Welcome to Curious! We believe learning is for life. If you can imagine something, you can do it. Thanks to ideas and feedback from past participants and the Fremantle community, we have created this program for diverse interests, and people of all ages and abilities. If you have an idea or want to inspire others with your talents we would love to hear from you. Curious programs happen at these locations. Please check each class. The Meeting Place 245 South Terrace South Fremantle
Sullivan Hall 2 Nannine Avenue White Gum Valley
Fremantle PCYC 34 Paget Street Hilton
Strange Company 5 Nairn Street Fremantle
Samson Recreation Centre 44 McCombe Street Samson
North Fremantle Hall 2 Thompson Road North Fremantle
Fremantle Men's Community Shed 70 Shepherd Street Beaconsfield
Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre 12 Captains Lane Fremantle
City of Fremantle Administration & Library 70 Parry Street Fremantle
Bookings and more info Check the individual program listing. If no booking information is given, please contact Phone: 08 9432 9999 TTY: 08 9432 9777 Email: curious@fremantle.wa.gov.au Web: fremantle.wa.gov.au/curious @fremantlelibrary
A phone solution for people who are Deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. Phone: 1800 555 660 Information is available in alternative formats on request.
Get Creative
Creative. [adj] Relating to or involving the use of the imagination or original ideas to create something. The Rhythmic Body Music isn’t something that happens out there, but in here. This term we engage our music-making bodies by exploring the Taketina rhythm process and creating a Handance frame drum ensemble. To book, call 0488 966 951 or email branandubh@gmail.com.
Thursdays 8 February to 12 April 7.00 to 9.00 pm The Meeting Place $220 full term ($140 half term)
Magical Mosaics For over 55s: Experience the magic of mosaics over this 4 week program. We'll use a range of tesserae including ceramic tiles and learn correct cutting techniques suitable for all. You'll work on your own mosaic masterpiece leaving with a mosaicked plaque.
Tuesdays 6 February to 27 February 9.30 to 11.30am Sullivan Hall Free
Bookmaking Make beautiful handmade books as unique gifts or personal diaries. Bridget will show you how to bind, stitch, cover, and assemble your own books made from leather and specialist materials. lndividualize your books by hand embellishing. Take home a different book each week and a set of 'how to' notes. For bookings, visit www.bridgetseaton.com or bridgetseaton@outlook.com.
Mondays 19 February to 19 March 6.00 to 8.00 pm The Meeting Place $90 + $55 materials
Get Creative Write Your Memoir For over 55s: In these creative sessions, discover all of the stages of writing a memoir, from development of your plot, characters and settings, through to editing and revising to make your story really shine. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome.
Thursdays 8 February to 1 March 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Fremantle PCYC Free
Screen Printing For over 55s: Learn how to create stencils and use the silk screen overprinting technique to create interesting and unique designs on fabric of your choice, like tshirts, cushion covers or table cloths in this fun and creative workshop.
Fridays 2 March to 23 March 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Walylup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Free
Boomerang Bags For over 55s: Handcrafted Boomerang bags are helping people make the switch to plastic free shopping. This volunteer run workshops connects those who are keen to be crafty while helping the environment.
Tuesdays 6 February to 27 March 12.30 to 2.30pm The Meeting Place Free
Get Learning Nyoongar Language: Beginners Keep our language alive with Nyoongar woman Sharon Gregory! Beginners classes are desgined to offer and introduction into the Nyoongar language that is easy to follow and loads of fun! Please note: there will be no classes on 5 March or 2 April.
Mondays 5 February to 12 March and/or 19 March to 23 April 4.30 to 5.30 pm or 6.30 to 7.30 pm The Meeting Place $50
Nyoongar Language: Intermediate Do you have the basics of the Nyoongar language down and want to build upon your knowledge? Join us for an intermediate look at the traditional Nyoongar language. Must have completed the beginners class. Please note: there will be no classes on 5 March or 2 April.
Mondays 5 February to 12 March and/or 19 March to 23 April 5.30 to 6.30 pm The Meeting Place $50
Learning. [noun] The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught. French Beginners A practical and lively introduction to the French language using a communicative approach to learning. To book, call 0488 966 951 or email branandubh@gmail.com.
Tuesdays 23 January to 27 March 6.00 to 7.30 pm The Meeting Place $180 full course ($90 half)
Jeff Apter's High Voltage: The Life of Angus Young Join Jeff Apter, the author of more than 20 books on the world of music, as he talks about his bestselling book High Voltage: The Story of Angus Young, AC/DC’s Last Man Standing at the venue sponsor Strange Company.
Saturday 17 February 12.30 to 1.30 pm Strange Company $5
Get Learning Decipher the Machine: An Intro to Computers This comprehensive introduction requires no prior knowledge and will cover the absolute essentials. Really get to know how to operate your computer, making word for work you, opening and navigating the internet and sending and receiving emails.
Thursdays 8 February to 15 March 9.30 to 11.30 am Fremantle Library $5
Polishing a Manuscript for Publication With T.A.G. Hungerford Award submissions opening soon, this is perfect opportunity to harness your editing skills with none other than Deb Fitzpatrick who has been regularly publishing novels for adults, young adults and children with Fremantle Press since 2010. Learn the tricks of the trade and get your novel ready for submission. The T.A.G. Hungerford award is provided by the City of Fremantle in partnership with Fremantle Press.
Wednesday 7 February 6.30 to 8.00 pm Fremantle Library $25
New Fremantle Volunteering Program Creating more opportunities for volunteers in Fremantle Did you know that you can search for positions online? SEEK volunteer www.volunteer.com.au or GoVolunteer www.govolunteer.com.au Or you can visit your nearest Volunteer Resource Centre Melville Volunteer Resource Centre City of Melville Civic Centre 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon Phone: 08 9364 0662 or 08 9364 0669 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm) volunteering@melville.wa.gov.au
Cockburn Volunteer Resource Centre Cockburn Seniors Centre 9 Coleville Crescent, Spearwood Phone: 08 9411 3444 (Monday to Thursday 9.00 am to 5.00 pm) volunteering@cockburn.wa.gov.au
Our volunteer referral service will no longer operate from The Meeting Place. If you have already registered for volunteering, your details will still be accessible in their systems.
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Get Healthy
Health. [noun] The state of being free from illness or injury. A person's mental or physical condition. Ladies Netball Looking for a team activity? Enjoy our friendly netball competition. Bring a team or we can pass your details on. All levels welcome. Creche available for an extra charge on Thursdays. For more information, call 08 9432 9992.
Mondays and Wednesdays at 6.20 pm Thursdays 9.15 to 11.45 am Samson Recreation Centre $52 team per game (plus registration)
Seniors Badminton For over 55's: Join this all-inclusive Badminton class, get fit and connect with new people. For information and to book, call 08 9432 9992.
Mondays and Wednesdays 12.30 to 2.30 pm Samson Recreation Centre $7 session
Hatha Yoga at Samson Rec Hatha Yoga is the gentle practice of physical postures, breathing and meditation with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind. All levels welcome. For information or to book, call 08 9432 9992.
Mondays 10.00 to 11.30 am Samson Recreation Centre $12 session, $10 concession (pay full term, get 1 week free)
Get Healthy Dancing Dhevas Ecstatic Dance For over 18s: Dance your heart out, no choreography, shoes off, phones off and talking off! Move the body into freedom, a guided dance meditation to have fun and release. No booking required, turn up before doors shut at 7pm.
Saturdays 6.45 to 9.00 pm North Fremantle Hall $25, concession rates available upon booking Check dancingdhevas.com for dates
Open Floor Movement Dancing can heal, practice the key movement principles vital to embodying a happy, healthy life. To be embodied is to come to our senses, to feel our power and to make things happen in our world. Book at dheva72@hotmail.com.
Fridays 6.45 to 9.00 pm North Fremantle Hall $25, concession rates available upon booking Check dancingdhevas.com for dates
Heart-Focused Mindfulness Meditation For over 55s: Be guided in a deeply nourishing meditation where you can relax, generate feelings of gratitude, appreciation and compassion for yourself and others and revitalise your energy.
Wednesday 14 March 10.00 to 11.00am Walylup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Free
Get Healthy Samson Inclusion Program This program aims to assist and support individuals with a disability to access mainstream sport or recreation clubs in their local area and is supported and run by the Fremantle Table Tennis Club. Tuesdays: Soccer. Wednesdays: table tennis, badminton, basketball. For more information, or to book call Jokic on 0421 499 027 or Samson Rec on 08 9432 9992.
Tuesdays 12.00 noon to 1.00 pm Wednesdays 9.30 to 11.30 am Samson Recreation Centre $5 session
Pilates - Move with ease For over 55s: Develop awareness in functional movement patterns and in releasing muscular tension to enhance your overall wellbeing. Bring a mat, small towel and water.
Fridays 16 February to 23 March 3.30 to 4.30 pm North Fremantle Hall Free
Healthy Sleep Habits For over 55s: Come and learn the latest information on setting yourself up for a deep, restful sleep. Take away a straight forward plan to improve your sleep.
Wednesday 28 February 10.00 to 11.00am Walylup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Free
Get Healthy Gentle Flow Yoga
Morning Medicine
For over 55s: Learn the art of yoga as you are gently lead through a variety of physical postures, in synchronisation with the breath, helping to improve balance, coordination and strength. Practise breath awareness exercises to calm the nervous system and reduce stress. This class is suitable for people of all abilities and physical constraints.
For over 18s: Replace your morning practice with an hour of dance for one week. Watch your day come alive with this meditation in dance, free the body, free the mind. Book at dheva72@hotmail.com.
Mondays 5 February to 26 March 9.30 to 10.30 am Sullivan Hall Free
The Self-Kindness Effect For over 55s: Come and learn the fundamentals of self-kindness and how you can begin to build this healthier habit into your life simply, easily and enjoyably.
Wednesday 14 February 9.30 to 11.30 am 3 Walylup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Free
Monday 5 to Friday 9 February 6.00 to 7.00 am Sullivan Hall $120
Chair Yoga For over 55s: Enjoy the benefits of yoga in a gentle class accessible to anyone Practise seated or standing yoga poses to help benefit your mobility, flexibility and relaxation, with the chair providing you more support and stability. If you thought yoga was too difficult for you, now is the time to try. Be brave - you can do it.
Wednesday 7 February to 28 February 10.00 to 11.00am Fremantle Library Free
Get Social
Social. [noun] Relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure. Monday Book Club Join this club of likeminded, book loving individuals to discuss a different book each month. Books provided.
Second Monday of the month starting 8 January 2.00 to 4.00 pm The Meeting Place $8.20 quarter
Italian Conversation Join this Italian conversation group to practice your established Italian speaking skills.
Tuesdays Weekly 10.00 to 11.30 am The Meeting Place $16.30 quarter
12 Month Food Lovers Club Fremantle Food Lovers: Get together for a monthly cook-up on the last Thursday of the month. Each person will take a turn in choosing the menu and buying the ingredients. The group will cook and eat together.
Last Thursday of month starting 25 January 6.00 to 8.30 pm The Meeting Place $32.80 year
Get Social Veggi Chit Chat Have fun cooking and sharing a vegetarian meal. You do not have to be a vegetarian to enjoy the delicious recipes and ideas that are shared by all. Minimal cost of ingredients to be shared by the group members.
Thursdays Fortnightly starting 25 January 10.00 am to 1.00 pm The Meeting Place $12.20 quarter
Wood and Metal Community Workshops Visit the shed to access a great range of tools and equipment with a qualified supervisor to assist you create things from wood and metal.
Open Mondays to Wednesdays and weekends Fremantle Mens Community Shed Free (for members) Check freomenshed.org.au for their full program and membership details
Express Yourself Learn to articulate what’s inside you through creative, visual art and written media in this warm and joyful social group. This group aims to promote mental health and recovery through a range of different mindfulness techniques and creative processes. Activities may include mandalas, zentangling, and sketch booking.
Tuesdays Weekly starting 20 February 10.30 to 11.30 am The Meeting Place $16.30 quarter
Get Social
I Spy Quilts
Cosy Quilters
Join this dedicated group of quilters to make a quilt for children in foster care.
Become a Cosy Quilter! Bring your UFOs (unfinished objects), fabrics and machines. This is a social group for quilters to sew together and have a yarn.
Fridays Fortnightly 9.00 to 12.00 noon The Meeting Place $12.20 quarter
Freo Social Walkers Join us for a weekly walk around Fremantle stopping for a coffee or finishing with one. We take it in turns, once a month, to home cook something yummy to have with our coffee after the walk. This friendly group fosters other social connections by joining for films, dinners and breakfasts.
Tuesdays Weekly 7.30 to 9.00 am The Meeting Place $26.50 calendar year
Fridays Weekly 9.30 am to 12.00 noon The Meeting Place $16.30 quarter
Get Involved
Involve. [verb] Cause to participate in an activity or situation. Be or become occupied or engrossed in something. Hearing Voices Fremantle This is a peer support group for people with a lived experience of hearing voices and/or visions. We welcome you to join us in our safe environment as we share our insights and understandings. No bookings required, for more information contact 08 9381 7727.
Wednesdays 12.30 to 2.30 pm The Meeting Place
The Compassionate Friends of WA A self-help Peer Support group supporting parents, siblings and grandparents after the loss of a child, regardless of child’s age. For information and to join call 08 9486 8711.
Second Wednesday of the month 7.00 to 8.30 pm The Meeting Place
The Beta Reader Book Club Do you want to be a beta reader [the second person ever setting eyes on a novel]? Help shape upcoming talent by providing meaningful, constructive feedback of the first chapter of an unpublished novel. Your thoughts will help writers grow and polish their work. Only those with dedication to articulate their impressions need apply.
Second Saturday of the month starting 10 February 10.30 am to 12.30 pm Fremantle Library
Get Involved Caring for Someone with Dementia: Support Group If you are caring for a person with dementia who is still living in the community join Alzheimer’s Australia’s support group and meet others with a similar experience, share ideas and provide emotional support. For more information, call 08 6271 1004 or email wa.support@alzheimers.org.au.
Second Tuesday of the month starting 10 January 10.00 am to 12.00 pm The Meeting Place
churchfreo Weekly gathering of churchfreo, a community of Jesus followers based in and around the Fremantle area. All welcome. For more information, visit churchfreo.com.au.
Sundays Weekly 9.45 to 11.00 am The Meeting Place
Safe Harbour from Emotional Pain Support Group
South Fremantle Playgroup provides local families with small children (0 - 5 years of age) with a friendly, safe and stimulating environment to socialise, be involved in group activities, build their first friendships and develop physically, socially and intellectually. Parents and guardians have a place to interact with each other.
There are times in all of our lives when we need a Safe Harbour from emotional pain, whether it relates to individual or family issues, loneliness, anxiety, depression or other life challenges. This Support Group offers (for all ages) the opportunity to share experiences within a non-judgemental, confidential environment - facilitated by a Professional Counsellor. For bookings, www.safeharboursupport.org or call 1300 010 999.
Mondays in term time 9.30 to 11.30 am The Meeting Place
Wednesdays Weekly 6.00 to 7.00 pm The Meeting Place
South Fremantle Playgroup
Get Involved
Fremantle Grow Group
Speak Easy
Grow offers peer support meetings for mental health and wellbeing for no charge. Please call 08 9228 1411 for information.
A support group for people who stutter. Please call 08 9225 4111 for more information.
Wednesdays 10.00 am to 12.00 noon The Meeting Place
Tuesdays 6.00 to 7.30 pm The Meeting Place
Even Keel
Saturday Morning AA Steps Group
Rebuild your life after having a setback due to mental illness. Discover what you really want; learn how to grow within and beyond. Please call 08 9477 0461 or 0408 202 747.
First Saturday of the month 1.00 to 2.00 pm The Meeting Place
AA is a fellowship of people whose primary purpose is to stay sober and help others to achieve sobriety. For more information and bookings contact call 08 9325 3566.
Saturdays 10.30 to 11.30 am The Meeting Place
Curious Kids
Curious. [adj] eager to know or learn something. Expressing curiosity. The Imaginarium
Mini Makers: Animation Workshops Ready, Set, Action: Dive into storyboarding, set-developing, character creation, directing and editing your own story in this hands-on workshop. Essential: Bring your own ipad, tablet or phone and pre-download the free Stop Motion Studio App.
Workshop for 8 to 12 year olds Wednesday 17 January 2.00 to 4.00 pm Fremantle Library $5 Workshop for 13 to 16 year olds Wednesday 24 January 2.00 to 4.00 pm Fremantle Library $5
For ages 8 to 12: Join your fellow story lovers, readers, adventurers and imagineers to delve into the worlds created by your favourite authors. Battle dragons, wizards, pirates and ninjas. Discover the depths of the big, blue sea. Launch into a world of fantastic beasts with our first club night, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter. Continue the magic in March with more stories about wizards and witches.
First Thursday of the month starting 1 February 4.00 to 6.00 pm The Meeting Place Free
Curious Kids Nyoongar Weaving
Yogazeit for Kids
For ages 13 and up: Join Indigenous artist Lea Taylor in a Nyoongar weaving class, using traditional and contemporary weaving techniques to create a unique piece for your home. All supplies are included. Classes are suitable for ages 13 and up with adult supervision. Please note, there will be no class on 13 January.
For ages 2.5 to 4: Introducing children playfully and gently to mindfulness. Yogazeit focusses on movement, music, breathing and relaxation while practicing traditional yoga poses. For bookings, call 0405 551 635, email yogazeitkids@gmail.com, or visit yogazeit.com.au/kids.
Saturdays 12.30 to 3.30 pm Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre Check website for details.
Thursdays 1 February to 22 March 9.30 to 10.15 am The Meeting Place $70
Nyoongar Art Workshop For ages 7 and up: Nyoongar and Yued man Kerry King teaches engaging traditional and contemporary across cultures workshops aimed at engaging the community in Nyoongar culture. All supplies are included. Suitable for children 7 and up in the company of an adult.
Saturday 6 to 27 January 9.30 am to 12.30 pm Walyalup Aboriginal Cultural Centre From $10 session. Check website for details
Painting and Drawing Bonanza For ages 6 to 10: Explore different drawing techniques and media including watercolour and ink. We will create a stunning abstract painting on canvas with acrylics. For more information or to book, visit creativekidsartclub.com.au
Mondays 5 February to 9 April 4.00 to 5.00 pm The Meeting Place $199
Curious Kids
It's All About Play For ages 0 to 5: Free, multi-sensory, hands-on, active and child-centred program that offers creative and fun opportunities for families to learn and play together.
CoderDojo For ages 7 to 17: Young people who use code to develop apps, games and websites are invited to bring their own laptops to CoderDojo. Mentors are on hand to help learn new skills and solve problems. Places limited - Bookings required.
9.30 to 11.30 am Tuesdays: Fremantle PCYC Wednesdays: Fremantle Arts Centre Thursdays: North Fremantle Free
Wednesdays 7 February to 11 April 3.30 to 5.00 pm Fremantle Library Free
It's All About Rhyme
It's All About Story
For ages 0 to 2: Come and learn new rhymes and songs in an interactive session your baby will love. Enjoy sharing books, meeting and talking with new friends.
For ages 2 to 5: Come and learn new stories, rhymes and songs in an interactive session your child will love. Enjoy reading books, meeting and talking with new friends.
Tuesdays 6 February to 10 April 9.30 to 10.00 am Fremantle Library Free
Thursdays 8 February to 12 April 9.30 to 10.30 am Fremantle Library Free
We've moved! City of Fremantle Administration & Library Fremantle Oval 70 Parry Street Fremantle
Our phone numbers and email addresses are staying the same. We'll be at the former Fremantle Dockers HQ for the next couple of years while building the exciting Kings Square Renewal project.
For more information, visit fremantle.wa.gov.au/themove
Create, play and make at our new space The library would love to have you over at our new space at the Fremantle Oval. We’re celebrating summer and invite you to come and create, play and make in this special Makerspace launching life at our new address. Try your hands at animation, robots, Lego, or craft; add your touch to our musical symphony in GarageBand; or chill to some tunes and nibbles. This free event is open to any age and suitable for families.
Friday 19 January 4.00 to 7.00 pm Fremantle Library RSVP: fremantle.wa.gov.au/curious