Events

Public Event The Subiaco Women's shed is open every Wednesday from 11.30 am to 12 pm starting 16th September'26 to 16th December'26. Members/Non members welcomed ! Drop in for a chat and a coffee/tea & see our new home, everyone welcome. Time: 11.30am -12pm Location 241 rokeby, entrance via car park.

Members Event We are open every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm. For members to complete their project work, starting 16th Sept 2026 to 16th Dec 2026. Project could include something you started at home or an item from the Xmas woodcraft series.   If you have completed the Intro to Woodworking workshop, you would have access to handtools & power tools.  Note: Some power tools are being checked at present.  Please bring your own materials for projects, only off cuts of wood are available for use. Registration appreciated for logistics. Shed Supervisor: Pica Ellis.

Members only event Woodcraft for Christmas Interested in doing some woodcraft for Christmas? We will be looking at various woodcraft ideas for Christmas in fortnightly sessions. This week we will work on Table Decorations. Join us for discussions and workshops, on what and how to make Christmas themed items. Places are limited, book your ticket now! ******************************* What to Expect: Hands-On Experience:  Refresh practical skills (ie. Use of Power drill, Japanese Saw). Project Planning:  Every session, we will present a different Christmas themed idea. We will go through Project Planning and Shopping List for the project of your choice. If you have a project in mind, we can help you to work out a Project Plan.  Boost your confidence:  We will guide you step by step, to make your project come true.  ******************************* Additional Information: Please wear enclosed shoes, no loose clothing/hair. Materials are not included, they can be purchased from your preferred hardware store. Tea/Coffee will be served. Venue will be advised nearer to the date. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Woodworking Workshop. Introduction to Scroll Saw Workshop (Optional). Attendance to all sessions is not required. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please inform us as soon as possible.

Public Event "Ready to awaken your inner music and set it free?" The Subiaco Women's Shed is honoured to host Machi's Music Circle, a music series for positive wellbeing. This week we are playing African Music. Come & have a go!  Places are limited so book your tickets here!  No prior musical experience is required. Additional Information: Wear comfortable clothes. Percussion instruments will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. Tea/Coffee will be served. Your contribution will go towards the purchase of instruments. If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please inform us as soon as you can. ************************************************ Hello, my name is Machi Ishida (石田真知), a percussionist and marimba player from Japan, starting my new life chapter here in Perth!   I’m so excited to announce my new percussion and music workshop! 🥁 These percussion sessions are designed to be relaxed, enjoyable, and accessible for everyone, regardless of musical experience. The aim is to create a warm and welcoming space where everyone can enjoy music at their own pace. We will use simple percussion instruments and body percussion to explore rhythm, play together, and share the joy of making music. Percussion, in particular, allows us to feel joy in a very direct and physical way. I have been surrounded by music since I was born, and through my musical journey, there is one thing I feel deeply grateful for: the ability to experience the beauty of sound and music. Listening to sound and creating music can touch our emotions, like a language beyond words. Through sound, we can also feel natural connections and a sense of resonance with others.  These are truly beautiful experiences, and I would love to share them with you. I truly look forward to sharing these musical moments with you! Machi Ishida About Machi Ishida | Marimbist / Percussionist, based in Perth Australia https://www.machiishida.com

Members only event  If you would like to attend but cannot due to times please send an email at hello@subiws.org.au. Thank you. *****************   Discover the Art of Woodworking:  Friday 23rd October 9am-4:30 pm  Are you interested in woodworking but don't know where to start? Fancy having a go ?  Join us for an exclusive introductory workshop, where our in-house members share their skills with you in a small, and safe environment.   This session will provide the pre-requisite for the Woodcraft series .. "Intro to scroll saw" and the "xmas woodcraft sessions" as well as for using the SWS power drill and other power tools in due course.   What to Expect: Hands-On Learning: Gain practical skills and hands-on experience in a safe and supportive setting.  (ie. Use of Power drill, Japanese Saw) Collaborative Learning: Our unique approach ensures that both learners and facilitators benefit from the exchange of skills. You will learn woodworking techniques, and they will learn about teaching others!.  Unique Opportunity: Learn skills not traditionally available, and empower yourself to become a maker. Boost your confidence: You will proudly take your finished item, a self-made box or an item of your own design, home!  Limited Spaces Available: Don't miss out! We're keeping this workshop small to ensure personalized attention, so secure your spot today. Cost: We charge a small fee of $30 to cover materials. Invest in your new hobby and create something truly special. Your Facilitators: Brigitte Safety: Please wear enclosed shoes, no loose clothing/hair Pre-requisite: none. [Please note this is the foundation workshop which is a pre-requisite to our new introduction to Scroll Saw workshop and future workshops on other power tools.] Times friday  9:00-4:30 @241 Rokeby road (entrance via undercroft car park area) More details will be shared nearer to the date to participants (via Whatsapp)

Public Event The Subiaco Women's shed is open every Saturday from 11.30 am to 12 pm starting 16th September'26 to 16th December'26. Members/Non members welcomed ! Drop in for a chat and a coffee/tea & see our new home, everyone welcome. Time: 11.30am -12pm Location 241 rokeby, entrance via car park.

Members only - Tickets are still available Now that the worse of the "winter" is over, it is time to get your bikes checked out and learn the basic of bike maintenance. This is a great opportunity and bike rides will be organised.... Bring yourself, a sun-hat and your bike prepared to get your hands dirty.  Please wear closed shoes.   Location : 241 Rokeby Road undercroft car park area   Time : 9 am to midday  Registration is essential due to limited event. Facilitator: Alice  What you will learn ...  Basic tools and spare parts to carry at home Key elements of the bike and how they differ from basic to more advanced Removing a wheel and changing a flat tyre Oiling the chain. Adjusting gears Adjusting brakes

Members Event We are open every Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. For members to complete their project work, starting 26th Sept 2026 to 12th Dec 2026. Project could include something you started at home or an item from the Xmas woodcraft series.   If you have completed the Intro to Woodworking workshop, you would have access to handtools & power tools.  Note: Some power tools are being checked at present.  Please bring your own materials for projects, only off cuts of wood are available for use. Registration appreciated for logistics. Shed Supervisor: Jacqueline Harris (woodworking/silk screening).

Members only event 🌟 Join us for a relaxed, creative afternoon at a local pottery studio. As a personal favour we have been granted access to a studio space not normally open to the public.  Spaces limited so book early! We’ll be making: Our own Christmas ornaments from Stoneware Clay Adding textures and patterns, and Decorating with gorgeous underglaze transfer sheets. No prior experience needed, just bring your curiosity and enjoy the process. You’ll walk away with 6–12 handmade ornaments that make wonderful personalised gifts for friends and family. A perfect way to kick off the festive season with creativity. ***** What to bring: Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty, enclosed shoes and an apron. Note: Parking outside the studio is reserved for Pottery Studio members. There is plenty of street parking on Buxton street.

Public Event The Subiaco Women's shed is open every Wednesday from 11.30 am to 12 pm starting 16th September'26 to 16th December'26. Members/Non members welcomed ! Drop in for a chat and a coffee/tea & see our new home, everyone welcome. Time: 11.30am -12pm Location 241 rokeby, entrance via car park.

Members Event We are open every Wednesday from 10 am to 1 pm. For members to complete their project work, starting 16th Sept 2026 to 16th Dec 2026. Project could include something you started at home or an item from the Xmas woodcraft series.   If you have completed the Intro to Woodworking workshop, you would have access to handtools & power tools.  Note: Some power tools are being checked at present.  Please bring your own materials for projects, only off cuts of wood are available for use. Registration appreciated for logistics. Shed Supervisor: Pica Ellis.

Light, Lead and Legacy: The Stained Glass Stories of Subiaco A talk by Thomas Murrell Members & Public welcomed; registration required   Why does Subiaco have so much stained glass? In the gold rush years, Subiaco grew into a prestigious address near the City and Kings Park. It was promoted as "The Toorak of Perth." Families with new money wanted to be seen, and a stained glass front entry was the clearest way to say so. It also told visitors where you came from: a Scottish rose, an iris, a fruit from home.   What can one house teach us? Fairview was built in 1915 for John Kennedy, a Scottish ice engineer who ran the Perth Ice Works. It has changed hands only three times in 110 years, and each owner added to the glass: The front entry (1915): iris and roses by Howard Henry Estcourt, chief designer at Barnett Brothers, Perth's leading studio of the day. The etched glass was imported from Europe. The front hallway (c.1926): commissioned by the second owner, John William Levi Pointon, Managing Director of Boans. It is by Arthur Clarke, who is said to have taken his ideas from his lunchtime walks in Queens Park Gardens. His signature is mauve glass with a white wisp running through it to suggest water. The staircase (c.1880s): a hand-painted Victorian panel attributed to the Sydney firm Ashwin and Falconer. It was rescued from a Sydney mansion and restored in 2024 by Kim Fitzpatrick of Tradition Stained Glass. Thomas says the afternoon western light through it is "absolutely stunning." The kitchen: a pair of early-1920s iris panels repurposed in 2024, and an electric-blue glass flower commissioned from contemporary Subiaco artist Myra Staffa.   Women run through the house's story. Polly Willis, a heritage activist and member of the Subiaco Historical Society, owned Fairview for nearly 40 years and helped make the case for Subiaco as an inner-city treasure worth preserving.   What will you take away?  How to date and identify the stained glass in your street, and maybe in your own home What the common Subiaco motifs mean and why they were chosen Where historic glass comes from today, and how it is restored and reused The people behind the windows: the studios, the craftsmen and the families who commissioned them   Bring your questions, and bring photos of any windows you'd like to know more about.   About the speaker: Thomas Murrell   Thomas Murrell owns Fairview of Subiaco and the Fairview Art Collection, a nationally significant collection that champions Western Australian women artists. For several years he has been sourcing historically accurate stained glass from around Australia, restoring it and commissioning new work for the house. He opens his home to the public twice a year, for the Australian Heritage Festival with the National Trust and for his own Fairview Festival of Flowers each November.   He spent 12 years at the ABC as a radio and television presenter, senior producer and executive. He believes he is the only MBA-qualified television news weather presenter in the world. He holds an MBA from the University of Western Australia, is a past President of its graduate management association and has written more than 12 books, including Insider Secrets of International Speaking (McGraw-Hill). Through 8M Media and Communications he advises ASX-listed companies and senior leaders on how to communicate. He also originates and funds early-stage ventures and chairs their advisory boards.   At heart he is a storyteller, and Fairview's windows have plenty of stories.   Registration required