Eco Fashion Week Australia 2024

The grand finale of sustainable fashion! 

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

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

Watch the amazing dancers of Trinity Studio.

At Trinity Studio we aim to inspire all dancers and share our passion of the art of Irish dancing.

We strive to foster dancers to grow in self development, self confidence and learn valuable life skills in working together as a team. We pride ourselves on our core values: Commitment, Dedication and Collaboration.

Sat 30 Nov 2024 | 12:00pm - 12:30pm | Suitable for all ages

Free Event | Auditorium

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

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

Immerse yourself in the captivating musical vibes of Ali Banks at the MJAC 2024 Open Day. Let the soothing melodies of Ali's guitar transport you as you explore a vibrant array of engaging free activities and the stunning artworks of Building Fabric and Interior exhibitions.

11:30am | Function Room

1:15pm | Rear Courtyard

Artist Bio:

A former post graduate student at The Royal College of Music, Ali Banks is a diverse and masterful guitarist in the Classical, Contemporary and Blues genres, he has toured the world as a musician. Ali has lectured at WAAPA and UWA and has lived experience, struggling with mental health. He believes in the benefits of music as therapy and connection.

Based in the Perth Hills, Ali brings together his passion for music and well-being in a series of community workshops at MJAC, running Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30pm commencing late November. These workshops, aptly named Guitar Guys (and open to all people over 18 years), offers the opportunity for adults to get together with a common interest in acoustic guitar, and create a sense of caring and community.

To find out more and to book email Ali at alancharlesbanks@gmail.com

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

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

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

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.

 MJAC History Drop in Session

with Midland and Districts Historical Society

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