The Heritage Collective

Repair Lab
2025-04-05 10:00 - 12:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Got a broken item? Before you toss it, bring it to Repair Lab!
We’re a community-driven initiative helping Perth locals fix, learn, and save. The amazing volunteers will work alongside you to repair your items, giving them a second life and keeping them out of landfill.
What we do:
🛠 Assess & fix broken household items
🛠 Teach repair skills so you can DIY next time
🛠 Fight the throwaway culture with creativity & collaboration
Bring your broken items: clothes, jewellery, household items, toys, bicycles, etc.
Saturday 5 April & Saturday 5 July 2025, 10am – 12pm, The Makerspace
Since 2017, Repair Lab has saved thousands of items from landfill— we’re just getting started! Join us and be part of the solution. 🌿
📍 Find out more on Facebook and Instagram: Repair Lab Perth
Repair Lab is volunteer run. The WasteSorted project at Curtin Heritage Living is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the WasteAuthority.wa.gov.au
#WasteAuthority #WasteSorted #beaGREATsort #RepairLab #SustainableLiving #CommunityRepair #CircularEconomy,

Taking the Waters: A Journey Through Holiday History
2025-04-04 14:00 - 15:30 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join renowned historian and author Richard Offen for Taking the Waters, an engaging talk that dives into the origins of our love for the seaside. From the days when coastal retreats were anything but fashionable to their evolution into cherished cultural experiences, Richard will trace the journey of the seaside holiday—from its beginnings in the UK and Europe to its transformation in modern-day Western Australia.
Afterward, continue the conversation over a glass of wine with fellow attendees, sharing insights and stories inspired by this captivating exploration of coastal history. Don’t miss this unique afternoon of learning and connection!

First Friday Makers’ Club
2025-04-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Do you like to sit and craft and chat along the way with like-minded makers in a safe space?
Come along to our regular monthly makers’ group at the Heritage Makerspace.
‘Bring your portable project, (e.g. mending, stitching, journaling, miniature painting, spinning, knitting etc) to enjoy the inspiration and camaraderie of other makers – chat all things making, swap materials and exchange ideas while you progress your own personal work.’
All welcome. Professionals and amateurs alike. No pressure.
Sessions on 4 April, 2 May & 6 June will be led by upcycling entrepreneur Christina Paul, as part of the WasteSorted Project at The Heritage Collective.
We are keen to know if you’d be interested to come along. Book now, so we can look forward to meeting you.
When: First Friday of the month
Where: The Makerspace
Time: 10am-1pm
Presented in partnership with Maker & Smith.

Interactive upcycling
2025-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | TBC
Venue and details to come.

Interactive Upcycling
2025-04-04 08:00 - 17:00 | TBC
Details to come.

Creative Solutions to Textile Waste and Materials presented by LOOP
2025-04-03 15:30 - 16:30 | Lesser Hall, Cottesloe Civic Centre, Cottesloe Civic Centre, 109 Broome Street,, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
An interactive discussion with the Town of Cottesloe about innovative processes to minimise our community’s environmental impact.

The Art of Ikebana: an introductory course
2025-04-02 10:00 - 2025-04-16 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Following her introductory presentation: “Ikebana: More than nice flowers in the vase”, licensed Sogetsu Ikebana teacher; Davorka (Dav) Sudac-Renge will lead a short course introducing base techniques and styles of the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana.
Participants are invited to sign up to the first three introductory workshops, with further sessions available in the future. $150 covers all three sessions with all materials provided.
Session 1. Moribana, techniques and styles: Wednesday 2 April 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
Session 2. Nageire, tall vase, techniques and styles: Wednesday 9 April 2025, 10am – 12.30pm
Session 3. Exploring freestyle: creating straight lines: Wednesday 16 April 2025, 10am – 12.30pm

Art Class with John Cullinane
2025-03-31 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-10 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-03-03 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-02-24 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-02-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-02-10 13:30 - 15:30 and 1 more date | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join Weekly Art Tutoring Sessions with Renowned Perth Artist John Cullinane!
When: Every Monday 1.30pm – 3.30pm
Where: The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe
Bring your own art project and materials, and enjoy the guidance of John Cullinane. Tabletop easels will be provided.
Note: Come once or come every week. This session is open to all who enjoy art, regardless of skill level. However, please be aware that no physical assistance will be available during the class.

Drawing Workshop with Ross Potter
2025-03-27 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join acclaimed artist Ross Potter for an engaging drawing session, where he will guide you through pencil-on-paper techniques. This hands-on workshop offers the opportunity to refine your observational skills and create your own artwork under Ross’s expert instruction.
Over the course of two hours, participants of all skill levels and ages will explore the nuances of drawing.
Basic materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring your own sketchbook, pencils, and paper. Be prepared to step outside with Ross for inspiration—don’t forget a hat and a water bottle.
Ross Potter is Kamilaroi man and a professional artist, based in Walyalup/Fremantle, and the current artist-in-residence at The Heritage Collective. Renowned for his intricate, large-scale pencil works, Ross magnifies the often-overlooked details of his subjects, revealing hidden stories and the beauty of everyday life.
Photography courtesy of Ross Potter.

Ross potter workshop at AGWA. Photo: Brett Carnet Gibson.

Image by Ryan Ammon

Ross Potter, artist talk.
Photo Ryan Ammon.

Perfecting the Fit of your Garment: with Paper Cloth Cut
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join Alice Cliff for an evening dedicated to solving fit and pattern issues with expert guidance. Receive personalised attention on sizing, construction techniques, and pattern adjustments to achieve the perfect fit.
* Ever wished you had someone to help fit your clothes?
* What if that person was an experienced pattern maker?
* Need your measurements taken by a professional?
* Unsure which size to make before cutting into your fabric?
* Looking for guidance on blending between sizes?
The unstructured session allows you to learn from your own work and others in a small group setting, with plenty of one-on-one support:
* Small group of six offers personalised attention
* Pattern-making paper and equipment provided
* Bring a pencil, ruler, eraser, your patterns, and garments
Cost
$55 per person (Note: private tuition is normally $165 per hour!)
Don’t miss this opportunity for expert advice at a fraction of the cost.
Book one session or two! 6-8pm: Wed 19, 26 March

Dates & Location
6–8pm, Wednesday 19 March 2025 & Wednesday 26 March 2025
The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective
40 Marine Parade, Corner Warton Street, Cottesloe WA 6011

Makers' Film Festival
2025-02-27 16:30 - 18:30 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
The Makers’ Film Festival is an international short film festival with a focus on craft – makers, making and materials.
This edition features 14 films from 8 countries including local films from Fremantle as well as Canada, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa, United Kingdom, and USA. Selected from a worldwide call out, the set of films includes a wide variety of genres as well as craft practices and materials from organic fashion to incense-making, terrazzo tiles to glass, ceramics to vinyl record pressing, puppetry and automata, to name a few.
The 1 hour 45-minute program includes a short interval.
Thursday 27 February, doors open 4:15pm for 4:30pm screening. Book online.
General Admission: $16
Concession: $12
Marine Views & Waterfront: discounts apply.
This event is an exclusive, by invitation from Maker & Smith, a WA-based craft & design initiative led by Mary Ellen Cliff & Carola Akindele-Obe.
You can find out more about what they do at www.makerandsmith.com.au
Susie Vickery, ‘Ukari wa’utsika – Women’s Stories

Ikebana: More than nice flowers in a vase!
2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Ikebana is one of the traditional arts of Japan and has its real beginnings in the Muromachi period – the middle of the fifteenth century. Other Japanese arts that developed at this time were tea ceremony, Noh, painting, garden design and architecture.
Ikebana is often called the “Japanese art of flower arranging”, but is much more than simply putting flowers in a vase. It is creative expression within certain rules of construction using plant materials. Any plant material may be used as well as flowers. For example, withered leaves, seed pods, branches, etc. are valued as highly as flowers in full bloom.
Join Davorka (Dav) Sudac-Rengel, licensed Sogetsu Ikebana teacher, for an introductory presentation and demonstration in the Heritage Collective Theatre.
Dav will be conducting an introductory short course in Ikebana techniques in April 2025.

'Kesta Dress' Sew-along with Alice Cliff
2025-02-12 10:00 - 2025-02-13 16:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join senior pattern maker Alice Cliff for a two-day class to cut and sew a ‘Kesta dress’ together.
The Paper Cloth Cut ‘Kesta dress’ is a relaxed drawstring-waist dress with two sleeve length and cuff options, designed by Alice. See images below. Choose between a split yoke on bias to highlight your stripe fabric or pattern, or a classic full yoke. With patch pockets and a centre front placket for snaps or buttons, you have plenty of opportunity to colour block!
This is a two-day class, 10am–4pm each day. Suitable for adults and teenagers, sewing level beginner to intermediate.
The printed pattern will be provided on the first day. Suitable for sizes 8-22 AUS/UK (4-18 US, 36-50 EUR). Don’t worry, Alice will be there to guide you, step by step.
When: Wednesday 12 + Thursday 13 February (see program below)
Time: 10am–4pm each day
Where: The Makerspace
Cost: $275 per person +GST, includes Kesta Dress pattern valued at $20.
Morning & afternoon tea will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.
Limited: 6 students only allows plenty of personal tuition.
Materials & Tools: bring your own fabric and accessories of choice, sewing machine, scissors, pins, needles, tape measure, chalk or fabric pen and thread. Any extra instructions and reminders will be given via email prior to the start date.
Program
Day 1: cut out your dress and sew the placket, pockets and sleeves.
Day 2: sew the main body to the yoke, side seams, drawstring casing, armholes and finishing hems and neckline.
Whatever you don’t finish in class, you can continue at home with Alice’s email support if needed.
About Alice Cliff
Alice Cliff is a highly accomplished senior creative pattern maker who has worked for top fashion houses including Alexander McQueen, in London and Chloé, in Paris, where her work has been worn by Beyoncé, Rihanna and Claire Foy. Her talent, professionalism, persistence and hard work for over 15 years has seen her work with some of the best fashion houses and creative directors in fashion today. Currently based in Perth, Alice also specialises in tailoring and runs a freelance business, Paper Cloth Cut, creating PDF patterns and teaching workshops.
All images courtesy of Alice Cliff, Paper Cloth Cut.
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Kesta Dress (long sleeves)

Kesta Dress

Kesta Dress (short sleeves)

Kesta Dress (tie cuff detail)

Alice Cliff

Kesta Dress

Ross Potter: Artist Talk
2025-02-05 16:30 - 17:30 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Ross Potter is our 3rd Artist in Residence! Join us to hear about Ross’s artistic practice and latest residency experiences, including a fascinating turn in his work during his time recently in Iceland, as well as an insight into his exhibition ‘Things That Sleep Beneath the Snow’ at Rockingham Arts Centre.
WHEN: Wednesday 5 February, 4:30–5:30pm
WHERE: The Heritage Theatre
Bring your friends and family. It’s free. Bookings are essential.
Ross Potter is a Kamilaroi man and professional artist living on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar, in Walyalup/Fremantle. He works with pencil and paper to produce highly detailed, often large-scale representations of his subjects. Through magnifying microscopic features, Ross brings the abstractions of reality to our attention, while telling compelling stories of everyday life. One of his most well-known works is a life-sized drawing of Perth Zoo’s beloved elephant Tricia, which he created in the gallery during Fremantle Arts Centre’s hugely popular kids’ exhibition Animaze: Amazing Animals for Kids in 2018. Ross’s work has also been presented in numerous exhibitions and was shown in the Fremantle Biennale and at Boola Bardip WA Museum. Ross has undertaken artist residencies across Western Australia, including Cossack, Margaret River and most recently his first international residency at Herhúsid in Siglufjördur, Iceland.
We look forward to having Ross’s energy and creativity at the Makerspace until June 2024. Drop in to say Hi! and observe the progress of his works.

The Heritage Collective Open House Tour
2025-01-31 10:30 - 11:30 | The Heritage Collective, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Discover the charm of The Heritage Collective at our Open House Tour! Join us in the picturesque gardens at 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, at 10:30 AM for an engaging journey through beautifully restored historical buildings. Learn about their fascinating past, vibrant present, and inspiring future within our community. This insightful experience is free, but spots are limited—bookings are essential. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore history reimagined!

Travel Writing Workshop with Will Yeoman
2025-01-30 09:00 - 11:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join travel writer and photographer Will Yeoman in this short yet intensive workshop. Learn basic concepts and techniques such as notetaking, observation, description, atmosphere and place. After a short introduction, students will head outdoors, collecting material with notebooks and/or mobile phones before heading back inside to organise, distil and express ideas to create an integrated piece of micro travel writing.
Suitable for ages 16 and above.
Will Yeoman is CEO of Writing WA and a freelance travel writer. He was for over 15 years variously an arts writer, literary editor and travel writer, all at The West Australian. Will has travelled to, written about and photographed destinations including Tokyo, Amsterdam, London, Hyderabad, Bruges, Vienna, Paris and Arnhem Land.
When: Thursday 30 January
Time: 9am–11am
Where: The Makerspace
Cost: $35 per person
Please be SunSmart and bring a notebook, writing implements, or if you prefer laptops, tablets, mobile phones. Spare materials will be available.
Photo credits: Will Yeoman.

Natural Jewellery with Sultana Shamshi
2025-01-23 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Create unique works of jewellery and adornment from natural objects, such as seeds and nuts. Sultana will guide you in basic jewellery techniques to make something intensely personal in this very satisfying tactile activity. Sultana proves that jewellery does not have to be made from ‘precious’ materials; the crafting of adornment is what makes it precious.
Suitable for children and adults ages 12 and above.
Sultana Shamshi is a prolific and established artist and jeweller. Originally from Bombay, she has lived and worked in Perth for several decades. She says: Using natural materials and found objects I try to keep my jewellery practice sustainable, thought provoking, and reflective of the landscape of Western Australia.
Sultana is known for bringing people together, sharing stories of family and culture, often combining her craft and culinary practices.
When: Thursday 23 January
Time: 10am–12pm
Where: The Makerspace
Cost: $35 per person
Materials will be supplied.
All materials are ethically sourced with permissions and from licensed suppliers.

Morning Tea & Mobile Office for Seniors with Kate Chaney MP
2025-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Club Lounge, 40 Marine Parade, COTTESLOE, WA, 6011, Australia
Join us for a Mobile MP Office and Morning Tea in the beautifully restored Heritage Club Lounge at 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe! Since being elected, Kate and her team have been dedicated to helping older constituents and their families navigate challenges with Federal government services like Centrelink, My Aged Care, and the ATO. Each month, the team assists with over 100 cases and is eager to support even more members of our community.
Kate will share insights from the Seniors Guide and discuss available government services, followed by an audience Q&A. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed Morning Tea and the opportunity to connect with others. Common areas of assistance include pensions, healthcare cards, carer payments, scams, and more.
Bring your friends, and let us help make government services more accessible for you. Bookings are essential—secure your spot today!

Angela Rossen: Children's Holiday Nature Painting workshop
2025-01-22 09:30 - 11:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
This workshop is for children (aged 8-12) in which Angela will introduce them to drawing from nature, colour mixing and using a brush as a precision tool to paint nature studies.
Previous similar workshops have produced some of the sparkling collection of works on view in the Living Ocean Exhibition at Linton & Kay, open 9–30 January 2025.
Angela Rossen is the first Artist in Residence at the Heritage Collective. She is both an artist and a biodiversity educator. As well as her studio practice, she has worked with marine biologists in the School of the Biological Sciences at UWA for fifteen years as a science communicator. She also holds the position of Adjunct Artist with the Australian Institute of Marine Science. Whilst working alongside her scientific colleagues Angela has created an opus of artworks on near shore marine biodiversity. Her work can be seen on her website www.angelarossen.com
Supported by Curtin Heritage Living and Lotterywest.
Free session but registration is essential.
