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Events in November 2020
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Opening of Images of Jirdarup Bushland Photography Exhibition
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Opening of Images of Jirdarup Bushland Photography Exhibition
Victoria Park Arts Centre12 Kent StreetVictoria Park,60 glorious photos of Jirdarup Bushland chosen from almost 800 entries in the
‘Images of Jirdarup 2020’ photography competition.
Featuring finalists in the Flora, Fauna, Landscape/Habitat & Junior Photographer Awards.
Visit the Gallery before 19th November to vote in the Rotary Club of Victoria Park
People’s Choice Award!
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Earth Sculpture
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Earth Sculpture
Perth Cultural CentreCorner of Francis and William StreetsPerth,Join in creating a community sculpture out of stunning Western Australian native plants!
Help create a large nature based temporary artwork. Using locally sourced materials, families are encouraged to add to the community sculpture under the guidance of a professional artist. Complete strangers are encouraged work together and craft something meaningful.
The artwork would be created out of the foliage of WA native plants, twigs, flowers or it could be created from found objects or recyclables. These materials would be sourced locally, resulting in a stunning community artwork made by festival attendees.
Presented by Awesome Arts.
THAUMATROPES... ANIMALS COME TO LIFE!–
THAUMATROPES... ANIMALS COME TO LIFE!
Perth Cultural CentreCorner of Francis and William StreetsPerth,What’s your favourite Western Australian animal?
Here’s your chance to make your own animation thaumatrope and see it come to life!
This interactive activity encourages children to think about iconic Western Australian animals and the habitats in which they live. Using the thaumatrope templates, children colour and decorate a Western Australian animal and a depiction of its habitat. When elastic bands are attached to the thaumatrope and twisted, an optical illusion occurs which places the animal in its natural environment. Presented by Awesome Arts.
Native Bees in Gardens - Children's Workshop–
Native Bees in Gardens - Children's Workshop
City of South Perth Civic CentreThe City of South Perth is proud to bring you a series of four free workshops about creating a safe haven for native bees.
Native bees are important pollinators of Australia’s wildflowers and are crucial for healthy functioning ecosystems. Unfortunately, many native bee populations are at risk in WA.
Learn how to conserve native bees in your own backyard with Curtin University PhD researcher and bee expert, Kit Prendergast.
This workshop is for children aged 12 years and under. See more workshop dates.
Ex-Bo at Manning: Natural Prints and Mark Making–
Ex-Bo at Manning: Natural Prints and Mark Making
Manning LibraryJoin Perth creatives Kat Scarff and Louise Monday for a series of exciting craft workshops at Manning Library.
Kat will guide you in creating with nature with Natural Object Wall Hangings and Natural Prints and Mark Making sessions while Louise will show you how to reuse old magazines and books with Black-Out Poetry and Trash.O.rigami workshops.
Explore print and impression making using found, natural objects and create beautiful marks in clay and on fabric. The use of various materials, found objects, and creative processes will see you create beautiful art. Please bring along some found objects to incorporate into your artwork such as gum nuts, fine sticks, dried grass, fresh and dried flowers, and/or fresh and dried leaves.
Finished pieces from the Ex-Bo event series will be displayed in the Manning Exhibition Boxes in December 2020 and January 2021.
All sessions are free but bookings are essential.
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Native Bees in Gardens - Children's Workshop
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Native Bees in Gardens - Children's Workshop
City of South Perth Civic CentreThe City of South Perth is proud to bring you a series of four free workshops about creating a safe haven for native bees.
Native bees are important pollinators of Australia’s wildflowers and are crucial for healthy functioning ecosystems. Unfortunately, many native bee populations are at risk in WA.
Learn how to conserve native bees in your own backyard with Curtin University PhD researcher and bee expert, Kit Prendergast.
This workshop is for children aged 12 years and under. See more workshop dates.
Photo courtesy of Kit Prendergast
A Simpler Way: crisis as opportunity - Transition Town Vincent movie night–
A Simpler Way: crisis as opportunity - Transition Town Vincent movie night
Paddington Ale House141 Scarborough Beach RdMt Hawthorn,This Australian documentary follows a community in Gippsland, Victoria who come together to explore and demonstrate a simpler way to live in response to global crises.
Throughout the year the group build tiny houses, plant veggie gardens, practice simple living, and discover the challenges of living in community.
The film documents the community’s learning process as well as exploring the global issues we’re facing, through interviews with some of today’s most interesting speakers on the subjects, including permaculture co-originator David Holmgren, filmmaker and activist Helena Norberg-Hodge, climate change activist David Spratt and many more.
Event Details
The film starts at 6.30pm sharp.
No need to print your ticket.
Food and drink is available for purchase at The Paddo.
Children are welcome to attend if accompanied by a parent or guardian. The film screening area is separate from the bar area.
Transition Town Vincent film nights are run by volunteers. A suggested donation of $5 is appreciated to help cover the costs of screening rights.
With thanks to The Paddington Ale House for providing the venue.
For more information about Transition Town Vincent visit ttv.org.au
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Weaving with Weeds with Lea Taylor
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Weaving with Weeds with Lea Taylor
City of Perth Library573 Hay StPerth,Join award-winning weaver Lea Taylor to learn about the history of Aboriginal weaving and make your own bracelet.
You'll learn about weaving with natural fibres from the bush and the history of Aboriginal weaving in Australia. Lea will show you how to make natural string and weave a bracelet from the pest weed, Watsonia.About Lea Taylor
Lea Taylor is an award-winning weaver and artist from the Wadandi/Minang Nations of South West Western Australia. She was taught basic basket weaving by noted Aboriginal artist Sharyn Egan, and now works full-time as an artist and weaver. Lea shares her culture through her art and through the weaving, art and culture workshops she runs in schools, youth groups, community centres and independently.
Book now as places are limited.
Date: Saturday 14 November 2020
Time: 11am to 12.30pm or click here to book 2pm to 3.30pm session
Venue: City of Perth Library, 573 Hay Street, Perth
Cost: $20 per personAll ticket sales are final, no refunds will be provided. Substitutions are accepted.
LOCATION
City of Perth Library
573 Hay Street, Perth, WA 6000 - -
sTYgRNnCuDosTYgRNnCuDoDumping on Ellenbrook Arts HQ
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Dumping on Ellenbrook Arts HQ
Ellenbrook Arts Centre34 Main StreetEllenbrook,Dumping on Ellenbrook Arts HQ.
Dialogue with the Artists – a panel Q & A session with "Dumped" Artists
Computer Bugs Art Workshop
A City of Swan Recycling Information DisplayEllenbrook Arts, 34 Main Street Ellenbrook
Sunday, 15 November | 10am – 3pmNo registrations required.
Dumped art exhibition at Ellenbrook ArtsOpens in new window sees eight contemporary Western Australian artists create artworks to promote public discourse around illegal dumping.
Featuring Beverley Iles, Carolyn Francis, Neil Elliott, Peter Dailey, Ryck Rudd, Tami Esancy, Veronica McGrath and Vince Austin.
Exhibition open for viewing from Saturday November 7, to Sunday November 29, 2020.
Gallery opening hours:
Wednesday to Friday: 10am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 5pm
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Insect Adventures-Roe 8
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Insect Adventures-Roe 8
Roe 8 Corridor Malvolio BushlandMalvolio RdCoolbellup,Join Professor Jonathan Majer for a fun outdoor workshop and learn about the many mini beasts that live right next door. This workshop will include demonstrations of the different methods for collecting insects and using microscopes to help identify them.
Ages 6+ Please wear long pants and enclosed footwear. BYO water bottle. Light refreshments will be provided. Meet at entry gate on Malvolio Rd opposite Elinor Park Coolbellup.Ex-Bo at Manning: Trash.O.Rigami–
Ex-Bo at Manning: Trash.O.Rigami
Manning LibraryJoin Perth creatives Kat Scarff and Louise Monday for a series of exciting craft workshops at Manning Library.
Kat will guide you in creating with nature with Natural Object Wall Hangings and Natural Prints and Mark Making sessions while Louise will show you how to reuse old magazines and books with Black-Out Poetry and Trash.O.rigami workshops.
Fold, share, and learn with Louise Monday as you create collective Trash.O.rigami art. Louise will led a discussion on day-today waste reduction, local waste management, upcycling and sustainability as you transform magazines into art together.
Finished pieces from the Ex-Bo event series will be displayed in the Manning Exhibition Boxes in December 2020 and January 2021.
All sessions are free but bookings are essential.
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Dumped Art Project
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Dumped Art Project
Swan Bullsbrook Recycling Centre121 Stock W RdBullsbrook,Can you imagine a Western Swamp Tortoise made from everyday materials like soft toys, books, kitchen wares, clothing, electronics, small appliances, or even white goods?
Using Western Swamp Tortoise armatures formed from recycled materials and found objects from the Recycling Shop, participants will cover and wrap armatures to create finished sculptures, to be retained at the centre.
"Dumped" Artist's will be working with community to reclaim and create at the City of Swan, Bullsbrook Recycling Centre.
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Outdoor Movie Night in Guildford: The Reluctant Radical
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Outdoor Movie Night in Guildford: The Reluctant Radical
Spring ReserveHelena StGuildford,Transition Town Guildford is hosting an outdoor movie night with a screening of The Reluctant Radical.
If a crime is committed in order to prevent a greater crime, is it forgivable? Is it, in fact, necessary?
THE RELUCTANT RADICAL follows activist Ken Ward as he confronts his fears and puts himself in the direct path of the fossil fuel industry to combat climate change. Ken breaks the law as a last resort, to fulfill what he sees as his personal obligation to future generations. After twenty years leading environmental organizations, Ken became increasingly alarmed by both the scientific evidence of climate change and the repercussions for civilization as we know it. Ken pushed for a crisis level response from inside environmental organizations. Those efforts failed, and he now embraces direct action civil disobedience as the most effective political tool to deal with catastrophic circumstances.Join us from 7pm on for a picnic dinner.
Movie starts at 8pm.
Please bring something to sit on (rug, chair or bean bag).