- Date: Saturday 19 July 2025
- Time: 1pm - 2.30pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $15
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 4 July 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Join NAIDOC exhibiting artists Robyn Jean and Emily Rose and create stunning cyanotype prints using real seaweed and the energy of the sun! This hands-on workshop explores the delicate patterns and textures of marine life, allowing you to compose unique ocean-inspired artworks. Learn the art of sun printing while connecting creativity with nature, capturing the beauty of the sea in deep, vivid blue. Using found seaweed and natural materials, participants will experiment with composition, light exposure, and water development to produce striking, one-of-a-kind prints. Perfect for all skill levels, this immersive experience celebrates the wonders of the ocean through art and sustainable creative practices.
About the facilitators
Robyn Jean is a proud Whadjuk Noongar/Yamatji woman, multimedia artist, and photographer with over 30 years of experience. Inspired by her mother and grandmother’s legacy, she captures the beauty of Country through storytelling and visual art. Robyn’s work highlights culture, connection, and nature, mentoring emerging artists and fostering community engagement.
Emily Rose is a Noongar/Yamatji artist and facilitator passionate about creating culturally safe spaces for connection, healing, and creativity. Through her workshops, she weaves art, mindfulness, and storytelling to deepen connections to self, Country, and community.
- Date: Sunday 20 July 2025
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 11 July 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Explore the alluring interplay between earthy colours of rust and the luscious dark tones of tannins. This workshop covers the essential knowledge about working with rust and tannic acid. We will work cellulose fabric to print and mordant with rust, employ shibori resist technique, explore botanical printing with tannin rich plants, modify and discharge colours, and make your own ink to take home. This is a hands-on workshop suitable for beginners and those with some dyeing experience.
Participants are required to wear enclosed, non slip footwear, bring two old towels, gloves and face mask (if sensitive to vapour).
About the facilitator
Born in Indonesia, Annette Wiguna began her art practice in Perth, Western Australia, as a self-taught illustrator and painter. In 2004, she obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Art) from Curtin University with a major in fiber-textiles and a specialty in wet felting and dyeing.
- Date: Wednesday 25 July 2025
- Time: 10am - 12pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $10
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 11 July 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Smartphone Photography Workshop focuses on empowering individuals to effectively navigate smartphone settings and features, while also fostering a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts in art appreciation. Participants will gain an understanding of photography and how to use their smartphone camera to achieve the great results.
Participants are required to bring: A fully charged mobile phone, notebook, comfortable shoes and a hat.
About the facilitator
Sophie Xiang is a self-taught photographer specialising in the use of smartphones. Through years of practice Xiang has acquired skills to capture the beauty of Australian wild flowers and botany.
- Date: Wednesday 6 August 2025
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 11 July 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Use dry pastels to develop an impressionistic view of the landscape by finding the contrasting light and shadows. This workshop is suitable for all levels from beginners to experienced pastellists to develop, or enhance skills and techniques of layering and mark making with pastels to achieve an impressionistic painting.
Participants are required to bring a suitable photo reference of land or seascape.
About the facilitator
Val Brooks was born in the UK and emigrated to Western Australia in 1981. She was inspired by the quality of light and the amazing colours of the Australian landscape. Always living close to the ocean Val was drawn to the movement and colours of the ocean. For many years a ceramicist Val began painting her pots and platters with bright colours on a white background and pastels on paper was a natural progression.
- Dates: Fridays - 8, 15, 22, 29 August 2025
- Time: 10am - 1pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $80
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 1 August 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Join Annette Pesek in this workshop where participants will explore the variety the beautiful eucalypts from the local and surrounding areas by studying the form, structure, and amazing variety of colours. They will practice drawing the parts from different angles and perspectives, and also learn how to paint the drawings in watercolour. Some botanical illustration techniques such as colour value, light direction, shading etc. to create realistic 3D effects, will also be covered.
Participants are required to bring: Black lead pencil, eraser, A3 sketch pad, watercolour paint palette or white plate, Eucalypt specimans (optional). All other materials are provided.
- Dates: Saturday 16 August 2025
- Time: 1pm - 5pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $25
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 8 August 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Join First Nations, Nez Perce bead artist Dr Gretchen Stolte for a workshop that takes participants through the process of small-scale crafting in order to create delicately woven earrings. Using dyed raffia and ethically sourced seeds and shells, participants will experiment with colour and texture. All materials will be provided included earring hooks, jump rings and associated tools. Dr Gretchen Stolte will also instruct people on cultural copyrights - how to avoid artistic plagiarism - and how to design your creations.
- Dates: Wednesday 20 August 2025
- Time: 1pm - 4pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $35
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 15 August 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Participants are invited to unleash their creativity and craft whimsical imagery that celebrates play and exploration. Using collage, stitch, repurposed papers, and paint, you'll create captivating visuals that tell fun and nonsensical narratives. Embrace the joy of artistic experimentation by layering simple media and techniques to create vibrant, scenic compositions that challenge traditional art conventions. Join Kerry in a playful journey of imagination and expression.
Participants are welcome to bring to the workshop their own ‘bits and bobs’ of collage imagery, sewing machine (for paper sewing)
About the facilitator
Kerry is a visual artist, educator, and creative arts facilitator teaching art in secondary schools, and running her home studio for creative wellness sessions. She advocates for art through her personal work in painting and collage. At Small Key Studio, Kerry fosters community creativity and supports individuals with engaging art classes for all ages and skill levels, enhancing creative wellness. Her expressive and playful art practice includes collage, painting, and assemblage.
- Dates: Wednesday 3 September 2025
- Time: 10am - 1pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $30
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 29 August 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
This immersive creative workshop invites participants to explore their unique essence and authentic radiance through the meditative and expressive process of watercolour portraiture. Through a combination of self-reflection, artistic exploration, and group discussion, participants will gain a deeper sense of self-acceptance, creative confidence, and personal expression. This experience is not about creating a “perfect” portrait, but about capturing the energy, colours, and emotions that make each individual truly unique.
Participants are welcome to bring a favourite photo of themselves.
About the facilitator
Chamonix Higginson is a multidisciplinary artist, intuitive healer and impact-driven strategist, exploring the interconnection of all things, and the vibrational medicine that is art. Higginson believes that art has the power to transform physical spaces, influence human behaviour and enhance heart-coherence. She aspires to infuse living and working spaces with the energy of connection, warmth and safety through artworks that elevate collective consciousness and inspire harmony to bring out the best in individuals and communities.
- Dates: Saturday 6 September 2025
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $35
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 1 September 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Participants will print onto coloured paper using the method of monotype to create a range of textures inspired by native plants. This printmaking method is done by hand and encourages free thinking and mark-making. The second half of the workshop involves cutting and tearing the printed papers into shapes inspired by the structure of native plants. Textured shapes and are then assembled to form a collage. The work can be figurative or abstract. Plain coloured papers are also used to create contrast and balance. Composition is addressed and discussed.
Participants are required to bring an apron or old shirt and gloves.
About the facilitator
Born in England, Bridget emigrated to Australia in 2010 to pursue her love of the Australian landscape, the source of inspiration for her paintings and prints. She lives in Fremantle working from her home studio and teaches painting and printmaking within the community.
- Dates: Wednesdays - 10 September to 15 October 2025
- Time: 10am - 1pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $110
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 29 August 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Join Vanessa Liebenberg in this six week workshop series and explore using oil paint to paint faces. Vanessa will break down the face into sections and focus on observing and painting each feature onto primed paper. This helps beginners and intermediate artist to practise painting features and to become more confident in tackling a portrait. Towards the end participants will focus on painting a portrait.
Participants are required to bring an A3 or A4 sketchbook (110gsm or higher). All other materials are provided.
- Date: Saturday 20 September 2025
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $15
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 12 September 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Discover the beauty of paper-cutting art in this hands-on workshop led by Tusif Ahmad, a renowned paper-cutting artist. Learn the intricate techniques of transforming paper into stunning geometric patterns, calligraphy, and decorative motifs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this workshop offers a creative and meditative experience, allowing you to explore precision, patience, and storytelling through art. Join us and create your own unique masterpiece while immersing yourself in the art of paper cutting.
Participants are required to bring: Fiskars softgrip craft knife, Fiskars No. 11 craft knife blade refills 5 pack (both available from Officeworks), plus a cutting mat. All other materials are provided.
About the facilitator
Tusif Ahmad is a passionate papercutting artist with over 12 years of experience. He creates art that bridges cultural and spiritual connections. Growing up in Pakistan, Ahmad was mentored by the legendary artist Sadequain, whose guidance profoundly shaped his artistic journey.
- Dates: Wednesdays - 5 November to 10 December 2025
- Time: 10am - 1pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $110
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 24 October 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
During this six week workshop series, participants will create an in depth study of birds, using oil paint and a medium on prepared primed paper in a Sketchbook. Participants will study different aspects of the birds’ anatomy. Each session we will focus on one bird species, and look at different sections of the same bird, the head, neck, trunk, wings, tails, legs and feet as well as different poses- perching and in flight. We will explore the use of oil paint as a medium and focus on colour mixing.
Participants are required to bring an A3 or A4 sketchbook (110gsm or higher), plus images of birds. All other materials are provided.
- Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
- Time: 10am - 2pm
- Location: Rockingham Arts Centre, 11 Kent Street, Rockingham
- Cost: $40
- Registrations close: 4pm, Friday 24 October 2025
- To book: Call the Rockingham Arts Centre on 9527 0734
Participants will have a choice of a creating Splendid Fairy Wren or a Striated Pardalote, or attempt a bird of their choice. Explore colour choices, pattern, texture and shapes and create a collage bird on a painted and collaged background.
Participants can bring an image of a bird of their choice that they wish to attempt.