Wander Out Yonder Community Workshops
Fi Wilkie's Wander Out Yonder, the Travelling Exhibition all about WA and its diverse landscapes, iconic locations, plants, creatures and birds - is being exhibited at Busselton Courthouse Cultural Precinct March 5th - April 7th 2026.
Community Workshops are held to build awareness around Nature Conservation and build creative confidence in participants that may not ordinarily try an art workshop. No skills are required.
Saturday 7th March 2pm - 4pm - Underwater theme (sold out)
Please add your name to a waitlist via the contact form if this session is sold out.
Sunday 8th March 10 -12.30 pm Under Water Theme - working with underwater photographic images of the Busselton Jetty to inspire us we will cut our shapes and creatures from preprepared painted papers and create coral and fish and nudibranchs. This project will be completed in a 35x35cm frame and be a version of the Underwater image ‘Diving In’ .
All ages and abilities welcome.
Limited spaces small group session.
Children under age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Work alongside Artist Fi Wilkie and local underwater photographer and Marine Biologist, Sue Morrison for a joyful session all about the creatures above and below the Busselton Jetty.
Working with Fi's process we will bring our favourite critters to life.
During this workshop we will talk, share, snip, stick and collage.
All art materials are included and a portion of the ticket will be donated towards a local Nature Conservation group for marine research.
TARRIF:
$125 pp
WHAT / WHY / HOW:
Wander Out Yonder is a project Fi started, to celebrate all the iconic locations around WA and the endemic or typical species found there. Her initial focus on local bird species and the plant life has extended to the geology, mammals, marsupials and ocean life.
She has been using the medium of collage to up skill her own approach to painting and illustration. To hone her observation and composition skills and to build her collection of stories and imagery in a playful and easy way.
The process she will share has helped her express in a playful and light way and has consolidated her own unique style.
Be reassured, her projects are accessible to all kinds of participants, no matter your age or level of art making experience.
It is thru our observation and creativity that we can all learn to appreciate the world at out doorstep and tell our stories about it.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Everything you need is included. This is a process driven workshop, you will learn more about Fi's unique approach. We will learn more about the natural environment and its inhabitants , what threatens them, where to find them and how they live. You may like to frame your piece at the end - in which case frames may be purchased on the day at an additional cost.
Preparation:
You may like to spend the morning taking a look underwater at the Observatory at the end of the Jetty or take a snorkel. You may like to bring your own photos that you have taken or drawings that you have made.
**Please note our small group Cancellation Policy:
Due to small group logistics/ advance preparation and limited resources we have strict cancellation policies-
We appreciate your understanding.
No refund for late cancellations of 48 hours or less.
If this workshop is cancelled a full refund is made on all tickets.
Fi's workshops are designed to be accessible for participants of various abilities and levels of experience.
If you have 4 people that would like to attend you can select a date to suit you. We usually need 2 - 4 weeks advance booking. If a date already exists, you are welcome to join the group if there is space available. If you would like to hear about workshop availability please join our mailing list and keep an eye out on social media channels.
For larger groups or groups in special locations, Fi is happy to design a workshop for your group, this might be suited to a theme or personal ability. Yes we can travel to you. Price on application.
Fi's art experiences are designed to give you a positive and confidence building outcome while introducing you to techniques that you will be able to continue to work with independently. Everything is included unless otherwise stated - no expensive materials lists or purchases to make. They are known for being low stress, joyful occasions and a great way to spend time with a group of friends or family.
We offer workshops for groups of 4 to 8 people at Toot Studio in Margaret River, or 16 people in larger spaces. The number of participants may affect the duration of the workshop. Larger school group sessions will require additional studio assistants to be present (class teachers).