Underwater Dreamtime: Painting Workshop with Possum Rose

Saturday 28 March | 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Location: Creative Edge Art Collective (Shop 2 21 Joondalup Drive, Edgewater)

Tickets: $180 per person

Limitied spaces available

Join Indigenous artist Possum (Renee) Rose for a special three-hour painting workshop exploring creative techniques for building rich, layered backgrounds with acrylic while creating a vibrant underwater scene.

Presented as part of the Her Voice: Stories of Strength & Identity exhibition, this workshop celebrates artistic storytelling and creative exploration while highlighting the work of women artists in recognition of International Women's Day.

This session focuses on techniques for building rich, atmospheric backgrounds using this unique material. The new Belle Arti Fabriano Water Colour Paper Canvas combines the texture and strength of traditional canvas with the absorbency and versatility of fine art paper, allowing artists to achieve beautiful layering, fluid colour movement, and expressive mark-making.

Guided by Possum Rose, participants will experiment with these techniques while creating their own underwater-inspired painting, exploring light, movement, and colour beneath the ocean's surface.

In this workshop you will:

Learn techniques for creating dynamic backgrounds on Fabriano Water Colour Canvas
Explore the unique properties of this innovative painting surface
Experiment with layering, colour blending, and texture
Create your own underwater-themed artwork with guidance from Possum Rose
Gain insight into the creative process of Possum Rose

What's included:

a 350 x 450 mm stretched Fabriano Paper Canvas to paint on during the workshop and take home
all art materials provided
light refreshments during the session
a 10% off framing voucher from Art's Edge Gallery to frame your masterpiece!

This is a specialty workshop designed to introduce artists of all levels (and non-artists too!) to a unique professional material in a relaxing and creative environment with Possum Rose. It is deal for creatives on any level who want to expand their techniques, try something new and just have a good time painting!

Spaces will be very limited so make sure to book your tickets quick!

About the Exhibition:

‘Her Voice: Stories of Strength & Identity’ is an International Women's Day curated group exhibition celebrating women’s lived experiences through visual art. The exhibition centers women as storytellers, amplifying diverse narratives of identity, resilience, expression, and collective strength.

Through a range of artistic practices and personal perspectives, ‘Her Voice’ provides a platform for women to share stories that are often marginalised, silenced, or overlooked. The exhibition priorities authenticity, emotional truth, and inclusivity, creating a space where vulnerability and strength coexist.

Women’s voices have historically been underrepresented within cultural institutions. ‘Her Voice’ seeks to address this imbalance by creating an accessible, supportive exhibition platform that foregrounds lived experience over conventional definitions of artistic success.

The exhibition recognises strength not only in survival or activism, but also in softness, self-definition, healing, and community. It acknowledges that identity is complex, layered, and continually evolving. It aligns with contemporary conversations around gender, equity, mental health, and cultural identity, while remaining deeply personal and community-focused.

Her Voice Exhibition:

The exhibition will be running from the 13th March until 31st March 2026 with a variety of events;

Friday 13th March: Exhibition Open Night

Saturday 21st March: Breathwork and movement workshop hosted by Tarashakti

Saturday 28th March: Underwater Dreamtime: Painting Workshop with Possum Rose

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All events in this exhibition will be limited numbers so we recommend booking as soon as possible so you don't miss out.

Proudly supported and sponsored by; Arts Edge Gallery and City of Joondalup.

About Creative Edge Art Collective:
Creative Edge Art Collective is a not-for-profit art’s hub in Perth’s northern suburb of Joondalup. The collective develops artists through education, exhibition and engagement to inspire and develop artists while supporting disadvantaged communities through the arts.
Creative Edge showcases established and emerging Western Australian artists in our gallery space. We host exhibitions, workshops and mentoring programs that engage artists and support our community.

Our Vision: Creative Edge Art Collective inspires, engages and nurtures artists and contributes sustainably to the local community, providing an inclusive and vibrant hub that supports all people to have access to the arts.
Our Mission: Creative Edge Art Collective develops and promotes WA artists and makes their work and expertise accessible to the local community. Creative Edge Art Collective enriches the community by making art and its intrinsic benefits accessible.
Our Purpose: The Creative Edge Art Collective exists to enrich cultural life, foster artistic expression, and support the development of creative industries. Our projects and initiatives focus on promoting and nurturing the talents of artists, providing educational opportunities, and enhancing community engagement with the arts.

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