UPCOMING WORKSHOPS/EVENTS

DABBLE AT DOGWOOD for teens and adults

Jila Kujarra Dreaming, Paint to Stitch
with Desmond Taylor and Mariaan Pugh

Join artists Desmond Taylor and Mariaan Pugh for a workshop that combines design, storytelling, and punch needle art. Discover the ancestral story of Niminjarra Jukurrpa (Dreaming), deeply rooted in Warnman Ngurra (Country), through a screening of the captivating documentary “Niminjarra Story” by Curtis Taylor and experiencing the exhibition Jila Kujarra: Two Snakes Dreaming.

Under the guidance of Desmond, participants will unleash their creativity by designing their own imagery inspired by Niminjarra Jukurrpa, using canvas and paint pens. 

Mariaan will teach participants punch needle techniques to bring their designs to life on fabric. The workshop also includes how to finish the artworks using stitch.

9:00am to 9:30am – See the exhibition, watch the film and grab a cuppa
9:30am to 12:00pm – First activity
12:00pm to 1:00pm – Lunch
1:00pm to 3:30pm – Second activity  

Please note all materials, drinks, morning tea and lunch will be provided. 

DATE: Saturday 19 October
VENUE: Murilla Room, Dogwood Crossing, Miles
TIME: 9am – 3:30pm
COST: $30
AGE: 16+

To register click HERE

For more information on this exhibition head to https://artonthemove.art/exhibition/jila-kujarra-two-snakes-dreaming/  

The Jila Kujarra: Two Snakes Dreaming collaborative project and exhibition was commissioned by Fremantle Arts Centre and presented in partnership between Fremantle Arts Centre and Martumili Arts.

This project is made possible through the Regional Exhibition Touring Boost with funding managed by Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and from the Department of Primary  

Industries and Regional Development and delivered by ART ON THE MOVE. 

Image courtesy of Art on the Move.
Photo by Amelia Blanco. 


STORYTIME FOR TODDLERS
SESSION DATES, SESSION TIMES ARE 10.30AM – 11.30AM
To Register click HERE

Tuesday 10 September – @ the Gallery
Tuesday 17 September – @ the Library – Dot-ish

Tuesday 8 October – @ the Gallery
Tuesday 15 October – @ the Library – Bugs Galore

Tuesday 12 November – @ the Gallery
Tuesday 19 November @ the Library – Emily Green’s Garden

Tuesday 10 December – @ the Library – Christmas

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
Registration required

Gelli Printing
Thursday 19 September, 10am – 11am

Melty Beads
Tuesday 24 September, 10am – 11am