video, photography and painting artists Christopher Fulham, Emily ten Raa, and Emily Maybee present a collection of works evoking the seaside city of Fremantle.

12 – 20 MAR | OPENING FRI 11 MAR | 6PM In Elements Marika Leonard, Narayani Palmer and Susan Allwood use ceramics and printmaking to create delicate porcelain sculptures and striking monochromatic etchings inspired by native flora.

12 – 20 MAR | OPENING FRI 11 MAR | 6PM Looking Back is a solo exhibition of figurative and architectural photographic prints by Sean Perse.

Images from left: Narayani Palmer, Stratum, 2015, porcelain, dimensions variable. Marika Leonard, Bowl, 2015, porcelain, 28 x 5cm.

David Maisano, Girl and Dog, 2015. Shannon McCulloch, Beers, Bikes and Bathtubs, 2015, charcoal, acrylic, spray paint, oil on paper, 150 x 230cm

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Term 1 Dates 11–22 Jan Enrolments Open 14 Dec

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adult art courses nights | weekdays | weekends beginners–Advanced ENROLMENT DATES Members from 7 December Non-members from 14 December ENROL AT FAC.ORG.AU OR 9432 9555

SUMMER SPECIALS 9–24 January

TERM 1 DATES 1 Feb – 1 April

= Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced

summer specials | 25 night courses | 28 painting | 30 drawing & printmaking | 33 jewellery | 35 ceramics & sculpture | 36 design, textiles & craft | 38 photography | 40 performing arts | 40 creative writing | 40 art history | 40 how to enrol | 41

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courses news sculpture. special .

Bronze Casting Tony Jones Join Tony Jones for a rare opportunity to cast an object in bronze using the lost wax process.

The class will run for 6 weeks in the sculpture studio, before moving to Tony’s O’Connor studio to burn out the wax and pour the bronze.

Please visit fac.org.au for more detailed information. All materials are included.

Wednesdays 10 Feb–16 Mar & Sat 19–Sun 20 Mar 9:30am–12:30pm $550/ members $495

Tony Jones is a prominent WA artist working predominantly in sculpture across a wide range of mediums. Tony’s work is held in a number of public and private collections and he has been commissioned to create many pieces throughout the state. His work is based on an expression of personal and public concerns, drawing on common symbols and myths as a way of making contemporary connections. Tony is a much loved and inspiring teacher and mentor to many students and emerging artists.

summer specials Ceramics – 3 Lessons on the Wheel

Introduction to Drypoint Printmaking

Learn to Draw the Body in a Day

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) 9–23 Jan | 10am–1pm $141/ members $127

Jo Darvall Discover the wonderful world of printmaking, starting with drypoint.

Scratch a design into card or plastic to create a printing plate then roll it through FAC's press. This is a fabulous class for those who want an introduction to this traditional technique that transforms simple line drawings into delicate prints.

Saturdays (3 weeks) 9–23 Jan | 10am–1pm $141/ members $127

Daniela Dlugocz Learn the fundamental drawing techniques of contour, gesture, shape, value and texture by studying the human figure.

Learn traditional methods of life drawing as well as more experimental approaches using charcoal, pencil, pastels and ink.

Session is with a life model.

Sat 9 Jan | 10am–4pm $149/ members $134

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) 9–23 Jan | 10am–1pm $141/ members $127

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, how to weave geometric shapes and how to complete and mount your finished piece.

Sat 9 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Sculpture – Stone Carving Viktor Eszenyi Create your own three-dimensional 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 9 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Make a Large-Scale Painting in a Day Joss Gregson Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this oneday 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, composition and achieve your own large-scale painting.

Sat 9 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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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 10 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 and 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 10 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

A Day on the Wheel Alana McVeigh 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 Alana McVeigh’s expert guidance.

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

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 10 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Watercolour Painting in a Day

Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique

Jo Darvall Learn about watercolour with artist Jo Darvall. Explore techniques such as washes, wetin-wet and dropping in colour and discover how the paint behaves on the paper. Produce some vibrant works with the techniques you have discovered and enjoy this complex but playful medium.

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

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

Sun 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Animation

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 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Steven Aiton Explore the secrets of making quality stop motion animation.

Working with 3D objects or modelling clay, spend the day creating a short animated film with iPads, video cameras and computers. Your film will be sent to you on DVD after the class.

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

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

Sat 16 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Drawing for a Travel Diary Weekend Joss Gregson

Learn essential drawing techniques in the studio before moving to interesting locations around FAC and the surrounding area. Discover how to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene and construct a page with both text and drawing.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $200/ members $180

Weaving Wicker Baskets

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 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Jewellery – Old to New Max Butcher Do you have old pieces of jewellery or small found objects that you want to make into a wearable piece?

Bring these along and learn how to make them useable again. Discover the techniques of tube and rod riveting, stitching and tin soldering.

Sun 17 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Hollow Form Felting

A Day of Outdoor Painting

Ink Drawing

Louise Snook Create three-dimensional objects in felt without sewing. Enjoy the process of ‘resist’ felting to make ornamental vessels, hats, slippers or bags.

Sat 23 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 23 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on your paper, experiment with drawing objects, washes and how ink behaves on different surfaces.

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 24 Jan | 10am–4pm $139/ members $125

Music – Songwriting for Beginners in a Day David Hyams Designed for those who imagine they can write a song but don’t 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.

Sat 23 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Photography – Finding Beauty in the Everyday Susan Hill Come armed with your SLR camera and be inspired by everyday objects, activities and your surrounding environment. Learn technical skills, composition tips and how to select an image. You will be set practical activities and exercises throughout the day.

Sat 23 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 abstraction to create your own abstract painting. Refine your painting skills and discover how to generate new ideas.

Sat 23 & Sun 24 Jan | 10am–4pm $200/ members $180

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 and pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn off at any stage.

Sun 24 Jan | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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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.

There will be no classes on 16 & 17 March

Screenprinting on Paper Lucinda Crimson Explore techniques to create layered, multi-coloured prints on paper. Learn photographic screenprinting techniques, what materials are used, how to print an image multiple times and how to layer colours.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 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) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Possibilities in Metal Casting Sarah Elson Learn the lost art of 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 linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses to learn how to make these precious items into jewellery pieces.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 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) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

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Watercolour – Contemporary Approach

Painting – Realism

Working with Pastels

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 (6 weeks) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm $271/ members $244

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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6:30–9pm $262/ members $236

Drawing for the Absolute Beginner

Shibori, Dyeing & Discharge Techniques

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) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm $262/ members $236

Kate Weedon-Jones Learn and practice the various methods of Shibori, the ancient art of Japanese resist dyeing whereby dye is prevented from entering specific areas of the cloth.

Using natural fabrics such as 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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

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) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm $247/ members $222

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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6–9pm $294/ members $265

Photography – Fremantle at Night Susan Hill This project-based photography course is inspired by Fremantle at night. Learn technical methods for night photography and how to use it as a medium for expressing and developing creative ideas.

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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 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.

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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6:30–9pm $271/ members $244

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

Wednesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 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) 17 Feb–30 Mar | 6:30–9pm $247/ members $222

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Painting

Acrylic Painting for the Absolute Beginner – Real to Abstract

Intermediates – Contemporary Acrylic Painting – Colour

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 (7 weeks) 1 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $241/ members $217

Joss Gregson 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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 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) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Acrylics to Oils – Layering & Texture

Oil Painting – Figure & Portraiture

Studio Painting

Pastels

Jennifer Eyles

Discover how to use both mediums 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 (7 weeks) 1 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $241/ members $217

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 are with a life model.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $413/ members $372

Watercolour

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 (7 weeks) 1 Feb–21 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm No class 7 Mar $185/ members $167

Oil Painting Peter Walker Build an oil painting, from underpainting 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) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 or Tuesdays (9 weeks) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $201/ members $181

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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

General Painting Drewfus Gates Open to students using any painting medium, work on your own ideas with the guidance of an experienced artist and tutor 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 (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

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 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) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 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) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

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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 photographs or pictures for inspiration.

Sun 14 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Painting – The Great Outdoors

Advanced Studio Painting Joss Gregson This course is for students seeking critical feedback in a supportive environment, 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 (8 weeks) 5 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–2:30pm No class on 25 Mar $411/ members $370

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. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Fridays (8 weeks) 5 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 25 Mar $256/ members $230

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 (8 weeks) 9 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $256/ members $230

A Day of Contemporary Watercolour Jo Darvall Learn about watercolour with artist Jo Darvall. Start by exploring techniques such as washes, wetin-wet, dropping in colour and discover how the paint behaves on the paper. Produce some vibrant works with the techniques you have discovered and enjoy this complicated but playful medium.

Sat 13 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Ken Wadrop 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) or work from the comfort of the studio. Explore colour theory, observation techniques and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints.

Tuesdays (6 weeks) 16 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

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 to create a resolved painting.

Sat 20 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Large-Scale Still Life Flower Painting Joss Gregson Come and explore how to make a large-scale painting of flowers, from arranging to the painting process.

Learn colour theory, application techniques and composition to create lifelike flowers. This course is for students with some acrylic painting experience.

Sat 27 & Sun 28 Feb | 10am–4pm $200/ members $180

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

Sun 28 Feb | 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 round and how to make colour the strength of your artwork.

Sun 13 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 13 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Painting Techniques – Renaissance in a Day Glen Stewart Discover the painting techniques of the Renaissance period with artist Glen Stewart.

Learn how the artists of the Renaissance used perspective, pigments, colour mixing and canvas supports to create the masterpieces that we know today. Put this all into practice in a day of practical discovery.

Sun 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Drawing & |Printmaking 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.

Tuesdays (4 weeks) 2–23 Feb | 9:30am–12:30pm $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. All sessions are with a life model.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $413/ members $372

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 – under the guidance of one of FAC’s muchloved tutors.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249 or Saturdays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–19 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $281/ members $253

Printmaking for the Absolute Beginner Shana James Have you always wanted to use a printing press? Let’s start with the basics and explore the traditional art of printmaking. In this fun hands-on course learn 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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

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Drawing for a Travel Diary Joss Gregson Begin by learning essential drawing techniques in the studio before moving to interesting locations around Fremantle and the surrounding area. Learn to draw quickly to capture the essence of any scene. 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.

Wednesdays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Studio Printmaking Shana James This course is for students with some printmaking experience, focusing on learning 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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Drawing Into Printmaking 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.

Work on your own project under the guidance of an experienced tutor. This extended class is a great environment for those wishing to take their ideas further.

Fridays (6 weeks) 5 Feb–18 Mar | 9:30am–2:30pm $307/ members $276

Drawing – A Creative Approach Angela Stewart This class is 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 expression and mark making techniques.

Mondays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $223/ members $201

Etching Shana James Etching metal to print images is a process which has been used for centuries by famous artists such as Rembrandt. Starting with a simple line drawing create small-scale images which you can print on FAC’s etching press. Be guided through the process step-by-step by an experienced tutor.

Mondays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 7 Mar $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) 8 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $223/ members $201

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 along to the class and be guided through your project.

Discuss various choices of surface, colour, fixatives and framing.

Fridays (6 weeks) 12 Feb–18 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

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. Explore mark making, prepare a textured and tonal surface as a background and use interesting application tools to express the human form.

This class is with a life model.

Sun 14 Feb | 10am–4pm $149/ members $134

Papercuts 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 papercut designs.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–24 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Pastel Drawing in a Day 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 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Free Up Your Drawing Shana James Explore the freedom of expression that 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 oneday workshop.

Sun 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $139/ members $125

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Learn to Draw the Face

A Day of 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 (4 weeks) 27 Feb–19 Mar | 10am–1pm $263/ members $237

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 FAC's grounds.

Sun 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Mixed-Media Drawing – The Next Step

Jewellery .

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.

Tuesdays (5 weeks) 1–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $186/ members $167

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 (7 weeks) 1 Feb–21 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $241/ members $217

Monoprints in a Day

Casting Objects in Metal

Jo Darvall Do you already have some drawing or painting skills and want to take these into another medium? A monoprint is a one-of-a-kind print, created by applying or wiping ink from a surface to create a picture, which is then printed onto paper.

Learn how to work with the ink and the different techniques used to create this effect.

Sat 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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.

This technique allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces.

Mondays (7 weeks) 1 Feb–21 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class 7 Mar $241/ members $217

A Day of Tablet & iPad Drawing Joss Gregson Draw on your tablet or iPad rather than paper. The day will begin in the studio, setting up your tablet, 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 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Jewellery Design & Techniques

Jewellery – Settings, Skills & Techniques 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) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Dye & Press Forming 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.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Jewellery 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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Enamelling & Beadmaking Jill Parnell Create stunning beads and other small-scale jewellery 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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $201/ members $181

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Enamelling

Studio Jewellery

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) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Nicole Lance Designed for students with some experience making jewellery who want to work on their own projects with the guidance of an expert tutor. Enjoy FAC’s beautiful jewellery studio and swap ideas and techniques with your peers.

Saturdays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–19 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $328/ members $295

Silver & Alternative Materials

Jewellery – Old to New

Jill Parnell Combine silver with other materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Explore ways of joining materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Contemporary Jewellery & Assemblage Alister Yiap Learn traditional jewellery-making 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 your own pieces.

Fridays (8 weeks) 5 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 25 Mar $256/ members $230

Contemporary Silver Jewellery Nicole Lance Learn the foundations of jewellerymaking 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) 6 Feb–19 Mar | 10am–1pm $328/ members $295

Max Butcher Do you have old jewellery or small found objects that you want to make into a wearable piece? Bring these along and learn how to make them useable again. Discover the techniques of tube and rod riveting, stitching and tin soldering.

Sun 7 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Bezel Set Ring in a Day 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.

Sun 14 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Knitting with Wire Jill Parnell Learn how to design and make intricate cable-like neckpieces and other jewellery using various knitting and braiding techniques with wire. Learn several techniques before working on your own sculptural or wearable pieces.

Sun 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 28 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Chains, Links, Pendants in a Day Nicole Lance Learn how to make a chain using wire, looking at design and construction. Discover techniques including sawing, soldering and filing to create your own contemporary neckpiece.

Sun 13 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Keum Boo 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 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Ceramics & .

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Porcelain – An Intro to Piercing & Carving Techniques Sandra Black Work with carved porcelain, discovering its unique qualities.

Students may work with casting, throwing or handbuilding to create vessels. Be taken through a number of surface texturing techniques to produce translucency. Learn how to create a beautiful surface finish with polishing or glazing.

Mondays (6 weeks) 1 Feb–14 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 7 Mar $223/ members $201

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Ceramic Jewellery – Egyptian Paste

Wheel Throwing Porcelain

Throwing & Handbuilding

Sandra Black Egyptian Paste is a self-glazing clay mixture mainly used to make small objects and sculptures. Learn about this technique dating back to Ancient Egypt and discover how to make beads and other small forms for jewellery. This course is suitable for students new to ceramics or those who want to try something different.

Mondays (6 weeks) 1 Feb–14 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class 7 Mar $223/ members $201

Alana McVeigh Designed to introduce students to wheel throwing with porcelain clay, this course is suitable for beginners and those familiar with throwing but not with this medium. 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) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $277/ members $249

Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different sorts 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.

Thursdays (9 weeks) 4 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

Ceramics – Pueblo Firing

Clay Sculpture

Stewart Scambler Pueblo firing is a technique used by the Hopi Indians of America, producing beautiful, decorative pieces. The work is fired in the open using natural materials. All aspects will be covered in this course including pot construction, carving techniques and firing methods. Explore how to choose the appropriate clay and local natural fuels.

Tuesdays (9 weeks) 2 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249

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) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $277/ members $249 or Fridays (8 weeks) 5 Feb–1 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 25 Mar $256/ members $230

Improve Your Throwing Skills Stewart Scambler Be introduced to the art of throwing on the pottery wheel, with a focus on creating bowls.

Discover 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) 6–27 Feb | 10am–1pm $187/ members $168

Illuminate Sandra Black Create beautiful translucent vessels for candles and lights using porcelain clay. Learn handbuilding and slip cast techniques to create your forms. Explore decorative processes such as piercing, carving, inlay, shellac and acrylic wash to create a translucent surface that light will shine through.

Sundays (4 weeks) 7–28 Feb | 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 a carved bowl, spoon, spatula or other small items for the home.

Sat 13 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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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 20 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sat 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 and pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn off at any stage.

Sun 6 Mar | 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? Come and learn how to repair your ceramics using traditional and non-traditional techniques involving resin, lacquer, gold powder and gold leaf.

Saturdays (2 weeks) 12–19 Mar | 10am–1pm $100/ members $90

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 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Sat 6 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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 and levels of translucency.

Sun 7 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sun 20 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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.

Sundays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Textiles – 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) 12 Feb–18 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Shibori Roberta Leary Explore the traditional dyeing technique of Shibori, working with silk, cotton or rayon to create a range of dyed fabrics suitable for clothing, drapes or scarves. Use your favourite fabric and make a simple piece of clothing or homeware.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–19 Mar | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

Batik 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) 17 Feb–23 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Sewing – Customise & Create Roberta Leary Have you mastered the basics of your sewing machine and want to explore what you can make?

Choose your own ready-made

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Wednesdays (6 weeks) 17 Feb–23 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

Screenprinting on Fabric for Beginners Louise Snook Using FAC’s exposure unit, learn how to permanently fix a high contrast image to your silkscreen, enabling you to print a quality image multiple times. In this fun, hands-on class discuss which imagery is suitable for printing, master composition, layering techniques, colour mixing and placement.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–24 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

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.

Thursdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–24 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $146/ members $131

Paper Vessels Louise Snook Explore ways to create sculptural vessels from papier-mache. Build a frame to work on and discover the different types of glue and materials that can be used.

Sat 20 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Make a Handbag in a Day

Nuno Felting

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 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Sun 28 Feb | 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 21 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Design & Print Textiles Angela Ferolla Create an original design suitable 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) 23 Feb–29 Mar | 10am–1pm $223/ members $201

Felted Textiles 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) 25 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $223/ members $201

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 28 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Macramae Louise Snook Learn the art of macramae, which uses knots rather than knitting or weaving to create textiles.

Master the basics using coloured thread and a variety of knotting techniques to make a plant hanger or decorative item for your home.

Sat 5 Mar | 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.

Sat 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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Photography 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. Discover photography as a medium for expressing and developing ideas.

This course includes a field trip to Fremantle. Students are required to bring their own SLR camera.

Saturdays (6 weeks) 6 Feb–12 Mar | 10am–1pm $281/ members $253

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 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sun 13 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

Digital Photography – Beyond Auto Karen Castle 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 semiauto settings.

Fridays (4 weeks) 19 Feb–11 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $150/ members $135

Photography – Finding Beauty in the Everyday Susan Hill Come armed with your SLR camera and be inspired by everyday objects, activities and your surrounding environment.

Learn technical skills, composition tips and how to select an image. You will be set practical activities and exercises throughout the day.

Sun 6 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members

Performing Arts Ukulele for Beginners Luke Dux Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Discover this wonderful little instrument with musician Luke Dux. Learn basic chords, rhythm and strumming patterns, putting your newfound skills to the test playing songs old and new.

A fun, relaxed class designed for absolute beginners.

Sundays (3 weeks) 14–28 Feb | 10:30am–12:30pm $100/ members $90

Music – Songwriting David Hyams Designed for those who imagine they can write a song but don’t know where to start, learn the fundamentals of songwriting with acclaimed musician and composer David Hyams. Discover the structure of songs, how to write lyrics, devise melodies and discuss recording possibilities. An instrument is not required but if you play one bring it along.

Sat 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

creative writiing 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 7 Feb | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

This relaxed and informative workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of writing a novel. Learn how to use scenes, dialogue and prose to develop characters and build a narrative structure.

This workshop covers the whole process from writing the first draft to finishing a manuscript.

Sun 13 Mar | 10am–4pm $100/ members $90

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

Thursdays (4 weeks) 18 Feb–10 Mar | 10:30am–12:30pm $110/ members $99

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how to enrol Enrolment Dates

Refund Policy

Kids Holidays from 14 Dec Members from 7 Dec Non-members from 14 Dec

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, 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 Closed New Year's Day 4–8 January for Maintenance

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 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 events Coordinator andrew clark Learning Coordinator deborah Haslam Shop Manager Gabrielle Howlett Communications manager andrea woods Communications Assistant Sam Leung

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

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