The Heritage Collective

Seeing Safari: Exploring Patterns in Plants and Animals
2025-09-09 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-09-02 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-08-26 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-08-19 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-08-12 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-08-05 16:15 - 17:45 (Australia/Perth) | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
Come join the SAFARI exploring patterns in plants and animals with Artpod’s Karen Sabitay. Nature is so remarkable with its colours and patterns and it’s fun discovering and playing with these ideas in art.
Classes are held every Tuesday after school in the Makerspace and include cool activities that suit boys and girls of primary school age.
All materials are included. Head to ARTPOD to book your spot now.

Art Class with John Cullinane
2025-09-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-18 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-04 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-28 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-14 13:30 - 15:30 | 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.

First Friday Makers’ Club
2025-09-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-01 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: 10.00am-12.00pm
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.

Fix, Maintain & Reclaim your Knitting Machine
2025-08-10 10:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
Is there a neglected knitting machine collecting dust in your spare room or garage? Dust it off and join us for an engaging, hands-on session dedicated to revitalising your trusty machine.
Under Mark White’s expert guidance, you’ll learn essential techniques to repair and maintain your machine, transforming it from a forgotten tool into a creative powerhouse.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to breathe new life into their knitting machine and explore the endless possibilities it offers.
Suitable for ages 16 and up, come unlock your machine’s hidden potential and rediscover your passion for knitting!
Choose which day to come: Saturday 9 August or Sunday 10 August 2025.
Limited to only 6 places per session. Fees apply.
A photo and description of your machine will be required on booking.
Details of what to expect, what to bring & what will be provided
This hands-on session will guide participants through essential maintenance tasks for knitting machines, starting with a printed resource handout covering contacts and sources for parts and manuals. The group will check and, if needed, restore sponge bars, with a live demonstration on replacing foam and sourcing new ones. Participants will learn how to remove and clean needles, inspect gate pegs, and safely remove panels and end pieces for basic bed cleaning. The session includes inspection of the pattern mechanism, disassembly and lubrication of the carriage, and a comparison of different machine types (Brother, Empisal, Singer). We’ll also cover sinker plate cleaning and alignment before reassembly and testing, with time allowed for questions and deeper discussion where needed.
Bring:

Your machine: Singer, Brother and Empisal (please no Passap machines)
Cardboard egg carton (to keep screws etc in order)
2-3 take away food containers
Some rags for cleaning
Nitrile disposable gloves, if you are sensitive to oil etc
Note pad and pen
#1 Phillips good quality screwdriver
#2 Phillips good quality screwdriver
Straight blade screwdriver
Large tweezers (to pick up small pieces)
Toothbrush or similar small, stiff bristle brush

Provided:

Solvent, oil and grease
Foam for sponge bars
Machine oil – Hair clipper oil or other light oil (eg Inox, Ballistol)
Long cleaning brush – aquarium tube or beer line cleaning brush – 10mm (3/8”) diameter brush x 1.2m – 1.5m (48”-60”) long
Special tools and a few common parts
Morning tea on arrival
Lunch

Mark White is a retired mechanical engineer with decades of hands-on experience in everything from vehicle maintenance to appliance repair. He began working on knitting machines over 30 years ago when his wife took up the hobby — initially to keep her machines running, then for her knitting club and the wider community. With official service agents now long gone, he has become one of only two people in WA (as far as he knows) still servicing a wide range of machines, especially Brother electronics, as well as Singer, Empisal, and some rare vintage models. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others keep their machines running smoothly — and to help keep this rich craft tradition alive.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Maker & Smith.
Maker & Smith is an independent partnership of Carola Akindele-Obe and Mary Ellen Cliff based in Perth and Denmark, Western Australia. They promote and encourage the professional skills of craftspeople and designer-makers through a Makers’ Directory, workshops, masterclasses, talks and an international short film festival about makers, making & materials.

Fix, Maintain & Reclaim your Knitting Machine
2025-08-09 10:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
Is there a neglected knitting machine collecting dust in your spare room or garage? Dust it off and join us for an engaging, hands-on session dedicated to revitalising your trusty machine.
Under expert guidance, you’ll learn essential techniques to repair and maintain your machine, transforming it from a forgotten tool into a creative powerhouse.
This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to breathe new life into their knitting machine and explore the endless possibilities it offers.
Suitable for ages 16 and up, come unlock your machine’s hidden potential and rediscover your passion for knitting!
Choose which day to come: Saturday 9 August or Sunday 10 August 2025.
Fees apply.
A photo and description of your machine will be required on booking.
Details of what to expect, what to bring & what will be provided
This hands-on session will guide participants through essential maintenance tasks for knitting machines, starting with a printed resource handout covering contacts and sources for parts and manuals. The group will check and, if needed, restore sponge bars, with a live demonstration on replacing foam and sourcing new ones. Participants will learn how to remove and clean needles, inspect gate pegs, and safely remove panels and end pieces for basic bed cleaning. The session includes inspection of the pattern mechanism, disassembly and lubrication of the carriage, and a comparison of different machine types (Brother, Empisal, Singer). We’ll also cover sinker plate cleaning and alignment before reassembly and testing, with time allowed for questions and deeper discussion where needed.
Bring:

Your machine: Singer, Brother and Empisal (please no Passap machines)
Cardboard egg carton (to keep screws etc in order)
2-3 take away food containers
Some rags for cleaning
Nitrile disposable gloves, if you are sensitive to oil etc
Note pad and pen
#1 Phillips good quality screwdriver
#2 Phillips good quality screwdriver
Straight blade screwdriver
Large tweezers (to pick up small pieces)
Toothbrush or similar small, stiff bristle brush

Provided:

Solvent, oil and grease
Foam for sponge bars
Machine oil – Hair clipper oil or other light oil (eg Inox, Ballistol)
Long cleaning brush – aquarium tube or beer line cleaning brush – 10mm (3/8”) diameter brush x 1.2m – 1.5m (48”-60”) long
Special tools and a few common parts
Morning tea on arrival
Lunch

Mark White is a retired mechanical engineer with decades of hands-on experience in everything from vehicle maintenance to appliance repair. He began working on knitting machines over 30 years ago when his wife took up the hobby — initially to keep her machines running, then for her knitting club and the wider community. With official service agents now long gone, he has become one of only two people in WA (as far as he knows) still servicing a wide range of machines, especially Brother electronics, as well as Singer, Empisal, and some rare vintage models. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others keep their machines running smoothly — and to help keep this rich craft tradition alive.
This workshop is presented in partnership with Maker & Smith.
Maker & Smith is an independent partnership of Carola Akindele-Obe and Mary Ellen Cliff based in Perth and Denmark, Western Australia. They promote and encourage the professional skills of craftspeople and designer-makers through a Makers’ Directory, workshops, masterclasses, talks and an international short film festival about makers, making & materials.

Art Class with John Cullinane
2025-07-21 13:30 - 15:30 | 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.

AVÉ at The Heritage Collective
2025-07-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2025-07-19 14:30 - 15:30 | The Heritage Collective Club Lounge, 40 Marine Parade, COTTESLOE, WA, 6011, Australia
Join the Australian Vocal Ensemble (AVÉ) for an exclusive afternoon or evening of music and conversation in the intimate surrounds of The Heritage Collective, as they unveil a bold new song cycle inspired by the words of one of Australia’s most revered writers, Tim Winton AO. This premiere performance features a suite of commissioned works that capture the vastness of Australia’s landscapes and the subtleties of modern life, interpreted through the voices of composers deeply connected to Western Australia.
Compositions by Emma Jayakumar, Ruben Davies, Lachlan Skipworth, and Aaron Wyatt reshape Winton’s storytelling into a sonic experience, drawing out its lyricism and sense of place. The program also includes works by other outstanding WA composers previously commissioned by AVÉ, including Iain Grandage, Perry Joyce, and Andrew O’Connor.
With three of AVÉ’s four core members — Fiona Campbell OAM, Louis Hurley, and Andrew O’Connor — having strong ties to WA, this event is a heartfelt homecoming and celebration of local composers, singers, and stories. Guests will have the unique opportunity to connect with the ensemble, experience new works in their world premiere, and hear firsthand the artistry shaping a bold new chapter in Australian vocal music.
Refreshments will be served 45 minutes prior to each performance.
ABOUT AVÉ
Founded in 2021 by Dr Katie Noonan, AVÉ brings Australia’s stories and languages to life through song — intertwining ancient traditions and contemporary compositions. In just over three years, AVÉ has commissioned 61 new works and become one of the country’s most distinctive and innovative vocal chamber groups. With a spirit of collaboration, a warm and welcoming demeanour alongside creative excellence, AVÉ is redefining the sound of 21st-century Australia.

Sew a Sustainable, Upcycled Bucket Hat with Megan Oxberry
2025-07-18 10:00 - 16:00 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
Upcycle fabric: stitch, shape, and craft an eco-friendly bucket hat.
Before sewing, we’ll dive into fabric selection, exploring creative techniques like print mixing, texturing, and strategic fabric placement to make your design truly unique.
With expert guidance every step of the way, you’ll stitch, shape, and craft your very own one-of-a-kind, eco-friendly bucket hat. Expect a fun, inspiring session filled with creativity and sustainable fashion tips!
Suitable for ages 16 years + and beginners to intermediate. Participants should feel comfortable using a sewing machine.
For inspiration go to Megan’s website and visit Pinterest and search for ‘upcycled bucket hat’. The sky is the limit!
Bring: your sewing machine, fabric, thread & scissors – and your lunch.
We will supply: the pattern, tracing paper, extra fabric & thread, iron & ironing board, spare equipment – and morning tea.
Megan is passionate about sewing and textiles. She loves creating with fabrics and exploring different patterns, textures and designs. A long-time op-shopper and finder of second-hand treasures, Megan combines her love of sewing and sourcing reclaimed fabrics to make one-off pieces for herself, her family and for sale.
Images, courtesy of Megan Oxberry.

Megan Oxberry, Make a Bucket Hat

Megan Oxberry, Make a Bucket Hat

Megan Oxberry, Make a Bucket Hat

School Holidays Art Classes: Abstract Animals
2025-07-17 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
ABSTRACT ANIMALS
Select a black and white image of an animal, and then bring it to life by transforming its shape with vibrant colours, rich patterns, and bold forms. Use a collection of Posca pens to skilfully create your vision on a sheet of textured brown paper, allowing each stroke to blend beautifully with the earthy background.
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. Peruse our full calendar for the full programme.
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: Birds on Wood
2025-07-16 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
BIRDS ON WOOD
It’s exciting to work on surfaces other than paper, and birds in nature provide wonderful subjects for artistic creation. In this class, we will embark on a mixed media project that combines wood, collage, paint, and Posca pen techniques to create bright and vibrant birds of your choosing.
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 Frog on a Log
2025-07-15 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
FROG ON A LOG MODEL
Frogs are amazing creatures with remarkably long legs, making them fun to 3D model and decorate on a log. We will be using model magic, a real log, hot glue, and mixed media to create your very own froggy friend.
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
2025-07-14 10:00 - 12:30 | WA
MAKE A 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.

Upcycling Workshop for Kids & Teens with Madelyn Jane
2025-07-11 10:00 - 13:00 | 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.
