fremantle arts centre
what’s on january–march 2017
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 Fremantle Arts Centre is proud to partner again with the Perth International Arts Festival in two projects. Before the Siren is a community participatory event at Fremantle Oval that celebrates the new women’s AFL and our exhibition SPAN features five WA artists. FAC is working with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for the first time to host the Perth workshop and heats of Deadly Funny, a program which discovers and supports new Aboriginal comedy talent across the country. This year’s offBEAT percussion program presents WAAPA’s popular Defying Gravity in concert, alongside Piñata Percussion’s intimate promenade performance through the studios and galleries. The two shows offer very different experiences of the vibrant world of contemporary percussion. There is as usual plenty to choose from. I trust we will see you soon at Fremantle Arts Centre. Jim Cathcart Director
1 Finnerty Street Fremantle fac.org.au | 9432 9555
Fremantle Arts Centre is supported by the State Government through the Department of Culture and the Arts.
Disclaimer: all details in What’s On are correct at time of printing and © Fremantle Arts Centre. This programme is available on FAC’s website and can be requested in alternative formats such as large print, electronic, hard copy, audio or braille.
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january–march 2017
visual arts SPAN............................................................... 2 Exhibtions Closing Soon...................... 5 Artists in Residence.............................14 The Moores Building ...........................16
events Light Geist Closing Party..................... 4 Before the Siren....................................... 6 Deadly Funny.............................................7 offBEAT......................................................... 8 Sunday Music..........................................10 Concerts.....................................................12
courses
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Kids ..............................................................18 Adults..........................................................20 Summer Specials...................................22 Night............................................................26 Weekend & Daytime............................28 How to Enrol............................................42 Map...............................................................43 Visit Us....................................................... 44 FOUND at FAC..........................................45
before the siren p6
deadly funny p7
sunday waapa direct music p11 p10 Images from top: Susanna Castleden, 1:1 Gangway (detail), 2016, rubbing on gesso on paper maps, 3.2 Ă— 15.4m. Photography by Robert Firth, Acorn Photography, Courtesy of the Artist. Ella Barclay, The Woozy Jacuzzi, 2016. Photography by David Lawrey. Snapcat, Untitled (detail), 2016, collage. Benny Eggmolesse, 2016. Photography by Jim Lee. Sunday Music, 2016. Photography by Jessica Wyld
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presented by fremantle arts centre & perth international arts festival Opening Fri 3 Feb | 6:30pm | Free | Exhibition Runs Sat 4 Feb – Sun 26 Mar In a world full of movement the space between two points is constantly being traversed. SPAN brings together five WA artists whose work reaches out – transitioning across margins which are personal and global, political and geographical – between self and others, artist and viewer. Comprising work from Susanna Castleden, Olga Cironis, Tanya Lee, Clyde McGill and Andrew Sunley Smith, SPAN traverses the connection and disconnection of boundaries while mapping the passage of the journey. A life-size print of a cruise ship gangway, a series of sculptured industrial engine parts, human hair woven on a loom, neighbours grooming each other over the fence and a musical performance based on asylum seekers – the works in SPAN link personal body space, encroach on the neighbours, and consider decisions of travel and where and how we live.
+ artist talk SAT 4 FEB | 11AM | FREE | P4
artist performances olga cironis: mountain of words Every Wed – Sun 8 FEB – 26 MAR 12–3pm | Free | Hallway Gallery Olga Cironis has travelled across WA, collecting human hair and the stories of its owners. She will weave in FAC’s hallway every Wednesday to Sunday, crafting a 500m long hair ribbon on an amplified, ticking loom.
clyde mcgill: dolorosa Every Fri – Sun 4 FEB – 26 MAR 12–12:30pm | Free Kathleen O’Connor & Collections Gallery Clyde McGill will recount the story of a displaced family and their journey towards asylum as the audience responds, plucking and playing the unusual instrument. Dolorosa sees amplified wires suspended throughout the gallery to create an interactive soundscape.
4 | exhibitions | public program
To celebrate the final days of Light Geist (p5) we’re throwing a closing party. Sip on a glowing cocktail as you take part in Ella Barclay’s participatory installation The Woozy Jacuzzi before watching her performance Leave This Here. Tunes and more spectacular visual effects will be provided by award-winning musician and exhibition artist Sam Price (NAIK).
span artist talks sat 4 Feb | 11am–1pm | Main Gallery | Free Take a tour of our exhibition SPAN (p2), presented as part of the 2017 Perth International Arts Festival, and hear from FAC Curator Ric Spencer. Exhibiting artists Susanna Castleden, Olga Cironis, Tanya Lee, Clyde McGill and Andrew Sunley Smith will be on hand to discuss their work.
Images: Ella Barclay, The Woozy Jacuzzi, 2016. Photography by David Lawrey. Susanna Castleden, 1:1 Gangway (detail), 2016, rubbing on gesso on paper maps, 3.2 × 15.4m. Photography by Robert Firth, Acorn Photography, Courtesy of the Artist
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See FAC’s galleries illuminated by large-scale video projections. The show features new commissions by artists Sohan Ariel Hayes (WA), Ngamaru Bidu (WA), Ella Barclay (NSW) and musician and artist Sam Price (WA), otherwise known as NAIK. Explore fiery landscapes, walk through ghostly mists and see neurological data transformed into a pulsating hexagonal installation.
Presented by the City of Fremantle Art Collection, this expansive retrospective exhibition celebrates the extraordinary life of Frank Norton (1916-1983), the first Official War Artist for the Royal Australian Navy. Drawn from private, corporate and public collections from across Australia, Frank Norton: Painter and Collector showcases his renowned paintings, drawings and prints of maritime subjects. A book detailing Norton’s career written by curator André Lipscombe is also available for purchase.
Images: Ngamaru Bidu and Sohan Ariel Hayes, Walyja Ngurra, 2016, video installation. Photography by Eva Fernandez. Unknown photographer, Frank Norton, Rockingham, c1960, Courtesy of Estate of Frank Norton
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fremantle oval sun 19 feb | 6–8pm | free Melbourne artist Lara Thoms and Perth collaborative duo Snapcat celebrate women and belonging with a large-scale public artwork culminating in a huge party at Fremantle Oval. With the Freo Dockers being one of only eight teams selected for the inaugural AFL National Women’s League in 2017, Before the Siren is a timely exploration of how women gather socially, politically and recreationally across generations. Community activism, art and sport combine to capture the spirit of women’s sports teams, girl gangs, social clubs and business groups. Before the Siren concludes with a feel-good finale that is part half-time entertainment and part political rally – an event not to be missed. Before the Siren is presented by Perth International Arts Festival and Fremantle Arts Centre.
Image: Snapcat, Untitled (detail), 2016, collage
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Cheeky and loud, black and proud, this Melbourne International Comedy Festival national competition unearths the freshest, fiercest and funniest new Indigenous talent from around the country. The WA heats will take place at FAC, hosted by hilarious comedian Andy Saunders. Now in its 11th year, Deadly Funny is a significant part of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. The competition celebrates the comedy flair of emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander comedians aged 18 and over, with entrants undertaking a private workshop before performing live in public heats across the country. The national winner will receive $2,000 and a chance to perform at the 2017 Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Don’t miss this showcase of local comedic talent vying for a place on the national stage in the Deadly Funny: Perth Heat. Register to compete at deadlyfunny.com.au
Fri 24 Mar | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Running Time 90mins Promenade Performance | Bar Open | Tickets $24 from fac.org.au Interior Echo is a journey of music and spaces. Listeners are treated to a series of intimate percussion works presented in FAC’s historic cell room, galleries and studios. This compelling and revealing promenade performance provides listeners with a personal experience of new percussion music – with edgy rhythmic grooves in one room, gentle melodic textures in another and group percussion in the next. The full ensemble then comes together in the Inner Courtyard for a rapturous finale. This program celebrates music by Australia’s most influential contemporary composers including Matthew Shlomowitz, Kate Neal, Erik Griswold and more. Piñata Percussion, based at the UWA School of Music, is acclaimed for its bold contemporary repertoire and championing the music of our time. “Brilliant performance, impressive for its uncompromising precision and dazzling vitality, will not be forgotten by those lucky enough to have heard it” – The West Australian Artistic Director: Dr Louise Devenish
FAC’s annual celebration of rhythm presents two concerts, one an intimate promenade performance throughout FAC’s studios, the other performed outdoors under the night sky.
Sat 25 Mar | Doors 6pm | Show 7pm | Running Time 120mins, Including Interval Inner Courtyard | Seated Show | Bar Open | Tickets $24 from fac.org.au The music of legendary American composer Steve Reich comes to life as WAAPA’s award-winning percussion ensemble Defying Gravity performs his classics Six Marimbas and Music for Pieces of Wood. Considered one of America’s greatest and most influential living composers, Reich pioneered minimalism in the 1960s with music that thrives on pattern, pulse and melody, and remains a giant on the contemporary music scene. Defying Gravity will be joined by master musician Joshua Webster (WA), the sublime vocals of Pippa Lester (WA), and acclaimed WA/Indian composer-performer Tao Issaro for this performance in FAC’s enchanting Inner Courtyard. Music Director: Tim White Program: Steve Reich (USA) Steve Reich (USA) Roger Smalley (AUS) Anders Koppel (DEN) Cameron Sinclair (UK) Tao Issaro (AUS/IND)
Six Marimbas Music for Pieces of Wood Ceremony I Toccata for Vibraphone and Marimba Funk Loops Incantation
10 | music | sunday Music
october–march | 2–4pm
free | front garden | bar open
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Enjoy free performances by leading local and touring acts every Sunday throughout summer in the idyllic Front Garden.
8 Jan: Aaron Spiers Big Band (WA) kick off the new year with their energetic brand of jazz fusion, backed by some of Perth's best jazz musicians and vocals from the irrepressible Libby Hammer (WA). 15 Jan: Witness the musical sorcery of Kallidad (NSW) as they combine flamenco virtuosity with thrash metal aggression, mariachi humour, tribal percussion and rock n' roll attitude. 22 Jan: Fremantle’s The Dashleys will hook you in with their charismatic blend of rich pop harmonies, rhythm, blues and rock. Opening the show is captivating indie-folk songstress Helen Shanahan (WA). 29 Jan: Red Dirt Crew (NT) is a hip hop group hailing from three remote Aboriginal communities stretching 700kms. Don’t miss their unique combination of traditional language, compelling performance and dreamtime stories. The show will open with a special set from The Waifs’ Donna Simpson (WA). The acclaimed songwriter will perform honest, heartfelt folk from her solo catalogue alongside much-loved Waifs classics.
5 Feb: Since bursting onto the local music scene last year, Demon Days (WA) are turning heads with their sultry vocals and neo-soul beats. Catch their delicious blend of hip hop, soul, funk and jazz. 12 Feb: Having played everywhere from New Orleans to Berlin, Pugsley Buzzard (NSW) is back with his big voice, chunky piano, sassy horns and intriguing songwriting. 19 Feb: Hear stories of sleepy coastlines, chaotic boom towns and the people caught in-between as Davey Craddock & The Spectacles (WA) bring their folk rock, alt-country sounds to FAC. 26 Feb: Joel Barker & The Low Company (WA) flit between melodic indie songs, rollicking country lilts and powerful rock n' roll.
5 Mar: Toby (WA) melds roots, rock and reggae in her infectiously energetic live shows, with powerhouse vocals and emotive lyrics. 12 Mar: Family Shoveller Band (WA) draw you into life in Bidyadanga, one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Kimberley, with their joyous country, rock, ska and reggae party anthems. First up are stories from deep in the Western Desert from the Irrunytju Band (WA). 19 Mar: Fresh from winning the WAM Award for Best Folk Act 2016, Lucy Peach (WA) will stun you with her epic vocals and evocative songwriting, weaving bitterly sweet tales of wayward love. 26 Mar: Mathas (WA) drops intricate lyrics and beats that defy hip hop conventions. A giant on Perth’s music scene, the ferocious lyricist will be joined by new percussion-electro duo Feels (WA).
major sponsor Image: Sunday Music, 2016. Photography by Jessica Wyld
12 | music | concerts
concerts
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With three charming outdoor concert spaces and a line-up of the best local, national and international musicians, FAC is the best place in Perth to enjoy live music this summer. All shows 18+
14 | visual art | artists in residence
artists in residence With 11 studios and a residential apartment, FAC’s Artist in Residence Program attracts local, national and international artists who are developing their practice or making new work for exhibition.
Danni McGrath (WA) will produce and distribute a daily screenprinted newspaper, featuring content from and for the Perth arts community. She will explore the form of the printed newspaper and ideas around readership, community and media ownership. studio 1 Lara Thoms (NSW) will work on-site with local duo Snapcat on the 2017 Perth International Arts Festival production Before the Siren (p8), a community event celebrating women in AFL. studio 1 Josephine Franklyn (VIC) will consider notions of home and reconnection to place as she returns to her hometown Perth, to produce a body of multi-dimensional drawings. studio 2 Sally Mulholland (WA) is a multimedia artist who will explore elements of abstraction through sound, poetry, video and projection. studio 3 Katie Breckon (NZ) will use alternative photography, printmaking techniques and natural and found materials to explore the environmental, historical and emotional contrasts between her New Zealand and west Kimberley homes. studio 4
Stephen Armistead (WA) works with installation, video, photo-media, architecture, objects, interactive elements and sound. He will draw from lived experiences, societal observations and recollections of domestic life to investigate temporary installations in and around FAC and greater Fremantle. room 4 Phoebe Clarke (WA) will use sculpture, video, drawing and robotics to investigate the interconnectivity within a family group and the changes that occur when something or someone falls out of place. studio 5 Hannah Farleigh (WA) experiments with large-scale mark making through painting and drawing. Farleigh will investigate conventions of pleasure by embracing the often-overlooked experiences of silence and stillness. studio 6 Elizabeth Bills (WA) will collaborate with seven artists to create an installation about loneliness. The final work will be exhibited in May 2017 at PS Art Space. studio 7 Tessa Beale (WA) creates transitional works across the media of metal, print and drawing, exploring ideas of transformation. studio 8
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Andrew Sunley Smith (WA) will continue to develop a series of sculpted forms, films and drawings created and formed through constant velocity. studio 9 Rebekah Delany (NSW) considers the emotional potency of objects as she explores the intersection between ceramics and architecture, experimenting with colour, form, scale and surface. ceramics studio The current Moores Studio artists are Clyde McGill (WA) and Kathy Allam (WA). For further enquiries about the FAC AIR program or Moores Studio program, contact Bevan Honey at bevanh@fremantle.wa.gov.au Images from left: Katie Breckon, From Ochre and Light – Two Homes series, 2016, photograph. Alice Lin, Bird Man, 2014, high-fire clay and tree, 40 x 40 x 150cm. Phoebe Clarke, Untitled, 2015, felt, acoustic foam, sensor units D/C motors and programmed solder boards, dimensions variable
In partnership with Asialink, FAC is pleased to introduce the 2017 Taipei reciprocal exchange artist Alice Lin (TWN). Alice Lin (TWN) is a ceramic artist who has exhibited in Taiwan, the USA and Japan and holds a Bachelor Degree from Tainan National University of the Arts. While in residence Lin will use local clays to explore her fascination with flora and fauna, revealing their beautiful and sometimes strange forms. ceramics studio 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 seven years.
16 | exhibitions | the moores building
the moores building 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. 28 JAN – 12 FEB | OPENING FRI 27 JAN | 6PM Through our Eyes is a diverse collection of paintings by local artists Karen Ball, Yadj Campbell, Adrian Choules, Chris Goldberg, Kay Kiely, Fran Vaux Koenig, Joanna Morey and Janet Pryor.
18 FEB – 5 MAR | OPENING FRI 17 FEB | 6PM The Texture of Making is a solo exhibition by sculptor Jon Denaro that sees found objects transformed into abstract sculptures, drawing inspiration from both natural forms and urban architecture.
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For Can You See My Mind Wagin photographer Melanie English and mixed-media artist Megan Henry asked participants to describe their experience of mental illness using visual descriptions. The resulting works are displayed alongside extracts of these anonymous questionnaires as the artists attempt to capture the character of each individual and the depth of the human experience.
11 – 12 MAR | OPENING FRI 10 MAR | 6PM Walkajurra Walkabout showcases works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists who took part in the most recent anti-uranium march through Yellowcake country, between Wiluna and Leonora. The exhibition includes painting, photography, sculpture and textiles.
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
25 MAR – 9 APR | OPENING FRI 24 MAR | 6PM Brilliant. Home showcases new works from multi-disciplinary established and emerging artists and makers who have a cultural connection with Fremantle. Curated by the Fremantle Arts Assemblage, this is the inaugural exhibition in an intended annual series which will see a new curatorial theme explored each year.
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Images from top clockwise: Mark Welsh, Great Dog Walks No.28 – South Fremantle Power Station (detail), 2015, mixed media on board, 160 x 40cm. Melanie English, A Boxed Heart, 2016, pearl paper photograph, 101 x 152cm. Fran Vaux Koenig, Leaves, 2016, render, 115 x 115cm. Jon Denaro, Cellular Hullness, 2016, painted and anodised steel, 100 x 50 x 20cm
Term 1 Dates 9–20 Jan Enrolments Open 19 Dec
18–36 months + 3 & 4 years Tuesdays 7–28 Feb Tuesdays 7–28 Mar
adult art cou nights | weekdays | weekends beginners–Advanced ENROLMENT DATES Members from 12 Dec Non-members from 19 Dec ENROL AT FAC.ORG.AU OR 9432 9555
TERM 1 DATES 6 Feb – 21 March
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urses summer specials| 22 night courses | 26 painting | 28 drawing & printmaking | 31 jewellery | 34 ceramics & sculpture | 36 design, textiles & craft | 38 creative writing | 40 performing arts | 40 photography | 40 digital design | 41 how to enrol | 42
22 | WEEKEND & DAYTIME COURSES | adults
summer specials
Enjoy shortened versions of FAC’s popular art courses with our January Summer Specials, running over three weekends. Drawing & Painting – 3 Day Intensive James Tinsley Develop your drawing and painting skills in this three-day intensive course. Week 1 will concentrate on various drawing techniques and exercises aimed at improving your skills. Week 2 will focus on painting, colour theory, brush techniques and exercises to help you translate what you see onto canvas. Week 3 puts all your new found skills together to create a finished work. Saturdays (3 weeks) 7–21 Jan | 10am–4pm $315/ members $284
Bezel Set Ring Nicole Lance Bezels are a popular and secure way to set stones. Using a stone of your choice, make a customised bezel and band. Processes covered include sawing, filing, soldering, sizing and setting. Bring a special stone or purchase one from your tutor on the day. Saturdays (3 weeks) 7–21 Jan | 10am–2pm $192/ members $173
Ceramics – 3 Lessons on the Wheel Stewart Scambler Discover the art of throwing on the pottery wheel under the expert guidance of ceramics artist Stewart Scambler. Learn the properties of different clays and how to handle them with specialist tools while throwing a number of vessels. Saturdays (3 weeks) 7–21 Jan | 10am–1pm $144/ members $130
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Learn to Draw the Body in a Day
Screenprinting – Customised Prints
Make a Large-Scale Painting Weekend
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 7 Jan | 10am–4pm $141/ members $127
Lucinda Crimson Taking inspiration from stencil and urban art, create your own custom printed t-shirts or lengths of fabric. Discuss and design imagery suitable for screenprinting, learn how to make your own stencil and play around with layering techniques and levels of translucency. Sun 8 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Joss Gregson Working on a large canvas, create your own painting in this weekend course. Start by choosing your subject matter, which can be abstract or realistic. Learn how to use acrylic mediums and be guided through some basic painting techniques, colour theory and composition to achieve your own large-scale painting. Sat 14 & Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $210/ members $189
Landscape Painting in a Day
A Day on the Wheel
Jewellery for Beginners
Joss Gregson Create your own landscape painting in this one-day workshop. Learn how to create depth, paint the sky and represent the colours and effects of light. Bring along images for inspiration. Sat 7 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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 8 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Macramé for Beginners – Plant Pot Holder
Digital Photography – Beyond Auto in One Day
Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique
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 8 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Renae Martin Interpret images to create your own detailed mosaics. Learn techniques such as tile cutting and shaping, grouting, composition, and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills necessary to continue with your practice at home. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Pastel Drawing in a Day
Angela Ferolla Transfer dyes have a rich colour and watercolour-like texture and can be used to paint onto paper and then transferred with heat onto fabric to create artworks. Discover how to use this colourful medium and create beautiful designs which can be stretched over canvas to make a hanging wall piece. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Louise Snook Learn the art of macramé, which uses knots rather than knitting or weaving to create textiles. Using coloured thread and a variety of knotting techniques, master the basics and use your skills to make a plant pot holder. Sat 7 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
3 Weeks of Creative Drawing 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 ways of expression and mark making. Sundays (3 weeks) 8–22 Jan | 10am–1pm $144/ members $130
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 14 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Painting with Transfer Dye
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Landscape Photography in a Day Cherina Hadley Learn how to work with natural light to capture stunning landscape images in this oneday workshop. Learn about camera field techniques, lenses and accessories, and the key elements of creative composition in landscape photography. Experiment with these new skills on a location-based shoot in Fremantle. Students will need their own digital SLR camera and should have a basic knowledge of how to operate their camera in manual mode. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Loom Weaving for Beginners Louise Snook Learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom to create a colourful wall hanging. Discover how to warp and prepare a loom, weave geometric shapes and complete and mount your finished piece. Sun 15 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
A Day of Outdoor Painting Ken Wadrop Be introduced to painting in the great outdoors in FAC’s beautiful grounds. Learn how to deal with the practical and material issues of painting outside, how to choose a subject and location and then put paint to canvas. Explore basic colour theory, observation techniques and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints. Sat 21 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Escape into Drawing
Stone Carving in a Day
Shana James Become immersed in the process of drawing and let the rest of your week fade into the background. Learn some drawing techniques to get you started and then find a spot in the beautiful grounds and draw away with one-on-one tutor guidance. Sat 21 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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. Sun 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Watercolour Painting in a Day Jo Darvall Learn about watercolour with artist Jo Darvall. Explore techniques such as washes, wetin-wet and dropping in colour to 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 21 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $129/ members $116
Music – Songwriting in a Day
A Day of Drypoint Printmaking
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 21 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Ink Drawing in a Day
Shana James Be introduced to the world of printmaking, exploring the characteristically soft textural line quality of drypoint printing. Learn how to construct an image or interpret one suitable for print, prepare a plate and print your image multiple times using FAC’s press. Composition and colour will also form part of the journey. Sun 22 Jan | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Possibilities in Metal Casting
FAC offers night classes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings throughout the term. With many classes specifically tailored for beginners, these are a great starting point if you’re looking to try something new, with more advanced options to work up to if you discover a passion. Screenprinting on Paper Lucinda Crimson Explore techniques to create layered, multi-coloured prints on paper. Learn photographic screenprinting techniques, how to print an image multiple times and how to layer colours. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
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) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
Plates, Cups & Bowls
Nicole Lance Learn the art of lost wax casting, creating miniature sculptural works in metal. Cast small-scale forms in new or recycled metal using a simple vacuum method and learn how to make them into wearable treasures. This is a great class on its own or linked with one of FAC’s other jewellery courses. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
Stephanie Hammill Discover how to make plates and bowls to create a matching set to use at home. Learn different techniques to create beautiful, useful vessels. This course caters for all levels on the wheel and also those who prefer handbuilding. Lessons will be taught in throwing and making identical pieces and improving general skill levels. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
The Nuts n’ Bolts of Writing a Novel
Drawing for Sculpture 2D to 3D
Marlish Glorie Study the essentials of novel writing in this dynamic and informative six-week course where the following components that make up a novel will be covered in-depth: scenes, structure, point of view, dialogue, storyline or plot, characterisation and setting. Participants will be encouraged to write extensively throughout the course, both in class and at home. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
Nature & Landscape Photography – Level 1 Cherina Hadley Do you want to shoot captivating landscape photographs? Learn the basics of composition, camera settings, exposure and natural light in this introductory course. A practical project-based course that will take students out of the studio and into location shoots around Fremantle. Bring a digital SLR and basic knowledge of how to operate your camera in manual mode. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 7 Mar $288/ members $259
Robyn Varpins Start by developing drawing techniques to gain a solid understanding of how to render the human figure in 3D. Working from a model, look at poses from several viewpoints and using both drawing materials and clay work on a number of studies of the human figure. All sessions with a life model. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 7 Mar $330/ members $297
Drawing for the Absolute Beginner Teelah George Starting from scratch, discover essential drawing skills in an encouraging environment. Learn observation skills, basic drawing methods and how to use various materials through exercises and demonstrations. Last session is with a life model. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 7 Mar $255/ members $230
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Linocut Shana James Discover the secrets of linocut printmaking. Learn how to adapt your image, carve your plate and print your image on different paper. This course will also cover colour techniques and registration. Tuesdays (6 weeks) 14 Feb–28 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 7 Nov $240/ members $216
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) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 8 Mar $288/ members $259
Painting – Realism Ken Wadrop Join one of the original Fremantle Realists, Ken Wadrop, and learn about drawing and painting from life and photographs. Work in differing approaches such as the Direct Painting Manner (Alla Prima) or multi-layered painting whilst exploring colour theory, design and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 8 Mar $288/ members $259
Shibori, Dyeing & Discharge Techniques 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) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 8 Mar $288/ members $259
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. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6–9pm No class on 8 Mar $288/ members $259
Watercolour & Ink Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of watercolour and ink. Learn how to control these mediums on paper and discover how they behave on different surfaces. Experiment with painting techniques,and washes to create beautiful works with expressive marks. Three sessions with a model. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 8 Mar $285/ members $257
Life & Portraiture Drawing Jo Darvall 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, charcoal and pastels. All sessions are with a life model. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 8 Mar $330/ members $297
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) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class on 8 Mar $240/ members $216
Photoshop Illustration Shane Tholen Delve into the art of digital drawing and illustration. Develop your technical skills in Photoshop to create, manipulate and enhance images. Learn about working in layers and how to use the different tools, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Suitable for those wanting to enhance their digital portfolio or gain skills in digital media. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 6:30–9pm No class 8 Mar $240/ members $216
Art History – Art & Ideas Fran Rhodes Would you like to know a bit more about the theory and history of art? From pre-Renaissance up to modern day, immerse yourself in this short course and discover more about prevalent themes including spirituality, place and gender in visual art, architecture and design. Presented by artist and Curtin University lecturer Fran Rhodes, this is a great way to learn about western art history and discuss these themes in more detail. Wednesdays (4 weeks) 22 Feb–22 Mar | 6:30–8:30pm No class 8 Mar $128/ members $115
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Painting Pastels Jo Darvall Discover the luscious qualities of pastels. Enjoy the energy and vigour of this simple medium that was a favourite of artists like Degas and Picasso. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Mar $231/ members $208
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) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm No class on 6 Mar $154/ members $139
Oil Painting Peter Walker Discover how to build an oil painting, from under-painting to finish glazes. Be guided through exercises to improve your skills and develop your own projects. Learn techniques from old masters to contemporary styles. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238 or Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $176/ members $158
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) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Acrylic Painting for the Absolute Beginner – Real to Abstract Joss Gregson Discover the art of painting with acrylics. Learn about brushes, mediums, basic colour theory and how to mix colour as you observe it. Starting with the simplest of objects, learn how to create depth and form, gaining confidence to tackle more complex compositions and eventually, abstract paintings. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Oil Painting – Figure & Portraiture Drewfus Gates Explore figure and portraiture painting, learning how to use this traditional medium in a variety of ways. Discover techniques including colour mixing, tonal painting, proportion, composition and how to create a likeness. All sessions with a life model. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $408/ members $367
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Watercolour Peter Walker Explore the beauty of this engaging medium known for its luminous and transparent nature. Be guided through a number of exercises, from conventional to less orthodox approaches, then develop and work on your own pieces. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Acrylic Painting for Intermediates – Real to Abstract
Intermediates – Contemporary Acrylic Painting – Colour 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 (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Studio Painting
Joss Gregson This course is aimed at students who have completed the Absolute Beginner course or have some basic knowledge of painting in acrylics. Extend your skills through a series of painting exercises to enable you to develop your own ideas. Explore the use of appropriate mediums for different effects and learn how to paint anything from a glass bottle to a clump of grass. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
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 developing an individual approach as ideas are explored through traditional studio exercises. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
General Painting
Joss Gregson This course functions both as an introduction for beginners or for more advanced students. Key factors including 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 (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
Drewfus Gates Open to those using any painting medium, students are encouraged to work on their own ideas with the guidance of an experienced artist who is on hand to help with the technical and compositional aspects of your work. Develop your core painting skills in this creative, encouraging environment. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm or Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
Landscape Painting in Acrylics
Advanced Studio Painting Joss Gregson This course is for students seeking critical feedback in a supportive environment, and looking 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) 10 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–2:30pm $440/ members $396
Painting for Beginners – Landscape James Tinsley In this step-by-step course learn how to paint a landscape whilst developing your own style. Using photographic references to compose your picture, learn skills and techniques including colour mixing, brush handling and colour placement. Everything will be covered in this course to allow you to complete your own unique painting. Saturdays (6 weeks) 11 Feb–18 Mar | 10am–1pm $288/ members $259
Painting Outdoors Ken Wadrop Working under the shade of the trees at FAC, explore outdoor painting (En Plein Air). Learn about composition, landscape and colour theory whilst working with changing light and movement. Discover how to streamline your art equipment down to the essentials for working outdoors with ease. Students can use oils or acrylics. Fridays (6 weeks) 24 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
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 painting. Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
A Day of Outdoor Painting Ken Wadrop Be introduced to painting in the great outdoors in FAC’s beautiful grounds. Learn how to deal with the practical and material issues of painting outside, how to choose a subject and location and then put paint to canvas. Explore basic colour theory, observation techniques and composition. Students can work in acrylic or oil paints. Sun 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
A Day of Contemporary Watercolour Jo Darvall Learn about watercolour with artist Jo Darvall. Discover how the paint behaves by exploring techniques such as washes, weton-wet and dropping in colour. Produce some vibrant works with these techniques and enjoy this complicated but playful medium. Sun 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Landscape Painting Weekend Joss Gregson Create your own landscape painting in this two-day workshop. Learn how to create depth, paint the sky and represent the colours and effects of light. Bring along images for inspiration. Sat 25 & Sun 26 Mar | 10am–4pm $210/ members $189
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Drawing & |Printmaking Printmaking for the Absolute Beginner Shana James Have you always wanted to use a printing press? Start with the basics and explore the traditional art of printmaking in this fun hands-on course. Learn different techniques including linocut, drypoint and monoprint and discover the various prints they produce. Understand what materials are used and how to handle a printing press. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208
Print Studio Sessions Shana James Work on your own projects in our fully equipped Print Studio, complete with a number of etching presses. An experienced tutor is on hand to answer any queries or give guidance where needed. This session offers a friendly environment to share ideas and projects with your peers. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208 or Saturdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–26 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $288/ members $259
Drawing for a Travel Diary
Learn to Draw the Face
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. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
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 and practice can be adapted for all skill levels. All sessions with a model. Saturdays (3 weeks) 11–25 Feb | 10am–1pm $198/ members $178
Artist's Book – Drypoint Printmaking Shana James Discover the intimate quality of the artist book, turning a series of your printed images into a beautiful object. Learn the secrets of drypoint printmaking, how to adapt your images for print and construct a concertina-style artist book. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
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) 7–28 Feb | 1:30–4:30pm $132/ members $119
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 ways of expression and mark making. Mondays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Mar $198/ members $178
Beginners – Draw, Print, Paint Shana James Are you a complete beginner and not sure where to start? Then this course is perfect for you! Be introduced to three artistic methods – drawing, printmaking and painting. This is a great opportunity to develop some basic skills in an encouraging environment and identify your interests and strengths. Saturdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 10am–1pm $288/ members $259
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Drawing for the Absolute Beginner in a Day Joss Gregson 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. Sun 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Etching Shana James Etching metal to print images is a process which famous artists such as Rembrandt have used for centuries. 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. Wednesdays (6 weeks) 22 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
Drawing with Ink – Body & Figure Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of ink and learn how to draw the human figure from top-to-toe. Experiment with different surfaces and ways to apply the ink while studying techniques to capture the human form. Start with simple exercises and looking at the anatomy of the figure then push your skills, drawing straight from life later in the course. Four sessions with a life model. Thursdays (6 weeks) 23 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $270/ members $243
Discover Pastels
Drawing into Printmaking
Daniela Dlugocz Learn new skills and techniques using soft pastels and discover how to use this versatile medium in different ways. Do you have a photograph or picture that you would like to recreate in pastels? Bring it to class and be guided through your project. Discuss various choices of surface, colour, fixatives and framing. Fridays (6 weeks) 24 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
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 (4 weeks) 10–31 Mar | 9:30am–2:30pm $220/ members $198
Escape into Drawing
Ink Drawing in a Day
Shana James Become immersed in the process of drawing and let the rest of your week fade into the background. Learn some drawing techniques to get you started and then find a spot in FAC’s beautiful grounds and draw away with one-on-one tutor guidance. Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Daniela Dlugocz Delve into the fluid world of ink drawing. Learn how to control the ink on paper and other surfaces by drawing different objects and experimenting with washes. In the afternoon push your skills further by drawing a figure, learning about expressive marks and how to capture the body and face in ink. Part of this session is with a clothed model. Sun 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $129/ members $116
Learn to Draw the Body Daniela Dlugocz Life drawing is a challenging and wonderful skill to learn. Discover how to draw the human figure with different materials and shading techniques to get a 3D effect. Drawing exercises can be adapted by Daniela for all skill levels. All sessions with a life model. Saturdays (3 weeks) 4–18 Mar | 10am–1pm $198/ members $178
Mixed-Media Drawing – The Next Step Shana James This course is designed for those with some basic drawing experience or Shana's previous Learn to Draw students. Expand your skill set with a range of mixed-media drawing techniques, learning how to draw from still life and nature. Use light and shade to create dramatic effects. Tuesdays (4 weeks) 7–28 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $132/ members $119
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 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
A Day of Drypoint Shana James Be introduced to the world of printmaking, exploring the characteristically soft textural line quality of drypoint printing. Learn how to construct an image or interpret one suitable for print, prepare a plate and print your image multiple times using FAC’s press. Composition and colour will also form part of the journey. Sun 26 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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Jewellery . Jewellery Design & Techniques Nicole Lance Learn how to create shapes, forms and different dimensions with metal. Solder, file and texture surfaces to construct contemporary jewellery. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208
Casting Objects in Metal Nicole Lance Discover the lost technique of wax casting, a process in which a mould is created out of wax, burnt away and then refilled with metal. Using wax mould-making techniques allows for fine detailing on a small scale, resulting in exquisite metal pieces. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208
Jewellery Stone Settings, Trade 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 (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–2:30pm $440/ members $396
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 (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
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Enamelling & Beadmaking Jill Parnell Create stunning beads and other small-scale jewellery pieces using a variety of enamelling techniques. Discover the technical elements of cloisonné enamelling and learn how to make stunning torch-fired beads using Murano and Millefiori glass. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–3:30pm $176/ members $158
Enamelling Jill Parnell Explore the distinctive technique of cloisonné, a style of enamelling using metallic wires and foils to achieve intricate patterns and designs. Create your own exquisite enamelled jewellery using this leadlight technique. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Silver & Alternative Materials Jill Parnell Learn how to combine silver with a range of alternative materials to make unique pieces of jewellery. Explore ways of joining a variety of materials such as wood, fabric, perspex and paper. Techniques covered include riveting, stitching and making screws. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
Silver Jewellery Soham Harrison Learn traditional jewellerymaking skills and techniques whilst working in silver. Be guided through design and technical elements such as soldering, sawing, filing and riveting. Bring your design to completion under the guidance of your tutor. Whether you are a complete beginner or have some jewellery-making experience this is a great class to immerse yourself in. Fridays (8 weeks) 10 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Contemporary Silver Jewellery
A Pair of Silver Earrings in a Day
Nicole Lance Learn the foundations of jewellery making including soldering, sawing, filing, riveting and creating textured surfaces in metal. Design and construct your own contemporary earrings, pendants, bracelets or rings in silver. Saturdays (6 weeks) 11 Feb–25 Mar | 10am–1pm $288/ members $259
Nicole Lance Learn how to make a pair of beautiful silver earrings in this one-day workshop. Discover how to texture the surface of silver, doming, forming and shaping to create your earrings and attach your handmade pieces to silver findings that you have made yourself. Sun 5 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Chains Links Pendants in a Day
Jewellery – Colouring Titanium
Nicole Lance Learn how to make a chain using wire while looking at design and construction. Discover techniques including sawing, soldering and filing to create your own contemporary neckpiece. Sun 12 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Jill Parnell Experiment with colouring titanium, the lightest and strongest of metals, with heat to create stunning results. Design and create a colourful brooch or pendant in just one day. This workshop is suitable for students with no previous jewellery-making experience or those wishing to learn a different technique. Sun 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Make a Silver Bracelet in a Day Soham Harrison Make your own handcrafted silver bracelet using a variety of jewellery-making techniques. Start the day by making a prototype in brass, cast a silver ingot with torches and then roll your silver and hammer it into shape. Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Polymer Clay Jewellery Sophie Guittiere Explore the colourful world of polymer clay (fimo) jewellery and learn how to make your own. Discover how to prepare the fimo (a quick-bake clay), mix colours and produce different effects. Create a necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings. Sun 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Silversmithing George Lucas Create a decorated heirloom spoon with acclaimed silversmith George Lucas. Learn traditional silversmithing skills such as piercing, carving, strip feed soldering, filing and high finish polishing. Sundays (2 weeks) 19–26 Mar | 10am–4pm $210/ members $189
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Ceramics & . Sculpture . Create Bowls, Plates & Dishes Using Moulds Sandra Black Create matching sets of plates, bowls and dishes out of fine white clay. Learn how to make your own moulds out of plaster and how to enhance your dishes through a variety of decorating techniques. Finish with clear coloured glazes to produce functional vessels you can use at home. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208
Mould Making & Casting Sandra Black Learn how to make enclosed hollow shapes such as bottles and other forms, using two-part plaster moulds. Make an original clay model either by hand or on the wheel and then cast these forms in both pure and paper plaster. Explore casting, assembling, decorating and glazing the vessels. Mondays (7 weeks) 6 Feb–27 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm No class 6 Mar $231/ members $208
Primitive Firing Techniques Stewart Scambler Discover a range of firing techniques that were around long before kilns were invented. Learn about pit and pueblo firing and different burnishing methods. All aspects will be covered in this course including pot construction, carving techniques and firing. Explore how to choose the appropriate clay and local natural fuels. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Intermediates – Wheel Throwing Porcelain Alana McVeigh Designed to introduce students to wheel throwing with porcelain clay, this course is suitable for those familiar with throwing but not with this material. Explore vessels in all forms, from bowls to decorative structures and learn some techniques to create your own. Porcelain has a delicate, translucent quality and can produce stunning results. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
Clay Sculpture Robyn Varpins Explore clay’s unique properties while building pieces for the home or garden. Learn how to handle clay, use a scale model, create detail in your pieces, glaze and add colour. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm or Fridays (8 weeks) 10 Feb–31 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
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Understanding Glazes – Developing Colour & Surface Andrea Vinkovic In this hands-on course students will learn about glaze ingredients and how to mix, apply and adjust glazes to their own needs. Discover how to develop colour variations and explore methods of glaze application. Suitable for those interested in making their own glaze. Wednesdays (8 weeks) 8 Feb–29 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238 or Sundays (3 weeks) 5–19 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $144/ members $130
Throwing & Handbuilding Stewart Scambler Learn the fundamental techniques of ceramics. Study the properties of different clay and learn how to handle them with specialist tools, focusing on the pottery wheel. Create a number of resolved pieces that can be fired in FAC’s kilns. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238
Beginners – Wheel Throwing with Porcelain Alana McVeigh Learn the technique of wheel throwing with ceramicist Alana McVeigh. Discover the fundamental skills needed to create vessels on the pottery wheel using porcelain clay. Pieces will be fired in FAC's kilns. Thursdays (8 weeks) 9 Feb–30 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $264/ members $238
Improve Your Throwing Skills
Mosaic – Design, Colour & Technique
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) 11 Feb–4 Mar | 10am–1pm $192/ members $173
Renae Martin Interpret images to create your own detailed mosaics. Learn tile cutting, shaping, grouting, composition and how to work efficiently and effectively. Gain skills necessary to continue with your practice at home. Sun 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Wood Carving Homewares in a Day 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. Make objects such as a carved bowl, spoon, spatula or other small items for the home. Sat 11 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sat 25 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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’s expert guidance. Sun 12 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sun 26 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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 18 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Delicate Porcelain Vessels Sandra Black Learn how to make delicate functional vessels with paper thin porcelain clay. Discover how to create a very thin sheet of clay that you can cut with scissors, bend, shape and manipulate to make your forms. Finish with clear or coloured glaze. Sundays (4 weeks) 26 Feb–19 Mar | 10am–1pm $192/ members $173
Intro to Paperclay Graham Hay Create detailed and expressive sculptures with paperclay while discovering its unique properties. It’s stronger and more adaptable than traditional clay and pieces can be worked on, added to or sawn off at any stage. Sun 26 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Kintsugi – The Japanese Art of Repairing Broken Ceramics Stephanie Hammill Have you broken a favourite plate or bowl but can’t bear to throw it out? Learn how to repair your ceramics using traditional and nontraditional techniques involving resin, lacquer, gold powder and gold leaf. Sundays (3 weeks) 11–25 Mar | 10am–1pm $144/ members $130
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design, . Textiles . & craft . Design & Print Textiles Angela Ferolla Create an original design to transfer onto textiles. Learn and understand the technical and creative side of taking an idea through to the finished design. Apply your design onto material using processes such as screenprinting, transfer dye, monoprinting and appliqué to create a series of fabric samples. Tuesdays (8 weeks) 7 Feb–28 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $264/ members $238 or Saturdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $288/ members $259
Screenprinting – Customised Prints Louise Snook 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 with layering and levels of translucency. Sun 12 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Learn to Crochet Holly O’Meehan Learn a range of basic stitches to create various shapes such as squares, circles, hexagons and triangles. While making a small portfolio of shapes, discover how to read patterns and develop your own design for a final piece incorporating the shapes you’ve made. Mondays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Mar $198/ members $178
Machine Sewing for Beginners
Macramé for Beginners – Plant Pot Holder
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. Mondays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class on 6 Mar $198/ members $178 or Sundays (6 weeks) 19 Feb–26 Mar | 10am–1pm $288/ members $259
Louise Snook Learn the art of macramé, which uses knots rather than knitting or weaving to create textiles. Using coloured thread and a variety of knotting techniques, master the basics and use your skills to make a plant pot holder. Sun 19 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Shibori, Dyeing & Discharge Techniques 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) 15 Feb–29 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
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 18 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Machine Sewing for Intermediates Angela Ferolla This is a great course for those who know how to use a sewing machine but need some extra skills to build confidence. Work on projects involving bias binding, pockets and more. Learn how to read more complicated patterns and improve your sewing skills in general. Sundays (6 weeks) 19 Feb–26 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $288/ members $259
Screenprinting on Fabric for Beginners Louise Snook Learn how to permanently fix an image to your silkscreen to print a high quality image multiple times. In this fun, hands-on class discuss which imagery is suitable for printing and master composition, layering techniques, colour mixing and placement. Thursdays (6 weeks) 23 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
Loom Weaving for Beginners Louise Snook Learn the basics of weaving on a lap loom to create a colourful wall hanging. Discover how to warp and prepare a loom, weave geometric shapes and complete and mount your finished piece. Sun 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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Advanced Macramé – Wall Hanging Louise Snook Create a large-scale wall hanging in this advanced macramé class. Build on your basic techniques and knots, and learn more complicated knotting patterns and structures under expert guidance. Sun 19 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Weaving Wicker Baskets Fiona Gavino Learn the art of cane basket weaving and create a number of different-sized pieces to take away with you. This traditional technique is easy to learn and can be used with a number of materials. Plant fibres will be discussed and provided by your tutor. Sat 25 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
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creative writing The Nuts n’ Bolts of Writing a Novel Marlish Glorie Study the essentials of novel writing in this dynamic and informative six-week course. The following components that make up a novel will be covered in-depth: scenes, structure, point of view, dialogue, storyline or plot, characterisation and setting. Participants will be encouraged to write extensively throughout the course, both in class and at home. Thursdays (6 weeks) 23 Feb–30 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $198/ members $178
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 12 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Performing Arts 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, learn how to write lyrics, devise melodies and discuss recording possibilities. An instrument is not required but if you play one bring it along. Sun 12 Feb | 10am–4pm $105/ members $95
Ukulele for Beginners Have you ever wanted to play the ukulele? Discover this wonderful little instrument and learn basic chords, rhythm and strumming patterns. Put your newfound skills to the test playing songs old and new. A fun, relaxed class designed for absolute beginners. Sundays (3 weeks) 18 Feb–4 Mar | 10:30am–12:30pm $96/ members $86
Ukulele for Intermediates Take your ukulele playing to the next level. Learn movable chords and advanced strumming techniques that will have you playing a repertoire of songs spanning musical genres. This relaxed, interactive course is open to students from the beginner course or new students with some ukulele experience. Sundays (3 weeks) 11–25 Mar | 10:30am–12:30pm $96/ members $86
PHOTOGRAPHY 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. Sat 11 Feb | 10am–4pm or Sun 26 Mar | 10am–4pm $105/ members $96
Nature & Landscape Photography – Level 1 Cherina Hadley Do you want to shoot captivating landscape photographs? Learn the basics of composition, camera settings, exposure and natural light in this introductory course. A practical project-based course that will take students out of the studio and into location shoots around Fremantle. Please bring a digital SLR and a basic knowledge of how to operate your camera in manual mode. Mondays (6 weeks) 13 Feb–27 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm No class 6 Mar $198/ members $178
Have Camera, Must Travel Cherina Hadley Do you want to capture the amazing places you travel to? Learn how to take stunning travel photographs that capture the moment and tell strong stories with any camera. The best travel photographs have less to do with your equipment and more to do with you as photographer. See like a photographer and discover how to compose the perfect photograph. Bring whatever camera you have available from an SLR to your smartphone. Saturdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 1:30–4:30pm $288/ members $259
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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 semi-auto settings. Fridays (4 weeks) 24 Feb–17 Mar | 9:30am–12:30pm $132/ members $119
digital media Photoshop Illustration Shane Tholen Delve into the art of digital drawing and illustration. Develop your technical skills in Photoshop to create, manipulate and enhance images. Learn about working in layers and how to use the different tools with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Suitable for those wanting to enhance their digital portfolio or gain skills in digital media. Saturdays (6 weeks) 18 Feb–25 Mar | 10am–1pm $288/ members $259
how to enrol Enrolment Dates
Payment & Refund Policy
Kids' Holidays from 19 Dec Members from 12 Dec Non-members from 19 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.
Materials The tuition fee does not include the cost of your materials. For material requirements see course outlines at fac.org.au/courses
To secure your place, payment of the full course fee must be made upon enrolment. A full refund will be issued when: – A course is cancelled by Fremantle Arts Centre. – A course is rescheduled by Fremantle Arts Centre and you are unable to attend on the new date. – We are notified prior to the start of a course that for medical reasons you are unable to take your place. You will need to present a medical certificate when you apply for a refund. A refund of the course fee less 20% administration fee will be issued when: – You withdraw from a course five or more days before the start date. No refunds or substitute classes will be offered if: – You withdraw four or fewer days prior to the course start date. – You withdraw on or after the course start date. – You are absent from a class. Subject to place availability, you can enrol after a course has commenced. There is no discount available and payment of the full course fee applies. Fremantle Arts Centre reserves the right to cancel or make changes to the location and tutor of any course or class. Credit will not be offered under any circumstances.
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contact us Fremantle Arts Centre 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle Western Australia 08 9432 9555 artscentre@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 Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day and 2 Jan
entry Free admission to galleries Free and ticketed events
grounds Free WiFi Children welcome Sorry, no dogs
café Canvas Café 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 special projects Coordinator Erin Coates Gallery Officers Simone Johnston Tom Freeman
Finance officeR Christine Lofthouse Finance assistant amanda watson Reception Caroline Brook Sheridan Coleman Joanna Brown Gwen Edwards silvia ferolla Retail Assistants Rose Megirian Joanna Brown RUBY TALBOT-DUNN Kate Jones Betty poulsen holly O'meehan India Mehta Grounds & Technician George Gregson facility & program assistant aaron lyons
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