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MJAC Open Studios Day
Dec
16
11:00 AM11:00
Adult, All, Drawing, Kids, Textiles, Teen

MJAC Open Studios Day

MJAC Open Studios Day invites you to immerse yourself in the creative heart of Midland Junction Arts Centre (MJAC).

Browse the galleries and artist’s studios while discovering their stories, creative processes, and the work they have created while working in residence,

For those who have never been to MJAC before, it is also an opportunity to see the historic site that has been continuously occupied as a place of learning since 1895. You can wander through the vibrant venue and experience why this site has such as special place in the history and culture of the Swan region.

To complete the experience, there is also a chance to get your Christmas shopping done early with our new MJAC Shop being open for those eager to purchase one-of-a-kind pieces crafted by local artisans.

Sat 16 Dec | 11 am - 3 pm
FREE | Suitable for all ages

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Open Studios Day
Jun
17
11:00 AM11:00
Adult, All, Dance/Performance, Kids, Talks & Tours, Teen

Open Studios Day

Immerse yourself in a diverse program featuring talented artists Martien van Zuilen, Persie Toindepi, and Gok-Lim Finch. Experience the captivating Animalium exhibition, where artists with disability and/or lived experience of mental illness explore the relationships and understanding of animals through traditional artforms and digital media. Interact with talented artists and creatives during a captivating day of artistic expression and connection at Midland Junction Arts Centre.

What’s On

10am – 11am Junior Gecko Ensembles

11am – 12pm Trinity Studio of Irish Dance Display and Rehearsal

11am –   3pmMJAC Artists in Residence Studios Open   

1pm –   2pm Celebrate Animalium exhibition with DADAA

2pm –   3pm Veenas School of Indian Dances Rehearsal   

Sat 17 Jun 2023 | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE

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Open Studios
Feb
18
11:00 AM11:00
Adult, All, Dance/Performance, Kids, Printmaking, Talks & Tours, Teen

Open Studios

Immerse yourself in the creative offerings of Midland Junction Arts Centre, explore the Tracing Gondwana exhibition and delve into the studios of our artists in residence: Elizabeth Knuckey and Nina Raper, Michelle Hall, DADAA Midland. Take part in a family printmaking workshop with exhibiting artist Monika Lukowska, engage with artist talks, community dance groups and more.

What’s On

11am - 3pm Artists in Residence Open Studios

10am - 12.30pm Family Print Workshop with Monika Lukowska | BOOK NOW >

12pm - 1pm Trinity Studio of Irish Dance Display

1pm - 2pm Tracing Gondwana Artist Talk by Nikki Green

2pm - 3pm Philippa O’Brien No Stone Without A Name Writer’s Talk

Sat 18 Feb 2023 | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for all ages

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Printing landscapes – Dry point and Chine-collé with Monika Lukowska
Feb
18
11:00 AM11:00
All, Kids, Printmaking, School Holidays, Teen

Printing landscapes – Dry point and Chine-collé with Monika Lukowska

Using the techniques of drypoint and chine-collé, explore diverse ways of representing landscape. Experimenting with linear drawings, gestural marks, colour, layers and collage methods create multilayered unique prints using an etching press.

Sat 18 Feb 2023 | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 10+ yrs
$50 | $45 members | Materials included

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Wheel Throwing with Greg Crowe
Feb
2
to Apr 6
Adult, All, Ceramics, Teen, Sculpture

Wheel Throwing with Greg Crowe

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Learn to use a pottery wheel with local ceramicists Greg Crowe in a five or ten week course open to both beginner and intermediate potters. Over the course, you will learn to trim and add handles, glaze and other decorative elements to your creations. 

2 Feb - 2 Mar and/or 9 Mar - 6 Apr | 10am - 1pm or 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$265 | $238.50 members | 1/2 bag of clay per 5-weeks and tools included

Additional stoneware clay available to purchase or BYO

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Wheel Throwing with Greg Crowe
Oct
13
to Dec 15
Adult, All, Ceramics, Teen, Sculpture

Wheel Throwing with Greg Crowe

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Learn to use a pottery wheel with local ceramicists Greg Crowe in a five or ten week course open to both beginner and intermediate potters. Over the course, you will learn to trim and add handles, glaze and other decorative elements to your creations. 

Thu 13 Oct - 10 Nov and/or 17 Nov - 15 Dec 2022 | 10am - 1pm or 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$255 | $229.50 members | 1/2 bag of clay per 5-weeks and tools included
Book two 5-week classes for a 10-week course and receive a 15% discount*

Additional stoneware clay available to purchase or BYO

*Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Discount will be applied automatically at checkout. 

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Colourful and Cool - T-shirt and Bag Dyeing with Helen O’Hara
Sep
30
12:30 PM12:30
All, Kids, School Holidays, Textiles, Teen

Colourful and Cool - T-shirt and Bag Dyeing with Helen O’Hara

Ever wanted to dye your very own t-shirt and bag? Learn the basics of Procion dyeing on cotton in this colourful workshop. Helen will guide you through basic fabric printing and colour mixing with thickened dyes. Make your own fabric stamp and combine it with graffiti style marks in coloured dyes for a unique, one-of-a-kind look on a t-shirt and bag.

Fri 30 Sep | 12.30pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for 9 - 14 yrs
$60 I $54 members | Materials included - BYO cotton t-shirt 

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Screenprint Repurposed with Isaac Huggins
Aug
27
10:00 AM10:00
All, Printmaking, Adult, Teen, Textiles

Screenprint Repurposed with Isaac Huggins

Explore the versatility of screenprinting and repurposed fabrics in this half-day workshop with Extricate artist Isaac Huggins. Make your own unique stencil design to enhance your fabric or clothing or use one of Isaac's pre-made paper stencils as you explore various silkscreen techniques, including paper-stencil printing, layering, how to achieve colour blending/gradients and the benefits of under-painting and post-print embellishments. 

Sat 27 Aug 2022 | 12pm - 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$100 | $90 members | BYO found garment or fabric - prewashed, natural, untextured, mid/heavyweight fabrics are most suitable 
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

Images: By Isabelle Haubrich and courtesy of Isaac Huggins

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1-Day Wheel Throwing with Robbie Kerr
Aug
6
1:30 PM13:30
Adult, All, Ceramics, Sculpture, Teen

1-Day Wheel Throwing with Robbie Kerr

Discover how to use a pottery wheel with local ceramicist Robbie Kerr. Robbie will show you how to centre a ball of clay on the wheel in motion to form bowls, mugs or plates. Choose your best 1-2 pieces to keep and they'll be turned, bisque fired and glazed for you by Robbie after class. 

Sat 6 Aug 2022 | 1:30pm - 4:30pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$120 | $108 members | Materials included
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

Image: By Veta Holmes

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Tools to a Home Print Studio with Jane Button
Jul
23
to Aug 6
All, Printmaking, Adult, Teen

Tools to a Home Print Studio with Jane Button

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In this two-part workshop, Extricate artist Jane Button will introduce you to a variety of tools and printing plates, giving you the opportunity to try a number of accessible presses and printing methods. Suitable for both beginners wanting to learn a new medium and set up a home studio, and experienced artists wishing to extend their practice by incorporating new materials and equipment.

Sat 23 Jul & 6 Aug 2022 | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$140 | $126 members | Materials included, BYO papers & cutting tools if you have them
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

Image: Courtesy of Jane Button

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Disability and Vision Awareness Training and Tactile Tour
Jul
8
11:00 AM11:00
All, Adult, Teen, Professional Development, Talks & Tours

Disability and Vision Awareness Training and Tactile Tour

Join Extricate artists and DADAA in a disability and vision awareness training session that includes a range of theory and interactive activities. In the session, you will learn the characteristics of different disabilities and effective communication strategies. 

DADAA's guide will then demonstrate tactile tour principles and techniques while you discover new ways of interacting with and experiencing the Extricate artforms on show at Mundaring Arts Centre. 

Fri 8 Jul 2022 | 11am - 1.30pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs 
$30 | $27 members | BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided 
Mundaring Hall - Lesser (Corner of Jacoby and Nichol St), finishing at Mundaring Arts Centre

Image: Courtesy of DADAA

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