Life Drawing | David Leith
Mar
5
to Dec 17

Life Drawing | David Leith

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Each Thursday the MJAC Drawing studio welcomes artists and beginners to hone their life drawing skills. These self-directed sessions feature a professional model and follow a traditional life drawing structure of timed poses in a supportive environment. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these flexible sessions provide the perfect opportunity to unlock your potential and deepen your understanding of the human figure.

Thurs | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+ I Term 1 commences 5 Feb

$22 | $20 MAC Inc. Members | Bring preferred materials

Places are limited to 12 people, bookings essential.

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ODE TO THE SUN EVENT
Mar
8
12:30 PM12:30

ODE TO THE SUN EVENT

Join us at Midland Junction Arts Centre for an afternoon of poetry and music in ode to the sun, performed by Margaret D. Jones and Yamuna Daw, to celebrate the launch of Una Bell’s new poetry book You See the Shadows.

Sun 8 Mar 2026 | 12.30 – 2.30pm | Suitable for 16 years+

12.30pm | Studio 1 open
1pm – 2.30pm | Performance in Function Room (incl. 20 min interval, with light refreshments provided)

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Booking Essential

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Intro to Linocut | Una Bell
Mar
14
to Mar 21

Intro to Linocut | Una Bell

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In this beginner workshop you will learn basic lino printing techniques for home and studio practice. Explore effective linocut block usage, image reversal, hand burnishing and how to use a printing press. Create your own designs and delve into key printmaking concepts.

Sat 14 and Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

$165 | $148.50 Mac Inc. members | Materials included.

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JEWELLERY TECHNIQUES SERIES | MELISSA CAMERON
Mar
21
to Mar 22

JEWELLERY TECHNIQUES SERIES | MELISSA CAMERON

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Learn basic jewellery skills to upcycle copper cable and plastic bottle tops into wearables and ornaments with jewellery artist Melissa Cameron.

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Mar 2026 | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for 16yrs+

$165 | $148.50 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Provided

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Storytelling Guild WA Presents world storytelling day showcase
Mar
21
6:30 PM18:30

Storytelling Guild WA Presents world storytelling day showcase

Experience the magic of story on World Storytelling Day on March 21st. Audiences will be transported to distant lands, travel with whimsical characters, and even dive deep within their own selves as some of WA’s finest storytellers explore this year’s theme of ‘Light in darkness’.

Sat 21 Mar 2026 | 6:30 - 9pm | Suitable for 18yrs+

$25 | $20 Guild Members

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CHARCOAL PORTRAITURE | RACHELLE DUSTING
Mar
29
11:00 AM11:00

CHARCOAL PORTRAITURE | RACHELLE DUSTING

Join exhibiting artist Rachelle Dusting for a 90-minute Charcoal Portrait Workshop. This guided session invites all levels of experience to explore expressive mark-making, tonal relationships, and refine your skills in observation through charcoal.

Sun 29 Mar 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm | Suitable for 13yrs+

$60 | $54 MAC Inc. Members | All materials provided.

Photo by Henri Pham.

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Magical Polymer Clay Creatures | Barbara Cotter
Apr
8
10:00 AM10:00

Magical Polymer Clay Creatures | Barbara Cotter

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Join contemporary jewellery Barbara Cotter for a fun filled 2-hour children’s holiday workshop creating magical mythical creatures using colourful polymer clay. Make your own bag tag, key ring, fridge magnet or bookmark. Creations are only limited by your imagination.

Wed 8 Apr 2026 | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for ages 9 - 12 yrs

$50 | $45 MAC Inc. Members | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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Cyanotype Printmaking for Kids | Odile Bell
Apr
9
11:00 AM11:00

Cyanotype Printmaking for Kids | Odile Bell

Draw with the sun and discover the magic of cyanotype. This early photographic process uses sunlight and water to create striking Prussian blue images from leaves, flowers and everyday objects.

Thu 9 Apr 2026 | 11am - 2:30pm | Suitable for 10 - 17 yrs

$50 | $45 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Provided

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PORTRAIT IN OILS DEMONSTRATION | RACHELLE DUSTING
Apr
12
11:00 AM11:00

PORTRAIT IN OILS DEMONSTRATION | RACHELLE DUSTING

Join exhibiting artist Rachelle Dusting for a live oil painting demonstration exploring her observational approach to portraiture. Watch a work unfold in real time as she discusses palette, process, and decision-making, offering insight into how contemporary figurative paintings are built through light, restraint, and sustained attention.

Sun 12 Apr 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm | Suitable for 13 yrs+

$30 | $27 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Included

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Sacred Ground Talk and Tour
Apr
12
1:15 PM13:15

Sacred Ground Talk and Tour

Join exhibiting artist Rachelle Dusting for a tour of her solo exhibition, Sacred Ground as she discusses the inspiration behind the works and her observational approach to portraiture.

Sun 12 Apr 2026 | 1:15 - 2pm | Suitable for 13 yrs+

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Afternoon tea provided

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Screen Printing with Drawing Fluid for Teens | Odile Bell
Apr
16
11:00 AM11:00

Screen Printing with Drawing Fluid for Teens | Odile Bell

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on holiday workshop. Design a stencil of your favourite animal and bring it to life with drawing fluid and screen filler. Print on calico and your own T-shirt.

Thu 16 Apr 2026 | 11am - 2:30pm | Suitable for ages 12 - 17 yrs

$50 | $45 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Provided

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INTRO TO RELIEF PRINTMAKING | MATT PERRIN
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00

INTRO TO RELIEF PRINTMAKING | MATT PERRIN

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Learn the foundations of relief printmaking with a focus on colour, layering, and process. Participants will carve and print a relief block (either lino or wood), exploring both press and hand-printing techniques.

In this one-day workshop, participants, led by exhibiting artist Matt Perrin carve and print a lino block while learning inking, basic registration, and colour layering using the etching press alongside hand-printing methods. Techniques discussed are transferable to woodblock printmaking.

Sat 28 Feb 2026 | 10am – 4pm | Suitable for ages 18+

$165 | $148.50 Members | Booking Essential | Print Studio | Midland Junction Arts Centre

Printmaking Workshop > Intro to Linocut | Una Bell

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Watercolour Portrait Fundamentals I Sheree Dohnt
Feb
28
10:00 AM10:00

Watercolour Portrait Fundamentals I Sheree Dohnt

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Gain confidence in painting with watercolour, as award winning watercolour portrait artist, Sheree Dohnt, shares her process and top tips for painting portraits.

Sat 28 Feb 2026 I 10am – 4pm I Suitable for adults

$135 I $121.50 MAC Inc. Members

Materials: Please bring your own brushes - Flat 25mm and 50 mm (nylon); Round size 6,2,0 (nylon or natural hair); Mop brush size 2 (squirrel hair or imitation) and A5 or A4 watercolour or mixed media journal, minimum 200gsm sheets (for taking notes, optional). Paints, easel, board and paper are provided.

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DJOOWAK MOORDIDJABINY | CURATORIAL TALK
Feb
8
3:30 PM15:30

DJOOWAK MOORDIDJABINY | CURATORIAL TALK

Join Curator, Candice Nannup on the closing of Djoowak Moordidjabiny, as she discusses the exhibition’s curatorial vision, themes and stories.

Gain a deeper understanding of how the works came together and how each artist's practice contributes to the underlying concept of Generations Becoming Stronger, while enjoying a celebratory afternoon of connection to arts and Culture at MJAC.

 Sun 8 Feb | 3.30 – 4.30pm | Light refreshments provided

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential - First Nations People exempt from fee

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ARTIST TALK | SULTANA SHAMSHI
Feb
8
2:15 PM14:15

ARTIST TALK | SULTANA SHAMSHI

Join exhibiting artist Sultana Shamshi as she discusses her story, passion for making  jewellery and the themes she explores in Revisiting the Mughal Gardens.

Revisiting the Mughal Gardens is a retrospective of jewellery and sculptural forms translating identity, history and culture into Western Australian materials while exploring a personal response to injustices around the world.

Sun 8 Feb | 2.15 - 2.45pm | Light refreshments provided

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

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 FRIDAYS AT LOCALE | UNDER THE SEA
Jan
23
5:30 PM17:30

FRIDAYS AT LOCALE | UNDER THE SEA

Join Jenny and Kaitlyn at the Midland Junction Arts Centre tent to create your own sea themed musical instrument from recycled materials.

Look out for visits by mermaids and pirates as you soak up a wonderful summer evening enjoying the sound of live Disney Tunes played by the Chamber Collective.

Fri 23 Jan | 5.30 -8pm | Ages 3-10 years (families)

FREE EVENT

Locale Event Space 37 The Crescent, Midland

Photo by Kia Bako Kirkpatrick

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Fringe 2026
Jan
21
to Feb 15

Fringe 2026

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Midland Junction Arts Centre is excited to host a variety of Fringe Festival shows in 2026. From musical performances to comedy and theatre, there is something for everyone.

We welcome you to explore our curated program.

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Midland Minecraft Camp: Screen Time with Purpose | Presented by Mind Buzz
Jan
15
9:30 AM09:30

Midland Minecraft Camp: Screen Time with Purpose | Presented by Mind Buzz

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Get ready to turn gaming into growth! Join Mind Buzz in Midland for a full day of "screen time with purpose" where we use Java Minecraft to teach leadership, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.

Thu 15 Jan 2026 | 9:30am - 3:30pm | Suitable for ages 7-14

Tickets: $79.00 | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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Clive Ryder | Artist in Residence Open Studio
Dec
14
11:30 AM11:30

Clive Ryder | Artist in Residence Open Studio

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Drop in and visit Artist in Resident Clive Ryder in Studio 1 as he works on his painting, adding to the collection on display for his first solo exhibition.

Sun 14 Dec 2025 | 11.30am - 1.30pm | Suitable for all ages

All artworks available for sale.

Clive Ryder is Artist in Resident at MJAC from 22 NOV - 21 DEC

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Like old times ... with new songs | Presented by Vocal 4
Dec
7
2:00 PM14:00

Like old times ... with new songs | Presented by Vocal 4

This performance brings together four of Perth’s finest singers, Sue Bluck, Kerry Byrom-Carter, Annie Neil and Jenny Wrenn, to create a new group, Vocal 4. Refurbishing and rearranging some old favourites and new discoveries, these remarkable women will move easily through Swing, Latin, Pop and Soul, demonstrating the diversity of popular music. Denis Follington: Musical Director.

Sun 7 Dec 2025 | 2 - 3pm or 6-7pm

$35 general admission | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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WILDFLOWER COLLAGE AND STITCH | ANGELA FEROLLA
Dec
6
10:30 AM10:30

WILDFLOWER COLLAGE AND STITCH | ANGELA FEROLLA

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Create a wildflower textile while learning the art of collage, applique and stitch in this half day workshop with costume designer Angela Ferolla.

Sat 6 Dec | 10.30am - 2.30pm | Suitable for 15+ yrs

$65 | $58.50 MAC Inc. Members | Materials provided

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LOOSEN UP YOUR LANDSCAPE - PM
Nov
30
1:30 PM13:30

LOOSEN UP YOUR LANDSCAPE - PM

Join hills artist Ric Burkitt for a short session to loosen up and explore landscape painting using acrylic. Ric will explain his process of capturing mood as you create a painting study of ‘where the land meets the sky’.

Sun 30 Nov | 1.30 - 3pm | 18yrs+

$70 | $63 MAC Inc. Members

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FREE CONCERT I COMMUNITY CHAMBER COLLECTIVE
Nov
30
1:00 PM13:00

FREE CONCERT I COMMUNITY CHAMBER COLLECTIVE

Enjoy a free Sunday of arts and music at Midland Junction Arts Centre as we celebrate our annual Open Day. Explore the centre’s exhibitions, studios, shop, demonstrations and workshops and then relax in the leafy courtyard to the sounds of chamber music from across the ages as the Community Chamber Collective presents Simply Strings, a free concert featuring classic and contemporary pieces.

Sun 30 Nov | 1 - 2.30pm

Free Event | Booking Essential

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The Importance of Native Grasses
Nov
30
12:15 PM12:15

The Importance of Native Grasses

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Join Una Bell, environmental enthusiast and WA Herbarium Research Associate, as she discusses the importance of the native grasses of the Swan Coastal Plain and Perth hills.

Sun 30 Nov | 12.15 - 12.45pm | 16+ yrs

Free | Registrations essential

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LOOSEN UP YOUR LANDSCAPE - AM
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

LOOSEN UP YOUR LANDSCAPE - AM

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Join hills artist Ric Burkitt for a short session to loosen up and explore landscape painting using acrylic. Ric will explain his process of capturing mood as you create a painting study of ‘where the land meets the sky’.

Sun 30 Nov | 11am - 12.30pm | 18yrs+

$70 | $63 MAC Inc. Members

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Midland Junction Arts Centre Open Day
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00
All

Midland Junction Arts Centre Open Day

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Visit Midland Junction Arts Centre on Sunday 30 November to explore free exhibitions and get creative with local artists in drop-in sessions, demonstrations and workshops.

Sun 30 Nov 2025 | 11am - 2:30pm | All Ages

Free Event | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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SCULPTURAL VESSELS | FIONA GAVINO
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

SCULPTURAL VESSELS | FIONA GAVINO

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In this one-day workshop, be guided by renowned fibre artist Fiona Gavino who will teach you an intuitive approach to creating sculptural forms and vessels using cane and random weaving. No prior basketry experience or creative practice experience necessary. After your weaving session, explore what is on offer as part of MJAC’s annual Open Day.

Sun 30 Nov 2025 | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 18+

$65 | $58.50 MAC Inc. Members | Materials provided

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Large Pot Throwing Demonstration
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

Large Pot Throwing Demonstration

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Visit Midland Junction Arts Centre’s ceramic studio and learn the art of large pot throwing as you watch local ceramist Lee Woodcock create a form using the coil and throw method.

Sun 30 Nov | 11am - 2.30pm

Free Drop-in | No booking required

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STORE - ARTIST DEMONSTRATION
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

STORE - ARTIST DEMONSTRATION

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Drop in and see ‘’What’s in Store’’ at Midland Junction Arts Centre. New retail supplier and emerging artist Josi Svendsen will be demonstrating her painting techniques on the Veranda, inviting people to have a chat while she creates a painting of the endangered Red-Tailed Cockatoo.

Sun 30 Nov | 11am - 2pm | All Ages

Free drop-in | No booking required

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CREATE A HABITAT
Nov
30
11:00 AM11:00

CREATE A HABITAT

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The Perth Hills is home to plants of prey and special rocky environments found nowhere else in the world. Join artists Kaitlyn Elsegood and Leanne Bray to create a paper Sundew and add to the sculptural granite outcrop installation.

Sun 30 Nov | 11am - 2.30pm | All ages | Front Garden

Free Drop-in | No Bookings Required

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 ARTIST AND CURATOR TALK | VESSELS
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

ARTIST AND CURATOR TALK | VESSELS

Join MAC Inc. Artistic Program Manager Jess Knight for a curatorial tour of Vessels, featuring artists Fiona Gavino, Philip Noakes FIPG and Martien van Zuilen as they discuss their processes and works in Vessels.

Sun 9 Nov | 11am - 12pm | Suitable for 16yrs+

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Bookings Essential

Image: Philip Noakes, 2020. Photo by Acorn Photo.

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FREE CONCERT I COMMUNITY CHAMBER COLLECTIVE
Nov
9
1:00 PM13:00

FREE CONCERT I COMMUNITY CHAMBER COLLECTIVE

Enjoy a free Sunday of arts and music at Midland Junction Arts Centre.

Explore Vessels on show in the gallery, then immerse yourself in an afternoon of chamber music from across the ages as the Community Chamber Collective presents Chronology, a free concert featuring classic and contemporary music-through-time.

Sun 9 Nov | 1 - 2.30pm

Free Event | Booking Essential

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TOTE BAG SCREEN PRINTING
Nov
6
2:00 PM14:00

TOTE BAG SCREEN PRINTING

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Get creative and join the Open Day festivities with a fun and interactive screen-printing workshop. Print your very own tote bag to take home. Celebrate Open Day by adding your unique touch to our building’s image and logo and enjoy this hands-on opportunity to explore your artistic side.

Sun 30 Nov | 11am - 2.30pm

Free drop-in | No booking required

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Macario | Presented by Papalote Australia Inc.
Nov
2
4:30 PM16:30

Macario | Presented by Papalote Australia Inc.

Papalote Australia, is pleased to present the theatrical adaptation of the classic Mexican novel "Macario" written by Bruno Traven (1913).
Macario is a humble woodcutter and street sweeper, who lives obsessed with the hardships of his poverty and the fear of death. Due to the precarious situation always on the verge of hunger that he and his family live, he begins to yearn to be able to enjoy just eating without having to share it with anyone. This performance will be spoken in Spanish with English subtitles.

Sun 2 Nov 2025 | 4:30pm - 6:15pm

$38 general admission | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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Silk screen with drawing fluid I Oct School Holidays
Oct
8
10:00 AM10:00

Silk screen with drawing fluid I Oct School Holidays

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Unleash your creativity in this hands-on school holiday workshop to design a stencil of your favourite animal and bring it to life with drawing fluid and screen filler. Print your own t-shirt or tote bag and experiment printing your design on paper Bring a clean, prewashed cotton t-shirt and an A4 animal printout.

Wed 8 Oct 2025 | 10am - 1:30pm | Suitable for 10 -18yrs

$40 | $36 MAC Inc. Members | Materials provided, participants to bring a clean, prewashed cotton t-shirt and an A4 animal printout.

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RIPAIRIAN | LIVESTREAM EVENT
Oct
5
1:00 PM13:00

RIPAIRIAN | LIVESTREAM EVENT

Midland Junction Arts Centre presents Ripairian, an immersive exhibition and performance led by Vahri McKenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary celebrating Mandoon Bilya (Helena River) through riverwork, performance and community connection.

Experience the Ripairian installation, followed by live music with Michael Terren in the Auditorium, as he accompanies a live-streamed performance from the river.

Sun 28 Sep 2025 OR Sun 5 Oct 2025

1pm - 2:30pm | All ages welcome

$20 | $18 MAC Inc. Members

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Capturing the Moment - Mould Making & Casting | Emma Craig | OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Oct
2
10:30 AM10:30

Capturing the Moment - Mould Making & Casting | Emma Craig | OCT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

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Explore low relief plaster casting using everyday objects. This workshop for beginners introduces mould-making basics and casting techniques to create sculptural forms that capture surface texture, detail, and the tactile qualities of materials.

Thu 2 Oct 2025 | 10:30am - 2pm | Suitable for 10 - 18 yrs

$45 | $40.50 MAC Inc. Members

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Silk screen with stencils I Odile Bell
Sep
28
11:00 AM11:00

Silk screen with stencils I Odile Bell

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Join WA printmaker Odile Bell for a 3hour workshop to master the art of screen printing with hand-cut stencils, transferring designs onto textiles, paper, and tote bags. Elevate your creative practice as you learn essential techniques like heat-setting, tips for professional results, and setting up a home workspace. A detailed booklet is provided.    

Sun 28 Sep 2025 | 11am-2pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

$110 | $100 MAC Inc. Members

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 Content Machine: Creating Original Work with Purpose | Presented by 4U Foundation
Sep
25
9:00 AM09:00

Content Machine: Creating Original Work with Purpose | Presented by 4U Foundation

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Immerse yourself in an engaging workshop sure to prepare you to deliver fun, engaging, and empowering drama sessions. This workshop provides hours of practical application for creating original theatre scenes with youth or community. Learn by playing with the 4U team! We will also discuss how to link these scene creation to any educational subject or community issue you would like to explore as well as social emotional learning, confidence, and creativity building.

Thu 25 Sep 2025 | 9am - 2:30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

$250 per person | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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Games, Games, Games: Fill Your Drama Games Toolbox | Presented by 4U Foundation
Sep
24
9:00 AM09:00

Games, Games, Games: Fill Your Drama Games Toolbox | Presented by 4U Foundation

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Immerse yourself in an engaging workshop that will prepare you to deliver fun, engaging, and empowering drama sessions. Experience practical application for using theatre games, brain breaks, and creative prompts with groups. Learn by playing with the 4U team! We will also discuss how to link these activities to social emotional learning, confidence, and creativity building, as well as Theatre in Education situations.

Wed 24 Sep 2025 | 9am - 2:30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+

$250 per person | Midland Junction Arts Centre

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