The Perspective Collective

26/03/2026

We're terribly sorry to postpone this workshop at such short notice. A new date will be announced after Easter 🐣

22/03/2026

Join local Bina Van Haeften, Artist of The Perspective Collective for a beautiful hands-on introduction to the ancient craft of coil weaving.

Weaving is one of the oldest crafts in human history, dating back at least 12,000 years. Coil weaving is a versatile technique that can be used to create vessels of any size and shape, wall art, sculptures and even jewellery. Using a variety of natural and repurposed materials – from grasses to fabrics – this technique is also a wonderful way to reuse and recycle materials creatively.

In this workshop you will learn how to weave your own little medicine basket, or create a pendant necklace or colourful earrings to take home.

✨ All materials are provided
🥤 BYO refreshments

📅 27 March 2026
⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Make & Mend Agnes Water
💰 $50 non-members | $45 members

This will be a relaxed, creative session and
spaces are limited to keep the workshop intimate.

📩 Interested? Send us a DM to book your spot.

10/03/2026

This Saturday 14 March, 9:30am - 1pm 🤎 🌿
I'm excited to be holding one of my WildArt workshops at Make & Mend Agnes Water, sharing a central part of my arts practice with you.
Creating earth pigments from your immediate natural environment, making your own paint and using it in experimental painting & mark making, is a profound experience, connecting you deeply to our bioregion.

We still have a couple of spots available. Click on the post below for detailed information and to secure your spot.

Bina 🌼🌿

What is WildArt?

WildArt is about reconnecting with the landscape and remembering that we are part of nature’s story. It’s a creative, hands-on experience that invites you to explore art through the materials found around us.

WildArt is:
☆ remembering that we are part of the landscape's natural history & ecology
☆ deepening our knowledge and relationship to our bioregion
☆ reconnecting to nature by making our own art supplies
☆ a journey of experience and creation

Join local artist Bina Van Haeften, Artist from The Perspective Collective as she gently guides you into the world of WildArt. During this workshop, Bina will share knowledge about native plants and her art.

You will learn how to:
🌿 Make painting utensils from natural materials
🎨 Create earth pigments and turn them into paint
🖌 Experiment with natural mark-making and expressive painting

This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and explore creativity in a completely different way.

📅 Saturday 14 March
⏰ 9:30am – 1pm
📍 Make & Mend Agnes Water

💰 $65 Members
💰 $70 Non-Members

Please bring your own refreshments and wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

✨ Limited spots available

📩 DM us to reserve your place.

01/03/2026

I'm excited to be holding one of my WildArt workshops at Make & Mend Agnes Water, sharing a central part of my arts practice with you.
Creating earth pigments from your immediate natural environment, making your own paint and using it in experimental painting & mark making, is a profound experience, connecting you deeply to our bioregion.

Bookings are open now and some spots have already been taken. Click on the post below for detailed information and to secure your spot.

Bina 🌼🌿

What is WildArt?

WildArt is about reconnecting with the landscape and remembering that we are part of nature’s story. It’s a creative, hands-on experience that invites you to explore art through the materials found around us.

WildArt is:
☆ remembering that we are part of the landscape's natural history & ecology
☆ deepening our knowledge and relationship to our bioregion
☆ reconnecting to nature by making our own art supplies
☆ a journey of experience and creation

Join local artist Bina Van Haeften, Artist from The Perspective Collective as she gently guides you into the world of WildArt. During this workshop, Bina will share knowledge about native plants and her art.

You will learn how to:
🌿 Make painting utensils from natural materials
🎨 Create earth pigments and turn them into paint
🖌 Experiment with natural mark-making and expressive painting

This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, connect with nature, and explore creativity in a completely different way.

📅 Saturday 14 March
⏰ 9:30am – 1pm
📍 Make & Mend Agnes Water

💰 $65 Members
💰 $70 Non-Members

Please bring your own refreshments and wear comfortable clothing you don’t mind getting a little dirty.

✨ Limited spots available

📩 DM us to reserve your place.

19/02/2026

We're so excited about Bina Van Haeften, Artist holding this workshop at Make & Mend Agnes Water, sharing g a fundamental part of her arts practice with you 🌿

🌿✨ Eco Dyeing & Shibori Workshop with Bina Van Haeften, Artist Bina van Haeften ✨🌿

We are so excited to welcome local artist Bina van Haeften of The Perspective Collective to Make & Mend Agnes Water for a beautiful, hands-on natural dye workshop.

Have you ever wanted to learn how to transform fabric using plants, natural dyes and traditional Japanese techniques?

In this immersive session you will learn:
🌿 Fabric preparation & setting up natural dye baths
🌿 The fundamentals of eco-dyeing fabric
🌿 Traditional and simple Shibori resist-dye techniques
🌿 How to create stunning organic patterns using natural materials

You’ll experiment, play and explore — and leave with multiple unique, eco-dyed fabric pieces to take home.

📅 27th February (Friday)
⏰ 9.30am – 1.00pm
📍 Make & Mend, Agnes Water

💰 $65 Non-Members
💰 $60 Members

This is a beautiful opportunity to slow down, connect with natural processes, and create something truly one-of-a-kind.

✨ Limited spots available

To sign up, send us a DM or SMS 0449 998 579.

Come get your hands dye-stained and creative with us 💛

16/02/2026

We're excited to announce that we'll be holding art workshops at Make & Mend Agnes Water , facilitated by Bina Van Haeften, Artist !

Saturday 28 February
Eco - dyeing
9:30am - 1pm

Saturday 14 March
WildArt (learn how to make earth pigments & paint, and create painting utensils from nature materials)
9:30am - 1pm

Friday 27 March
Coil weaving (weave a little basket or necklace)
9:30 - 12:30

Watch this space for more detailed information. Bookings will open soon!

Bina

29/12/2025

As the year draws to a close I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart, who has been supporting and following my artistic ventures this year. Thank you for patiently waiting for the rather sparingly conducted workshops...they did take second place to the intense preparations of my 6-week solo exhibition at the Gladstone Regional Art Gallery and Museum and my Natural Art Course facilitations at the Himalayan Rilung Foundation in Himachal Pradesh, India.
I had a full year with amazing opportunities and I'm looking forward to a new year with more exciting project and artistic endeavours.
I'm working on the schedule for January/February/March workshops...stay put...they'll be published shortly.

Have a wonderful transition into the New Year. We hope it will hold everything you wish for and more ✨️

Bina Van Haeften, Artist
and The Perspective Collective

29/12/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14Xx9TwXskB/

Following my Natural Art Course facilitations at the Mountainwind Ecoversity Campus of the Himalayan Rilung Foundation in Himachal Pradesh in October this year, is the exhibition "Remembering the Forest" at the India International Centre IIC in Delhi.
The exhibition will be open to the public from 7 - 13 January, with the official opening being on the evening of 6 January.
I am so proud to have my and my students artworks exhibited at one of India's most prestigious cultural institutions.

Below is a wonderful article on sustainable art, written by Art Curator and critic Georgina Maddox
https://www.abirpothi.com/art-that-breathes-with-nature-the-artists-championing-sustainability/