The Heritage Collective

Perfecting the Fit of your Garment: with Paper Cloth Cut
2025-03-26 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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

Art Class with John Cullinane
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, 2025-02-03 13:30 - 15:30 and 5 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
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
2025-03-07 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.

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.
Follow Paper Cloth Cut

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.

Heritage Theatre Screening - The Man Who Invented Christmas
2024-12-24 10:45 - 12:30 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the captivating story of how Charles Dickens (Dan Stevens) brought A Christmas Carol to life. Faced with a looming deadline, personal struggles, and a dash of writer’s block, Dickens imagines the unforgettable characters of Scrooge, Tiny Tim, and the Ghosts of Christmas. This heartwarming film takes you on a journey of creativity, redemption, and the magic of storytelling—a perfect holiday delight for the whole family. Your entertainment package includes a drink and snack.

Open Studio with Artist in Residence, Lucky Lee
2024-12-14 12:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-13 14:00 - 19:00 | The Heritage Collective Makerspace, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Makerspace Open Studio: Good Bones
Meet the Artist in Residence:
Karen (Lucky) Lee is a contemporary artist, experience designer, and facilitator. She creates multi-disciplinary social practice works and participatory experiences exploring place, identity, inequality, gender, class, humanness, social connection, mobility, and built and natural environments.
She likes creating playful opportunities to explore serious topics, generate sensory joy, kinaesthetic activation and emotive memory, and build connections to bridge difference and bring delight.
Karen has been in residence in the Makerspace during October- December 2024.
Karen has spent her residency developing her practice and a body of work entitled ‘Good Bones’, examining housing security, urban life, sense-of-home, attachment, and the cost of living. Works explored include paper and wire sculpture houses, bread houses and cityscapes, maps, participatory works and video works. The project engages the wider community, including seniors.
Karen will share the outcomes and works in progress in this Open Studio session. You may be treated to fresh bread!
Karen’s residency is supported through DADAA, Lotterywest, and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries.

Western Australia - An Historical Boast with Richard Offen
2024-12-13 14:30 - 16:00 | The Heritage Collective Theatre, 40 Marine Parade, Cottesloe, WA, Australia
Western Australia – An Historical Boast
Western Australians do not seem keen to boast about the history of their State, in fact few residents realise that on their own doorsteps are many features and places of international historical significance.
Starting with fossils in the Pilbara and some of the earliest evidence of Aboriginal communal living, to the remains of a fort on the Abrolhos Islands, Richard Offen’s talk will give a virtual tour of some of the places that give Western Australian a very special status
in the world’s history. Add to this some of the early buildings of the Swan River Colony, set up in 1829, and Richard will comprehensively debunk the myth that Western Australia has no history or heritage!
Richard Offen: Biography
After working in education for several years, Richard Offen joined the staff of the UK National Trust in 1989 and from 1992 until 2003 was responsible for the Trust’s famous Neptune Coastline Campaign. Under his direction the campaign raised over £28
million, enabling the Trust to buy and protect nearly one hundred miles of the spectacular British coastline.
Richard has wide experience of heritage matters around the world. During his time with the Trust, he worked with organisations in the USA, Spain, Malta and the Czech Republic, helping them develop conservation strategies and fundraising plans.
During a six-month sabbatical in 2001, Richard worked on secondment to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Washington DC and spent time on an exchange program with the Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales and the
National Trust in Australia (WA) in Perth.
In 2005 he emigrated to Western Australia to become Executive Director of the newly formed organisation, Heritage Perth. During his time in that post, he gained great popularity as a lecturer and broadcaster on both radio and television. He is probably best
known in Perth for his Monday morning history spot on the 720 ABC Breakfast Show with the late, much missed Eoin Cameron, and still has regular spots on ABC Perth, Capital Radio and 6PR.
Since retiring, Richard has written the Perth editions of Pavilion Books’ very popular series ‘Then and Now’ and ‘Lost Perth’. ‘Perth Then and Now’ has the distinction of requiring a reprint before it was launched and is now on the Australian ‘best seller’ list having sold around 20,000 copies to date. ‘Lost Perth’ has also now joined its companion of the Australian ‘best seller’ list. His third book for the same publisher, ‘A Perth Camera’ was published in November 2022. Richard has also written histories of St Mary’s Anglican
Girls’ School (‘A Place to Grow’ – published 2021) and Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School (‘The School in the Bush’ – also published in November 2022).
When not in his study/library, Richard is an active parishioner and Churchwarden of Christ Church, Claremont, sits on the Heritage Council of Western Australia; is President of both the Friends of the Battye Library and the Royal Western Australian Historical Society; and is a member of the selection panel for the Royal Agricultural Society of Western Australia’s Hall of Fame
