Transform beautiful silken wool into a delicate angel and learn the art of felting to create a unique Christmas bauble, perfect for the Christmas tree or for someone you love.

Please note: Children under 8 years are to be accompanied by an adult.

Thu 20 Dec | 10.30am - 12pm | Suitable for 6 - 12 yrs
$25 | $22.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied 
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Unleash your inner musical genius and learn the skills required to write your very own song in only 3 hours! During this interactive and action-packed song writing workshop, you will conquer the fundamentals of writing lyrics and creating melodies. This uniquely crafted workshop builds confidence in students to participate without judgement and create in a safe environment.

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend at 1pm to watch a musical performance created by the group.

Wed 19 Dec | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 7 - 10 yrs
Thu 20 Dec | 10am -1pm | Suitable for 11 - 15 yrs
$15 I $13.50 MAC members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Come along to hear the stories, process and inspiration behind the exhibitions Of Our Time – Ordinary Lives and Lost Soles. Both Louise Wells and Claire Davenhall will provide insights into their creative practice and how individual story factors into their works.

Sat 15 Dec | 1pm – 2pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Create your own porcelain Christmas decorations in fun filled workshop at the Midland Junction Arts Centre ceramics studio. In this session you will learn the art of embossing, slab building and incising to transform your clay into stunning objects in time for the festive season. Once fired the beauty and translucency of porcelain will be revealed. Participants can collect their fired pieces between 10am - 5pm Thu 20 or Friday 21 Dec.

A perfect gift, or something hand created to cherish for years to come!

Please note: Children under 8 years are to be accompanied by an adult.

Fri 14 Dec | 10am - 12pm | Suitable for 5 - 9 yrs
Fri 14 Dec | 1.30pm - 3.30pm | Suitable for 10 - 16 yrs
$33 | $30 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Drop in between 11am - 2pm for the chance to chat with Louise Wells about her work in her solo exhibition Of the Time - Ordinary Lives. Learn about her contemporary textiles practice in which she explores the changing roles, responsibilities and expectations of the women in her family across the decades.

Sat 8 Dec | 11am – 2pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Local ceramicist Lee Woodcock will lead you through this 4 week course designed for beginners to develop the skills required to confidently use a pottery wheel. Over the course of the three hour sessions you will learn varying throwing techniques as well as how to glaze and adorn your unique vessels.

Clay, tools and firing costs are all included. Only seven spots available in this intimate series, be sure to book to secure your place. One left-handed wheel available.

Wednesdays 28 Nov - 19 Dec | 6pm - 9pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$270 | $243 MAC Members | Materials Supplied - Please wear enclosed shoes and bring an apron
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

For thirteen years the Worn Out Worn Art (WOWA) Wearable Art Project has captivated audiences, showcasing exceptional wearable art designed by local primary and secondary school students and artists. In 2018 WOWA is being re-invented, celebrating creativity and sustainability with a wearable art exhibition complimented by the annual parade.

The WOWA Parade is a culmination of a year-long series of workshops where young people and artists from across the Eastern region have pushed the creative boundaries to create dynamic wearable art from recycled and found materials. This year more than 40 performers are expected to parade their incredible sculptures for the body constructed from discarded, unloved, organic and mechanical parts, which will be complimented by creative face paint and hair do’s.

Talented young jazz guitarist Todd Byrom-Carter and soulful vocalist Sinead O'Hara are joining forces as Eerie Anne to open the parade with their exceptional and unique take on classic old and new hits.

Join us for what promises to be an especially colourful and festive parade held for the first time this year in the historic Midland Junction Arts Centre! 

Presented by Mundaring Arts Centre and Act-Belong-Commit Elevate Arts, the Worn Out Worn Art project provides an outlet for creativity and self-expression. The project encourages young people to think outside the box exploring ideas, concepts and materials in innovative and unconventional ways.

View the exhibition details >

Sat 24 Nov | 7pm – 8pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Back by POPULAR DEMAND!

Join Wadandi/Minang/Koreng Bibbulmun artist Lea Taylor to learn contemporary Bibbulmun weaving using raffia, string and natural fibres.

Over four weeks you will make a coiled basket, clay based basket, wall piece and small sculpture using natural fibres and raffia.

Thursdays 15 Nov - 6 Dec | 1pm - 4pm | Suitable for 16+ yrs
$115 | $103.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA 

Join Studio Payoka artists Adam Ismail, William Leggett and Rory Dax Paton anytime between 12pm - 5pm and learn about their individual practices and shared work environment.

Fri 9 Nov | 12pm to 5pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

To celebrate all things 'tool' related at the What A Tool? Open Day at MJAC, try your hand at woodworking, and be inspired to create an artistic wooden sculpture of your choice.

This workshop has no set project and is completely participant directed - a perfect opportunity for creative thinkers to try their hand at new skills. Tracey Laird from Perth Kids Shed will demonstrate woodworking techniques and assist in the use of drills, hammers, saws, screw drivers and a variety of other tools for participants to make their own take home sculptural creation. A range of shapes, sizes and types of wood will be provided for participants to as well as extras embellishments to enhance their creations. A small class size of 8 ensures individualised attention, be sure to book to ensure your spot.

Sunday 7 October | 12.30pm - 2.30pm | Suitable for 10 - 13 years
$20 | $18 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

To celebrate the cross-community project What A Tool, come and be a part of an action-packed Open Day full of fun activities the whole family will enjoy.

Midland Junction Arts Centre will be abuzz with live music, food, demonstrations and workshops for people of all ages to ‘drop in’, have a go and soak up the community atmosphere.

Exploring the many uses and applications of various ‘tools’, book in for a formal workshop or simply come along on the day and have a go. Watch artists transform the mundane to the magical using industry specific tools and explore how far technology has taken us with new tools you (may have) never seen before!

Come and celebrate all things 'tool' at the 'What a Tool?' Open Day at MJAC. Using rock, paper and scissors as both the inspiration and instrument, join artist Monique Bosshard-Curby in this experimental printmaking workshop. Exploring the meaning and usage of these tools, you will develop ideas and print using only these common objects. Explore frottage, monoprint and drypoint/collograph techniques, and be inspired by the dual simplicity and complexity of ancient and modern day tools. Leave with a small series of unique prints.

Please wear enclosed shoes. 

Sun 7 Oct | 11am - 2pm | Suitable for 15+ yrs
$30 | $27 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

To celebrate the all things 'tool' related at the What A Tool? Open Day at MJAC, come and let your imagination run wild in this educational and easy-to-follow woodworking workshop with Tracey Laird from Perth Kids Shed.

Participants will use hammers, screwdrivers, drills and saws to create robot beings from wood scraps and various other materials. With a small class size of 8, this workshop is a perfect opportunity to introduce participants to the basics of woodworking, while ensuring individualised support.

Sunday 7 October | 10.30am - 12pm | Suitable for 6 - 10 years
$20 | $18 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Barking Gecko Theatre Company and Mundaring Arts Centre have partnered up to offer an exciting school holiday drama workshop at the Midland Junction Arts Centre – the first of its kind!

A fantastic introduction to improvisation and characterisation, this workshop will spark your curiosity with a taste of the very best drama games out there with a passionate and talented Barking Gecko teaching artist. This fun, fast-paced workshop is perfect for those new to exploring the wonderful world of acting and amazing for those that love all things drama! A great opportunity to experience the Barking Gecko ensembles held at MJAC on Saturdays throughout the school term.

Wed 3 Oct | 1pm - 5pm | Suitable for 8 - 11 yrs
$15 | $13.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Unleash your inner musical genius and learn the skills required to write your very own song in only 3 hours!

During this interactive and action-packed songwriting workshop, you will conquer the fundamentals of writing lyrics and creating melodies. This uniquely crafted workshop builds confidence in students to participate without judgement and create in a safe environment.

Parents and guardians are welcome to attend at 1pm to watch a musical performance created by the group. 

Wed 3 Oct | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 7 - 12 yrs
$15 | $13.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Visit the What A Tool Open Day in Mundaring and learn the art of carving and casting to create your own wearable treasure. The remains of the magnificent cephalopod - the Cuttlefish provides a soft carve-able surface that will receive the heat of molten metal. Join artist Sarah Elson as she shares her passion for metal working and helps you see the potential for creating unique forms from the humble remains that she has collected at C.Y. O'Connor beach. You will design, carve and pour your very own wearable sculpture in this session.

Sunday 30 September | 12.30pm - 3.30pm | Suitable for 14+ years
$60 | $54 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Mundaring Hall Corner of Nichol and Jacoby St Mundaring WA

Jarrad Martyn has been working in residence at Midland Junction Arts Centre since July. On Friday 28 September Jarrad is opening his studio, so come along and see what he has created during his time as artist-in-residence.

Jarrad Martyn’s practice explores how different moments in Australian history have been framed and how we engage with spaces after they have become abandoned. Through painting and installation Martyn employs the principles of bricolage ‘something constructed from a diverse range of things’ to bring together imagery and research to create a more conversational meaning of the history being explored.

Fri 28 Sep 10am - 5pm
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA 

Midland Junction Arts Centre will come alive on the evening of Sat 24 Nov for a performance throughout the historic building showcasing the wearable artworks created by people of all ages and abilities. Awards are presented on the night for outstanding innovation, concept, craftsmanship and presentation. The evening will also feature an exhibition from renowned artists showcasing professional wearable artworks displayed in the East Gallery.

Come and be inspired by artist, designer and educator Angela Ferolla and learn how to construct your own entry to this year’s Worn Out Worn Art (WOWA) Wearable Art Performance. 

Discover the art of printmaking in Week 1 and print your own colourful design onto recycled cardboard and materials. In Week 2 use your hand-printed card and paper to construct a sculptural amour-inspired wearable art piece and enter WOWA 2018! Entries due Friday 26 October.

Thu 27 Sep 10am - 1pm & Thu 4 Oct 10am - 2pm | Suitable for 8 - 15 yrs
$20 | $18 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA 

Create your own re-usable and earth friendly cup with renowned ceramicist Annemieke Mulders. 

Annemieke will demonstrate how to construct your cup using hand building techniques so the silicone lid fits perfectly. Then in the second session learn how to glaze your cup to make a beautiful and functional piece of art.

Annemieke’s distinctive ceramic works are stocked nationally in exclusive galleries and retail spaces.

Cups will be fired and should be ready to collect from MJAC week of 16 - 19 October.

Wednesday 26 September 6pm - 9pm & Wednesday 10 October 6pm - 8pm
$90 | $81 MAC Members | Materials supplied | Suitable for 16+ years
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Be inspired by Urban Art in this dynamic workshop with educator and street artist Dan Duggan. With over 20 years’ experience in the street art sphere Dan will discuss urban art and graffiti, creative tools and mediums and his own artwork.

Working closely with the artist, participants will develop a design using spray-paints, paint markers and traditional acrylic paint to transfer designs onto large scale MDF circles. Dan will demonstrate the various techniques and application methods, using aerosols, brushes, rollers, stencils, palette knives, squirt bottles and recycled materials to create interesting textures and add extra dimension to the final pieces.

The 90cm diameter circles will be used as suspended backdrops for the annual 'Worn Out Worn Art' Wearable Art Parade at MJAC on Sat 24 Nov. Come and see your resolved artwork displayed center stage for the performance and take your piece home the following week.

Please wear old clothes and enclosed shoes. Aerosols and paints will be water based and masks will be provided. 

Tue 25 Sep | 10am - 1pm | Suitable for 12+ yrs
$5 | $4.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA 

Midland Junction Arts Centre will come alive on the evening of Sat 24 Nov for a performance throughout the historic building showcasing the wearable artworks created by participants of all ages and abilities. Awards are presented on the night for outstanding innovation, creativity, concept, craftsmanship and presentation. An exhibition from renowned artists showcasing professional wearable artworks will be displayed in the East Gallery. 

Referencing the head pieces of ancient Egypt, Greek mythology, Vikings and modern day head wear featured in comics, movies and pop culture, Join Sarah Zel Chescoe in this full day workshop inspired by the beauty and complexity of headdresses through the ages. Using recycled and re-purposed materials, Sarah will guide you through construction and adornment techniques creating a spectacular wearable head piece to showcase in WOWA 2018. Entries due Friday 26 October.

Sat 22 Sep | 10am - 3pm | Suitable for 11+ yrs
$15 | $13.50 MAC Members | Materials supplied
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA 

To celebrate the Antipodean Encounters and Tea Ware Exhibition Opening, take part in a traditional Kung-Fu Tea Ceremony. Kung fu means ‘art’, ‘skill’ and ‘effort’. In the context of tea preparation, it literally means making tea with effort and dedication, to brew a perfect cup of tea in a more artistic way. This also extends to the art of tasting tea, which also requires ‘skill’.

Slow down and join Carol Natalotto as she shares her tea making skills.

Saturday 15 September | 1pm – 2pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Join the artists and their Taiwanese partners as they talk about the experience of their cultural exchange, and what they learned of one another’s culture, art and history through participating in A Portrait of Taiwan in Perth.

In this session meet Perdita Philips, Vanessa Wallace, Belle Hsiung, Keira Tsui, Shona McGregor, Carol Natalotto, Carmela Corvaia, and Eva Willicombe. 

The session will be facilitated by project coordinator and exhibition curator Ashley Yihsin Chang and chaired by Deborah Pearson, Group Coordinator Arts and Health, St John of God Healthcare and Chairperson WA Arts and Health Consortium and Nyanda Smith, freelance writer and editor.

Saturday 15 September | 11am – 12pm | Suitable for 16+ years
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Join Henri Lebedev, tea enthusiast and QiGong practitioner, over a cup of tea. Learn  about the history of Tea,  growing and brewing methods, tea tasting, tea in Asian cultures, the meaning of Chinese tea character, and the Dao. ‘Dao’ in the context of tea, means the "Way of Tea" and is related to the Buddhist, Confucian and Daoist Schools, who used tea as a tool, medicine, tonic and source of inspiration. Following the introduction to tea, stay for a guided tea meditation. 

Saturday 25 August | 12pm – 1pm | Suitable for all ages
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA

Join the artists and their Taiwanese partners as they talk about the experience of their cultural exchange, and what they learned of one another’s culture, art and history through participating in A Portrait of Taiwan in Perth.

In this session meet Nalda Searles + Nicole Yang, Eva Fernandez + May Tsai, Beverley Iles + Jenny Hsu and Lee Kinsella + Min McDonald. 

Saturday 25 August | 11am – 12pm | Suitable for 16+ years
FREE
Midland Junction Arts Centre 276 Great Eastern Hwy Corner of Cale St Midland WA