Create bold mirrored screen prints on textiles. In this beginner friendly workshop, experienced printmaker Odile Bell will teach you the art of stencil screen printing while experimenting with symmetry and contrast. At the end you will take home your own unique piece of wearable art.

Thu 8 Oct | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for ages 12-17 yrs

$60 | $54 MAC Inc. Members

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

Get ready to become a master bookmaker and author all in one. In this holiday workshop, you will learn the exciting and addictive art of creating a hardcover accordion book from scratch with artist and educator Geraldine Holly.

Tue 6 Oct 2026 | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for ages 8-14yrs 

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

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

Let creativity bloom. Join exhibiting artist Margery Goodall to transform recycled plastic bottles into vibrant everlasting flowers in this free, hands-on drop-in workshop.

Visitors will learn how to create a flower using recycled materials, which will then be added to an everlasting garden and displayed alongside her exhibition What Price Comfort?

Sat 3 Oct 2026 | 12.15 – 2.15 pm | Suitable for all ages*

Free drop-in activity

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

*Please note people under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Bring recycled plastic bottles to bloom. Join exhibiting artist Margery Goodall in a fun, hands-on creative drop-in workshop where you transform everyday recycled materials into colourful flowers that last forever. Discover the joy of making, recycling, and creating beautiful artworks to take home and treasure.

Wed 30 Sep 2026 | Suitable for 8 - 14 yrs

10am - 12pm OR 1pm - 3pm

Free activity | Bookings essential

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Design and create your own unique decorative soft house sculpture doorstop in this engaging textile workshop with craft specialist Esther Hort.

Wed 15 Jul 2026 | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for ages 12-17yrs

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

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

Djinda Kaatijin (To Learn about the Stars) is a celestial journey celebrating Noongar culture, storytelling and connection to Country as well as Dreaming stories from around the world. Set 30,000 years after the Nyitting Time, Weitj (Emu), Dwert (Dingo), and Wardong (Crow) travel across the Milky Way to restore the fading stars, Djinda to Noongar boodjar. Blending stories from Australia, Spain, India, and Scotland, this interwoven tale celebrates our shared connection to the cosmos.

Written by Andrea Fernandez & Zac James. Presented by Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company.

Fri 10 Jul 2026 | 10 - 11am | Suitable families and ages 4+

$15 | $10 Children/ Concession | $5 First Nations Access

Location: Midland Junction Arts Centre

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.

Sun19 Apr 2026 | 11am - 12:30pm | Suitable for 13yrs+

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

Photo by Henri Pham.

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 12 - 17 yrs

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

Join sewing specialist Esther Hort and learn how to make an upcycled tote bag by repurposing your old denim jeans. A selection of jeans and fabrics will be on offer. 

Wed 15 Apr 2026 | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 12-16 yrs

$25 | $22.50 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Provided

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. You will also receive a complimentary ticket to Rachelle Dustings Artist Talk and Tour from 1:15 - 2pm the same day.

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

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

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 - 2pm | Suitable for 10 - 17 yrs

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Come join us at the Midland Junction Arts Centre for an event filled with celebration and empowerment! This community-focused gathering features a lived experience panel sharing powerful stories, insights, and advocacy journeys. Enjoy a small maker’s market showcasing local talent, plus nibbles and networking in a welcoming, accessible space. Whether you're part of the community, a supporter, or a service provider, this is a chance to connect, learn, and celebrate Pride in Disability.

Fri 19 Sep 2025 | 5pm - 7pm

Free Event | Suitable for all ages

Papalote Australia is pleased to present a theatrical adaptation of the classic Mexican novel “Macario”, written by Bruno Traven (1913). Set on the Day of the Dead, it showcases the Mexican attitude toward death, honouring the deceased and the natural cycle of life and death. This play features colourful and joyful traditional Mexican music and dance.

Sun 7 Sep | 1-2:45pm and 4:40-6:15pm | Suitable for ages 12+, parental guidance is recommended for children under 12 years.

$38 General Admission | $25 Concession

Dyan Tai I Reclaiming Identity

Our Place and the City of Swan are hosting the artist Dyan Tai (he/they) for a one-off live music and creative workshop event. Dyan will be playing a 30 minute live music set from 5pm to 5.30pm, followed by a Reclaiming Identity Workshop from 6pm to 6.45pm. The youth event for ages 12 to 25 is free, but registration essential due to limited spaces.

Fri 22 Aug 2025 | 5pm-7pm | Suitable for ages 12 - 25 yrs

Free Event | Booking Essential

Under Cover - The Hidden Faces of Homelessness

Join us this Homelessness Week for a free screening of UnderCover. Narrated by Margot Robbie, this documentary shines a light on the journeys of women over 50 experiencing homelessness.

Fri 8 Aug 2025 | 5pm - 8:30pm | Suitable for 12 yrs +

Free Event | Booking Essential

For one night only, The Last Great Hunt is making a special pit-stop in Midland as part of its regional tour of Alvin Sputnik; Deep Sea Explorer by The Last Great Hunt. Join audiences in Midland to see this multi-award-winning, one-man micro-epic puppet show before it heads back on the road across WA. Alvin Sputnik follows a hero’s mission to save humanity by diving into the ocean’s depths in search of a new home. Blending puppetry, multimedia and emotion, this heart-warming performance has captivated audiences worldwide and is a rare treat for both adults and children. 

Wed 9 Jul 2025 | 6pm-7pm | Suitable for ages 10+ 

$35 | $31.50 MAC Inc. Members | Midland Junction Arts Centre

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop. Design a stencil of your favourite animal and bring it to life with drawing fluid and screen filler. Print on materials like paper, a tote bag, or your own t-shirt. Bring an A4 animal printout of your choice.

Thu 17 Apr 2025 | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 10-17 yrs

$40 | $36 MAC Inc. Members | Midland Junction Arts Centre

Join Ally Solomou for a 3-hour wheel-throwing workshop. Perfect for beginners, you'll learn to center, shape, and create your own clay masterpieces. Hands-on, fun, and creative. Don’t miss your chance to unleash your inner artist.

Sat 12 Apr 2025 | 11am - 2pm | 12 to 17 yrs

$45 | $40.50 MAC Inc. Members | Midland Junction Arts Centre

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on workshop. Design a stencil of your favorite animal and bring it to life with drawing fluid and screen filler. Print on materials like paper, a tote bag, or your own T-shirt. Bring a T-shirt and an A4 animal printout.

Thu 27 Mar 2025 | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 10-17 yrs

$40 | $36 MAC Inc. Members | Midland Junction Arts Centre

Explore the fusion of drawing and printmaking in this 2.5-hour workshop for youth. Using graffiti markers, relief ink, and found materials like junk food packaging and cardboard, create unique monotype prints with low-cost techniques.

Inspired by Happy Meals and Scooter Skids: Art from the Outer Suburbs as part of Perth Festival shown at MJAC from Sat 1 Mar 2025, this hands-on session delves into the creative processes behind the exhibition by Andy Quilty and students from Youth Futures Community School Midland, Armadale Senior High School and Warnbro Community High School.

Sat 8 Mar 2025 | 1pm - 3:30pm | Suitable for 12 - 18 yrs

$5 | $4.50 MAC Inc. Members | Materials Provided.

Image: Andy Quilty and Youth Futures Community School printmaking workshop at Midland Junction Arts Centre, 2024. Photo by Duncan Wright.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

In this fun 1.5-hour workshop, teens will learn to draw realistic heads with graphite pencils. Led by artist Dion Hamill you'll explore facial proportions, shading, and highlights, leaving with a finished drawing and new skills to enhance your art.

Thu 3 Oct 2024 | 11:00am - 12:30pm | Suitable for ages 9-16yrs

$20 | $18 Members | Materials provided

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Join Ally Solomou's 3-hour teen wheel throwing workshop. Have fun learning to centre and shape clay. Perfect for beginners, this creative session includes all materials: clay, tools, aprons, and kiln firing. Unleash your inner artist and create unique pottery. Includes trimming, bisque and glaze firing, with finished works ready for collection 4-6 weeks after the final class. 

Tue 1 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 8-15 yrs.

$45 | $40.50 Members | Materials provided. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes and recommended to wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

Join ceramic artist, Alida Cappelletta’s 3-hour workshop to hand-build a mug using a slab roller. Add texture and colored slip for a personalized touch. All materials and tools provided. Unleash your creativity and make functional art.

Fri 27 Sep 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 8-15 yrs.

$40 | $36 Members | Materials provided. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes and recommended to wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.