Tiny Weaved Worlds | TRIBUTE

Make your own tiny beaded weaving in this colourful, hands-on workshop designed for kids and young makers. 

Participants will learn how to create and use a simple loom made from recycled materials, then turn colourful beads into their own patterned designs to hang in their room or transform into a keychain.

Along the way, kids will learn simple weaving techniques, experiment with colour and patterns, and create their own unique beaded artwork to take home.

This workshop is all about creativity, making and trying something new — perfect for curious kids who love craft, colour and hands-on activities. All materials are supplied.

Light refreshments will be provided —  if you have any dietary requirements, please advise when booking. Parents and guardians are welcome to attend without booking.

Image of artist Emma Buswell

Meet the artist

Emma Buswell is a Western Australian artist, curator and writer whose work explores ideas of identity, community and Australian culture through craft-based practices including knitting, weaving and textiles. 

Inspired by techniques passed down through generations, her work transforms everyday objects and materials into playful, highly detailed artworks that reflect on memory, place and shared cultural experiences.

Getting there

You’ll find Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery between the Joondalup Library and City of Joondalup Administration Building, next to the Council Chambers.

Free public parking is available in the Library Car Park. Alternatively, the gallery is a 13-minute walk from Joondalup Train Station, or you can catch the Blue CAT bus, which departs every 15 minutes from the station.

Accessibility

Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery features a flat, level floor surface and wide doorways.

Accessible toilets are available in the gallery, with additional facilities located in Joondalup Library next door.

The Joondalup Library Car Park includes accessible parking bays, with lift access to the main walkway from the underground car park.

Ours. Yours. 

TRIBUTE is part of our annual collection exhibition series, showcasing a curated selection of works from the City of Joondalup's permanent art collection every year. Built over decades and held right here in Joondalup, the collection belongs to the community. 

It’s ours, which means it’s yours.

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Colourful “J” logo for Joondalup Contemporary Art Gallery with a gradient fill and the text “Ours. Yours.”

Image: Emma Buswell, The Sometimes Luxury Handbag and other Suburban Fables, 2022. Courtesy of the artist and City of Joondalup art collection. Photo: Dan McCabe

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