The Heritage Collective

Art Class with John Cullinane
2025-10-13 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-29 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-22 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-09-01 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-08-25 13:30 - 15:30 (Australia/Perth) and 2 more dates | 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.

Kids Holiday Workshop: Make Your Mark!
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Makerspace, The Makerspace, The Heritage Collective, Cnr Warton St & Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA, 6011, Australia
🎨 School Holiday Workshop: Make Your Mark!
With Karen Sabitay from Artpod
Get creative these school holidays with Make Your Mark!, a hands-on art workshop designed for young artists who love to explore and express. Led by the talented Karen Sabitay from Artpod, this fun and energetic session invites kids to dive into paint, ink, and Posca pens to create their very own dynamic stand-up artwork.
Perfect for all ages this workshop is all about bold colours, big ideas, and personal expression!
Cost includes expert instruction and all materials.
🥤 BYO water bottle and snacks.
Places are limited – book early to avoid missing out!

Kids Holiday Workshop: Come fly a kite!
2025-10-09 10:00 - 12:30 | WA
Join Artpod’s Karen Sabitay for a Creative Kite-Making Workshop!
Have fun designing and decorating your own circular kite, then watch it fly in the beautiful gardens at Curtin Heritage.
✨ Perfect for kids – creative, hands-on fun in a beautiful outdoor setting!
🎨 Includes one-on-one instruction and all materials.
🥤 BYO water bottle and snacks.
Cost: $80

Colour in Action Workshop 3: Colour in Practice - Advanced
2025-10-08 13:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Under the guidance of muralist Desmond Sweeney, explore the colour wheel and learn about different colour schemes. Choose your own scheme and create a personalised colour palette using acrylic painting techniques.
Examine colour theory and relationships through thumbnail design methods. Learn to observe colours and use them effectively as compositional tools to connect and balance various elements in your work.
This course is designed for artists, interior designers, textile creators, illustrators, gardeners, chefs, and anyone who incorporates colour into their creative work.
Desmond has worked for Opera Australia and NIDA, and created large-scale murals nationally. Whether you’re curious about colour, working on a project, or want to enhance your art practice, you will leave this class with a comprehensive understanding of colour.
Suitable for ages 16+
Materials supplied include:
– Paints
– Brushes
– Small canvas
– Palette
– Colour wheel

Kids Holiday Workshop: Marini Ferlazzo-style animals
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join Artpod’s Karen Sabitay and create stunning Marini Ferlazzo–style animal art!
Get decorative with black fineliner and watercolour in this fun, hands-on workshop—perfect for all skill levels.
Finish your masterpiece and frame it beautifully to take home!

Kids Holiday Workshop: Design your own Fish Sketchbook
2025-10-07 10:00 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Join Artpod’s Karen Sabitay for a fun and creative session where you’ll learn to draw vibrant fish in the style of Ken Done! Then, use your artwork to decorate a sketchbook that you can take home and keep the creativity flowing.
Cost includes one-on-one instruction and all materials.
BYO water bottle and snacks.
Cost: $80

First Friday Makers’ Club
2025-10-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-05 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.

Colour in Action Workshop 2: Palettes and Schemes
2025-10-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Under the expert guidance of muralist Desmond Sweeney, discover the colour wheel and learn all about colour schemes. Choose your own and create a a personalised palette using acrylic painting techniques. Explore how colour can elevate your artistic style. This course is designed for artists and anyone who incorporates colour into their creative practices.
Des has worked for Opera Australia and NIDA, and created large-scale murals nationally making him well-equipped to guide students through the intricacies of colour including mixing and pairing, their origins, psychological effects, and more.
Whether you’re curious about colour, working on a project, or want to enhance your art practice, you will leave this class with a comprehensive understanding of colour. You’ll learn from popular culture, architecture, fashion, and, the many great masters of colour in fine art.
Suitable for ages 16+
Materials supplied include:
– Paints
– Brushes
– Small Canvas
– Colour wheel

Wendy Gers: Elevate Your Ceramics Career
2025-09-30 09:30 - 14:30 | The Heritage Collective, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
In partnership with the Australian Ceramics Triennale, Dr Wendy Gers, an award-winning international academic, curator and consultant based in the Netherlands, offers this exclusive workshop – a unique opportunity to gain insights from an internationally renowned ceramics curator.
Discover what galleries and museums are looking for, learn how to get your work noticed, and receive personalised guidance on your artistic journey. With a limited number of spots, this session provides a supportive space to discuss your work, ask questions, and map out your next professional steps.
WHEN: Monday 30 September 2025
WHERE: The Heritage Collective
BOOKINGS: essential via the Australian Ceramics Triennale
Dr Wendy Gers is an award-winning international academic, curator and consultant based in the Netherlands. She has lived and worked in in Europe, East Asia, the Middle East and Africa, where she has established research laboratories, taught and curated major exhibitions. Among these exhibitions are 2 major Biennales, that were visited by over 1 million people. Her curatorial leadership was celebrated by the City Press’s inclusion of Gers in their list of 100 ‘World-Class South Africans’. In parallel, Wendy has delivered over 80 public lectures and keynote addresses in 20 countries, and has served on various juries and boards. Gers is Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics in the Netherlands, a prestigious Rijksmuseum with collection of over 45 000 works. She is also the Theodore Randall International Chair of Art History at Alfred University, New York, in Autumn 2024. She has authored numerous catalogues, book chapters and scholarly articles, including the landmark monograph on southern African potteries, Scorched Earth (2016), Cont{r}act Earth (2017) and Terra Nova (2014). She has written chapters for 2 readers, The Ceramics Reader (2017) and The Craft and War Reader (forthcoming). Her research interests include sustainability, decolonisation, museums restitution and healing. Gers is the recipient of a PhD from the University of Sunderland; MA in History of Art (cum laude); Advanced University Diploma in Information Studies and BA from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. She completed her Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Tshwane University of Technology (South Africa).

Colour in Action Workshop 1: Introduction to Colour Mixing
2025-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Under the expert guidance of painter and muralist Desmond Sweeney, learn how to mix any colour you desire and confidently match colours. In this course on mixing paint colours, you will learn the fundamentals of colour mixing using acrylic paint techniques. Explore the colour wheel and discover how it can assist you in creating any shade. Learn how colour can influence and enhance your artistic style and identity.
“Everything we see, from artwork to fashion to architecture, is influenced by colour theory,” says Desmond who has worked for organisations such as Opera Australia and NIDA, as well as creating large-scale murals across the country. This class is introductory and no prior painting or drawing skills are required to participate.
Materials supplied include:
– Paints
– Brushes
– Small canvas
– Palette
– Colour wheel
This workshop is FREE. Spaces are limited. Reserve your place now.

Seeing Safari: Exploring Patterns in Plants and Animals
2025-09-23 16:15 - 17:45, 2025-09-16 16:15 - 17:45, 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 | 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.

The Art of Tablescaping
2025-09-18 18:30 - 20:30 | The Heritage Collective Club Lounge, 40 Marine Parade, COTTESLOE, WA, 6011, Australia
Meet Donna Hamilton from The Freo Florist, whose beautiful table settings create unforgettable dinner parties.
Tablescaping—the art of arranging a table—has been around since the 18th century when aristocrats showcased their wealth with elaborate centrepieces and fine tableware at social gatherings. Today, tablescaping is experiencing a revival. A simple search for “#tablescape” on social media reveals millions of enthusiasts globally crafting beautiful dining setups using plateware, textiles, fabrics, and of course, botanicals.
In this two-hour, hands-on workshop held in the Heritage Collective Club Lounge, Donna will guide you in curating your table for various occasions. Learn the art of floral design and summer tablescaping including a flat lay foliage runner, a gorgeous quirky display of bud vases and a grand bridal table for ten. Take home a fresh, new creative skill set as well as a beautiful native flower bouquet. Recreate what you have learned at home for the very best of new season entertaining. Just add an ambient playlist, delicious food, and your favourite guests and you have a feast for all the senses!
“Students not only leave with an armful of flowers, but also a head full of new ideas and deeper understanding of our local botanical neighbours.” Donna Hamilton
This 2-hour workshop includes:
• Local and native flowers and foliage
• All floristry materials, guidance, and tools (please BYO gloves)
• Bouquet to take home
• Light refreshments

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.
