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

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

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 Craig McKeough for an introduction to eco-printing using local flora. You’ll experiment with the use of natural materials including leaves, flowers, bark and buds for both mark making and imbuing colours on paper. There will be a light lunch and casual exhibition tour whilst the pots steep.

Sun 15 May | 11am – 3pm | Suitable for 12+ yrs
$99 | $89.10 members | Materials and light lunch included.

Image: courtesy the artist

Discover the Japanese art of shibori with Traces artist Vicki Ames. Vicki will show you how to prepare and dye samples of cotton fabric using both Itajime and Ori-Nui shibori methods.

Itajime shibori is a shaped-resist technique. Traditionally, the cloth is sandwiched between wooden templates, which are held together very tightly. The templates prevent the dye from fully penetrating the fabric. While, Ori-Nui shibori is when stitches are applied to the cloth, pulled very tight before submerging the cloth into the dye pot. Stitching affords flexibility and control to create designs of great variety. The stitches are removed after dyeing.

Vicki Ames is a West Australian based textile artist and educator with over 30 years experience, having begun her career training at the prestigious Goldsmiths College in London. Her textiles have been exhibited widely across Australia, with many works held both local, national and international collections.

Sat 27 Feb | 11am - 3pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$70 | $63 members | Materials supplied
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Join Leanne Bray for an introduction to gelli plate printmaking. Simple and addictive, monoprinting with gelli plates allow you to create unique designs from found objects, stencils and marks. Working from the provided plates, use any flat object to reveal their silhouettes and intricate details, and explore the ideas where you can transform the print into the foundation for layered works, or even to build your own sketchbook. Take home the gelli plate recipe to continue your new obsession.

Leanne Bray is a multi-disciplinary artist with over thirty-five years’ experience in a range of media, such as textiles and illustration. With a home-based studio and public art space in Australia and Zimbabwe, you will find her latest exhibition Discernible Sequence on show at the Mundaring Arts Centre.

Sat 24 Oct | 12pm - 3pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$60 | $54 Members | All materials supplied

Learn to print your own etchings at home with exhibiting artist Jane Button. In this three hour workshop, you’ll create a series of high quality prints using common kitchen supplies. Jane will even demonstrate how to turn a pasta maker into a mini etching press. Bring along your own reference image to draw from as you will create your own etching to print on the day.

Sat 17 Oct | 12pm - 3pm | Suitable for 13+ yrs
$60 | $54 Members | Materials supplied

Draw and print your own self-portrait these school holidays with Jane Button. You’ll learn to transfer your portrait to a foam block for printing, bringing your drawing to life with ink. In this workshop you will use a mini printing press to make an edition of three prints to take home.

Thu 1 Oct | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for 7-12 yrs
$20 | $18 Members | Materials supplied

Explore the creative and colourful world of gelli plate printmaking these school holidays with Leanne Bray. Using acrylic paint, we’ll make marks and patterns onto a gelli plate base, from which you can press and peel away your artwork! Leanne will give you the recipe to make your own fun gelli prints at home.

Wed 30 Sep | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for 7-12 yrs
$20 | $18 Members | Materials supplied

Join Phoebe Todd-Parrish to make a sophisticated notebook or sketchbook with simple materials you already have at home. In this live demonstration you'll learn step-by-step to bind using a buttonhole stitch or "long-stitch" book structure which can hold many pages/signatures and is perfect for creating your personalised sketchbooks. This workshop covers fundamental techniques of bookbinding that you can then apply to working with other book structures and bindings.

This online workshop will be hosted via Zoom Meeting. Students will need a computer or smartphone with an internet connection to participate. Please contact our Education Program Manager Ellen edpm@mundaringartscentre.com.au if you have any queries about the Zoom platform.

Wed 10 Jun | 7pm - 8pm AWST | Suitable for 13+ yrs 
$20 | $18 Members | Materials List > 
Online via Zoom

Design and carve your own custom rubber stamps for printing seasonal gift wrap, tags, and cards in this 3 hour workshop with Phoebe Todd-Parrish. No previous relief printing experience is required, just come with your ideas, holiday cheer, and any extra things you’d like to print on for the holidays. Kraft Paper, cardstock, rubber for stamps, tools and inks included.

Sun 8 Dec | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 12 - 20 yrs 
$10 | $9 members | Materials supplied