NEW! Weave Like a Bird: Nest & Egg Making – Younger Kid & Adult
With Cath Inmanduration
9:30am - 12:30pm
Level
All Abilities
Location
Drawing Studio
New Workshop alter! Kids and adults are invited to come together in this beautiful nature-inspired foraging workshop with sustainable fibre artist, Cath Inman. Learn how to weave your own handcrafted bird basket using locally foraged and garden plant materials while discovering simple nest-making techniques inspired by nature.
Cath will guide participants through her creative process, introducing a range of plants that are ideal for weaving and nest making, many of which can be easily found in your local area. Using pre-prepared natural fibres, you’ll create a unique woven nest to take home.
Participants will also make a collection of small clay eggs using WA clay. Cath will demonstrate the shaping and burnishing process to create beautifully smooth, organic finishes inspired by real bird eggs.
A warm, hands-on workshop perfect for families, nature lovers, and creative minds of all ages.
Note: This class is designed for 1 adult & 1 child to attend together: one enrolment is for both attendees and children must attend with an adult. If more than one child is attending, each child must be accompanied by their own adult.
What to bring:
- A water bottle and snack or lunchbox for longer classes
- A sunhat for any outdoor breaks
- All materials included.
What to wear:
- Closed toed shoes
- Clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
Drop off and Pick Up:
- This class is designed for 1 adult & 1 child to attend together: one enrolment is for both attendees and children must attend with an adult. If more than one child is attending, each child must be accompanied by their own adult.
Ceramics Collection:
- Please note ceramics works that need to be fired may take up to 4 weeks. We will notify you via email when your pieces are ready to collect.
Building Accessibility
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre is a heritage-listed building with access limitations. While there are no lift facilities within the main building, the ceramics studio is wheelchair accessible.
We acknowledge these limitations and are committed to improving accessibility where possible. We continue to explore ways to make our programs more inclusive and encourage you to reach out if you have any questions.
Other Additional Needs
Should you, or the person you are enrolling for, have any other additional requirements, please include these details when booking. Should you wish to chat to one of our friendly team, feel free to contact Reception on 9432 9555 or email ArtsCentre@fremantle.wa.gov.au to discuss any individual needs.
Meet your tutor
Cath Inman
Her work in basketry and weaving emerged organically from her own garden with an urge to recover and repurpose green waste. Drawn to the sculptural and textural potential of plant materials, she began exploring how these natural elements could be transformed into meaningful art. Cath is guided by an inherent sensitivity to detail, often noticing the subtle beauty in the overlooked. She is a constant collector of natural treasures and detritus, integrating them into her works in innovative and decorative ways.
As her practice evolved, so did her awareness of a collective longing - among friends, community members, and workshop participants for a deeper connection, creativity, and environmental mindfulness. This recognition inspired her to begin facilitating regular workshops, where she teaches plant foraging, weaving, and basketry techniques.
Cath creates inclusive, grounding spaces where participants can reconnect with themselves, each other, and the local landscape. Sharing ancient weaving and basketry skills she is most inspired by bringing people together and nurturing creativity in ways that tread lightly on the earth.
duration
9:30am - 12:30pm
Level
Beginnner
Location
Drawing Studio