The Heritage Collective

Upcycling Workshop for Kids & Teens with Madelyn Jane
2025-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 (Australia/Perth) | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
There are so many fun and creative projects you can make to upcycle your old jeans!
If you hop onto Pinterest and Madelyn’s Instagram @madelynjane_designs, you’ll find all sorts of ideas. It’s a trend gaining popularity because most of us have old jeans at home, and thrift stores have plenty of denim available, making it easy and affordable to source materials.
Join designer Madelyn Jane and learn how to make a cool tote bag or other bag by repurposing your old denim clothing using the pockets, the waistbands, the legs, the zips and buttons and belt loops. Along the way you will learn sewing tips and innovative ways of making the most of every part of your jeans, so there’s no waste at all.
Grab a pair of your old jeans or run to your local charity shop and let’s get started!
Suitable for ages 12–17 years and beginners to intermediates. Sewing machines, scissors, pins & thread supplied.
Free to attend. Bookings required. Limited to 6 places.

Sketchbooking: with Bee KC Tan
2025-07-10 13:00 - 2025-07-31 15:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Learn to record the world around you in a sketchbook using line and wash (pen and watercolour). Develop a regular sketching practice, sketching from life whenever you can, wherever you go recording your experiences. The process will nurture your creativity, enhance your artistic skills as well as improve your general well being.
Course highlights: Learn basic drawing and watercolour techniques. Start by sketching everyday objects in a simple handmade watercolour sketchbook made by you. Progress to sketching on location on the beautiful grounds of the Heritage Collective.
Bee K C Tan is an accomplished visual artist, keen urban sketcher, and experienced art educator based in Perth. As a former medical doctor with an interest in art as therapy, she is passionate about helping people discover wellness and joy through the art making process.
View her work on her website www.artistbee.com and Instagram @bee_kctan Email artistbee@gmail.com
This is a four week course: Thursdays 10, 17, 24 & 31 July 2025, 1pm – 3.30pm
Course fee of $250 fee includes all materials. (Previous participants are welcome at reduced fee of $225 covering previously purchased materials)

School Holiday Art Classes: Make & Fly a Kite
2025-07-10 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
The Winter holidays are for creating!
Unleash your creativity by designing, crafting, and flying a colourful kite in the grounds of the Heritage Collective. This exciting hands-on skill also provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and embrace the joy of flight.
The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Book your child’s spot soon to give them the opportunity to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential.
Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills.
All levels and abilities are welcome, and materials and aprons will be provided.

School Holiday Art Classes: Paint a Funky Vase
2025-07-09 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
PAINT A FUNKY VASE
Posca pens are highly pigmented, featuring bright matte colours that have great depth. Artists love their magical effect! In this class, we will use these pens and paint on cardboard to create a bright, dynamic stand-up vase/modern artwork for you to take home!
The Winter holidays are for creating!
The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Peruse our full calendar of events now.
Book your child’s spot soon to give them the opportunity to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential. Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills.
All levels and abilities are welcome, and materials and aprons will be provided. BYO water flash and snacks.

School Holiday Art Classes: Magpie Madness!
2025-07-08 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
MAGPIE MADNESS! Embrace your inner magpie crafting a paintbrush from the natural treasures around you. Wander through The Heritage Collective gardens gathering twigs, leaves, and feathers to make a paintbrush, then paint a background filled with swirling colours, whimsical patterns and a magpie – of course!

The Winter holidays are for creating! The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Peruse our calendar of events now for the full program. Book your child’s spot soon to give them the opportunity to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential.
Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills.
All levels and abilities are welcome, and materials and aprons will be provided.

Art Class with John Cullinane
2025-07-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-30 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-23 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-16 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-09 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-06-02 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-26 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-05-19 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 (excluding Public Holidays)
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.

School Holiday Art Classes: Paint a floral masterpiece
2025-07-07 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Paint a floral masterpiece! Learn the secret technique for creating a masterpiece. Paint a floral artwork from a picture or your favourite photo, frame it, and you will have a beautiful painting for your bedroom wall.
The Winter holidays are for creating!
ART & WONDER. The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Peruse our calendar of events now for the full program.
Book your child’s spot soon to allow them to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential. Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills. All levels and abilities are welcome, and all materials will be provided. Aprons will be given, but we recommend that children wear old clothes, as they may get messy!

Repair Lab & Stash Swap
2025-07-05 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Need something fixed? Bring it to the Repair Lab!
Join us for a free drop-in event where skilled volunteers are ready to help you repair a variety of household items. Whether it’s electrical appliances, clothing that needs mending, bicycles in need of tune-ups, or other household goods, we aim to restore and rejuvenate your items. Repair Lab not only gives new life to these belongings but also plays a vital role in reducing waste and keeping items out of landfill.
Registration is not required— just drop by! Our services are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to come early to secure your spot. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn practical repair skills and connect with others in the community.
PLUS Discover how to repair jewellery, textiles, apparel, kitchen appliances, electronics, dog collars, bicycles, and much more! Join us in making sustainability a priority while saving money and extending the life of your possessions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Registration is not required— just drop by! Our services are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to come early to secure your spot. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn practical repair skills and connect with others in the community.
Stash Swap
Organised by popular demand in addition to Repair Lab. Bring your unwanted textile, fabric stash & swap it for something you’d prefer.

First Friday Makers’ Club
2025-07-04 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.
When: First Friday of the month
Where: The Makerspace
Time: 10am-12pm
Presented in partnership with Maker & Smith.
Book now, so we can look forward to meeting you.
It is free to attend, however if you book and then cannot attend, please let us know as there is always a waiting list.

The Fairy Queen Talk & Film with Susie Vickery
2025-07-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Theatre at The Heritage Collective, Heritage Theatre,, Australia
Denmark Baroque hired acclaimed textile artist and costumier Susie Vickery to design costumes for Henry Purcell’s opera The Fairy Queen. Despite funding issues that halted the staging, the costume team continued, creating costumes from waste & discarded materials sourced at the Denmark Tip Shop. This project turned into a community effort, and in this special event, Susie will share the evolution, design process, and the resulting music video.
This event is free to attend, thanks to a WasteSorted grant from the Waste Authority.
The WasteSorted project at Curtin Heritage Living is supported by the Government of Western Australia and the WasteAuthority.wa.gov.au

Instagram Masterclass with Lulu Cavanagh
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Discover how to optimise Instagram for your brand with a two-hour masterclass led by creative consultant and photographer Lulu Cavanagh at The Heritage Collective.
Whether your goals are to grow your following, create engaging content, or strengthen your brand presence, this class offers proven strategies and insider tips to transform your Instagram approach and elevate your brand. This workshop is ideal for those starting a business or ready to take theirs next level using Instagram. If you are unsure whether your business is suited to using Instagram, contact Lulu on lulu@aesthetecollective.com.au
Lulu Cavanagh of Aesthete Collective is an experienced brand and creative consultant, photographer, and interior designer specialising in marketing and content creation. She has collaborated with brands including Bonnie + Neil, District, Gritty Pretty, Sheridan, IKEA and Bauwerk Colour nationally and on campaigns and interior designs projects in the UK and USA. Her photography and styling work has been featured in publications such as Qantas Magazine, Inside Out, Home Beautiful, STM, Broadsheet, The Local Project, My Domain, and Real Living.

Strengthen Your Inner Shield: Qigong Workshop for Immunity
2025-06-17 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heritage Collective Club Lounge, 40 Marine Parade, COTTESLOE, WA, 6011, Australia
Join Niki Browne-Cooper from Innersweat for a special 2-hour evening of gentle yet powerful practice to support your immune system — physically, energetically and emotionally.
Rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this nourishing session will explore how our immune health is deeply linked to the strength of our Qi, the health of our organs, and the way we move through the world.
This immersive evening includes:
• Insight into the TCM perspective on immunity
• Qigong movements to build internal strength and resilience
• Breathwork and meditation to calm the nervous system
• Immune-boosting herbal tea
• Q&A to deepen your understanding and take-home practices
You’ll leave feeling grounded, clear, and empowered with simple tools to support your wellbeing through the cooler months ahead.

Interactive upcycling with Melissa Cameron
2025-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Marine Views Lobby Lounge, Warton Street, Cottesloe, WA, 6011, Australia
Circularity Collaboration – making art using post-consumer waste with Melissa Cameron, metalsmith and jewellery artist
Everyone is welcome! Come together in the Marine Views Lobby to create a large-scale artwork from post-consumer waste, encoding a binary message about the urgent need for a sustainable future.
Working with the artist Melissa Cameron to carefully prepare and sort collected plastic bottle tops, you will be guided in simple jewellery techniques including wire stripping, drilling, wire twisting and stringing the tops together. (Don’t worry, you can do it & will be guided to do it safely.)
Work with Melissa and your friends to fabricate a colourful and meaningful jewel-like hanging – the more hands the merrier!
Skill level: Suitable for all ages. Knitters and others who read patterns and plans are particularly adept at working with the colour based plans that guide the code placement 🙂
What to bring: curiosity! All materials & tools will be supplied.
Melissa Cameron is a Perth-based jeweller and public artist. She has lived in Naarm/Melbourne and on Duwamish lands in Seattle, USA. She holds a BA in Interior Architecture and a Postgrad Diploma in Jewellery Production from Curtin University, and an MFA in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from Monash University. Melissa recently held an exhibition at Rockingham Arts Centre, was a lead artist in IOTA21, and has been selected to exhibit at the internationally acclaimed Cheongju Craft Biennale in South Korea in September 2025. Visit Melissa’s Instagram page.

Interactive Upcycling with Melissa Cameron
2025-06-11 10:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Circularity Collaboration – making art using post-consumer waste with Melissa Cameron, metalsmith and jewellery artist
Everyone is welcome! Come together in the Makerspace in the heritage building to create a large-scale artwork from post-consumer waste, encoding a binary message about the urgent need for a sustainable future.
Working with the artist Melissa Cameron to carefully prepare collected plastic bottle tops, you will be guided on simple jewellery techniques including wire stripping, drilling, and wire twisting. (Don’t worry, you can do it & will be guided to do it safely.)
Work with Melissa and your friends to fabricate a colourful and meaningful jewel-like hanging – the more hands the merrier!
Skill level: Suitable for all ages. Knitters and others who read patterns and plans are particularly adept at working with the colour based plans that guide the code placement 🙂
What to bring: curiosity! All materials & tools will be supplied. You can bring your plastic bottle tops too – milk, juice, vegemite…
Free to attend, but please book as spaces are limited.
Melissa Cameron is a Perth-based jeweller and public artist. She has lived in Naarm/Melbourne and on Duwamish lands in Seattle, USA. She holds a BA in Interior Architecture and a Postgrad Diploma in Jewellery Production from Curtin University, and an MFA in Jewellery and Metalsmithing from Monash University.

Panel Discussion: Advances in Circular Fashion in WA
2025-06-07 11:00 - 12:00 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
The fashion industry is evolving due to consumer demand, doubling production in 15 years and impacting the environment. Positive changes include sustainable materials and recycling initiatives.
Join our exclusive discussion about the impact on WA and advancements in Circular Fashion initiatives with an expert panel:
Lisa Piller, a 2024 Australian VET Sustainability Fellow and Principal Lecturer for the Creative Industries and advocate for designing using textile waste.
Molly Ryan, an Associate Lecturer at Curtin University and a creative practitioner, researcher, and educator who works across fashion, design, art, and sustainability.
Shannon Itzstein, a changemaker who addresses textile waste and assists businesses in reconsidering their environmental impact.
Anne Farren, a maker, educator and researcher in fields of study including fashion design, textile art and exhibition curation.
Register today
Read the Report: THE STATE OF FASHION & TEXTILE CIRCULARITY IN WA, published in 2023, by the above consortium of authors.

First Friday Makers’ Club
2025-06-06 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.

Winter Writers Series: Dr Marion Kickett
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join The Heritage Collective for an inspiring evening with Dr Marion Kickett, a leader in Aboriginal health, education, and a cultural advisor as she discusses her book, What is an Aboriginal Elder?
The event will be hosted by William Yeomans, CEO of Writing WA. Enjoy a pre-discussion glass of wine and light bites, followed by a Q&A and a reading from the book. You will have the opportunity to purchase What is an Aboriginal Elder? on the night and have it signed by the author.

Upcycle Jeans Workshop with LOOP
2025-05-29 16:00 - 18:00 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
Upcycle your old denim clothing into a cool tote bag that is fun and sustainable.
Bring along a pair of old shorts, jeans, or pants to upcycle into a functional and fun tote bag. Attendees will learn new upcycling skills and be encouraged to think creatively about how they can repurpose their material waste at home.
Loop Upcycling is a social enterprise based in Western Australia and is Australia’s first corporate upcycling company. It provides businesses with innovative and circular solutions for redundant textiles while creating meaningful job opportunities for individuals experiencing vulnerability in our community.
Suitable for ages 12 –17 years and beginners to intermediate. Sewing machines are supplied.

School Holiday Art Classes: Make & fly a KITE!
2025-05-26 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
MAKE & FLY A KITE
Unleash your creativity by designing, crafting, and flying a colourful kite in the grounds of the Heritage Collective. This exciting hands-on skill also provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and embrace the joy of flight.
The Winter holidays are for creating!
The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Book your child’s spot soon to give them the opportunity to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential.
Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills.
All levels and abilities are welcome, and materials and aprons will be provided. BYO water flask and snacks.

School Holiday Art Classes: Make a Rebel Robot
2025-05-26 08:00 - 17:00 | WA
Make your own robot!
Using metal and rubber shapes, create a robot form, paint it, cut it out, and collage it on a background using vibrant Posca pens to create your own unique ‘Rebel Robot.’
The Winter holidays are for creating!
The Heritage Collective is offering two weeks of morning art classes for children and young people aged 6 to 15. Book your child’s spot soon to give them the opportunity to explore a wide range of new techniques and unleash their creative potential.
Sessions are held from Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm. Each class is uniquely structured and taught by Karen Sabitay from ARTPOD – Creative Arts Centre. With a maximum of 15 per class, Karen provides personalised instruction to ensure that each student receives the attention they need to develop their skills.
All levels and abilities are welcome, and materials and aprons will be provided. BYO water flask and snacks.

Winter Writer Series: Natasha Lester
2025-05-22 18:00 - 20:00 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join The Heritage Collective for an inspiring evening with award-winning Western Australian author Natasha Lester as she discusses her new book, The Mademoiselle Alliance. The event will be hosted by William Yeomans, CEO of Writing WA. Enjoy a pre-discussion glass of wine and light bites, followed by a Q&A and a reading from the book. You will have the opportunity to purchase The Mademoiselle Alliance on the night and have it signed by Natasha.
Natasha Lester is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of 9 historical novels, including The Paris Seamstress, The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre and The French Photographer. She’s also a former marketing executive for L’Oreal. Her books have been translated into 21 languages and are published all around the world. Her eighth novel, The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, was longlisted for the 2024 ARA Historical Novel Prize.

Sketchbooking: an introductory course with Bee KC Tan
2025-05-08 09:30 - 2025-05-29 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Learn to record the world around you in a sketchbook using line and wash (pen and watercolour). Develop a regular sketching practice, sketching from life whenever you can, wherever you go recording your experiences. The process will nurture your creativity, enhance your artistic skills as well as improve your general well being.
Course highlights: Learn basic drawing and watercolour techniques. Start by sketching everyday objects in a simple handmade watercolour sketchbook made by you. Progress to sketching on location on the beautiful grounds of the Heritage Collective.
Bee K C Tan is an accomplished visual artist, keen urban sketcher, and experienced art educator based in Perth. As a former medical doctor with an interest in art as therapy, she is passionate about helping people discover wellness and joy through the art making process.
View her work on her website www.artistbee.com and Instagram @bee_kctan Email artistbee@gmail.com
This is a four week course: Thursdays 8, 15, 22 and 29 May 2025, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Course fee of $250 fee incudes all materials
