fremantle arts centre
what’s on january–march 2012
about fremantle arts centre Fremantle Arts Centre (FAC), one of Western Australia’s major arts organisations and best-loved local facilities, offers a rich program of exhibitions, residencies, courses, music and events. FAC is an ambitious organisation with high quality programming recognised on a local, national and international level. Housed in a convict built neo-Gothic style building from 1860, and set in beautiful gardens, FAC is also a fascinating heritage site. FAC’s shop, FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre, specialises in WA hand-made gifts and books and FAC’s café is licensed. Whether looking at an exhibition, selecting a gift in FOUND, enrolling in a course, listening to music or simply relaxing in the grounds (with free wifi), there are numerous ways visitors can enjoy FAC.
director’s welcome Welcome to our re-vamped What’s On. We hope you find the new elegant, easier-to-read layout with bigger images even more informative than previously. We are proud to be presenting Soft Soft Loud: The Americas (page 19) with the 2012 Perth Festival. This year SSL is a single outdoor concert of exhilarating recent music from The Americas, with WA’s finest musicians in ensemble. Tickets are strictly limited. Also in the 2012 Perth Festival, FAC is Major Presenting Partner in IASKA’s spaced: art out of place (page 4), a brilliant exhibition of 16 regional projects from 24 Australian and international artists. FotoFreo, the City of Fremantle Photography Festival returns in March with FAC again the Festival’s flagship gallery. WASO will be a spectacular highlight of Courtyard Music, our free Sunday afternoon summer music program. I hope we see you soon at FAC enjoying our varied summer program. Jim Cathcart Director
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exhibitions spaced: art out of place......................4 Foto Freo 2012........................................ 7 City of Fremantle Art Collection......9 Continuing Exhibitions................... 10 Artspoken – Artist Talks.................. 13 Artists in Residence...........................14 The Moores Building..........................16
music Soft Soft Loud.......................................19 Courtyard Music..................................21 Concerts on the South Lawn........ 22 WAAPA Direct....................................... 23
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music soft soft loud p19
courses Term 1 2012 Program.........................25 How to enrol..........................................41 Shop..........................................................42 Calendar..................................................45 Visit us/Map......................................... 46 Become a member..............................49 Membership/Enrolment Form.... 50
music courtyard music p21
learning new courses p25
found shop at fac p42
Free Symposium sat 4 feb 10am–5pm + sun 5 feb | 10am–1pm Reflect on the process of interaction between the artists and communities from which the 16 spaced projetcs have emerged. Speakers include artists, community representatives, curators and academics with an expertise in socially engaged art. Speakers include Dr David Cross (NZ) academic, artist, creator of the One Day Sculpture event Zara Stanhope (VIC) curator, art critic Pennie Aitken (WA) co-ordinator Moora Arts Society Ian Tully (VIC) director of Swann Hill Regional gallery, convenor of the ACRE 2 symposium Dr. Toni Ross (NSW) academic, art theorist Richard Saxton (USA) artist, founder M12 collective Michael Woodley (WA) CEO Juluwarlu Aboriginal Corporation, Roebourne
Michelle Slarke (WA) artist, community activist; co-ordinator of the Lake Grace Artists Group Dr Nigel Helyer (NSW) artist, academic Dr Marion Laval-Jeantet (France) artist, anthropologist, academic, founder Art Oriente’ Objet Kaja Pawelek (Poland) art historian, curator at the Centre for Contemporary Art, Ujazdowski Castle in Warsaw Wouter Osterholt and Elke Uitentuis, artists (the Netherlands) Nigel Schurr (WA) Manager of the Denmark Wetlands Education Centre Tessa Zettel and Karl Khoe (NSW) artists Julia Davis (NSW) artist Margo Handwerke (USA) Curator, art writer Kate McMillan (WA) artist
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spaced: art out of place
iaska’s inaugural biennial event of socially engaged art sat 4 Feb–sun 11 Mar | opening fri 3 feb 6:30pm
The idea is to make art more relevant and responsive to everyday life. We wanted to take contemporary artists out of their studios and encourage them to develop works by engaging with ordinary people, issues and situations. IASKA Director Marco Marcon Explore the relationship between globalisation and local identity with imaginative and stimulating works in sculpture, photography, painting, installation and multi-media. The culmination of a two-year cycle of residencies, this ground-breaking project involved 22 Australian and international artists spending time in 16 regional Western Australian communities to consider their social and physical environments. The results are surprising and provocative. spaced: art out of place is a new international biennial event, an initiative of IASKA and presented with Fremantle Arts Centre as part of the 2012 Perth Festival. Communities and artists involved in the inaugural spaced: art out of place are:
Kellerberrin Takahiko Suzuki (Taiwan) Lake Grace Elke Uitentuis & Wouter Osterholt (Netherlands) Albany Mimi Tong (NSW) Roebourne Sohan Ariel Hayes & Michael Woodley (WA) Fremantle Ritchie Ned Hansel (Indonesia) Dampier Peninsula Philip Samartzis (Vic) Jakarta Roderick Sprigg (WA) Mukinbudin Julia Davis (NSW) Esperance Makeshift (NSW) Denmark M12 Group (USA) Mandurah Art Oriente Objet (France) Bakers Hill Bennett Miller (WA) Moora Wax Sound Media (Vic) Narrogin Jakub Szczesny & Kaja Pawelek (Poland) Leonora Kate McMillan (WA) Abrolhos Islands Nigel Helyer (NSW)
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IASKA has been assisted by the Community Partnerships Committee and Visual Arts Board of the Australia Council for the Arts, the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body, and by the Western Australian Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts and Lotterywest. | image: Julia Davis, Headspace (Lake Brown) 2010, Image courtesy and © the artist
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fotofreo
the city of fremantle festival of photography sat 17 mar–sun 13 may | festival opening fri 16 mar 6:30pm
FotoFreo is a month long biennial festival of photography that showcases the work of Australian photographers alongside leading photographers from Asia, Europe and North America. Portrait of India Group Exhibition There is an intimacy about portraits that speaks of individuals but yet they can encompass a larger view of India and Indians. Curator devika daulet-singh
Portrait of India examines the nature of current Indian photography through the eyes of six contemporary portrait photographers. Curated by Devika DauletSingh (India). The exhibition includes the work of established Indian photographers Anup Mathew Thomas, Dileep Prakash, Gauri Gill, Ketaki Sheth, Vidura Jang Bahadur and Bharat Sikka. Devika, and photographers Ketaki Sheth and Bharat Sikka will be at the Festival. This exhibition compliments My India: Raghu Rai, showing at the WA Maritime Museum. The audio visual projection of young and emerging Indian photographers curated by Sohrab Hura will be shown at the Festival opening at FAC.
image: murray fredericks, salt 108, digital pigment print on cotton rag
Salt | Murray Fredericks (NSW) Salt is an ongoing series of photographs that encompass the vast and seemingly empty space of Lake Eyre in South Australia. Lake Eyre is a landscape devoid of features – extending out in every direction with its perfectly flat surface and razor sharp horizon. The series commenced in 2003. This exhibition challenges the idea of an Australian landscape.
Taking the Mickey Eric Bridgeman (QLD) Eric Bridgeman’s photography invariably involves a degree of satire, usually political and fun, with a sense of humour. This exhibition is a selection from recent photographic projects.
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fotofreo workshops Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually. Henri Cartier-Bresson
mon 19–fri 23 mar
Magnum Workshops Magnum Photos is regarded as the world’s leading photo-journalism agency with editorial offices in London, Paris, Tokyo and New York. Magnum will conduct a series of workshops at FAC. Presenters Trent Parke (Australia) Antoine d’Agata (France) Donovan Wylie (Ireland)
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Fotofreo Workshops & Exhibition Tours A range of FotoFreo workshops and exhibition tours will take place during the Festival. Exhibition tours will be given by artists Murray Fredericks and Eric Bridgeman and curator Devika Daulet-Singh For details and bookings see fotofreo.com
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city of fremantle art collection side x side The City of Fremantle Art Collection, established in 1958, is the largest municipal collection in WA with over 1,300 works. The Collection’s focus on Fremantle artists and Australian prints celebrates the enduring importance of the visual arts to Fremantle.
Graeme Peebles, The Annunciation, 1986 , mezzotint, 22.5 x 30 cm, courtesy and © The Artist
sat 17 mar–sun 13 may opening fri 16 mar 6:30pm Side x Side presents new artworks by students from Fremantle’s John Curtin College of the Arts, alongside those works from the City’s Collection that inspired them. John Curtin’s senior students have responded to a previous exhibition Not Dead, a selection of still lives from the City’s Collection. Side x Side marks a milestone in a successful six year partnership between the City of Fremantle Art Collection and John Curtin , through a program of tutorials, exhibitions on campus and class visits to FAC. Through this project students are exposed to examples of artworks by Western Australian artists, making the experience and enjoyment of visual arts all the more engaging and relevant.
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continuing exhibitions The following exhibitions opened in November. Visit before they close in January 2012. closes sun 22 Jan book launch sat 21 jan 6:30pm
MHF20 | Mark Howlett Foundation 2011 marks the 20th anniversary and final year of the Mark Howlett Foundation (MHF), a subscriber-based philanthropic group which each year has selected a mid-career artist to support. MHF20, the group’s final exhibition, will showcase twelve of its participant artists with new work specially commissioned for this celebration. Curated by Andrew Gaynor, MHF20 includes painting, sculpture and ceramics. MHF20 participant artists: Penny Bovell, Mary Dudin, Susan Flavell, George Haynes, Giles Hohnen, Bevan Honey, Jeremy Kirwan-Ward, Theo Koning, Eveline Kotai, Jane Martin, Trevor Richards and Trevor Vickers. Farewell Party and Book Launch MHF hosts a party to mark the official end of the Foundation and celebrate the launch of the MHF book. Written by curator Andrew Gaynor and journalist Victoria Laurie, the publication will be a lavishly presented, fully illustrated account of the Foundation’s history, artists, projects, members and supporters.
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Public Art – Six Concept Designs Celebrating Women in Fremantle Invitation for community comment Visitors are encouraged to comment on six design concepts for a proposed new Fremantle public artwork on the theme of celebrating women in Fremantle. An informal community group is advocating for a work that redresses the public underrepresentation of women and women artists, as nearly all Fremantle’s monuments and public artworks only celebrate men and men’s achievements. The City of Fremantle funded and coordinated this design concept phase. The six designs short-listed for exhibition are by artists: Sharyn Egan and Fiona Gavino, Louise Elscot, Judith Forrest, Anne Neil and Olga Cironis, Bridget Norton, and Arif and Audrey Satar. Louise Elscot, Lace, CWF Concept Design 2011, bronze, 2.5 x 2.0 m, courtesy and © The Artist
During the exhibition visitors can record comments and nominate their preferred design.
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Artspoken is a great initiative of Freo Arts Centre. I loved hearing directly from the artists about what they were working on. Inspiring. brian smith, visitor
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open studios | artist talks | exhibition tours | bar open MC Ric Spencer, FAC’s Curator, guides you through a behind-the-scenes visit. Enjoy current exhibitions, peek into the studios of our artists in residence and enjoy a relaxed experience of art in conversation. THU 23 feb 6:30pm Enjoy an after hours viewing of spaced: art out of place. Marco Marcon, Director and co-founder of IASKA, and spaced: art out of place artist Kate McMillan discuss the spaced project and the importance of fostering interaction between contemporary artists and regional communities. Jackson Eaton will discuss his residency at FAC and how we live a good or meaningful life. Artists in residence The Museum of Natural Mystery, directed by David Egan and Patrick Miller, have invited Thomas Jeppe to hold a brief workshop on horse jumping and the nature of obstacles. Also meet Ola Johannson and Amanda Newall, artists from Stockholm who are working toward a show at FAC in May, and the new Artist Run Initiative recipients Rhinoceros who will have their studio open.
14 | exhibitions | artists in residence images from left richard lewer, workers united (detail), 2011, oil on canvas, 1.2 x 1.2m | richard lewer, gertrude street studio, 2010 | andrew daly, huan 2, 2011, oil on canvas, 27 x 22cm | images courtesy and © the artists
artists in residence FAC’s AIR program enables artists to engage in research and development. FAC is committed to supporting local and visiting artists execute ideas and projects while bringing their work into public dialogue. The AIR program has nine studios at FAC and two at the rear of the Moores Building. Andrew Daly (WA/China) will be producing paintings influenced by the experience of living in China for the last few years. artist STUDIO 8 Anneke de Rooij (WA) is producing a series of avian portraits, working with inlayed pigments on ceramic forms, inspired by observations of FAC’s bird life. artist STUDIO 8 Jackson Eaton (WA) will explore ways of physically representing the passage of time and the role of identity through photographic processes. MOORES STUDIO 2 Verena Friedrich (Germany) manipulates time-lapse video recordings of living cells to form legible texts sourced from the advertising industry. Produced in conjunction with SymbioticA, Friedrich’s project Cellular Performance deals with notions of the human body being perpetually redefined by science, technology and commercial objectives. MOORES APARTMENT Brendan Hutchens (WA) will research and begin to develop a number of documentary series about creative sustainable housing design, and interview based behind-the-scenes video snapshots of artists at work. artist STUDIO 4
Ola Johansson and Amanda Newall (Sweden) will conduct lab-based research in a joint residency with SymbioticA. Their project Projektet looks at social conflict and resolution as it translates from the immune system. The artists will work through performative strategies and types of theatre application shaped and informed by observing viral cellular activity. To register your interest in taking part email residencies@fremantle.wa.gov.au. artist STUDIO 7 Loren Kronemyer (USA), inspired by the natural forces of preservation and decay, will transform the studio space into an archaeology lab for the creation of objects that exist outside of traditional time scales. artist STUDIO 1 Richard Lewer (AU/NZ) produces drawing, painting and animation marked by a sceptical humour and a focus on the darker sides of human behaviour, place and social identity. artist STUDIO 6 Jade Markham (WA/NSW) and Lisa Carrie Goldberg (WA/Canada) use sleep as an artistic medium to develop and design a new performance work entitled The Sleep Social. The artists focus on the notion of collective sleep to find ways of materially crossing over to the other world. artist STUDIO 7
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Natural Mystery (WA) is directed by artists David Egan and Patrick Miller. Working across exhibitions and residencies as both curators and artists in cooperation with FAC, they will research and develop alternative channels of distribution and communication for the exhibition of contemporary art. artist STUDIO 3 Janet Parker-Smith, Karen Ball, Elizabeth Pozega (NSW) draw on themes of isolation and the human need for communication. The collaborators, in residence at different times with paths crossing briefly, will pursue a daily ritual of making and writing a postcard and then posting it to the members of the collaboration who are absent. artist STUDIO 6 Clare Peake (WA) continues development of mixed media works that extend her current interests in the ways by which knowledge is accumulated and made sense of, in particular through ideas of discovery and exploration. Moores studio 1 Tanya Schultz (WA) is developing a new body of mixed-media work first there is a mountain, that investigates the parallels between the illusory nature of imagined worlds, and the promise and allure of material culture. Moores studio 1
Artist Run Initiative Every year FAC invites applications for an Artist Run Initiative. The successful applicant is given studio space, mentorship, access to FAC resources and support. The inaugural recipients of FAC’s ARI residency are Rhinoceros (AU). Rhinoceros, a group of ten artists, will collectively negotiate projects that will exist within the architectural spaces of FAC, on the Internet and in off-site exhibitions over the next 12 months. artist STUDIO 5
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The Moores Building Contemporary Art Gallery is a City of Fremantle subsidised art facility that promotes a wide range of contemporary art by providing lowcost gallery and project spaces in a central location.
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A Grimm Future | Group Exhibition Inspired by the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tales this exhibition retells the classic stories in a future world. The artists and designers include: Nic Harding, Nyssa McAdie, Savannah, Travis Logue, Phoebe Tran, Elliot Green and Sherina Ng.
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4–19 Feb Synopsis (abridged) | Peter Ellis An eclectic exhibition reflecting on the madness of war, depicting, with two and three dimensional work, the excitement, horror, spectacle and disaster of global conflict.
24 Feb–4 Mar Penelope, Odysseus and the time it takes to reach the beginning | Lloyd Hughes Homer’s Odyssey provides the narrative inspiration for a series of photographs that seek to capture core human experiences.
46 Henry Street Fremantle WA 10am–5pm 7 days Moore & Moore Café open 8am–4pm 7 days Contact: 08 9335 3519 richiek@fremantle.wa.gov.au Managed by Fremantle Arts Centre
16 Mar–15 Apr FotoFreo 2012 | Festival Exhibition Various exhibitions featuring the very best in international photo-journalism. For details see fotofreo.com.
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Loyd Hughes, series of Book XVIII, 2011, Digital images, courtesy and Š the artist
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New music in Perth gets a boost this month with strong offerings‌ Fremantle Arts Centre presents Soft Soft Loud. The Australian 2011
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perth international arts festival and fremantle arts centre present
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the americas
sun 12 feb 7:30pm | gates open 7pm
WA’s finest musicians in ensemble perform exhilarating recent music from the Americas, outdoors in FAC’s intimate inner courtyard. Soft Soft Loud: The Americas features numerous Australian premieres in a program of deeply personal reflections on loss and life, from Steve Reich’s harrowing WTC 9/11 to Andy Akiho’s joyous Hadairo, Osvaldo Golijov’s beautiful setting of Christian, Arab and Jewish folk song, culminating with Reich’s uplifting and Pulitzer Prize winning Double Sextet. The program reflects on a continent’s broad impact, from works which celebrate the hustle and bustle of Mexico City to a sombre and powerful commemoration of 9/11 and New York. The concert is enhanced by the unique setting of the inner courtyard which contributes to the sense of occasion for both audience and performers. Mezzo-Soprano, Dimity Shepherd features in Golijov’s haunting and beautiful work, Ayre. Tickets are strictly limited.
The Program Steve Reich WTC 9/11 (2011) for string quartet and tape Javier Alvarez Metro Nativitas (1999) for string quartet | Australian Premiere George Crumb Mitternacht Musik (2001) for solo piano (off-stage) Osvaldo Golijov Ayre (2004) for soprano, ensemble and laptop | Australian Premiere Andy Akiho Hadairo for string quartet and double-bass, harp, tenor pan, drum-kit | Australian Premiere George Crumb Mitternacht Musik (2001) for solo piano (off-stage) Steve Reich Double Sextet (2007) for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, vibraphone, piano Artistic Director Matthew Hoy Mezzo-Soprano Dimity Shepherd
tickets $54.10 Adult $49.10 Conc & Friends of PIAF from BOCS and FAC (ph 9432 9555) Inner Courtyard | 2 Hours 15 minutes (two intervals) | Bar & Café open outdoor event | general admission
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courtyard music sundays 2pm | september–march free | bar open
When the sun is shining and the sea breeze is a’blowing, the perfect way to whittle away a Sunday afternoon is at Fremantle Arts Centre enjoying the Courtyard Music program. X-Press Magazine, 2011
8 Jan: Carus Thompson (WA) is an international troubadour well loved for his unique, award winning blend of folk and pop. carusthompson.com 15 Jan: Shangara Jive (WA) play Perth’s finest Afro-roots music and launch their brand new album, Melody. shangarajive.net
Funky New Orleans grooves and barrelhouse blues. pugsleybuzzard.com 19 Feb: The West Australian Symphony Orchestra return to delight audiences in this very special open air event. waso.com.au event sponsor
22 Jan: Jack Doepel Quintet (WA) are a new collaboration of jazz 26 Feb: The Brow Horn musicians making their FAC debut. Orchestra (WA) combine 29 Jan: Grace Woodroofe (WA) hip hop, funk and electro has made a big impression on soul to deliver an uplifting the international music scene sound that will get you and returns with a full band to outaya seat. myspace.com/ deliver her unique sultry pop. thebrowhornorchestra gracewoodroofe.com.au 4 Mar: Neil Murray (VIC) is 5 Feb: Toby is one of WA’s best one of Australia’s seminal loved live acts playing energetic, songwriters and makes his long raw, feisty, roots, rock and awaited appearance at FAC. reggae. tobymusic.com.au neilmurray.com.au 12 Feb: Pugsley Buzzard (NSW) describes himself as “a grizzly bear in a porkpie hat rummaging through a piano.”
11 Mar: The Stillsons (VIC) bring their original blend of country, roots and blues to WA for the first time. thestillsons.com
18 Mar: Krzysztof Piotrowicz (WA) is Australia’s pioneering Russian guitar performer playing virtuosic gypsy songs and Russian romances. Summa Musica (WA) present a program of a capella singing through the centuries.anthonymaydwell.com/ summa/summa.htm 25 Mar: Matt Gresham (WA) combines dynamic stage presence and soaring roots tunes to deliver a power packed, uplifting show. myspace.com/ mattgresham MAJOR SPONSOR
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concerts on the south lawn FAC hosts major local and touring bands on the expansive South Lawn. Tickets and more info fac.org.au Fri 23 Dec
Wonderland Join Cut Copy, Sparkadia, Bag Raiders DJs, Tim & Jean and Strange Talk for a magical mystical night.
Sun 1 Jan
New Years Day Concert The annual FAC New Years Day Concert is back with a stellar line-up to be announced.
Sat 25 Feb
Gimme Shelter A beautiful night of top entertainment under the stars, with every cent from ticket sales going directly to St Patrick’s Community Care. gimmeshelter.net.au
Sat 24 Mar from top: south lawn concert at fac | cut copy, Photography Philip Cosores | brian setzer
Brian Setzer’s Rockabilly Riot Brian Setzer (Stray Cats), rockabilly’s iconic ambassador, returns to unleash an overcharged and thrilling attack of American rock n’ roll.
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waapa direct music theatre & defying gravity percussion ensemble Stars of tomorrow on stage today – Australia’s finest young music talent from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts direct to Fremantle Arts Centre. Catch the next batch of stars from WAAPA’s acclaimed Music Theatre program as they perform popular songs from Broadway and the West End. Defying Gravity fills the night sky with hot rhythms and gorgeous melodies, performing dazzling percussion music from around the world, and mixing the seductive sounds of the marimba and vibraphone with the fire and passion of drums and gongs!
Fri 30 mar tickets $10 | 16 & under free bookings 9432 9555 or in person at fAC gates open 7pm for 8pm start bar open | outdoor event | samson court general admission
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I just really appreciated the opportunity to learn about and develop my own artistic endeavours – lovely place, good space, perfect opportunity. learning student, 2011
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term 1 2012 Be inspired and learn new skills in a supportive and stimulating environment with courses for adults, teens and kids. All courses are taught by practicing artists in our beautiful studios. To improve navigation our courses are now displayed by course type. Tutors’ biographies available at fac.org.au/learning.
kids holiday 5–8 years p26
kids holiday 9–12 years p27
art for teens 13–18 years p29
drawing & painting p29
printmaking p32
jewellery p32
ceramics & sculpture p34
fashion & textiles p36
photography p37
miscellaneous p38
= Beginners = Intermediate = Advanced
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kids holiday. 5–8 years .
Stamp, Print, Repeat Simone Johnston Decorate your own colourful calico bag to take home and use. Have fun learning textile printmaking techniques using a range of quirky materials such as foam etchings, cut-outs and handmade stamps. Mon 16 Jan | 10am–12 noon $37 incl. materials
Colourful Beaded Necklaces Claire Brooks Make your own colourful necklace, creating beads out of old storybooks, cut-outs and special paper. With simple laminating techniques and a pair of pliers, learn the first steps to constructing unique pieces of jewellery. Mon 16 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Drawing Portraits Lucinda Crimson Learn how to use colour and shapes to create portraits, silhouettes and profiles. Take home a number of works including a cool poster. Tues 17 Jan | 10am–12noon $37 incl. materials
Cut, Paste & Animate Steven Aiton Using computers and video cameras, create your own animated story onscreen with colourful paper cut outs of yourself and fun props. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. Tues 17 Jan | 10am–3pm $80 incl. materials & DVD
Mosaic Your Own Colourful Plaque
Sew Your Own Cuddly Animal
Renae Martin Learn how to combine simple shapes and colours to create images. Using child-friendly tiles mosaic your own plaque and learn how to grout. Take your piece home to hang on your wall. Tues 17 Jan | 10am–1pm or Fri 20 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials
Lucinda Crimson (6–8 years) Create your own soft toy while learning simple hand stitching techniques. Draw a picture of your favourite animal or pet then turn it into a cuddly animal for you to take home. Fri 20 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Colourful Cards & Stamps
Make & Decorate a Journal
Simone Johnston Create a mountain of your own personalised colourful cards using a number of fun printmaking techniques. Learn how to make prints from your own drawings, then discover block printing using handmade stamps. Your print templates can be taken home to make even more colourful cards. Wed 18 Jan | 10am–12 noon $37 incl. materials
Sculptures from Hundreds of Pieces Carolyn Gorman (kids working with an adult) Using recycled materials of all shapes, colours and sizes from the creative re-use centre ‘REmida’, build your own unique sculpture. Learn how to design, assemble and decorate your own free standing sculpture or wall decoration. Thurs 19 Jan | 10am–2pm $53 incl. materials
Music – Jam It Up Roly Skender Be taken through the processes of how to write and record an original song that will be burnt onto a CD for you to keep. Working in small groups, discover elements of lyric writing through theme creation. Experiment with an array of instruments and vocals, and how to layer them. Thurs 19 Jan | 10am–1pm $60 incl. materials & CD
Elizabeth Hammond Learn easy ways to make your own journal for writing or drawing in. Have fun personalising it with glitter, buttons and other colourful embellishments. Mon 23 Jan | 10am–12 noon $37 incl. materials
Acting for Kids Claire Munday Have fun learning about the world of stage acting. Working in small groups, establish a scene and bring your own character to life. Parents are invited to view a short performance at the end of class. Mon 23 Jan | 10am–12 noon $27
Felted Fuzzy Friends Sue Espie (kids working with an adult) Design your own colourful toy then make it come alive in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn felt-making techniques. Mon 23 Jan | 10am–3pm or Wed 25 Jan | 10am–3pm $74 incl. materials
Paste-Up Art on Canvas Lady Bananas Create your own cool canvas art using paste-ups, a fun, simple yet striking street art technique, where an image or character is transferred onto paper and adhered to a surface using homemade wheat paste. Learn how to combine stencils,
courses | kids | 27 photocopies and drawings to create a multi-layered masterpiece. Tues 24 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
lettering, character techniques and composition. Mon 16 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Sea Adventures In Animation
Make Your Own Monster
Steven Aiton Using the underwater world as a theme, make your story come to life onscreen using computers and video cameras. Parents are invited to a screening at the end of the session. Tues 24 Jan | 10am–3pm $80 incl. materials & DVD
Creative Clay Anneke de Rooij Create miniature versions of your pet or favourite animal. Discover a number of hand building, decorating and assembling techniques. Your personalised sculptures will be fired and ready to take home two weeks after class. Wed 25 Jan | 10am–12noon Wed 25 Jan | 1–3pm $37 incl. materials
Decorate Your Own T-Shirt Bernadette Aitken Come along and personalise a t-shirt using a range of fun and easy textile and printing techniques. Bring a white t-shirt to decorate. Fri 27 Jan | 10am–12 noon or Fri 27 Jan | 1–3pm $37 incl. materials
kids holiday. 9–12 years .
Urban Art – Paint Marker Madness Lady Bananas Create your own cool urbanstyle artwork on canvas using paint markers, a popular street art medium that provides bold results. Learn street-style
Lucinda Crimson Design, sew and stuff your own ugly or cute soft toy then embellish it using fabrics and felt, buttons and trims. Visit chinkywooster. com to see examples of Lucinda’s handmade toys. Mon 16 Jan | 10am–3pm $74 incl. materials
Urban Art – Custom Can Creatures Lady Bananas Create your own unique character sculptures using recycled, flattened spray cans. Learn a number of urban art design and embellishing techniques using specialist media such as paint markers, acrylic paints and aerosols. Tues 17 Jan | 10am–12noon $37 incl. materials
Colouful Embroidered Bags Lucinda Crimson Design and embroider your own colourful hessian bag. Learn a number of simple stitching techniques and how to embroider your own name and designs. Your masterpiece will be lined with a calico bag, strong enough for you to use out and about. Tues 17 Jan | 1–4pm $42 incl. materials
Create & Animate Level 1 Steven Aiton Create your own story with characters using computers and video cameras to bring your story to life on screen. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. Wed 18 Jan | 10am–3pm or Wed 25 Jan | 10am–3pm $80 incl. materials & DVD
Colouful Perspex Pendants Claire Brooks Create your own dazzling acrylic pendant using collected fabrics and images. Finish off your fabulous necklace using tigertail and colourful beads. Learn simple jewellery-making skills such as riveting, filing and assembling. Thurs 19 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Printed Bags Simone Johnston Decorate your very own calico bag while learning how fun screenprinting can be. Come up with a theme then design your own images, cut them out and print them in various colours. Thurs 19 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Music – Jam It Up Roly Skender Create and record a song in this fun workshop. Working in small groups, come up with a theme for the song; learn how to write your own lyrics, devise a melody and jam on a number of instruments, from the guitar to the ukulele and percussion instruments. No previous musical experience required. Wed 18 Jan | 10am–1pm $60 incl. materials & CD
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Create & Animate Level 2 Steven Aiton A follow-on class from Steven’s Create & Animate Level 1 workshop. Animation enthusiasts now have the chance to build on skills and master even more animation techniques. Thurs 19 Jan | 10am–3pm $80 incl. materials & DVD
Bling-Up Your T-Shirt Lady Bananas Using a number of fun and effective techniques such as stencils, stitching, printing and paint pens, bling-up your own urban art influenced t-shirt. Learn how to combine a variety of medium and techniques to create a hip masterpiece for you to wear. Fri 20 Jan | 10am–2pm $53 incl. materials
Sculptures from Hundreds of Pieces Carolyn Gorman Using recycled materials of all shapes, colours and sizes from the creative re-use centre ‘REmida’, build your own unique sculpture. Learn how to design, assemble and decorate your own free standing sculpture or wall decoration. Fri 20 Jan | 10am–2pm $53 incl. materials
Acting for Kids Claire Munday Learn a number of theatre skills such as improvisation, character development and plot. Perform your piece to the rest of the group, putting your newly gained skills into action. A great way to boost your performance imagination and self confidence. Mon 23 Jan | 1–3pm $27
Paper Art Elizabeth Hammond Discover how to make a number of beautiful objects and interesting books with paper. Create your own squash, concertina and mini book as well as paper adornments using new and recycled materials. Mon Jan 23 | 1–4pm $42 incl. materials
Mosaic Your Own Colourful Plaque Renae Martin Using child-friendly tiles, mosaic a colourful plaque from your own image designed in class. Learn how to create detail and characteristics using various shapes and colours. Take your piece home to hang on your wall. Tues 24 Jan | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials
Steven Aiton has been teaching kids animation classes at FAC for a number of years. Participants learn fun yet technical skills, creating then animating their plasticine characters using video and animation software. Get in quick, Steven’s courses usually book out.
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Learn to Draw in Charcoal & Ink Elizabeth Hammond Using specialist materials, like easels and charcoal, learn how to draw like a real artist. Create large-scale drawings using mixed media, in the studio and in the beautiful FAC grounds. Wed 25 Jan | 10am–12noon $37 incl. materials
Ceramics – Create a 3D Character in Clay Anneke de Rooij Guided by a story, create your own character. Imagine aspects of the character’s life to inform its appearance; Where would it live? What would it do? Learn a number of design, texturing, handbuilding and assembling techniques. Fri 27 Jan | 10am–1pm $42 incl. materials
Create & Animate Level 3 Steven Aiton If you’ve done Steven’s first two animation classes and want to come back for even more, here’s your chance. The perfect class for animation enthusiasts. Fri 27 Jan | 10am–3pm $80 incl. materials & DVD
Animation Club Steven Aiton Due to popular demand FAC has created an animation club for students who have completed Steven’s Level 3 Animation workshop. Working as a team, develop your skills and produce a short film complete with a public screening later in the year at FAC. Sun 12 Feb | 11am–4pm or Sun 25 Mar | 11am–4pm $60 incl. materials
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Urban Art – Personalise Your Own Skate Deck Lady Bananas Make your own piece of urban art using various specialist materials such as aerosol, paint pens, markers and stencil techniques. Discuss and design imagery then transfer it onto your own skate deck. Decks can be purchased on the day. Sat 3 Mar | 1–5pm $53/ members $48
drawing. & painting. Painting with Acrylics – Playing With Colour Shana James Take the guesswork out of mixing colour, learning the skills to mix the right colour you need the first time. Discover cool and warm primaries of the colour wheel, how to create contrast and shadow and how to create hue, tone and saturation. Make colour the strength of your artwork. Sat 14 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Joss Gregson Designed for anyone who has always wanted to draw but didn’t know where to start. Be guided through exercises which explore the use of line, shade, drawing materials and how to create a sense of depth on paper. Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $162/ members $143
Painting with Acrylics – Realism to Abstraction Joss Gregson Learn painting techniques to depict real life and how to use colour successfully. Explore the how and what of abstraction and create an abstract painting. Refine your painting skills and discover how to generate new ideas. Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Capturing Movement in Drawing Elizabeth Hammond Learn how to draw a subject in motion. Start with tailored exercises in the morning then draw the movements of a dancer who will perform live in the studio in the afternoon. Expand your drawing skills and learn how to use a variety of materials to capture contour and shade. Sun 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $92/ members $83
Egg Tempera Painting Glen Stewart This ancient painting medium is applied in thin, semi-opaque layers to create 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 29 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Painting with Acrylics Masterclass Joss Gregson For students seeking critical feedback in a supportive environment. Learn how to develop your own visual language prompted by visual stimuli and conversation. Designed for the experienced painter wishing to bring their painting skills and ideas to exhibition standard. Fridays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–2pm $375/ members $337
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Painting with Acrylics – Abstract Expressionism
Oil Painting
Life Drawing
Peter Walker Discover methods of building an oil painting, from underpainting to finish glazes, through structured exercises and working on your own piece. Learn techniques from the old masters to contemporary styles. Tuesdays (9 weeks) 7 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203 or 7 Feb–2 Apr | 1:30–3:30pm $163/ members $147
Joss Gregson Learn and refine life drawing skills in an encouraging and dynamic environment. Begin with a slow contour line drawing followed by rapid gestural drawings. Emphasis is on capturing the human form’s quality of line, proportion and movement. All sessions with a life model. Wednesdays (4 weeks) 8–29 Feb | 1:30–4:30pm $146/ members $131
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner
Discover the Versatility of Acrylics
Elizabeth Hammond Overcome fear of the blank page in this all encompassing sketching class. Experiment with a variety of materials, including charcoal, pen and pencil while sketching your surroundings out and about at iconic Fremantle locations. Sun 5 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Elizabeth Hammond Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills. In an encouraging environment, learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and discover various drawing materials through exercises and demonstrations. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186
Pastels
Learn to Draw
Kathryn Haug A great course for complete beginners and those wishing to discover new painting methods in an encouraging and stimulating environment. Be guided through application techniques of acrylic paint with a focus on layering, still life and experimental mark making. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–14 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186
Peter Walker Discover the spontaneity and luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso. Mondays (9 weeks) 6 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
Shana James Start your journey into art with this short course that covers the basics. Draw from still life and from nature, learning how to use tone to create light and shade. Wednesdays (4 weeks) 8–29 Feb | 9:30am–12:30pm $121/ members $109
Watercolour
Joss Gregson Begin by learning basic drawing techniques in the studio before moving to interesting locations around Fremantle and surroundings. Learn how to draw quickly to capture the essence of any view. The construction of page using both text and drawing will also be explored. Wednesdays (9 weeks) 8 Feb–4 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
Regina Noakes Create your own abstract image while discovering the possibilities of painting with acrylics. Working on your own project, learn about the qualities of colour and texture provided by paint and how to create a balanced picture. Painting experience required. Fridays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm or Tuesdays (9 weeks) 7 Feb–3 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
Drawing Sketchbooks
Peter Walker Explore a variety of techniques, from conventional to less orthodox, to reveal the beauty of this engaging medium. Be guided through a number of structured exercises then develop and work on your own piece. Mondays (9 weeks) 6 Feb–2 Apr | 1:30–3:30pm $163/ members $147 or Wednesdays (9 weeks) 8 Feb–4 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
Drawing for a Travel Diary
Intro to Life Drawing Kevin Robertson Discover fundamental drawing techniques to capture the body. Learn to use a variety of materials such as chalk, crayon and pastels. All sessions with a life model. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–14 Mar | 6:30–9pm $225/ members $203
Painting with Acrylics Stage 2 & 3 Joss Gregson This project-based course challenges students to further develop and personalise their painting technique and develop a conceptual process. Designed for the intermediate to experienced painter wishing to expand on their idea generating and painting techniques. Thursdays (9 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
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Delve into art with one of our painting courses. Discover the endless possibilities of working with paint, from the luscious qualities of oils to the intricate details of working with acrylics.
Introduction to Landscape Painting in Acrylics Joss Gregson Discover the secrets of landscape painting while learning key features and techniques of painting with acrylics. Spend the first weeks developing landscape painting skills such as paint application, use of colour and perspective then make quick research paintings and sketches out and about. In the final weeks develop one or two large-scale paintings employing your newly gained skills. Thursdays (9 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $225/ members $203
Large Scale Botanical Painting in Acrylics Joss Gregson Learn how to create large scale botanical paintings under the expert guidance of artist Joss Gregson. Learn paint mixing and application techniques, how to depict botanical detail in large scale and create a background to enhance your piece. A stimulating two day journey into botanical art. Sun 12 & 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Life Drawing Intensive Kevin Robertson Improve your life drawing skills with renowned artist Kevin Robertson in this exciting new masterclass. There will be a focus on longer poses, enabling the further development of detail in works. Suitable for students with life drawing experience or Kevin’s previous ‘Intro to Life Drawing’ participants. Tuesdays (3 weeks) 28 Feb–13 Mar | 6:30–9pm $113/ members $102
Oil Painting – An Introduction to Technique and Abstraction Glen Stewart Join local artist Glen Stewart and discover the fundamentals of this rich medium. There will be a focus on painterly effects such as colour, abstraction and impasto, where thick layers of paint are applied and mixed directly on the canvas to create bold textural results. Sundays (4 weeks) 4–25 Mar | 10am–1pm $157/ members $141
Mixed Media Drawing – The Next Step Shana James This course is specially designed for those with some basic drawing experience or Shana’s previous ‘Learn to Draw’ students. Expand your skill set with a range of mixed media drawing techniques, learning to use light and shade to create dramatic effects. Wednesdays (5 weeks) 7 Mar–4 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $151/ members $136
Painting the Human Figure Joss Gregson Learn how to paint the figure in traditional and more unconventional ways. Explore fast and slow gesture and the direction of brushstrokes for modelling form. Look at paint colours for human skin and the effects of light. All sessions with a life model. Wednesdays (5 weeks) 7 Mar–4 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $180/ members $162
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Painting with Acrylics – Landscape Painting Kevin Robertson Discover the secrets of landscape painting while learning key features and techniques of acrylic paints. Using FAC’s beautiful grounds as inspiration, create your own large-scale painting. Sun 11 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Urban Art – Tricks & Techniques Lady Bananas Learn various design, stencil, marker and aerosol techniques then create your own large scale project. This workshop will equip you with the tools to create your own artworks at home and get you inspired about urban art and its many diverse techniques. Sun 18 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Make a Large Scale Painting in a Day Joss Gregson Following some basic tuition in painting techniques and colour theory, jump in at the deep end and work on large canvases to create your first large scale painting. Sun 1 Apr | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
printmaking. Linocut Flowers & Plant-Life Shana James Be inspired by FAC’s grounds and gardens in summer to create designs suitable for linocut printing. Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking, from how to devise and adapt your image, how to carve your plate and print your image on various paper. Sun 15 & 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Linocut Shana James Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking, a popular practice amongst artists. Learn how to adapt your image, carve your plate and print your image on different paper. This course will also touch on colour techniques and registration. Mondays (9 weeks) 6 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203 or Tuesdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186
Copper Etching using Ferric Chloride Shana James Learn how to etch beautiful fine lines onto a small scale plate and print intaglio using FAC’s etching press. This is a nontoxic printmaking workshop, no dangerous acid or special equipment required. Mondays (9 weeks) 6 Feb–2 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $225/ members $203
jewellery. Sculpture & Jewellery – Possibilities in Metal Casting Sarah Elson Learn the art of lost wax (or lost material) casting to create sculptural works in metal. Cast small scale organic forms in metal using a simple vacuum method then manipulate them using basic jewellery techniques. Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146 or Mondays (6 weeks) 27 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163
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Rings & Simple Forms in Silver Nicole Lance Design and complete your own pieces of silver jewellery. A great short course to learn basic design and jewellery making techniques such as sawing, filing and soldering. Saturdays (3 weeks) 14–28 Jan | 10am–1pm $119/ members $107
Keum Boo Nicole Lance Be guided through this stunning technique of applying gold foil to a silver surface, resulting in a contrast of bright yellow against white silver. Combining textured surfaces and Keum Boo is an excellent technique to add something special to your jewellery. Sun 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Glass Beadmaking Matthew Goodlet Learn from glass artist Matthew Goodlet how to work with glass and create a range of unique beads, enough for a necklace or bracelet in this fun hands-on workshop. Sat 28 Jan | 10am–4pm or Sat 25 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sat 31 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
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Colouring Titanium
Jewellery
Jill Parnell Create your own colourful artwork on metal using this fascinating and simple technique. Titanium is the lightest and strongest of metals with heat. Experiment with various colours and patterns then make your own stunning brooch or pendant. Sunday 29 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Jill Parnell Learn traditional jewellerymaking techniques including sawing, soldering, bending and several ways of texturing metal. Create a number of your own unique pieces. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–4 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm no class on 21 Mar $210/ members $189
Make a Bezel Set Ring
Enamelled & Glass Beads
Claire Brooks Using a stone of your choice, make a simple bezel (a type of stone setting) and band customised to fit you. Techniques covered include sawing, filing, soldering and setting. Bring your own stone or purchase one from your tutor. Sun 5 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Jill Parnell Create your own stunning beads using a variety of enamelling and glass bead-making techniques. Discover the technical elements of cloisonné enamelling and learn how to make stunning torch fired beads using Murano and Millefiori glass. An all encompassing and hands-on course. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–4 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm no class on 21 Mar $210/ members $189
Contemporary Techniques Nicole Lance Create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Use soldering, sawing, filing and textured surfaces to explore the construction of contemporary jewellery. Mondays (6 weeks) 6 Feb–12 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163
Rings on Things Sarah Elson Enjoy creating small-scale wearable, sculptural forms in this fun and inspiring course. Learn a number of fundamental jewellerymaking techniques while making your own ring, pendant or earrings. Students will learn how to texture, pierce and solder as well as simple cuttlefish casting, ring and jumpring making. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 6–9pm $247/ members $222
Enamelling Jill Parnell Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using copper and silver wires and gold and silver foils. Create an exquisite piece of enamelled jewellery using this leadlight technique. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm no class on 22 Mar $210/ members $189
Contemporary Design & Techniques Nicole Lance Learn the foundations of jewellerymaking including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and how to create textured surfaces in silver. Be guided through the design process, creating your own contemporary earrings, pendants, bracelets or rings in silver. Saturdays (6 weeks) 11 Feb–17 Mar | 10am–1pm $236/ members $212
Vintage Inspired Upcycled Necklace Claire Brooks Do you have a collection of interesting fabric scraps, broken pieces of vintage jewellery or a stack of unused buttons lying around? Create a custom necklace using all of these as well as Perspex to enhance your piece. Learn design and construction techniques such as sawing, filing and riveting. Sun 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Cloisonné Enamelling Jill Parnell Cloisoinné is an age-old technique of applying coloured glass to metals using thin wires to create beautiful images and patterns. Learn this stunning art while creating your own small pendant or earrings. Sun 4 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Working with Wire Jill Parnell Learn how to design and make intricate cable-like neckpieces and other jewellery pieces using various knitting and braiding techniques with wire. No previous knitting or crochet experience necessary. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm no class on 22 Mar $210/ members $189
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Stewart Scambler is a prominent WA ceramicist. Described by a student as ‘awesome! patient, helpful and a natural teacher’. Learn from Stewart’s breadth of knowledge, from throwing a pot on the wheel to the intricacies of Raku firing.
Silversmithing George Lucas Learn traditional silversmithing skills such as piercing, carving, strip feed soldering, filing and high finish polishing with acclaimed silversmith George Lucas. Create your own decorated heirloom spoon. Sun 11 & 18 Mar | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Refashioned Jewellery using Recycled Materials Claire Brooks Discover how to create a contemporary ring using a number of recycled materials, from old pieces of jewellery to collected treasures. Be guided through design, assembling, riveting, sawing and soldering in this fun hands-on workshop. Sat 24 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Knitting With Wire Jill Parnell Make intricate cable-like neckpieces and other jewellery pieces using various knitting and braiding techniques with wire. No previous knitting or crocheting experience necessary. Sun 1 Apr | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
ceramics. & sculpture. 3 Lessons on the Wheel Stewart Scambler Discover the art of throwing on the pottery wheel under the expert guidance of ceramics artist Stewart Scambler. Learn the properties of different clay, how to handle them with specialist tools and refine your throwing skills. Saturdays (3 weeks) 14–28 Jan | 10am–1pm $119/ members $107
Sculpting the Human Form Robyn Varpins Learn how to sculpt the human form in clay while exploring its unique properties. Discover how to use a scale model and how to form contour and finer detail under the expert tuition of sculptor Robyn Varpins. Saturdays (3 weeks) 14–28 Jan | 2–5pm $119/ members $107
Decorated Porcelain Buttons & Brooches Sandra Black Create your own small-scale wearable forms that can be used as buttons, pins and brooches under the guidance of renowned ceramicist Sandra Black. Learn how to use coloured clay, patterned tissue transfers and various ceramic texturing techniques to create stunning results. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Stone Carving Viktor Eszenyi Using manmade Hebel stone, an easy to sculpt product, create your own sculpture for the home or garden. Learn appropriate tool use and handling techniques, how to create detail and 3D sculptures in stone. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm or Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sat 24 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique Renae Martin Interpret images to create your own mosaic. Learn techniques such as tile cutting and shaping, grouting, composition and colour, and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain
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Clay Sculpture with Robyn Varpins Explore clay’s unique properties and how to use a scale model while creating handbuilt forms with acclaimed sculptor Robyn Varpins. Make your own pieces for the home and garden. Fridays (9 weeks) 3 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203 or Tuesdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186 or Wednesdays (9 weeks) 8 Feb–4 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203 or Saturdays (3 weeks) 11–25 Feb | 2–5pm $119/ members $107 or Sundays (3 weeks) 18 Mar–1 Apr | 2–5pm $119/ members $107
Porcelain Techniques for Ceramic Jewellery Sandra Black Create beautiful small scale ceramic forms such as beads, brooches, earrings and pins under the expert guidance of renowned ceramicist Sandra Black. Learn how to handle porcelain then experiment with slip inlay, marbling, colour layering, texturing, transfers and glazing to create stunning surfaces for your jewellery pieces. Mondays (9 weeks) 6 Feb–2 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203
Throwing & Handbuilding Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different sorts of clay, learn how to handle the clay with specialist tools and discover how to use the pottery wheel. Thursdays (9 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $225/ members $203 or Wednesdays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–14 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186
Raku Stewart Scambler Create stunning ceramic pieces using Raku; a Japanese technique resulting in unique colours, lustres, and patterns. Suitable clays and glazes will be discussed as well as methods of firing and post-firing reduction. Includes excursions to Stewarts’s studio where your pieces will be fired. Thursdays (9 weeks) 9 Feb–5 Apr | 1–4pm $225/ members $203
Intro to Throwing Pots Stewart Scambler Be introduced to the art of throwing on the pottery wheel with a focus on creating bowls. Discover the beauty of working with clay; its different properties, how to use specialist tools, basic decorating techniques and refine your throwing skills. Create a number of pieces in this hands-on course. Saturdays (4 weeks) 11 Feb–3 Mar | 10am–1pm $157/ members $141
Developing Colour in Clay & Glazes Sandra Black An exciting new course designed for students with some previous clay-handling skills. Using test tiles with a white porcelain or stoneware clay of your choice learn simple techniques to quickly produce colour in clay bodies, slips and glazes. Mondays (4 weeks) 12 Mar–2 Apr | 1:30–4:30pm $121/ members $109
An Introduction to Mould Making & Slip Casting Sandra Black Learn how to make your own simple plaster mould using a pre-existing form, such as a mug or bowl. Then, experiment with coloured slips to use in your moulds and how to slip cast. This casting method provides a superior surface quality and uniformity. Reuse your mould over and over again to create a series of ceramic vessels. Saturdays (3 weeks) 17–31 Mar | 2–5pm $119/ $107
Intro to Paperclay Graham Hay Create detailed and expressive sculptures with paperclay while discovering its unique properties; it is stronger and more adaptable than traditional clay, pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn of at any stage. For inspiration visit grahamhay.com.au Sun 4 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
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fashion. & textiles. Nuno Felting Sue Espie Nuno is the Japanese term for a fabric to which wool and other fibres are felted. Produce your own stunning textural cloth in this popular workshop under the expert guidance of textile artist Sue Espie. Sat 21 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Natural Dyeing Techniques Bernadette Aitken Explore dyeing techniques using natural colourants found in the home and backyard. Learn how to use various plant dyes and resist techniques to create stunning results on natural fabrics. Create your own sample base for future natural dyed fabric work. Sat 21 & Sun 22 Jan 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Screenprinting – Customise Your Own T-Shirt Lucinda Crimson Taking inspiration from stencil and urban art, create your own custom printed t-shirts. Discuss and design imagery suitable for screenprinting then hone in on the practical elements. Design, colour and composition will also be discussed in this hands-on workshop. Sun 29 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Intro to Photographic Screenprinting on Fabric Lucinda Crimson Using FAC’s exposure unit, learn how to permanently fix a photographic image to your silkscreen and how to set up your own simple home studio. This procedure will enable you to print a high quality image countless times in repeat style. Saturdays (6 weeks) 4 Feb–10 Mar | 2–5pm $236/ members $212 or Fridays (6 weeks) 24 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163
Inspired Fabric Design Angela Ferolla Realise your own original designs and story, from concept to creation. Learn to design your own fabric prints for fashion garments or accessories, home furnishings or hangable works. Students will create a portfolio of samples of their own textile design ideas and a mountain of inspiration and design exercises to work from. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 7 Feb–13 Mar | 6:30–9pm $207/ members $186
Weaving – Coiling Fiona Gavino Learn the basketry technique of coiling using various plant fibres sourced locally, this technique can also be applied to textiles and other media. Construct a basket and learn how to harvest and store suitable plants for weaving. Sat 11 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Mixed Media Fashion Sketches Angela Ferolla A stimulating day of fashion sketching and illustration using mixed media – collage, drawing and photomontage. Discover how to bring an artistic approach to design and fashion drawing, with a dada/ surrealist edge. Sun 12 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
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Hollow Form Felting Sue Espie Create three-dimensional objects without sewing. Enjoy the process of ‘resist’ felting to make slippers, ornamental vessels, hats or bags. The possibilities are endless. Sat 18 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Textiles – Metallic Foiling & Tranfer Dye Angela Ferolla Transform ordinary pieces of fabric into dazzling works of art. Explore transfer dyes to create colourful and painterly effects then develop dynamic multilayered pieces using metallic foiling techniques. Your pieces can be incorporated into larger projects or enjoyed as sample pieces for future inspiration. Sat 18 & 25 Feb | 10am–4pm $162/ members $146
Textiles – Shibori Dyeing Bernadette Aitken Fold, twist and press cloth to learn this traditional Japanese technique of dyeing. Bring along small lengths of natural fibre fabric and come away with a collection of stunning dyed pieces. Sun 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
Felting Pauline Franklyn Be guided through felt-making techniques, from the basics to the more advanced. Make your own felted babushkas, brooches, vessels and Nuno pieces. Discuss and devise your own felting project using your newly gained skills. Fridays (6 weeks) 24 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163 or Saturdays (3 weeks) 17–31 Mar | 2–5pm $119/ members $107
Machine Sewing for Beginners Gila Cohen Discover everything you need to know to get you sewing; from learning how your machine works and sewing a straight line to reading, laying and cutting patterns and eventually making a large bag with a zipper, lining and enough room to hold all your sewing gear. A great hands-on course to teach you the technical skills and get you motivated. Sundays (6 weeks) 26 Feb–1 Apr | 10am–1pm $236/ members $212 Tuesdays (6 weeks) 28 Feb–3 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163
Design, Drape & Draft Angela Ferolla Discover new and unexpected ways of working with cloth while experimenting with design and tailoring. Be guided through the design process, fabric manipulation, draping on a mannequin, drafting to a paper pattern, cutting in fabric and sewing. A dress dummy is required. Sundays (6 weeks) 26 Feb–1 Apr | 2–5pm $236/ members $212
Weaving – Colourful Textile Vessels Fiona Gavino Learn a range of weaving techniques to create your own vibrant baskets. The perfect opportunity to use up all those salvaged textiles or old clothes stashed away in the cupboard. Sun 25 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
photography. Digital Travel Photography for Beginners Peter Zuvela An introduction to travel photography with project based exercises at locations around historic Fremantle sites. A hands-on workshop that helps you get to know your camera and its workings as well as thinking about composition and lighting. Sundays (3 weeks) 15–29 Jan | 10am–1pm $119/ members $107
Portrait Photography for Beginners Bo Wong Discover the basic features and techniques of capturing the individual within given surroundings in this exciting new workshop for beginners. Learn how to get the most out of your camera, the basics of composition and lighting and to understand poses and location to enhance the quality of your images. Sat 28 Jan | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
An Introduction to Digital Photography Peter Zuvela Learn the simple techniques needed to master the use of your digital camera with freelance photographer Peter Zuvela. Capture the shots you have always wanted. Sat 4 Feb | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
An Introduction to Creative Photography Susan Hill Learn how to use your SLR camera in manual mode and the basics of composition and light in this project based course. Discover photography as a medium for expressing and developing ideas.
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miscellaneous. Design & Illustration – Make Your Own Zine
work by artist and tutor yolanda stapleton
Includes a field trip to Fremantle. Students are required to bring their own SLR camera. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 8 Feb–14 Mar | 6–9pm $247/ members $222 or Thursdays (6 weeks) 1 Mar–5 Apr | 9:30am–12:30pm $181/ members $163
Telling Stories Through Photographs Susan Hill Learn how to build a narrative through photography in this project based course. Draw inspiration from literature, real life, personal experience or your imagination. This course will cover editing a photo-story, sequencing images, composition and how to analyse and understand images. Students must be able to operate their own film or digital SLR camera in the manual mode. Saturdays (7 weeks) 11 Feb–24 Mar | 10am–1pm $275/ members $247
Masterclass – Capturing the Individual Bo Wong Learn key features and techniques of capturing the individual within their surroundings. Be guided through diverse compositional
techniques, lighting and how to edit your own images. Suitable for students who are able to proficiently use an SLR camera in manual mode. To learn more about Bo visit bowong.com.au. Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm $129/ members $116
An Introduction to Black & White Digital Photography Peter Zuvela Learn how to capture the subtleties of black and white photography in this project based course providing ongoing feedback and structured exercises. Learn to choose subject matter best suited to black and white, to see in monochrome and the importance of light to capture mood. Students are required to bring their own SLR digital camera. Sundays (6 weeks) 26 Feb–1 Apr | 10am–1pm $236/ members $212
LOMO Lovers Let Loose Yolanda Stapleton Learn fun ways to get interesting, original shots with your lomo camera – whichever particular lomo you have. Discuss and practice all sorts of shooting styles, composition and techniques. Sat 17 Mar | 10am–1pm $41/ members $37
Yolanda Stapleton Discover the joy of zines; a personalised DIY magazine style publication. Discuss and create your own stylised zine using illustration and collage. Experiment with typography and basic illustration techniques, learn composition and layout, and how to assemble your zine. Sundays (3 weeks) 5–19 Feb | 10am–1pm $119/ members $107
Intro to Curating – The Building Blocks Susan Hill Write a mock proposal, learn basic design and marketing techniques and visit galleries, learning the practical skills to develop an exhibition from scratch. Benefit from Susan Hill’s expertise, who has taught this course at Chelsea College of the Arts, London. Saturdays (7 weeks) 11 Feb–24 Mar | 2–5pm $275/ members $247
Bookbinding – Create Your Own Book or Journal Elizabeth Hammond Ever wondered how to create your own expertly made book or journal for writing or drawing in? Learn a variety of simple to technical bookbinding techniques to create your own journal as well as stunning books using recycled covers. Sat 24 Mar | 10am–4pm $81/ members $73
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how to enrol. By Phone
Refund Policy
Call 9432 9555 Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat & Sun 10am–5pm (or fax 9430 6613) with credit card payment ONLY (Mastercard and Visa accepted)
Please read carefully before booking a course or workshop.
By Mail Enclose cheque (payable to City of Fremantle) or fill in the credit card details on the enrolment form on the last page of this brochure and post it to: Fremantle Arts Centre, PO Box 891, Fremantle WA 6959
In Person Visit FAC, 1 Finnerty Street, Fremantle and enrol at Reception. Mon–Fri 9am–5pm Sat & Sun 10am–5pm Cash, cheque, eftpos and credit card accepted
Enrolment Dates
Fees are paid in advance and your place is only confirmed by payment. If you are unable to attend, notice must be given 5 days before the course commences to receive a credit note, less 20% administration fee. 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 FAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special requirements please contact reception before enrolling in a course.
Members from 12 December Kids Holiday and Non-Members from 19 December
work by artist and tutor sandra black
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image: stewart scambler, woodfired ceramics
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at fremantle arts centre Best little shop in town FOUND at Fremantle Arts Centre sells unique and inspired jewellery, textiles, ceramics, glass, wood, books, and children’s gifts from Western Australian designers and makers. Find a one-of-a-kind and locally sourced gift.
7 days 10am–5pm fac.org.au/shop 08 9432 9569
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Works-on-paper for sale Our range of quality limited-edition workson-paper are by artists from remote and regional Australia. Using both traditional and contemporary techniques, our selection reflects the diversity of quality contemporary Australian printmaking. Works-on-paper for sale are displayed in FOUND and nearby in Reception and the Café. Sales enquiries at FOUND.
Joel Sam (Qld), Thabu tutuwam (snake scales) small, etching 9/30, 27 x 39cm, Courtesy and © The Artist, Djumbunji Press, KickArts Fine Art Printmaking $210 Marika Patrick (WA), Mudbarria Ngarrangkarni – Dry Swap Dreaming, etching 17/30, 36 x 40cm, Courtesy and © The Artist, Warmin Art Centre – Contemporary Aboriginal Art $375
David Nixon (Qld), Untitled (dense blue circle ripples) linocut 11/20, 35 x 50cm Courtesy and © The Artist $200
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what’s on | january Sun 1 Sun 1 Sun 1 Sun 1 Sun 8 sun 15 Sat 21 sun 22 sun 29
courses term 1 – members enrolment open (from 12 dec 2011) courses term 1 – non-members enrolment open (from 19 dec 2011) kids holiday program term 1 – enrolment open (from 19 dec 2011) new year’s day concert on the south lawn courtyard music carus thompson courtyard music shangara jive exhibition mhf20 farewell party & book launch courtyard music jack doepel quintet courtyard music grace woodroofe
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what’s on | february fri 3 Sat 4 Sun 5 Sun 12 Sun 12 Sun 19 thu 23 Sat 25 Sun 26
exhibition opening spaced: art out of place 5 free symposium spaced: art out of place (2 days) 4 courtyard music toby 21 courtyard music pugsley buzzard 21 soft soft loud the americas 19 courtyard music the west australian symphony orchestra 21 artspoken open studios, artist talks, exhibition tours, bar open 13 south lawn concert gimme shelter 22 courtyard music the brow horn orchestra 21
what’s on | march Sun 4 Sun 11 fri 16 fri 16 Sun 18 mon 19 Sat 24 Sun 25 fri 30
courtyard music neil murray courtyard music the stillsons exhibition opening fotofreo exhibition opening side x side courtyard music Krzysztof Piotrowicz and Summa Musica magnum workshops fotofreo (5 days) south lawn concert brian setzer’s rockabilly riot courtyard music matt gresham waapa direct music theatre & defying gravity percussion ensemble
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contact us
fremantle arts centre first floor
drawing studio
painting studio
artist studio 6
fotofreo office
artist studios 4+5
room 3
how to get here
artist studio 7 print studio silkscreen studio
Fremantle Arts Centre 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle Western Australia 08 9432 9555 fac@fremantle.wa.gov.au fac.org.au
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jewellery studio
kathleen o’ connor gallery
By public transport Catch the free CAT bus from Fremantle Train Station By car Fremantle Arts Centre is on the corner of James, Finnerty and Ord Street Street parking available
city of fremantle collection gallery
opening times Open 7 days 10am–5pm plus opening nights and events Closed Mon 26 Dec–Wed 28 Dec Sun 1 Jan + Mon 2 Jan Thurs 26 Jan (Australia Day) Fri 6 April (Good Friday)
fremantle arts centre ground floor north wing gallery 1
gallery 3
north wing gallery 2
artist studios 1 +2
room 1
entry Free admission to galleries Free and ticketed events
main gallery
hallway gallery
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reception Inner Courtyard
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grounds Free WiFi Children welcome Sorry, no dogs
café café
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Café/restaurant Fully licensed 7 days 9am–4pm (summer) and during events 08 9432 9562
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Found, best little shop in town 7 days 10am–5pm 08 9432 9569
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become a member of fremantle arts centre
Enjoy Fremantle Arts Centre in the most rewarding way possible – as a member. Personal Invitations Receive an invitation in the post to FAC’s exhibitions and major events.
FAC Discounts Receive 10% discount in our shop, FOUND at FAC, and on adult learning courses.
What’s On Brochure FAC’s quarterly program will be mailed directly to you before it’s available to the general public. Be the first to hear about upcoming exhibitions and events.
More Discounts Members are offered discounts to numerous local businesses including Jackson’s Drawing Supplies, picture framers, Luna Cinemas and The Butcher Shop.
Learning Program Advance notice and preferential booking service for all adult learning courses.
Renewal of Membership
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concession (card holders only) $45
Household (2 adults) $109
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enrolment dates from 12 december – members from 19 december – non-members from 19 december – kids holiday program fac is a heritage listed building with access limitations. if you have any special requirements please contact reception before enrolling in a course.
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fac staff: Director Jim Cathcart General Manager Pete Stone Curator Dr Ric Spencer Exhibitions Coordinator Erin Coates Exhibitions Officer Simone Johnston City of Fremantle Art Collection Curator André Lipscombe Moores Building Exhibitions Coordinator Richie Kuhaupt Residencies and Studios Coordinator Bevan Honey Education Coordinator Silvia Ferolla Installation Team Jens Donlin, Charlotte Hickson, Simone Johnston, Alistair Rowe, Vanessa Russ Shop Manager Gabrielle Howlett Communications Coordinator Kathryn Doust Communications Assistant vacant Graphic Designer Isabel Krüger Finance Officer Liz Telford Finance Assistant Christine Lofthouse Reception Caroline Brook, Sheridan Coleman, Joanna Brown, Gwen Edwards, Simone Johnston, Robi Szalay Retail Assistants Joanna Brown, Jenny Dawson, Dael Hunter, Kate Jones Events Coordinator Marcus Dickson Events Finance Assistant Gwen Edwards Events Assistants Jens Dolin, Kate MacPherson, Todd Pickett, James Siggins Facilities Officer George Martin Grounds & Technician George Gregson Café Proprietor Loan Doan
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preview may 2012
Shaun Tan | Suburban Odyssey Academy Award winner and favourite local son Shaun Tan comes to FAC with a collection of never before seen paintings, drawings and sketched video work. Shaun Tan: Suburban Odyssey highlights the relationship between Shaun’s suburban observations, as they began in Perth, and the place they create for his internationally popular illustrated books, short stories and animations.
november 2012
We don’t need a map | A Martu Experience of the Western Desert We don’t need a map: A Martu Experience of the Western Desert is a major project that will explore the distinct visual language of the Martu and their connection to Country. We don’t need a map will include recent paintings, Martu objects, a Pilbara garden, a collaborative animation, other commissioned works and Martu workshops. The project is a partnership of Fremantle Arts Centre, Martumili Artists (Newman) and Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa with support from BHP Billiton. top shaun tan in his studio, photography: jeff busby middle Lily Long and Amy French in front of their 3 x 5 m painting Karlamilyi, 2011, photography: bo wong bottom martu using a piti to separate husks and seeds, photography: bo wong
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