fremantle winter school holiday guide 2014

July 2014

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Fremantle School Holiday Guide

Classes & Courses

Ark of Joan preschoolers—15 years Shop 7a The Piazza, South Terrace, Fremantle, 6160 T: 9430 6646 www.Arkofjoan.com.au Cost: $45 Each class Or 3 For $99 Or 5 For $150

Raw Sweet Treats Create snacks that are amazingly good for you and packed full of vitamins, minerals, fibre and essential oils. Enjoy choc bliss balls and chocolate logs. Incredibly yummy and free of wheat, dairy and sugar. Additional classes are available on request for five or more partici-pants. When: Thursday l 0 July, 10.00 am–12 noon

Jewellery making Take your child to our simple jewellery making class. Encourage them to explore their creativity and artistic flair by making something beautiful. A fun And creative session for kids to express themselves. Additional classes are available on request for five or more participants When: Tuesday 15 July, 10.00 am–12 noon

Magical Mosaics Creating mosaics is a great art activity for children where they will learn to co-ordinate colours and shapes, develop fine motor skills, enhance their natural imagination and unfold creativity. Mosaics are a very soothing activity, which produces some incredible artwork! Additional classes are available on request for five or more participants. When: Friday 11 July, 10.00 am–12 noon

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Ark of Joan preschoolers—15 years ** Pre–Schoolers must be accompanied by an adult

Dreamcatchers Allow your imagination to run free and your creativity to shine! Join us and make your own special dream catcher using string, ribbon, beads and lots of other fun materials! Price includes materials! This class will help catch your dreams and they will look beautiful in your bedrooms. Additional classes are available on request for five or more participants. When: Friday 18 July 10.00 am–12 noon

Oracle Cards Come and spend two hours learning how to read Oracle Cards. No experience is necessary only a desire to learn and have fun! Fairies, Angels, Dolphins or Mermaids. Delve into a world of magic and wonder with your Oracle, Divination or other cards and explore the se-crets that they hold! Come and join our class today and explore the secrets hidden in your oracle cards! Additional classes are available on request for five or more participants When: Monday 14 July 10.00 am–12 noon

Crystal Wands Come and join us to create magical crystal wands. We use feathers, leather, ribbon and other fun materials so your child can personalize their wands! Price includes materials . When: Tuesday 8 & Thursday 17 July, 10.00am–11.30 am

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Classes & courses

School Holiday Fun @ Fremantle Library Ages 6–12 years Fremantle Library 8 William Street Fremantle

Tel: 08 9432 9766, [email protected]

NAIDOC Week Boomerang Fun Celebrate NAIDOC Week at the Library. Use your imagination to create your own boomerang.

Wednesday 9 July 1.30 pm 6-12 year olds

Bookings essential. Ph: 9432 9766

Storytime 2-5 year olds

Storytime continues throughout the July holidays: Thursdays at 10am No bookings required

LEGO FUN 6-12 year olds Bring your friends and join in the excitement – games, challenges and lots of fun!

Wednesday 9 July 10.30 am– 11.15 am

Friday 11 July 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm

Wednesday 16 July 10.30 am– 11.15 am

Friday 18 July 2.00 pm– 2.45 pm


Pirate activities with special guest ‘Pirateman’ Enjoy an interactive Pirate Puppet Adventure, some pirate themed games and try making a special one of a kind

pirate treasure map.

Optional: come dressed in your best pirate out-fit When: Tuesday 15 July 10.00 am–11.00 am OR 11.00 am –12 noon (11.15 am start)


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Kidogo Kids Holiday Art Program Ages 5–12 years Bathers Beach Mews Rd Fremantle

T 0401333309

www.kidogo.com.au l [email protected]

Kidogo Kids' Art Programs are taught by real artists. The kids will be learning fine art techniques

which may include drawing from observation, painting with acrylics and watercolours, sculpture,

printmaking and/or mixed media. Kidogo kids programs are designed to help develop fine art

techniques and creative thinking skills.

When: 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 July

Time: 10.00 am–12 .30 pm

Tuesday – Drawing & Painting

Wednesday– Drawing & Sculpture

Thursday– Drawing & Mixed Media

Cost: $35 per child per class. 5% discount for siblings.

Kids bring their own refreshments. Adults are welcome to enrol in the class to do the art lesson

alongside their child. We quite often do sculpture projects that include clay, but sometime we

may introduce different materials.

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Holiday Ceramic Courses at The Clay House Ages 5 – 16 years

The Clay House

92 Stirling Highway, North Fremantle

0479 149 987, [email protected]

It’s holiday camp time, the perfect time to create in clay. Join us at The Clay House for ceramic classes which will get everyone’s creativity flowing. Danica Wichtermann and Michelle Horrocks will be providing small classes with one on one instruction for the students. Our clay classes will engage clay keeners of all ages in expressing themselves through clay while learning new skill sets. Students will have the opportunity to work with all the tools and materials the professionals use while receiving instruction from accomplished ceramic artists. We have different courses available including three day holiday camps, which are a great way to for the fledgling artist to create more involved projects while developing their skills and techniques. There is also a one day or half day lesson, a whole family event, and professional development courses for adults and teachers. Courses include all non-toxic materials, tools, and firing. Students’ are able to finish their crea-tions by painting them with bright colourful slips. Staff will then bisque fire, clear glaze and glaze fire the finished work ready for pickup approximately 2-3 weeks later. Mid morning snacks will be provided.

Animals with Personality with Danica Wichtermann. Age 5-9 Students will create joyful animals and heir friends, beaming with their own personality and flair for life. Dates: Tuesday 8-10 July, 9.00 am–12 noon Cost $280 inc. materials

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Holiday Ceramic Courses at The Clay House Ages 5 – 16 years

Wheel-Throwing & Handbuilding with Danica Wichtermann Age 9 and up

This is a great opportunity for students to experience the magic of creating work on the potter’s wheel, including functional bowls and mugs, lidded jars and spoons and fun decorated items. Dates: Tuesday 8-10 July, 1.00 pm–4.00 pm $280 inc. materials

Exploring Clay Characters with Michelle Horrocks Age 9 and up Come for a fantastical journey through Shaun Tan’s world of quirky creatures and create your very own collection of “Lost Things”. Dates: Tuesday 8-10 July, 9.00 am–12 noon $280 inc. materials

Monster Jars & Noodle Bowls with Danica Wichtermann Age 7 and up Kids Clay Play. A day of making some fun and quirky jars, containers and bowls. Dates: Thursday 17 Jul, 9.00 am–12 noon 1.00 pm–4.00 pm $75 ½ day or $150 full day inc. materials

Cookie Jar Houses *Whole Family* with Danica Wichtermann Bring your imagination down to the Clay House this School Holiday to create your own functional and sculptural Cookie Jar House! Invite your family and friends and build something really special, while having lots of fun together. Dates: Friday 18 July, 2.00 pm–5.00 pm Cost: $75 inc. materials

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Classes & courses

School Holiday Children’s Creative Sewing Classes

OPTION 1:

Monday 7, Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July

9.00 am – 12.00 noon $165.00

OPTION 2


2.00 pm – 5.00 pm $165.00

OPTION 3


9.00 am – 12 noon $165

OPTION 4


2.00 pm – 5.00 pm $165

Give your child the enjoyment of exploring colour & design

and becoming skilled in machine and hand sewing

techniques in a relaxed, nurturing environment.

These classes are suitable for absolute beginners and

those who are more experienced.

Each option includes morning/afternoon tea. A sewing

machine is

provided for each child.

For details, images of projects and fabric

requirements please contact Louise on:

0424 131 415 or 9438 3720

[email protected]

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Classes & courses

Penny Lane’s Music Workshop

42 Duke St, East Fremantle Tel: 6162 1992

Discover Music 4 – 6 years

A fun focused introduction to formal music lessons,

based around rhythms, melody, theory &

instrumental discovery sessions. To help your child

find their own connection to different instruments

and where their natural musical affinity lies in a

friendly and playful environment

Dates by appointment Time by appointment.

Cost $27.50 per hour

Winter Rock School 6 –16 years

Join a Rock Band with your friends or just come along

and join in. With an emphasis on fun, creativity and

making musical friends, you will learn the fundamentals

of putting a band together, writing and recording your

own songs and jamming together. 2 hour sessions, by

appointment. All ages and skill levels welcome. Even

if the only thing you can play is a triangle, you will still

have fun at Rock School

Dates by appointment Time sessions running

between 9am - 5pm

Cost $55

Baba Lala - Musical Playtime 6 months to 5 years

Cathy 450793720 [email protected]

www.babalala-musicalplaytime.com

Baba Lala is a joyous celebration of childhood. Created

to inspire a love of music & a healthy connection

between music, community, family & play. We sing

songs, play instruments, dance around, have fun,

smile lots, celebrate, snuggle and soothe together.

Encouraging individual creative expression, Baba Lala

believes that children (and adults) learn best through

play

When: Tues, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9am, 10am & 11am

Cost: $12, additional siblings $6 each

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.babalala-musicalplaytime.com

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Classes & courses

Fremantle Arts Centre Courses for Kids 5–8 years 1 Finnerty St, Fremantle. T 08 9432 9555 www.fac.org.au

Cut, Paste & Animate Steven Aiton Using computers and video cameras, create your own animated story onscreen with colourful paper cut-outs of yourself and fun props. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the anima-tions will be posted out to you after the work-shop. Mon 7 July | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Creative Clay Anneke de Rooij Create miniature versions of your pet or favourite animal in clay. Discover a number of hand building, decorating and assembling techniques. Your personalised sculptures will be fired and ready to take home two weeks af-ter class. Mon 7 July | 10am–12 noon or Mon 7 July | 1–3pm $43 incl. materials

Mosaic Your OwnColourful Plaque Renae Martin Learn how to combine simple shapes and colours to create images. Using child friendly tiles, mosaic your own plaque and learn how to grout. Take your piece home to hang on your wall. Tues 8 July | 10am–1pm or Wed 16 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Colourful Decorated T-shirts Lucinda Crimson Personalise your own t-shirt using stencils and stamps made from foam, doilies and different objects. Decorate it in lots of bright colours and take it home to wow all your friends. Bring a white t-shirt to decorate. Tues 8 July | 10am–12 noon

$43 incl. materials

Character Creation& Mask Making Gila Cohen Create a number of drawings and a special mask of a character you’ve invented. Using a whole variety of colourful embellishments, convert your drawings into a mask that you can wear for hours of fun at home. Tues 8 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Sew Your Own Cuddly Animal Lucinda Crimson (6–8 years) Create your very own soft toy while learning simple hand stitching techniques. Draw a picture of your favourite animal, pet or a creature from your imagination then turn it into a cuddly toy for you to take home. Tues 8 July | 1–4pm Fri 11 July | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Outer Space Animation Steven Aiton Create an exciting intergalactic animation that comes to life onscreen using computers, iPads and video cameras. Parents are invited to a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Wed 9 July| 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Drawing Portraits Lucinda Crimson Learn how to use colour and shapes to create portraits, silhouettes and profiles of your-self. Learn a variety of fun and experimental tech-niques. Create a number of works including a cool poster. Wed 9 July | 10am–12

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noon $43 incl. materials

Paste-Up Art on Canvas Lady Bananas Create cool canvas art using paste-ups, a fun and simple yet striking urban art technique where paper images and characters are transferred onto a surface. Learn how to combine stencils, photocopies and colour to create a multilayered masterpiece. Wed 9 July | 10am–1pm or Thurs 17 July | 10am–1pm $62 incl. materials

Musical Instrument Making Felicity Groom Create your own simple musical instruments in this fun workshop. You will make a stringed instrument and a shaker. Decorate it with a colourful collage and paint to take it home and make some music. Thurs 10 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials courses

Arty Canvases Lucinda Crimson Create a colourful multilayered artwork on canvas. Learn how to combine screenprinting and hand-stitching. Print an image onto fabric then decorate it with embroidery threads and glittery paints. Thurs 10 July | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Crazy CreatureCollage & Drawing Gila Cohen Draw and collage your very own picture of an imagined crazy creature. Learn how to combine ink drawing and collage to make a great picture, using all kinds of different materials and techniques. Fri 11 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Felted Fuzzy Friends Louise Snook Design your own colourful toy, from a shark to an elephant, snake or bird, then make it come alive in felt. A fun way for kids and adults to learn feltmaking techniques. Mon 14 July | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Functional Clay –Mugs & Bowls Anneke de Rooij Learn hand building techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Once built, decorate your piece by painting on colourful non-toxic under glazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC and are a great addition to the dinner table. Mon 14 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Clay Creatures Animation Steven Aiton Create your own creatures out of modeling clay and make them come alive in their own short story. Using computers, iPads and video cameras bring your story to life on screen. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Fri 11 July | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Fremantle Arts Centre Courses for Kids 5–8 years

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Stamp, Print, Repeat Gila Cohen Decorate a calico bag with colourful designs and patterns. Learn a variety of textile printmaking techniques using your own foam etchings, stamps and interesting textured materials. Tues 15 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Papier-Mache Playmates Louise Snook (kids workingwith an adult) Create a simple free-standing sculpture of a creature of your choice. Use materials like coloured paper and glue to finish your master-piece in papier-mache style. A fun class for kids and adults to do together. Wed 16 July | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Finger Puppet Theatre Felicity Groom Learn how to make finger puppets out of felt and material so that you can make your own finger puppet theatre. Use your imagination to create all sorts of different characters for the puppets. Wed 16 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Felt a Picture Sue Espie Create a small artwork without pens, pencils, paper or paint. Using the wet felting technique you will create an artwork worthy of framing. Par-ents are welcome to stay and join in if they wish. Thurs 17 July | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Superheros Felicity Groom Is it a bird? Is it a plane? Actually, if you look closely, it's you! Bring out your inner

super hero to create a special mask and design a unique superhero logo using colourful paint and mix media. Thurs 17 July | 10am–12noon $43 incl. materials

Lost Sock Friends Joanna Brown Make some new friends using lost socks. Learn simple sewing techniques to turn a lost sock into a cute cuddly toy with its own personality for you to take home. Fri 18 July | 10am–12noon $43

Sensational UV String Art Gila Cohen Create your very own picture using brightly coloured string and thread wrapped around small nails that you have hammered into cork board. Look at the pictures you make under a special UV light to see them glow in the dark. Fri 18 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

The World Of Stage Acting Chloe King Have fun learning about the world of stage acting. Working in small groups, establish a scene and bring your own character to life. Parents are invited to view a short performance at the end of class. Fri 18 July | 10am–12 noon $31


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Make Your Own Monster Lucinda Crimson Design, sew and stuff your own ugly or cute soft toy then embellish it using fabrics and felt, buttons and trims. Visit chinkywooster.com to see examples of Lucinda’s handmade toys. Mon 7 July | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Funky Fimo Jewellery Sophie Guittiere Design your own accessories with the easily malleable modeling product fimo. Learn how to create special patterns in fimo to make a personalised pendant and ring. Mon 7 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Mosaic Your Own Colourful Plaque Renae Martin Using child friendly tiles, mosaic a colourful plaque from your own image designed in class. Learn how to create detail and characteristics using shapes and colours. Mon 7 July | 10am–1pm or Tues 15 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Create & Animate Level 1 Steven Aiton Devise a story with characters, then using computers, iPads and video cameras bring your story to life on screen. Parents are invited to watch a screening at the end of the session. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Tues 8 July | 10am–3pm or Mon 14 July | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Drawing the Landscape Gila Cohen Learn how to draw the landscape whilst exploring the FAC grounds with your tutor. Using charcoal, pencil and pastel create a series of drawings on artist quality paper. Tues 8 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Little Hotshots Photography Ben Reynolds Discover how to take cool photographs in this fun hands-on course. Learn what the buttons and settings on a pocket size camera do and how to use them to take great pictures. In scavenger-hunt style exercises use the FAC grounds to take photographs based on a theme. Please bring a small camera if you have one. Tues 8 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Papier-Mache Lanterns Louise Snook Make a colourful papier-mache lantern to hang in your garden. Using layers of tissue paper create colourful patterns and designs that will glow beautifully when lit. Wed 9 July | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Re-fashion your Tees Lucinda Crimson Bring in your unwanted t-shirts and we’ll slice them up and turn them into a new top, dress or even a bag with ruffles, appliqué, pleats and hand-stitching. Wed 9 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Music – Sing & Record Felicity Groom Working as a group learn how to write a poem and put it to music. Sing and record the class song to acoustic guitar music and make a CD of the song you can keep forever. Wed 9 July | 10am–12 noon $43 incl. materials

Create & Animate Level 2 Steven Aiton A follow on class from Steven's Create & Ani-mate Level 1 workshop, animation enthusiasts now have the chance to build on skills and master even more animation techniques. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Wed 16 July | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD


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3D Characters in Clay Anneke de Rooij Guided by a story, create your own character in clay. Imagine aspects of the character’s life to inform its appearance. Where would it live? What would it do? Learn a number of design, texturing, hand-building and assembling techniques. Thurs 10 July | 10am–1pm or Fri 18 July | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

Create Your Own Canvas Louise Snook Learn printmaking, painting and embellishing techniques to create your own masterpiece! Have fun printing and painting on a textile surface, which will be stretched over a frame for you to take home. Fri 11 July | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Urban Art – Multilayered “Stick-Ups” on Board Lady Bananas Combine pre-cut stencils, paste-ups (paper cut-outs that are adhered to a surface), lettering, aerosols and paint markers to create your own multilayered masterpiece on MDF board. Learn compositional techniques and how to combine all these cool mediums. Fri 11 July | 10am–2pm $73 incl. materials

Drawing Self-Portraits Gila Cohen Create large-scale self-portraits from observation, experimenting with various drawing materials such as pencil, ink and charcoal. Learn about proportion, negative space, tone and shade to create a masterpiece on beautiful A1 artist quality paper. Fri 11 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Funky Fimo Beadmaking Sophie Guittiere Learn how to make your own brightly coloured funky fimo beads and use them to create a necklace. A great class for newcomers but also open to students who have already done Funky Fimo Jewellery with Sophie and would like to try something different. Mon 14 July | 10am–2pm $64 incl. materials

Functional Clay –Mugs & Bowls Anneke de Rooij Learn hand building techniques to make your very own mug, jug or bowl. Design and build your piece, then decorate it by painting on colourful non-toxic under glazes. Pieces will be fired and glazed at FAC, usable to eat and drink out of. Mon 14 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Jewellery – Make YourOwn Pendant Sarah Elson Make a unique piece of jewellery that you can wear forever. Under the careful guidance of jeweller Sarah Elson learn how to create a pendant using a mould and melted metal. This is a fun, safe way to explore some special jewellery making techniques and come away with your own


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hand made necklace. Tues 15 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Still Life in Collage & Mixed Media Gila Cohen Explore the classic still life but with a twist by using collage and drawing with a variety of coloured ink and other mixed media to make two A3 works on artist quality paper. Tues 15 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials

Urban Art – Paint Marker Madness Level 2 Lady Bananas An advanced workshop created for any previ-ous urban art students. Honing in on your skills, customise a canvas combining paint markers with other fun urban art materials. Emphasis is on character design and lettering. Wed 16 July | 10am–2pm $73 incl. materials

Theatre Skills& Stage Acting Chloe King Discover theatre skills such as improvisation, character development, stage presence and plot. Perform your piece to the rest of the group, putting your newly gained skills into action. A great way to boost your performance imagination and self confidence. Wed 16 July | 10am–12 noon $31

Create & Animate Level 3 Steven Aiton If you've done Steven's first two animation classes and want to come back for even more, here’s your chance. The perfect class for animation enthusiasts. A DVD of the animations will be posted out to you after the workshop. Thurs 17 July | 10am–3pm $98 incl. materials & DVD

Wire Sculptures –Figures in Action Gila Cohen Draw and sculpt with wire to make a figure in action, which will be mounted onto a colourful base. Learn how to create dimension with wire, giving your figure special characteristics using plaster bandages and various draping techniques. Thurs 17 July | 10am–3pm $84 incl. materials

Animation Club Steven Aiton Due to popular demand FAC has created an ani-mation club for students who have completed Steven’s Level 3 Animation workshop. Working as a team, develop your skills and produce a short film complete with a public screening later in the year at FAC. We have split these into two groups: new students for 2014 enrol and continue in Stream 1 throughout the year, Stream 2 is for all students who have previously attended in 2012 and 2013.

Stream 1 Sat 26 July | 11am–4pm Sat 23 Aug | 11am–4pm Sat 20 Sept | 11am–4pm

Stream 2: Sun 27 July | 11am–4pm Sun 24 Aug | 11am–4pm Sun 21 Sept | 11am–4pm

Large-Scale Pastel Drawings Gila Cohen Learn observation and practical skills to draw from still life. Discover the luscious qualities of pastels, how to create detail and use colour on a large scale. Students will create a number of A3 works on artist quality paper. Thurs 10 July | 10am–1pm Fri 18 July | 1–4pm $50 incl. materials


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Create a Picturewith Words Josephine Wilson Discover the thrill of playing around with lan-guage and arranging words together to create short poems where the text also makes a pic-ture. An exploration into the power of descrip-tive words and the visual arts. Often known as Concrete Poetry, it is a fun, creative experience for young minds. Fri 18 July | 10am–1pm $50 incl. materials

$69 incl. materials

Scratch & Print Jo Darvall Learn a fun and easy printmaking technique. Scratch a drawing into a special card-board surface then get messy rubbing ink onto your drawing, ready to roll through the printing press to transfer the drawing onto paper. All printing is done using artist quality paper and non-toxic ink. Thurs 17 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

Fremantle Arts Centre Courses for Kids Art for Teens 13 –18 years

9–12 years Felted Accessories Sue Espie Create your own unique series of fashion ac-cessories using felt. Start with some colourful wool and learn how to turn it into felt to make a selection of beads, badges, hair accessories and purses. Mon 7 July | 10am–2pm $78 incl. materials

Skate Decks Lady Bananas Create a piece of urban art using various spe-cialist materials such as aerosol, paint pens, markers and stenciling techniques. Dis-cuss design imagery then transfer it onto your own deck. Decks can be purchased be-forehand from The Butcher Shop – please bring your own. Tues 8 July | 10am–2pm $78 incl. materials Jewellery – Make YourOwn Pendant Sarah Elson Make a unique piece of jewellery that you can wear forever. Under the careful guidance of jeweller Sarah Elson learn how to create a pendant using a mould and melted metal. This is a fun, safe way to explore some special jewellery making techniques and come away with your own handmade necklace. Fri 18 July | 10am–1pm $57 incl. materials

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Spare Parts Puppet Theatre School Holiday Workshops Ages 4–12 1 Short Street, Fremantle

T 08 9335 5044 www.sppt.asn.au

One Day Puppet Making Workshop (4 – 6 year olds) A full day of puppet making and learning about puppetry from 9.00am – 3.00pm, with morning

tea and lunch breaks. The children will also go to watch the 1pm performance of the current

show and have the chance to talk to the cast and crew afterwards.

Dates: First week of holidays: Monday 7, Friday 11

Second week of holidays: Monday 14, Tuesday 15, Friday 18.

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Cost: $85.00

Two Day Puppet Making Workshop (7 – 12 year olds) Day 1: A full day of puppet making and learning about puppetry from 9.00am – 3.00pm, with morning tea and lunch breaks. The children will also go to watch the 1.00 pm

performance of the current show and have the chance to talk to the cast and crew afterwards.

Day 2: Today they will be learning the art of performing with puppets and devising their very own performance in small groups. At 2.30pm Family and Friends are invited to come along and watch the budding puppeteers perform their very own show with their carefully crafted puppets.

Dates: First week of holidays: Weds 9 & Thurs 10 July

Second week of holidays: Weds 16 & Thurs 17 July

Time: 9.00am – 3.00pm

Cost: $150.00

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WA Circus School Winter Holiday Workshops Ages 5 –12 years 8 Phillimore street, Fremantle T 08 9335 5370 http://www.circuswa.com/

Based out of our dedicated training space in the west end of Fremantle kids from 5-12 years old can come and try out circus for themselves! With activities like diablo, unicycling, acrobatic tumbling, trapeze, and hula hoop isn’t it about time that you or your kids ran away with the circus. Dates: Monday 7 July 9.00am – 10.30am | 5-8 year olds Monday 7 July 10.45am – 12.15pm | 9-12 year olds Thursday 10 July 9.00am – 10.30am | 5-8 year olds Thursday 10 July 10.45am – 12.15pm | 9-12 year olds Monday 14 July |9.00am – 10.30am | 5-8 year olds Monday 14 July |10.45am – 12.15pm | 9-12 year olds Thursday 17 July 9.00am – 10.30am | 5-8 year olds Thursday 17 July 10.45am – 12.15pm | 9-12 year olds Cost: All classes are $26 each, participants can attend just1 or as many of the workshops as they like.

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Fremantle Football Club HBF July School Holiday Clinic Fremantle Oval

www.fremantlefc.com.au

The Fremantle Dockers are proud to be bringing back the HBF July School Holiday Clinic in 2014!

Kids participating will be involved in activities such as handball games, goalkicking, tug of war,

football circus, flag races and bubble blowing while also getting to experience a tour of the facili-

ties and be allowed into the team’s inner sanctum. There will also be activities for the parents

and showbags with goodies for all participants.

When: Wednesday 9 July

Time: 1.00 pm–4.00 pm

Cost: Members $65, Non-Members $85

For more information and to register visit www.fremantlefc.com.au

Classes & courses

http://www.fremantlefc.com.au

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Museums

Western Australian Maritime Museum All ages Victoria Quay, Fremantle . T 1300 134 081

Super Sharks and Spice Ships Explore the super-diversity of living and fossil sharks at the Maritime Museum, with Shark Show Tell presentations by Museum curators, and a range of sharkcrafts. Step back in time at the Shipwreck Galleries, to an era of traders, treasures and triumphant discoveries when merchant sailors and stately spice trade ships ruled the Indian Ocean

Super Sharks

Try your hand at paper tole with the Super-Dimensional Shark activity, enjoy foam Shark Craft sculpture or create your own Megalodon Mobile! Dates: Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July, Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July Times: 10:00am-2:00pm Ages: Ages 4+ Cost: $2 each or $5 for all activities Bookings: Bookings required for groups of 10+

Shark Show and Tell sessions Join WA Museum curators to explore the super-diversity of living and fossil sharks and rays with Shark Show and Tell, and discover what is so important about these supreme marine predators.

Dates: Tuesday 8 July and Thursday 10 July, Tuesday 15 July and Thursday 17 July

Time: 11:00am

Age: Ages 7+

Cost: Free with Museum entry Bookings: No bookings required

Whale Wonders Explore the Whale Wonders play zone for fun facts, games and many things to discover about our favourite gentle giants of the sea.

Dates: Saturday 5 July-Sunday 20 July

Times: 9.30am – 5.00pm

Ages: Ages 3+

Cost: Free with Museum entry

Bookings: No bookings required

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WA Museum – Shipwreck Galleries All ages Cliff Street, Fremantle T 1300 134 081

Trade Winds

Step back in time to an era of traders, treasures and triumphant discoveries when merchant sailors and stately spice trade ships ruled the Indian Ocean. Become a legendary spice captain working for the Dutch VOC Shipping Company as you collect your Trade Winds clue sheet and set sail across the oceans to collect exotic and valuable spices. When: Monday 7–Friday 11 July, Monday 14–Friday 18 July Times: 10.00 am–2.00 pm Cost: $2 Age: Ages 4+ Bookings: Bookings required for groups 10+

Spice Bottles

Decorate a special spice bottle with beautiful colours to take home and use to store your valuable treasures. Dates: Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July, Monday 14 July – Friday 18 July Times: 10:00am-2:00pm Cost: $2 Age: Ages 4+ Bookings: Bookings required for groups 10+

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Museums

Army Museum Of Western Australia All ages Burt Street, Fremantle T 9430 2535

http://www.armymuseumwa.com.au

When: Wednesday–Sunday 11.00 am– 4.00 pm

Costs: $10 Adults, $7 child;

Family $20 (2x2)

Children under 4 free

Join the fun and follow the trail of our Western Australian Anzac soldiers from colonial times to

peace–keeping today.

Tickets: online from the website

Duyfken Gold coin dress up weekend All ages Location: behind Little Creatures Brewery at 40 Mews Road, Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour

0427 160 606 / www.duyfken.com

When: Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July Times: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm

A gold coin entry fee per person for a quick tour of the ship

Dress up as a pirate, princess or other favourite character.

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What’s on

WASO Kids' Cushion Concert Ages 0 –6 years http://www.waso.com.au/

WASO’s Education Chamber Orchestra offers a 50-minute musical extravaganza for children aged 0 - 6 years! Our 15-piece ensemble features one of each Instrument of the orchestra performing favourite songs and well-known tunes. These programs are designed for having fun and our lively presenter will encourage foot-tapping, hand-clapping, hip-swinging and singing. Meet the WASO musicians after the performance and have-a-go on our child-sized instruments. Concert duration: 50 minutes

When: Saturday 12 July 2014

Times: 2 Sessions 9.45 am & 11.15 am

Where: Fremantle Town Hall, 8 William Street Fremantle

Cost : General Admission $15.00, Under 1 year free

(ticket required)

Tickets: online from the website

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What’s on for youth

Winter Holiday Program July 2014 City of Fremantle T 08 9432 9999 Please check ages allowed. Free July workshops These are public workshops and you may be photographed. Must register: fremantle.wa.gov.au/winter2014

EYP— Fremantle Esplanade Youth Plaza

SAT 5 10am — 12pm SbA Streetwise Skate Clinic 5+

SUN 6 10am — 12pm Parkour Workshop 8+

SAT 12 10am — 12pm SbA Streetwise Skate Clinic 5+

SUN 13 10am — 12pm SbA Streetwise Skate Clinic 5+ girls only*

FRI 18 12pm — 3pm Slacklining 12+

SUN 20 10am — 12pm Parkour Workshop 8+

ACC Aboriginal Cultural Centre,

Arthur Head Fremantle

FTH–Fremantle Town Hall

MON 7 12pm NAIDOC Opening Day All ages

TUE 8 10am — 12pm Learn Aboriginal Art 12+

TUE 15 10am — 12pm Learn Aboriginal Art 12+

TUE 15 1pm — 4pm Mosaics 12+

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What’s on

Fremantle Prison: School Holiday Escape! Tours Ages 5–12

Children will visit the sites of numerous dramatic escapes through the Prison’s history. Along the way their Tour Guide will tell a number of tales of daring, desperate and dangerous escapes from Fremantle Prison. This tour is strictly for kids. Don’t worry Mums and Dads – you are welcome to step inside and do time on a Doing Time tour while the kids are plotting their escape. Bookings and pre–payment are essential.

Want to know more? Call Fremantle Prison

When: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

between 7 – 18 July, 2014

Departs: 10.00 am (1.25 duration)

Cost: $11.00 per child

Tunnel Tour Adventures Ages 12–15 Years Children will be provided with a hardhat, overalls and boots before charging their headlamps

and locking into the ladder system for a 20 metre descent into the depths below. They will trek

through sections of the labyrinth of tunnels on foot, board a

replica convict punt to explore the submerged passageways accessible only by boat and discover

original blast holes, bores, oil lamp recesses and artefacts from the days when working in

the tunnels was hard labour for prisoners.

Fremantle Prison will be offering family passes for the Tunnels Tour during the school holiday

period (Bookings and pre–payment are essential.

When: Daily subject to availability

Departs: 9.00am, 9.45am, 10.40am, 12.20pm, 1.40pm, 2.40pm and 3.25pm daily

Location: Fremantle Prison.

The Terrace, Fremantle

Cost: $60.00 per adult, $50.00 per concession,

$40.00 per child

Special Offer: $180.00 family passes during the

school holidays (5th – 20 July, inclusive)

Children must be accompanied by an adult

aged 18+.

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What’s on

Fremantle Markets Market Lane, Henderson Street, Fremantle

www.fremantlemarkets.com.au

[email protected]

Market Fairies

When: Saturday 5, 12 19 & Sunday 6, 13 & 20 July

The Market Fairies appear every Saturday from 10.00 am till 1.00 pm, and every Sunday from 11.00 am till 2.00 pm, distributing random acts of kindness, along with face painting and balloon twisting for the little ones

Free pottery for the kids!

When: Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13 & Fri 18, Sat 19, Sun 20 July 10.00 am till 12 noon

Looking for ways to entertain the kids these school holidays? Why not come and join our free Pottery Class for kids? Potter Judy Nastov will show your little ones how to make an ornament out of clay. The clay is self-drying, so the children can make something and take it home with them on the same day. No booking is required for this wonderful little class – just come down and join in

Fee for all events: only a gold coin donation

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What’s on

Fremantle Markets Market Lane, Henderson Street, Fremantle

www.fremantlemarkets.com.au

[email protected]

Wildlife Zoo When Friday 11t & 18 July 12 noon till 2.00 pm

We love having West Oz Wildlife, one of Perth’s leading wildlife petting zoos, at Fremantle Markets. They provide a rare opportunity to get up close and personal with native Australian animals such as koalas & snakes. You can usually only glimpse such animals amidst big crowds in larger reserves or zoos. Our Wildlife Zoo offers a more intimate approach, allowing both children and adults to experience these animals in a smaller and more relaxed setting

Baby Animal Farm When; Saturday 5, 12& 19 July 9.00 am till 11.00 am There is usually a bevy of gushing sighs around our Baby Animal Farm in the Market Lane. These adorable animals capture everyone’s heart. Come and cuddle a lovely selection of cute animals, including chickens, ducklings, bunnies, guinea pigs, ambs, kid goats, piglets and, depending upon availability, a calf, alpaca, or miniature horse

Fee for all events: only a gold coin donation

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The Little Prince Ages 4–12 years

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre 1 Short Street, Fremantle T 08 9335 5044 www.sppt.asn.au “…it will be as if all the stars are laughing…”

With its timeless message about the importance of forming friendships, The Little Prince is an ad-

venture story that celebrates the strength of a child’s imagination.

The Little Prince leaves his tiny home planet, with its three volcanoes and single glorious flower,

and journeys across the universe to Earth. He meets a pilot crash-landed in the desert, a cunning

snake, a wild fox and an oddball cast of grown ups with some very silly ideas about the things

that really matter.

Dates: Saturday 5 July–Saturday 19 July

excluding Sundays

Times: 10.00 am and 1.00 pm

Cost: Individual $23.00ea,

Group of 4 or more: $21.00ea,

Group of 10 or more: $19.00ea.

$3.50 fee applies to all bookings

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