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Friday Flicks

Black and white photo of old truck

Go back in time with this wonderful movie collage of images, advertisements and movie reels illustrating Wanneroo of yesteryear.

Dates and times

  • Friday 26 April // 10am to 4pm
  • Friday 3 May // 10am to 4pm
  • Friday 10 May // 10am to 4pm
  • Friday 17 May // 10am to 4pm

Explore the sights and sounds of Wanneroo through a showcase of images and videos from the Wanneroo Community History Collection. This screening will explore Wanneroo's rich and diverse history including life on the land, Atlantis Marine Park, and days out at Yanchep.

Changemakers: Travelling exhibition, Museum of Australian Democracy

Tapestry

This small but powerful exhibition draws on the history of textile banners as artefacts used for activism.

Dates and times

  • Monday - CLOSED
  • Tuesday - CLOSED
  • Wednesday // 10am to 4pm
  • Thursday // 10am to 4pm
  • Friday // 10am to 4pm
  • Saturday // 10am to 4pm
  • Sunday - CLOSED

This exhibition shows how ‘crafting’ – traditionally considered women’s work – can be used for political expression and social change.

Changemakers consists of eight textile banners that represent a range of historical and contemporary activist movements including the women’s suffrage campaign, as well as banners displayed in town halls and churches. 

Many of the social issues raised by early activists remain vitally relevant today, including equal pay, sexual harassment, family violence, and female representation in Parliament and business.

Connect to the past through story writing

Photo of Josephine Taylor

Have you wanted to connect with your past but never quite got there? Be inspired and start writing in this enjoyable and practical three-part writing program with writer Joseph Taylor.

Dates and times

  • Saturday 4 May // 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Saturday 11 May // 1:30pm to 4:30pm
  • Saturday 18 May // 1:30pm to 4:30pm

The focus will be on sharing family histories through story.

People will be offered information and examples and learn skills through enjoyable writing exercises. Each workshop will include time dedicated to writing freely, and expert guidance in bringing to life in words participants’ chosen stories, whether a snapshot in time of a past Wanneroo or an anecdote from family history.

Presenter Josephine Taylor is a writer, editor, and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Writing at Edith Cowan University. She is a long-time resident in the Wanneroo area, having migrated from England in 1966. Josephine teaches, facilitates, and judges in literary fiction and creative non-fiction.

Please only book if you can attend all three workshops, as this is a three- part event and places are limited.

Book here 

 

Repurpose curtain netting into produce bags - Wanneroo Library and Cultural Centre

Peg bag made from net curtains

In the past when families didn’t have much money to spare and with shops far away, they reused and repurposed what they had to make useful items out of disposable objects which was called ‘making do'.

Hessian sacks were turned into blankets and also used to make early fridges known as Coolgardie Safes; clothing was patched, restitched for other children, and gradually became rags for cleaning; kerosene tins were used for storage and carrying containers and children made their own toys from items around the house. 

As part of WA's ban on single-use plastics this year plastic fruit and vegetable produce bags will be phased out. Learn how to create useful and unique alternatives using repurposed curtain netting during aa two-hour workshop where you'll be guided by an experienced sewing facilitator. Sewing machines and materials will be provided. 

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Cockman House: building craft

Old well outside Cockman House

Visit Wanneroo’s oldest standing house and learn about the lives of an early settler family.

Dates and times

  • Sunday 21 April // 1:30pm to 4pm
  • Sunday 28 April // 1:30pm to 4pm
  • Sunday 5 May // 1:30pm to 4pm
  • Sunday 12 May // 1:30pm to 4pm

Enjoy building crafts and activities, follow the audio trail of James Cockman building the house, or bring a picnic and enjoy a lazy afternoon in the shady grounds.