Line | Lumen | Lake

A creative morning of walking, photographing, writing, calligraphy and making at Bibra Lake (Walliabup)

Date: Saturday, 22 November 2025
Time: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm
Location: The Wetlands Centre Cockburn,
184 Hope Road, Bibra Lake WA 6163

Begin at the water’s edge and follow light into language... lens to line to layered page.

About the event

Line | Lumen | Lake blends a guided photography walk, a bite-sized poetry workshop, and a hands-on calligraphy & collage session. You’ll notice textures of sedges and paperbark, translate them into images and lines, then layer words on the page, leaving with finished pieces you’ve made by hand.

Set within the Beeliar Regional Park wetlands around Bibra Lake. Long known by the Noongar name Walliabup, this program invites careful seeing, slow craft, and a deep sense of place.

A tasty breakfast will be served during the break, (inclded in your ticket price).

Who it’s for

Nature lovers who want to translate what they see into art and words
Emerging writers, artists and photographers seeking a broader exploration of their artistic practice
Teachers, community facilitators, carers, and creatives exploring place-based making
All levels welcome; no prior experience required

Art helps communities connect with Country and care for local ecologies. In this wetlands symposium event, participants build an embodied memory of place that encourages ongoing connection and stewardship to lakes of the Beeliar Wetlands.

Schedule

Time	Activity	Location
		Program times are approximate; allow for gentle transitions between activities.
8:00 am	Arrival & quick hello	The Wetlands Centre, Gallery
8:30 – 9:30 am	Photography walk & talk with Brett Leigh Dicks	Bushland & Bibra Lake surrounds
9:30 – 10:00 am	Refreshments & tea (brekkie)	The Wetlands Centre, Gallery
10:00 – 10:30 am	Guided poetry & short writing with Lakshmi Kanchi (SoulReserve)	The Wetlands Centre, Education Room
10:30 am – 12:00 pm	Creative calligraphy & collage with Judith-Ann	The Wetlands Centre, Education Room
12:00 – 12:30 pm	Group sharing & readings	The Wetlands Centre, Education Room

All participants learn, create, and take their pieces home.

Facilitators

Brett Leigh Dicks — Photographer

Australian/American photographer working between WA and the US. Recent WA exhibitions and long-running documentary projects.

Judith-Ann — Calligraphy & collage

Perth-based calligrapher and “artist of letters” teaching traditional and gestural forms.

Lakshmi Kanchi (SoulReserve) — Poet & storyteller

Award-winning Perth poet and former Poet-in-Residence at The Wetlands Centre; active in community poetry and eco-poetics.

What to bring & access

Comfortable walking shoes, hat, water bottle, sunscreen
Camera or smartphone (fully charged)
Optional: found papers/textures for collage
Supplies included

Access notes

Parking on site. Surfaces are mostly flat with some unsealed paths by the lake. Please advise any access needs when booking through Humanitix or email community@thewetlandscentre.org.au

Low-waste commitment

Please bring a keep-cup and refillable water bottle. We minimise single-use materials where practicable.

Tickets

General: $ 45
Concession: $ 30
WA Poets / TWCC Members: $ 35

Capacity is limited to keep the walk and workshop intimate. Book in early to secure your spots.

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Fine print

This is an all-weather event; bring a light rain jacket if needed.
Under-18s must attend with a guardian.
Photos may be taken for documentation; advise staff on arrival if you prefer not to be photographed.
Refunds/transfers available up to a weeek before the event.

Acknowledgements & partners

With thanks to our community partners and supporters: Community Bank Fremantle – Bendigo Bank.

We acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyungar as Traditional Owners of the lands and waters of Bibra Lake (Walliabup) and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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