This 3-hour workshop with WA painter Louise Hamill invites participants to paint unique flora compositions inspired by Australian plants. Using chalk pencil and acrylics on black gessoed canvas, all materials are provided.
Tue 26 Nov 2024 | 6.00pm- 9.00pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+
$90 | $81 Member
Join our weekly Life Drawing sessions for all levels. Study the human form with a professional life model in a supportive, creative environment. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, unleash your potential in these flexible sessions.
Ongoing weekly sessions every Thu | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+
Please note there will be no Life Drawing class on 14 Nov 2024.
$22 | $20 MAC Members | Easels and boards provided by MJAC. Plus enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits while you unleash your creativity. Participants to provide preferred drawing materials and paper
Join Bernard Kerr for a two-day Coil-and-Throw workshop where you will combine the construction process of coil building with the uniformity of surface produced on the wheel. Develop your throwing abilities to create large forms with confidence.
Please note: Moderate throwing skills are required, this workshop is not for beginner potters. i.e. an ability to throw a 150mm tall cylinder within 5 mins is necessary.
Sat 30 Nov and Sun 1 Dec | 10am – 4pm | Suitable for 18 yrs +
$260 | $234 MAC Inc Members
Sat 30 Nov | 11am-3pm | MJAC Meeting Room
Midland Junction Arts Centre is seeking images and stories of its past. We invite former students, artists, teachers, staff and residents to share a photo for scanning, or record a story to share in a communal display.
Midland and Districts Historical Society Members will be on hand to record your contribution to the MJAC history project.
Free, drop in activity
From 30 November, local artist Mollie Edgecombe will be in residence at MJAC exhibiting a range of artworks including portraiture, landscapes and signwriting created over a 60-year period.
Join Mollie as she shares her artistic journey, stories about growing up on her family vineyard, Edgecombe Brothers, in Swan Valley, and her continued passion for environmental advocacy, particularly in preserving the natural environment and unique character of Swan Valley.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE EVENT | Studio 1
Image: Model with Bare Shoulders (Detail), 1960, oil on paper.
Join Cyndy Moody for a taste of her Noongar seasons painting workshop as we come to the end of Kambarang and move into Birak. Learn about the six Noongar seasons, whilst contributing to a communal canvas. Drop in for a woodfired scone with Quandong jam and immerse yourself in this multi-sensory arts and cultural experience.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE EVENT | Classroom 7
Join 2024 MJAC Artist in Residence, Yasamin Khadembashi for a FREE flower making workshop and add your creation to our community garden installation. This activity takes around half an hour and is appropriate for all ages 5+.
This event invites you to explore your own cultural heritage and history, through creating your unique flower and contributing to the collective installation, you can discover a sense of identity, empowerment and community through shared experiences and the universal symbolism of the garden.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Suitable for ages 5 yrs +
Free Event | Front Courtyard
Get creative and join the Open Day festivities with a fun and interactive screen-printing workshop. Work with artist Lauren Gissing to 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.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am 3:00pm | Suitable for all ages.
Free Event | Print Studio
DADAA Midland artists Jim, Ben, Harvey and Emma expand their ceramic practice under the guidance of professional artists. They are part of a collaborative clay project that connects into broader workshops being facilitated across the City of Swan through the Re-Connection: A Multigenerational Art Project through Community Voices project.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE EVENT | Veranda Studio
Curious creatures in and around our waterways
Discover the tiny invertebrates living in our waterways and how birds and other creatures depend on them. Explore the visual wonders of aquatic invertebrates under microscopes and follow your curiosity by using nature journaling techniques. You can also have fun pretending to be a bird with different beak shapes, scouting for food in the wetlands.
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3:00pm | Suitable for ages 5 yrs +
Free Event | Co-Lab Space
At Our Ruby Girl inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to employ a team where 50% of our staff are people with disabilities, bringing diverse talents and perspectives to our warm and welcoming environment. Whether you visit our cozy cafe or catch our mobile vans on the go, you’ll enjoy exceptional service and delicious, handcrafted coffee. We’re looking forward to serving you and making your day a little brighter, one cup at a time
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 11:30am - 3pm | Suitable for all ages
Front Courtyard
Celebrate the culmination of EFWA 2024 with a dazzling closing gala. Enjoy an evening filled with exquisite fashion from selected WA Designers, live classical music entertainment and the chance to mingle with fellow eco-fashion enthusiasts. Don't miss this unforgettable closing ceremony!
Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 6.00pm - 8.00pm | $50.00
Ticket includes welcome drink and canapés.
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Immerse yourself in the sumptuous world of still life with Bernard Kerr.
Bernard will guide you through warm up with exercises in composition, tone and colour mixing to build your confidence in the mediums of watercolour and gouache before composing and painting a stunning still life arrangement to take home.
Enjoy a selection of fine wine and antipasto in the break. Bring your own lunch and brushes.
Sun 8 Dec 2024 | 9.30am – 3.00pm | Suitable for 18yrs+
$99| $89.10 MAC Inc Members
Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design that's kind to the planet.
International and Australian Sustainable designers will showcase their creations, pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion with innovative materials and powerful storytelling.
Sun 17 Nov 2024 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm
$65 | Free for City of Swan Residents | Ticket includes welcome drink and canapés.
EFWA UPCYLING CHALLENGE BY JANE MILBURN, BIRD TRIBE WEARABLE ART, DEADLY DENIM, LOU BARNES CREATIONS, DANJI +MOTO, LJR DESIGN, BEADS’N PODS, KELI STUDIOS AND GREEN EMBASSY
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Eco Fashion Week Australia 2024 brings you exciting clothes swap events in Midland. Clean out your closet, discover pre-loved gems and breathe new life into your wardrobe – all while minimising fashion waste. It's a fun and eco-friendly way to refresh your style.
Sun 17 Nov 2024 | 10.00am - 12.30pm | Free Event - Registration essential
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design that's kind to the planet.
International and Australian Sustainable designers will showcase their creations, pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion with innovative materials and powerful storytelling.
Sat 16 Nov 2024 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm
$65 | Free for City of Swan Residents | Ticket includes welcome drink and canapés.
FABRIC OF NATURE, HYPH_N, LEAH KELLY, EM3RGENT ART GLASS, MELALEUCA RISE + LOOP FOUNDATION, AMEE DENNIS FIBRE ART , ST JOHN GOD FOUNDATION AND JOSE HENDO
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
The Eco Fashion Week Australia 2024 Repair Café is your one-stop shop for extending the life of your favourite garments. Our skilled volunteers demonstrate and assist with minor repairs, like fixing buttons or mending seams, all for free! It's a fantastic way to save money, reduce textile waste and keep your wardrobe looking its best.
Sat 16 Nov 2024 | 10.00am - 12.30pm | Free Event - Registration essential
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design that's kind to the planet.
International and Australian Sustainable designers will showcase their creations, pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion with innovative materials and powerful storytelling.
Fri 15 Nov 2024 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm
$65 | Free for City of Swan Residents | Ticket includes welcome drink and canapés.
ATELIER ZUHAL, ALEJANDRA ESQUIVEL, TEMPLE OF REDRESS, GIGI LA VIE, DESERT TO OCEAN, ASHLEY MARIA, FUNK N SOUL97, ECU FASHION, SYLVIA CALVO BCN
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Want more effortless outfits but fed up with exploitative, environmentally destructive and frankly, poor quality fast fashion? The Sustainable Styling Masterclass is for you.
If you want to:
Get the most out of the clothes you already own
Create authentic outfits that speak to your own personal style
Learn professional styling techniques to help you love what you have…
All without buying anything new, book your ticket today.
This styling Masterclass is exclusive to Eco Fashion Week Australia 2024 and will be crammed full of tips and tricks to help you fall back in love with your wardrobe.
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia
Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite design that's kind to the planet.
International and Australian Sustainable designers will showcase their creations, pushing the boundaries of sustainable fashion with innovative materials and powerful storytelling.
Thu 14 Nov 2024 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm
$65 | Free for City of Swan Residents | Ticket includes welcome drink and canapés.
ALGARABIA , RAVENCROFT TEXTILE STUDIO, FELT GIRL, BOWE, SECRET OF EAST, KOI GIRL, STUDIO_HAU,CURTIN UNI FASHION, REGIS AND SHARAVAN KUMMAR
Image courtesy of Eco Fashion Week Australia.
EFWA 2024 is proud to host our 3rd special seminar focusing on the impact of the fashion industry on our planet. Hear from leading experts as they discuss the importance of sustainable practices in protecting our environment.
All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Sea Shepherd, a non-profit organisation dedicated to ocean conservation.
Tue 12 Nov 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | $30.00
Join skilled artist Raffaella Basini for a 4-hour Nerikomi workshop. Explore the intricate process of incorporating colours into clay and design intricate patterns. Ideal for creative and experienced enthusiasts, all materials and tools provided. Elevate your ceramics skills in an unforgettable experience. Participants with some experience with clay is prefered.
Sun 10 Nov 2024 | 10:30am - 2:30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs +
$250 | $225 Members | Materials provided
Presented by Spare Parts Puppet Theatre, Puppet Playtime invites children aged 3 to 5 to explore the magical world of Thelma the Unicorn by Aaron Blabey. This 75-minute session features a captivating performance and hands-on creative activities, all designed to nurture curiosity, imagination, and social-emotional wellbeing. Book your spot today.
Tue 5 Nov 2024 | 11.00am - 12.15pm | Suitable for ages 3-5
$12.50 | $11.25 Members | Parents are free
Join WA Printmaker Kristy Scaddan for a 3-hour, hands-on workshop exploring 2 forms of printmaking. Combine the art of pigment transfer and monotype using elements of nature and photography. This workshop is perfect for beginners and highlights two process-based approaches to printmaking. Experimentation will begin with layering photographs using the image transfer method while finishing your piece with painterly monotype creating one-of-a-kind prints.
Sat 2 Nov 2024 | 11.00am - 2.00pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +
$85 | $76.50 Members | Materials provided
Discover the magic of clay in our One-Day Introduction to Wheel Throwing with skilled potter Greg Crowe. Perfect for beginners, this immersive session offers hands-on instruction to kickstart your ceramics journey.
Sat 2 Nov 2024 | 11.00am - 2.00pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +
$130 | $117 Members | Materials provided
Enjoy the opportunity to meet Unfold artists and share in conversation and light refreshments following a panel discussion and presentation by this eclectic collection of arts practitioners.
Join Unfold curator, Kristy Scaddan and featured artists Nazerul Ben-Dzulkefli, Monique Bosshard Curby, Bina Butcher, Moira Court, Jo Darvall, Shanti Gelmi, Louise Grimshaw, Sarah Hewer, Rob Kettels, Monika Lukowska, Matt Perrin, Paul Uhlmann and Vanessa Wallace as they discuss how they have interrogated and reinterpreted their traditional disciplines to challenge the conventional form of the artists’ book.
Sun 13 Oct 2024 | 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 16 yrs +
$5 | $4.50 Members | Bookings Essential
Join WA printmaker Monika Lukowska, for a 3-hour woodcut printing workshop. Learn to carve wood blocks and create vibrant, multicolored prints without needing a press. Perfect for beginners, you'll explore a range of marks from fine lines to bold shapes.
Sun 13 Oct 2024 | 9:30am - 12.30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs +
$90 | $81 Members | Materials provided.
Join ceramic artist Alida Cappelletta’s 3-hour workshop to create a decorative mug using a slab roller. Add texture and apply colored slip for a personalised touch. All skill levels welcome; materials provided. Children under 7 must have an adult present for guidance. Enjoy a fun, creative experience together.
Fri 4 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 5-7 yrs. Children under the age of 8 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
$35 | $31.50 Members | Materials provided. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes and recommended to wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
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
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.
Join exhibiting artist Bernard Kerr as he discusses the concepts, techniques and ideas presented in Coincident.
The talk will be presented in the auditorium, followed by an opportunity to view the exhibition and secure your copy of the limited-edition catalogue produced with the support of Gordon Darling Foundation.
Bernard Kerr has been influential in Western Australian ceramic arts practice for over 45 years. Producing both functional and sculptural work in stoneware and porcelain, Kerr is a prolific artist and educator whose works are featured in international publications and held in government, corporate and private collections.
Coincident celebrates ceramic craft and investigates connections between objects and images, drawing on the histories of craft and art and how they are perceived in culture.
Sun 29 Sep 2024 | 1:30pm- 2:30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+
$5 | $4.50 Members | Bookings Essential | Wine and refreshments provided.
Entry Fee redeemable towards catalogue purchase at the launch event.
Join Anastasia Timoshevskaia’s 2.5-hour workshop to enhance your artistic vision. Learn to style scenes and capture stunning photos with your mobile phone. Gain foundational still life skills applicable to your crafts or art. Bring a piece to style and kickstart your projects confidently.
Sun 29 Sep 2024 | 11.00am-1.30pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+
$50 | $45 Members | Some materials required
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.
Join Ann Ong, a letterpress extraordinaire, for a fun 1.5-hour workshop. Create unique designs with Lego tiles and a traditional letterpress. Bring an apron or old shirt for inky fun. Don't miss this creative experience!
Thu 26 Sep 2024 | 10.00am-11.30am | Suitable for 8-12 yrs
$25 | $22.50 Members | Materials provided
Join artists in residence Vahri McKenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary as they conclude their MJAC residency and experimental exploration of the Helena River site. The artists will be in attendance for this final pop-up exhibition to share works and works-in-progress developed in collaboration with each other and the river.
Sat 21 Sep 2024 | 11.00am - 3.00pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE Event | Veranda Studio at Midland Junction Arts Centre
Join Artists in Residence Izy Nguyen and Johnny Doan for their Moon Hang Mid-Autumn Festival as they share their exploration of Ancestral Dreaming.
This is an open space for all community to gather, share stories, poetry, video, performance and music that reimagines Asian diaspora on Whadjuk Boodja.
Sun 15 Sep 2024 | 12.00pm - 3.00pm
Free Event | Booking Essential
Meet artists in residence Vahri Mckenzie and Gemma Ben-Ary as they discuss their MJAC residency and experimental exploration of the Helena River site.
Sun 8 Sep 2024 | 10.00am - 10.45am | Suitable for 16 yrs +
FREE | Booking Essential | Tea and coffee provided
Join Sarah and Max Thornton-Smith as they discuss themes of nostalgia, nature and the transition of time in their time-capsule exhibition A Home Among the Gum Trees.
Sat 10 Aug 2024 | 1.00pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE EVENT | Midland Junction Arts Centre | West Gallery
Booking is essential
Image credit: Sarah Thornton-Smith and Max Thornton-Smith in front of their home in the Perth hills, 2024. Image courtesy of the Artists.
Join our beginner's fabric dyeing workshop with contemporary textile artist; Janine Judge. Learn Sun, ice, and microwave dyeing techniques. Perfect for textile enthusiasts or the curious. Unleash your creativity with vibrant dyes in a fun, immersive experience.
Sun 28 Jul 2024 | 11.00am - 2.00pm | Suitable for 18 yrs+
$95 | $85.50 Members | Materials included
Dreaming of diving into the world of clay? Join our One-Day Introduction to Wheel Throwing, led by skilled potter Ally Solomou. This immersive session guides beginners through centering, shaping, and more, kickstarting your ceramics journey with hands-on instruction.
Sat 20 Jul 2024 | 11.00am - 2.00pm | Suitable for 15 yrs+
$130 | $117 Members | Materials included
Join Sarah Soulay for a three-hour acrylic painting workshop. Learn colour theory and mixing techniques, then create your own palette and bring still life to life on canvas. Leave with a completed painting, test images, and leftover paint for continued practice.
Sun 14 Jul 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 10 - 16 yrs
$40 | $36 Members | Materials included
Discover the art of crafting a lush shagpile fabric in this immersive three-hour knitting workshop. Experienced knitter Anne Williams will guide you to unravel the secrets of creating bespoke yarns from vibrant, natural fibres, including plant-dyed selections. No advanced skills necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and a pair of 4.5 mm knitting needles (or your preferred circular needle). All yarn provided.
Sat 6 Jul 2024 | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +
$80 | $72 Members | Materials required: Please bring a pair of 4.5 mm knitting needles (or a circular needle if preferred.) All yarns supplied.
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.
Tue 2 Jul 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Suitable for 8-15 yrs.
$45 | $40.50 Members | Materials included. Participants are required to wear closed toed shoes and recommended to wear comfortable clothing you don't mind getting dirty.
MJAC is a heritage listed building with access limitations. If you have any special requirements please contact us 9250 8062 before enrolling in a course.
Did you know that Midland Junction Arts Centre is managed by Mundaring Arts Centre (MAC)? If you are looking for even more arts and cultural experiences in the region visit the MAC website for details.
