Colour light beams through the Moore fig tree at UWA

Image: Night photography by Sean Standen

Night Photography Secrets

Presented by Edward de Courcy Clarke Earth Science Museum

Join photographer Sean Standen for another lesson in creative night time photography. Participants will be shown a variety of night photography secrets that can be used to take brilliant photos. This year Sean will be showing you several new tricks and techniques using different backdrops around the picturesque UWA campus. This workshop is ideal for anyone who attended last year’s session, as well as newcomers! Participants will need to provide their own camera and if possible, a tripod.

Event Details
When
*Rescheduled due to weather to: Tuesday 23 July, 6:30 - 8:30pm
Event Type
Photography Workshop
Ages
18+
Cost
$20
Presenter
EdCC Earth Science Museum
Venue
EdCC Earth Science Museum at UWA
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Enquiries
[email protected] or (08) 6488 3613

Two children striking a pose sharing a large hat

Image: Felt vessels by Pauline Franklyn

Felt Vessels

Presented by UWA Cultural Precinct

Join textile artist Pauline Franklyn and experience the wonder of creating your own three-dimensional seamless vessel. During this workshop you will learn to lay wool fleece, explore colour, surface design and form to make a unique fully felted vessel to take home. All materials and equipment are provided.

Pauline is a highly skilled artist, working intuitively and experimenting with textiles to create gorgeous artefacts through techniques such as collage, nuno and resist. She has run textile workshops since 2005 and her work is available in the LWAG Shop.

Event Details
When
Thursday 18 July, 6 - 9pm
Event Type
Workshop
Ages
18+
Cost
$80, includes materials, wine and cheese
Presenter
UWA Cultural Precinct
Venue
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
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Enquiries
[email protected] or 08 6488 3613

woven basket

Basket Weaving

Presented by the UWA Cultural Precinct

Join contemporary Aboriginal artist Sharyn Egan to explore the multicultural art of basket weaving in a workshop for adult beginners. Learn simple techniques to make a sculptural yet practical woven work using raffia and other natural fibres. You will learn coiling and other techniques to shape your own unique vessel.

Weaving is a relaxing, reflective practice, and this workshop will suit beginners as well as those with some experience. 

Event Details
When
Saturday 20 July, 1 - 4:30pm
Event Type
Workshop
Ages
This workshop is aimed at adults but we welcome parents with their crafty teenagers!
Cost
$50 per person - includes materials and afternoon tea
Presenter
UWA Cultural Precinct
Venue
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
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Register to attend
Enquiries
[email protected] or (08) 6488 3613

babushka dolls

Felt Babushka Workshop

Presented by UWA Cultural Precinct

Babushka dolls are gorgeous and a lot of fun to make. Learn resist wet felting and take home a new little friend. Pauline is a highly skilled artist, working intuitively and experimenting with textiles to create gorgeous artefacts. She has run textile workshops since 2005 and her work is available in the LWAG Shop. In this workshop she will teach you all the techniques to create your own colourful babushkas.

Event Details
When
Saturday 27 July, 1:30 - 4:30pm
Event Type
Workshop
Ages
This workshop is aimed at adults but we welcome parents with their crafty teenagers!
Cost
$80 (includes materials and afternoon tea)
Presenter
UWA Cultural Precinct
Venue
Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery
Attend
Register to attend
Enquiries
[email protected] or (08) 6488 3613