Line / Lumen / Lake
Event description
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
Program times are approximate; allow for gentle transitions between activities. | ||
Time | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
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.
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.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity
