About the class

Join local artist Symone Ishak for a vibrant acrylic painting workshop celebrating the unique beauty of Western Australia’s birdlife.

You’ll learn how to plan and sketch your chosen bird onto canvas, experiment with colour mixing, and build layers of paint to create a striking bird portrait full of personality and colour. Guided by Symone’s expert instruction, you’ll explore techniques for capturing the distinctive features and character of our local feathered friends.

Suitable for beginners and experienced painters alike, this workshop offers a relaxed and creative environment where you’ll develop new skills and leave with your own stunning Western Australian bird portrait to take home.

Suitable for all levels. Materials included.

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.

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

Symone Ishak

Symone Ishak is a self-taught oil painter based in Walyalup, Fremantle. What began as playful experimentation with oils has grown into an intuitive, exploratory practice, bridging her inner reflections with the outer world. Her work explores themes of connection, solitude, and grounding in the natural environment, with a focus on colour, form, and narrative.

Symone is passionate about sharing her practice and creativity with others.
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duration

One Day Workshop

Level

Beginner, Intermediate

Location

Painting Studio

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