Join Victoria Martinez in an amulet crafting workshop, where poetic creativity merges with materiality. Craft personalized amulets from terracotta using homemade slips, exploring self-expression, community connection, and the fusion of storytelling with artistic expression. No prior experience required. 

Limited spots available. No prior experience required.

Sat 20 Apr | 11.00am - 3.00pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +

$105 | $94.50 Members | Materials Included. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes.  

Immerse yourself in drawing at our free Swan Open Studios workshop. During the three-hour session enjoy a relaxed environment with easels, live portrait modelling, and a still life section. No pressure, just creativity at your own pace.

 All skill levels welcome.

Fri 19 April 2024 | 10am-1pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +

FREE EVENT | Booking is essential | Materials provided

Create your unique Treasure Chest in a fun three-hour workshop with ceramic artist Alida Cappelletta. Learn hand-building techniques, add funky decorations, and leave with a personalized clay masterpiece to cherish. 

Thu 11 Apr | 10.00am - 1.00pm | 6 - 11 yrs

$50 | $45 Members | Materials Provided

Join our immersive Plein Air Tree Drawing Workshop to sketch the beauty of trees on the grounds of Midland Junction Arts Centre.

Led by experienced artist; Tara Wilson, learn techniques for capturing tree forms, light, and texture. Perfect for all skill levels, this workshop offers a serene artistic experience.

Limited spots available — reserve yours today for a transformative journey of creativity and connection with nature.

Wed 10 Apr 2024 | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for 11 - 24 yrs

Free Event | Booking through Humanitix is essential | Materials Included

Re.Collection opening event

Welcome by Elvis Yarran

Hear from Curator Samara King as she discusses Re.Collection and the ‘Returning Photos’ research project.

Join exhibiting artists for a tour of their work as they share their insights and arts practice.

Sat 16 March 2024 | 1.00pm - 2.30pm

Image: Dianne Jones Woman in a black dress, 2009 archival digital print on photo paper, AP from edition of 10, 90 x 64 cm.

Visit artist, educator and textile designer Annick Akanni in her studio and join her mother Dottie for an informal gathering in the courtyard to learn the art of fibre and hair braiding.

“Whenever mum braids my hair, we talk about life and share stories together.”

Akanni’s practice involves sharing creative knowledge and skills through community art workshops for children, young people and families. Meeting and connecting with a diverse range of cross-disciplinary creatives invites conversation and the opportunity to learn about different cultures.

Sat 16 Dec | 11 am - 12:30 pm & 1 pm - 2:30 pm
FREE | Suitable for all ages

Join African Australian artist, educator and textile designer Annick Akanni and explore storytelling through connection, texture, pattern, colour and sensory discoveries.

Sat 25 Nov | 1 pm - 2:30 pm
FREE | Suitable for all ages

Join fibre artist Martien van Zuilen for a full day of felting on a precious scale! Combining the softness of wool fibres and the cool potential of wire, you will learn innovative techniques to make uniquely shaped adornments suitable for brooches, bangles, earrings and more.

No previous felting experience necessary.

All materials supplied

Requirement: all participants will need to bring their own metal knitting needles in a variety of sizes.

Class Details

Sat 28 Oct | 10am - 4pm
$95 | $85.5 members | Materials included | 16yrs +
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

As part of Mental Health Week, we are delighted to present; Kintsugi: "Tiles for Hope.''

This 2.5hr workshop is designed to inspire participants to empower themselves in a safe and supportive environment. Allow oneself to be seen, heard and embrace their authentic self while exploring the art of Kinstugi. This ancient technique is a powerful metaphor for healing.

Facilitator: Ania Gett-Skibinska is an experienced peer supporter with a deep focus on work overcoming sadness, grief and a passion to journey towards finding happiness and peace in life.

This workshop will tap into childhood dreams and express these desires through an altered process of Kinsugi. Participants will be guided through the practice and philosophy of the ancient artform to embrace life’s challenges, cultivate resilience and transform through Kintsugi.

Suitable for 15+ years

Class Details

Sunday 15 October | 11am - 1:30pm (2.5hrs)

$80 | $72 members | Bring working apron and closed toed shoes must be worn. Safety goggles provided.

Midland Junction Arts Centre

Learn how to carve your very own wooden spoon in a relaxed and positive environment.

Carving wood for some, is a creative and mediative process that you can do just about anywhere.

Neil Gray from (@greenwoodadventure) will guide you through the steps and techniques to carve a spoon from a wooden blank using only two knives. You’ll come out of this workshop with your personalised wooden spoon and the confidence to practise again and perhaps attempt other forms. In this calm setting Neil's calm nature will make it easy for you to gain the fundamental skills to get you started on your carving journey. Get ready!

Suitable for 12+ years

Class Details

Saturday 14 October | 10am - 2:30pm (4.5hrs)
$110 | $99 members | Materials and tools included | Short break in duration of class
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

SOLD OUT

Always been interested in learning how to accurately draw a human head and test your skills on a live model?

MJAC is excited to present a one-day workshop where you are guided through the basics of classical human head drawing by experienced drawer, Nidas Arkusauskas. He will demonstrate a typical portrait rendering to establish a clearer understanding of the anatomy.

Nidas will dedicate time with each participant and share his insight and expertise, giving you the confidence to practice these skills further. This workshop is designed for both adults and teenagers with no prior drawing experience.

Includes a short lunch break. Tea/coffee and biscuits provided.

Suitable for 16+ years

Class Details

Saturday 14 October | 9:30am - 4:30pm (6hrs)
$150 | $135 members | Materials and tools included | Short break in duration of class
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

Kids it is time to get those creative juices flowing! In this 3-hour workshop you will learn the art of hand building with clay, guided by experienced potter and jeweller Alida Cappelletta. She will demonstrate the basics of hand forming your own pinch bowl, small cup and spoon from clay.

Add some decorative markings or shapes to your pieces making it even more personalised and special. All clay, firing and glazing is included.

[Please note MJAC will organise the final glazing of the pieces. Works will be ready for collection approximately 4 weeks after your class].

Class Details

6 October 2023 10am-1pm

$50 | Suitable for 11-15yrs
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

A fun new way to interact with Lego! Play and print your own unique designs with Lego tiles using a traditional tabletop letterpress press. Please bring an apron or old shirt you are willing to get ink and dirt on for this printing workshop.

Class Details

Wednesday 4 October 2023 | 10am - 11:30am (90mins)

$35 | Suitable for 7-12yrs
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

Hey kids!

Ever wanted to make your very own gift cards, envelopes, and bound sketch book? Then look no further, because talented WA Printmaker, Kristy Scaddan is ready to help guide you through the steps. In this three-hour printmaking and bookbinding workshop you will experiment with natural forms like feathers, leaves, plants and flowers to create unique stationary to take home. 

Artist Kristy Scaddan completed her Bachelor of Contemporary Arts at Edith Cowan University in 2021 and is currently a finalist in the Fremantle Arts Centre 2023 Print Awards. Kristy uses the Midland Junction Arts Centre printmaking studio to create her exhibition work which is almost always based around our natural world and the West Australian landscape. 

Monday October 2, 2023 |10am-1pm | Midland Junction Arts Centre

$45 | Suitable for 7+yrs

• maximum of 10 participants 

• all material are provided         

• all participants to wear comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes and a working apron                 

Please bring along a water bottle and light snacks to keep you energised!

Explore the "Beyond Interpretations" exhibition up-close. Artists Peter Dailey, Beverley Iles, and Sherylle Dovaston unveil their studios, blending local history into their art. Dovaston's studio, once home to Lieutenant Edmund DuCane, echoes 'No Stone without a Name'. Dive into Swan's heritage with light refreshments; RSVP by 27th September. 

Sat 30 September | 10am – 2pm | $20 | 16 years +

Itinerary: 

10:00-11:30   Visit to Peter Dailey and Beverley Iles' Home Studio in Woodbridge 
12:00-13:00   Visit to Sherylle Dovaston's Home Studio in Guildford 
13:00-14:00   Light refreshments provided 
14:00              End of the tour 

Artist Bios:

Peter Dailey: Influenced by magic realism, Dailey reimagines everyday objects through his art. A Claremont School of Art graduate, he has showcased his work globally, earning various accolades. With over 20 commissions under his belt, Dailey's works grace esteemed collections throughout Australia. 

Beverley Iles: A Curtin University Fine Arts alumna, Iles explores belonging and place using distinct materials. Her pieces spotlight both personal and industrial vulnerabilities. Exhibited broadly, Iles enjoys widespread recognition and has garnered significant awards

Sherylle Dovaston: From the UK to Australia, Dovaston's art, influenced by Western Australia's landscapes and her humanities background, explores human connections and self-discovery. As a Fine Arts student at Curtin University, her works grace both local and international collections. 

Facilitator: Ashley Yihsin Chang: Born in Taiwan and educated at the University of Essex, UK, Chang has 25 years as an art curator in Taiwan and Western Australia. A passionate advocate for cultural diplomacy, she believes art fosters social inclusion and honours heritage. 

The artist studios are situated in the Woodbridge and Guildford areas. Kindly arrange your own transportation. 

This 3 hour workshop will explore the basics of imprinting botanical forms and textures into clay to create your very own wind chime or fun forms to decorate your garden.

Learn the art of rolling out clay and impressing plants or other decorative stamps. All clay, firing and glazing is included.

[Please note MJAC will organise the final glazing of the pieces. Works will be ready for collection approximately 4 weeks after your class].

Class Details

28th September 2023 10am-1pm

$50 | Suitable for 6-11yrs
Midland Junction Arts Centre 

Join inspiring tutor and MJAC artist in residence, Martien van Zuilen to create gorgeous 3D hand-felted flowers, using fine Merino wool and novelty fibres. The felting skills and finishing techniques you will learn can also be translated to a larger scale, for future projects.

Sat 20 May 2023 | 10am - 4pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$90 | $81 members | Materials included

In this hands-on fibre art workshop, combine the splendour of unspun wool fibres with the structural integrity of coiling techniques, to create a vessel. After the coiling is complete, use the ancient art of felting to transform the works into firm, sculptural forms. Other applications for this wonderous combo of techniques will also be shown, to provide inspiration for future projects.

Sat 6 May 2023 | 10am - 4pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$90 | $81 members | Materials included

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