Protest and Dissent in Creative Practice: Seen and Unseen

Protest and Dissent in Creative Practice: seen and unseen is the third not-so-round table conversation. Hosted by underFOOT artists Perdita Phillips and Holly Story as part of their exhibition Mélange, Patricia Watts (ecoartspace), Liana Christensen and Susie Vickery and Susan Flavell join the conversation.

Sat 28 Sep 2024 | 11:30 am– 12:30 pm | Suitable for 18 yrs +

$35 | $31.50 Members | Mundaring Arts Centre Gallery 2

Food for this event is provided by Tuck in Mate, a Southern Indian caterer based in Mundaring, all food is catered to be shared and includes a mix of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Please take personal responsibility for any allergies. Please contact Mundaring Arts Centre as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend.

Tossed Up By The Beak Of A Cormorant

Enjoy an afternoon of cross-cultural poetry and music. Poet Nandi Chinna and Niykina Elder Professor Anne Poelina read from their stunning new poetry collection Tossed Up by the Beak of a Cormorant, accompanied by musicians. The poems explore the beauty and complexity of the Martuwarra Fitzroy River and the importance of connection to land and water.

Sat 14 Sep 2024 | 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Suitable for all ages

$25 | $22.50 Members | Mundaring Arts Centre Gallery 2

Light refreshments and drinks provided.

Tossed Up by the Beak of a Cormorant will be available for sale at the event.

Tossed Up by the Beak of a Cormorant

‘An evocative dialogue that challenges and inspires as two strong women speak to history, policy and, above all, the power and wonder of the Martuwarra.’ Ambelin Kwaymullina

Mélange is the second of three not-so-round table conversations. Hosted by underFOOT artists Annette Nykiel, Sharyn Egan and Nien Schwarz, as part of their Mélange exhibition, this conversation invites artist Ruth Halbert, Yvonne Doherty and geologist and geochronologist, Dr Michael Wingate to the table to discuss the Parallel Codes* of Mélange.

*Parallel Codes is the theme of IOTA24.

Sat 7 Sep 2024 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Suitable for 18 yrs + 

$35 | $31.50 Members | Mundaring Arts Centre Gallery 2

Food for this event is provided by Tuck in Mate, a Southern Indian caterer based in Mundaring. All food is catered to be shared and includes a mix of vegan and vegetarian dishes. Please take personal responsibility for any allergies. Please contact Mundaring Arts Centre as soon as possible if you are no longer able to attend.

Join Nien Schwarz on an informative tour of the Mélange exhibition, to delve deeper into the layers of meaning and geological connections underpinning the underFOOT collective’s work.

Sat 7 Sep 2024 | 11:30am– 12:15pm | FREE 

Bookings are essential

Please contact MAC for groups larger than 10 people

Sharing his passion for walking as art, Ric Spencer’s inspired drawing workshop will commence with an exploration of the Mundaring Sculpture Park. Art enthusiasts will focus on form and texture through pencil drawing, translating found objects into expressive drawings. Limited class for beginners to masters.

Thu 14 Mar | 1.00pm - 4.00pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +

$60 | $54 Members | Materials Included

Discover the beauty of botanical drawing with artist-in-residence Una Bell. Learn precision techniques, scaling mastery, and versatile mediums to create exquisite botanical illustrations. No prior experience needed.

Sat 2 Mar | 12.15pm - 2.15pm | Suitable for 15 yrs +

$50 | $45 Members | Materials Included

Join Curator Annette Nykiel as she leads a curatorial discussion in conversation with the Cultivating Slow-Making exhibiting artists. After the tour, join the artists for a discussion of textile practice over afternoon tea as part of the Cultivating Slow-Making closing event.

Sun 26 Nov 2023 | 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Bookings essential

Seven of the ten Cultivating Slow-Making artists are Western Australian Fibre and Textile Association (WAFTA) Members. To celebrate slow making and the creation of textile and fibre art within the community, exhibiting artists Annette Nykiel (Curator), Martien van Zuilen, and Deidre Robb share their stories in a public tour of the exhibition.

After the tour, join the artists and Members of WAFTA for a discussion of textile practice over afternoon tea as part of the WAFTA Member’s gathering.

Sun 19 Nov 2023 | 1pm - 2pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Bookings (through WAFTA) essential

Join us for a fascinating talk with artists and curator Kristy Scaddan from our Hand In Hand exhibition as they discuss the inspiration, themes, and creative process behind their exhibitions. Learn about the diverse sources of inspiration that fuel their artistic practice, the overarching themes that run through their work, and the techniques and materials they use to bring their ideas to life.

Sat 9 Sep 2023 | 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Bookings essential

Join us for a fascinating talk with the artists from our exhibitions Genius Loci, Spirit of Place and Into the Gully as they discuss the inspiration, themes, and creative process behind their exhibitions. Learn about the diverse sources of inspiration that fuel their artistic practice, the overarching themes that run through their work, and the techniques and materials they use to bring their ideas to life.

Sat 27 May 2023 | 1pm - 2pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Bookings essential

Join a conversation facilitated by journalist and author Victoria Laurie to discover more about the 50 year career of seminal artist Stuart Elliott and the curatorial concept behind the Altered States exhibition by curator Sue Starcken.

Sat 15 Apr 2023 | 1pm - 2pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Booking essential

Join exhibiting artists Hans Arkeveld and Joan Johnson, and curator Judith Hugo for an afternoon of storytelling set to the backdrop of Transpositional. Discuss the themes of the exhibition with tangents and asides that link the works on display to the artist’s extensive career and various political and social concerns.

Sat 4 Feb 2023 | 1.30pm - 3pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Booking essential

Join exhibiting artists Hans Arkeveld and Joan Johnson, and curator Judith Hugo for an afternoon of storytelling set to the backdrop of Transpositional. Discuss the themes of the exhibition with tangents and asides that link the works on display to the artist’s extensive career and various political and social concerns.

Sat 3 Dec 2022 | 1.30pm - 3pm | Suitable for 14+ yrs
FREE | Booking essential

Join renowned WA artist Ben Joel and discover the sculptural works on show in the Transpositional exhibition. Ben will guide participants to draw inspiration from the works and the interface between machine and human form. The workshop will investigate objective and subjective drawing strategies for capturing form, expressing ideas utilising traditional drawing materials and /or digital media (for those who wish to use an iPad with the Procreate app).

Sat 26 Nov | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$55 | $50 members | Materials included

Anyone can learn to make felt from wool fibres. In this parent and child school holiday workshop, textile artist Helen O’Hara will teach you the art of wet felting. You’ll learn the basic techniques, make a decorated fun, felt mug-rug and then use a resist to create your very own small, felted vessel to take home.

Wed 5 Oct | 12.30pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for 5 - 10 years
$45 I $40.50 members (Child aged 8 - 10 yrs on their own)
or $60 I $54 members (Child aged 5 - 10 yrs and a parent/guardian)
Materials included - Please bring along an old towel

Drawing inspiration from our very own backyards, Gabby Loo will show you how to use recycled materials to design and print an etching that celebrates biodiversity. Participants will learn DIY printmaking techniques that can be replicated at home to print their design onto recycled card and fabric. 

Tue 4 Oct | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for 6 - 12 yrs
$45 I $40.50 members | Materials included 

This workshop is part of the Environmental Art Project and supported by Shire of Mundaring and Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries

Explore the versatility of screenprinting and repurposed fabrics in this half-day workshop with Extricate artist Isaac Huggins. Make your own unique stencil design to enhance your fabric or clothing or use one of Isaac's pre-made paper stencils as you explore various silkscreen techniques, including paper-stencil printing, layering, how to achieve colour blending/gradients and the benefits of under-painting and post-print embellishments.

Sat 27 Aug 2022 | 12pm - 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$100 | $90 members | BYO found garment or fabric - prewashed, natural, untextured, mid/heavyweight fabrics are most suitable
Midland Junction Arts Centre, 276 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Cale St) Midland WA

Images: By Isabelle Haubrich and courtesy of Isaac Huggins

Join Extricate artists Jane Button, Louise Grimshaw, Isaac Huggins, Eveline Ruys, Kristy Scaddan, Shanti Gelmi, and Repositioning a Place in the Heart artist Annette Peterson for an afternoon of storytelling and sharing amongst the artworks in the Mundaring Arts Centre Galleries.

Sat 13 Aug 2022 | 1.30pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
FREE | Booking essential | Tea & coffee provided 
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner of Nichol St) Mundaring WA

Images: By Rebecca Mansell

Learn the art of wood block carving and printing with Extricate artist Kristy Scaddan. Carve your own printing plate and create an imaginative series of prints using multiple layers, stencils and repeat patterns. 

Thu 14 Jul 2022 | 12.30pm - 3pm | Suitable for 8 - 16 yrs
$60 | $54 members | Materials included
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA

Image: Courtesy of Kristy Scaddan

Join exhibiting artist Alastair Taylor to create a still life painting celebrating items found in the bush, inspired by Alastair's work in Country Connections. Working from life, this workshop will cover colour mixing, composition, Alastair’s wet palette method, and how to make the boring bits interesting!

Sun 10 July | 12pm - 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$65 | $58.50 members | Materials supplied

Image: courtesy the artist

People with disability, their families and friends are invited to participate in a free tactile tour of the artwork in Extricate with a DADAA guide. Individuals, school students, groups from disability service organisations and aged care homes are all encouraged to take up this opportunity.

Fri 8 Jul 2022 | 1:30pm - 2.30pm
Suitable for all ages | FREE
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA

Images: Shanti Gelmi, Tensile (detail), 2022, ceramic, waxed linen thread, dimensions variable.

Join Extricate artists and DADAA in a disability and vision awareness training session that includes a range of theory and interactive activities. In the session, you will learn the characteristics of different disabilities and effective communication strategies.

DADAA’s guide will then demonstrate tactile tour principles and techniques while you discover new ways of interacting with and experiencing the Extricate artforms on show at Mundaring Arts Centre.

Fri 8 Jul 2022 | 11am - 1.30pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$30 | $27 members | BYO lunch, tea and coffee provided
Mundaring Hall - Lesser (Corner of Jacoby and Nichol St), finishing at Mundaring Arts Centre

Images: Courtesy of DADAA

Learn the art of lino printing with Extricate artist Kristy Scaddan. Carve your own 10 x 10 cm printing plate and create an imaginative series of limited edition prints to take home. 

Tue 5 Jul 2022 | 10.30am - 12.30pm | Suitable for 7 - 12 yrs
$60 | $54 members | Materials included
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Hwy (Corner Nichol St) Mundaring WA

Image: Courtesy of Kristy Scaddan

Join Country Connections  artist, environmental enthusiast, and author Una Bell for an introduction to botanical drawing. Una will guide you through the illustration of plant species with accurate form, colour and details, experimenting with a range of mediums, paper and scales. 

Sat 4 Jun 2022* | 1pm - 3pm | Suitable for 15+ yrs
$45 | $40.50 members | Materials included

Image: Photograph by Rebecca Mansell
*rescheduled from Sat 7 May