Creative Learning Calendar

In this deep dive session, creative practitioner and esteemed mentor Bo Wong will guide you through the process of clarifying your values, leaving you with a solid foundation to build your practice upon. This insightful workshop is for arts, design and culture professionals who want to deepen their understanding of the key drivers behind their creative practice  – and weave this into their collaborations and communications.
Location – Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Date – Saturday, 29 March 2025
Times – 9am-12pm
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RESONANCE 2025, presented by Chop Street Music, offers a four-part series of free workshops designed to support emerging musicians at every stage of their journey, from drawing inspiration and honing their songwriting skills to recording, releasing, and promoting their music. Each workshop is led by industry professionals and offers valuable insights, practical skills, and the opportunity to engage with experienced musicians and industry experts. Workshops are free to attend, and participants are encouraged to book for the entire series.

Workshop 1 – Making Music your Career – Unlock your path to a sustainable music career in this workshop by Chop Street Music and WAM.
Location – NABO (Mataya Eatery)
Date – Tuesday, 8 April 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 2 – Record to Release – In this workshop, participants will explore a practical release timeline, breaking down how much time to allocate to each stage of the recording and release process.
Location – NABO (Mataya Eatery)
Date – Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 3 – Recording from Home – This workshop will guide musicians through the fundamentals of setting up a basic home recording setup, enabling them to record their own demos and ideas.
Location – NABO (Mataya Eatery)
Date – Tuesday, 3 June 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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ART ON THE MOVE presents this exciting two-day course for entry-level and experienced artists and arts practitioners. Participants will be introduced to the essential skills and knowledge for working in gallery environments, including condition reporting, exhibition design and installation and safe handling and packing of artworks. This course is free to attend, however spaces are limited.
Location – Contemporary Art Spaces Mandurah
Date – Monday, 5 and Tuesday, 6 May 2025
Times – 10am-3pm
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This five-week series of workshops, presented by Mark Regan, will take you on a journey toward video content success! Whether you are a creative business owner or a solo artist trying to get themselves out there, this series of workshops will provide the tools you need to find your creative voice, make and edit your own videos and develop strategies for sharing your content online. These workshops are $10 per person to attend, and we encourage participants to book for the whole series.

Workshop 1 – Video Storytelling for Business and Artistic Success – This workshop empowers artists and small businesses to craft compelling narratives that align with their brand values and business or artistic goals, driving deeper audience connection.
Location – Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club
Date – Thursday, 8 May 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 2 – DIY Smartphone Video Production Basics – In this workshop, creatives will learn the tools and skills to create professional-looking videos using their mobile phones, enabling cost-effective in-house content production.
Location – Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club
Date – Thursday, 15 May 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 3 – Professional Presentation on Camera – Over two hours in this workshop, creative will be empowered to overcome camera shyness and confidently deliver engaging, authentic messages for their video content.
Location – Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club
Date – Thursday, 22 May 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 4 – Editing Smartphone Videos – This workshop teaches participants advanced video editing techniques to give their content a polished, professional finish, enhancing brand appeal and audience engagement.
Location – Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club
Date – Thursday, 29 May 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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Workshop 5 – Winning with Social Media Videos – The session provides actionable insights to help businesses produce content that stands out in crowded feeds and resonates with their target audience by optimising their videos for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Location – Mandurah Bowling and Recreation Club
Date – Thursday, 5 June 2025
Time – 6pm-8pm
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In this transformative, 3-hour workshop led by WAAPA educators, attendees will learn essential skills to both craft a compelling pitch and deliver it with dynamic, authentic presentation techniques.
Location – Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, Dance Studio
Date – Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Times – 5.30pm-8.30pm
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Join James Boyd (State Manager, Development & Partnerships, Creative Australia) and fellow creatives from the Mandurah area in this one-day workshop covering the art of fundraising. This workshop is ideal for individual artists, arts leaders, community groups and arts board members looking for the know-how, confidence and inspiration to find support for projects or creative practice from the private sector.
Location – Falcon Library and Community Centre
Date – Friday, 16 May 2025
Times – 9am-3pm
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Artists, community groups and other arts professionals are invited to this one-day intensive workshop covering all facets of grant-writing. Walk through Walls will step through the start-to-finish of applying for a grant, from development of an idea to evaluation and acquittal.
Location – Halls Head Parade Community and Sports Facility
Date – Saturday, 14 June 2025
Times – 10am-4pm
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