Atwell House & Gallery

01/06/2026

Copper and Indigo Acrylic Workshop ✨

Ready to paint some seriously gorgeous water? 🌊

Spend the day painting glowing ripples across open water, with rich indigo blues, soft copper highlights and gentle sunset colour. You’ll learn how to simplify moving water, build up layers, and add those final little highlights that make the ripples shimmer.

This is a full-day acrylic workshop, suitable for all levels. 😉

📍 Atwell House, Melville
📅 Saturday 27th June 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 3:00pm
🏷️ $275
🎨 All painting materials provided except canvas (Size 20×24-inches or similar proportion).

Come along for a creative day, a bit of colour mixing magic, and a painting you’ll be proud to take home. 🎨

Book your spot here:
https://www.kirstywatkins.com/service-page/copper-and-indigo?referral=service_list_widget

Or head to the link in bio.

30/05/2026

28/05/2026

Wishing all the very best to the artists exhibiting in the One Tree Art Prize this weekend 🌳

We’ve loved being a metro art depo, having artists drop by to pick up their blank canvas, and then returning to drop their completed artworks!

We’re especially excited to see work by Bridget Seaton, one of our wonderful Atwell House teachers, whose beautiful tree artwork is part of this year’s exhibition.

Presented by the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group, the One Tree Art Prize celebrates trees through portrait painting and invites conversations about their significance to our landscapes, communities and planet.

All works are the same size and are $200

If you’re heading down south over the long weekend, the exhibition is open 30 May – 1 June, 10am–3pm at the Ludlow Gallery.

Congratulations Bridget, and best wishes to all involved for a wonderful opening weekend. 🌳✨

For more info visit https://www.ludlowtuartforest.org.au/one-tree-art-prize-exhibition/

28/05/2026

Wishing all the very best to the artists exhibiting in the One Tree Art Prize this weekend 🌳

We’ve loved being a metro art depo, having artists drop by to pick up their blank canvas, and then returning to drop their completed artworks!

We’re especially excited to see work by Bridget Seaton, one of our wonderful Atwell House teachers, whose beautiful tree artwork is part of this year’s exhibition.

Presented by the Ludlow Tuart Forest Restoration Group, the One Tree Art Prize celebrates trees through portrait painting and invites conversations about their significance to our landscapes, communities and planet.

All works are the same size and are $200

If you’re heading down south over the long weekend, the exhibition is open 30 May – 1 June, 10am–3pm at the Ludlow Gallery.

Congratulations Bridget, and best wishes to all involved for a wonderful opening weekend. 🌳✨

For more info visit https://www.ludlowtuartforest.org.au/one-tree-art-prize-exhibition/

14/05/2026

Melville Open Studios - what an incredible weekend!

A heartfelt thank you to every artist who opened their doors, shared their stories, and welcomed our community into their creative world during Melville Open Studios

Atwell House & Gallery was buzzing with over 750 visitors across the weekend — and it showed just how much people love coming together to support our local artists.

From the beautiful work of our Aboriginal Art Group and the Printmakers Association of WA and Alfred Cove Arts to the talented artists of the Open House Group, and artists Fiona Buchanan, Michelle Currie, Tatyana Soboleva, and Lawrence Easton — you made this event truly special.

The conversations and connections, made Melville Open Studios 2026 a resounding success!

We are so grateful to everyone who came, explored, and made it such a memorable occasion 🎨

Photos by the talented Luke from Luke Riley Creative

12/05/2026

We are proud to support the 20th Kondinin Art Exhibition as a metropolitan artwork drop-off point, connecting Perth-based artists with this wonderful regional celebration of creativity.

Presented by the Kondinin Artists Group in conjunction with the Shire of Kondinin, this milestone exhibition marks two decades of artistic achievement.

A special highlight this year — acquisition works from 2006 to 2025 will be on display, with the opportunity to meet the acquisition artists in person. A rare and fascinating look at the evolution of the award.

• Atwell House drop-off: Friday, 2 October, 10.00am – 4.00pm
• Opening night: Friday, 9 October 2026, 7.30pm – 9.30pm, Kondinin Town Hall — $10 entry
• Exhibition dates: Saturday, 10 October – Wednesday, 14 October 2026
• Opening times: 10.00am – 3.00pm daily
• Entry: Gold coin donation

12/05/2026

We are excited to the Printmakers Association of WA Inc 2026 PAWA Contemporary Print Media Awards - opening this Friday!

The countdown is on!
Only 3 days until the opening and awards night for the 2026 PAWA Contemporary Print Media Awards on Friday (15th May).

We invite ALL to join us in celebrating Western Australian printmaking excellence, innovation and talent of over 70 exhibited local artists.

When: Fri 15 May
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: PS Art Space, 22 Pakenham St, Fremantle WA 6160

Exhibition dates: Saturday 16 May – Friday 29 May 2026
Gallery hours:
Tuesday–Friday: 10:00am–4:00pm
Saturday: 12:00pm–5:00pm
Closed Sunday and Monday

🔗Visit the link in our bio for more information. pawa.org.au/event

For more information, media enquiries, or interview requests, please contact:
[email protected]

A huge thank you to our 2026 sponsors:
Future Engineering
Leon Pericles AM
Claremont Framers
Oxlades Art Supplies
Ray White Urban Springs
Art and Craft World
Morrisonart
Joshua Walters
Sienna Graham
Hilda Klap and Rosemary Mostyn
Jacksons Drawing Supplies
Beck Klemens

04/05/2026

✨ Ever wondered what goes on at Atwell House? Consider this your sign to find out! 😊

Tucked along Canning Highway near North Lake Road in Alfred Cove, Atwell House & Gallery is your local community arts centre — buzzing with classes, workshops and exhibitions all year round.

Whatever your age or experience level, there’s a warm and welcoming creative community waiting for you here.

🎨 Term 2 classes are underway — and Term 3 is just around the corner.

Why not come and have a look around?

🔗 melvillecity.com.au/atwellhouse

02/05/2026