Resistance & Resilience
Ceramics by Rosemary Helmis | 8 - 31 Jan 2026
Rosemary Helmis explores the tension between human-made convenience and nature’s endurance. Her ceramic sculptures reflect the fragile yet resilient patterns of the natural world, prompting reflection on sustainability, beauty, and the objects we create.
Sewing demonstrations - Busselton members of WA Fibres & Textiles Association (WAFTA)
Busselton WAFTA members are presenting daily sewing demonstrations during the Whispers of the Wild exhibition.
Whispers of the Wild
Whispers of the Wild - Busselton WAFTA Group | 8 Jan – 2 Feb 2026
Discover the beauty of Western Australia’s South West through fibre art. Handcrafted textiles inspired by the wild landscapes, flora and fauna.
In the Quiet of the Land
Regional Arts Triennial 3
Gerald Ashcroft · Elaine Clocherty, Waljin - Mitchella Hutchins & Dwardinan - Vivian Brockman Webb · Merle Davis · Christian Fletcher · Francesco Geronazzo · Gary Hambleton · Melanie Jarman · Kay Manolas · Kim Perrier · Barbara Weeks
Opening event: 5pm in the Merenj Boodja Garden on Friday, 6 February
Artist talks
Sun, 8 Feb at 2pm
Sun, 15 Feb at 2pm
Sun, 22 Feb at 2pm
Mindful Monday with Sharon Williams
Learn the mindful art of intentional doodling and watercolour painting with Sharon Williams.
Convergence by Bridget Seaton
Bridget Seaton’s solo exhibition of paintings and original prints depicts her firsthand experiences of the South West’s woodlands, coastal habitats, wetlands and forests.
Opening event: Sat, 7 Mar at 11am
Artist talk: Sat, 14 Mar at 2pm
Workshop demonstration: Monotype Printmaking - Textures of the Landscape: Sun, 15 Mar - 9am to 12.15pm in the Fodder Room
Monotype Printmaking - Textures of the Landscape with Bridget Seaton
Explore exciting mark making techniques and discover ways to manipulate ink on a Perspex surface to create different textures, layers and tone with Bridget Seaton
Making Your Mark - a felting workshop with Barbara Weeks
A felting workshop to complement the Whispers of the Wild exhibition. Join Barbara Weeks for a morning of creative, meditative felt making, exploring the magical properties of Merino Wool and how you can make your mark with the addition of a variety of fibres and yarns.
Whispers of the Wild ~ Garden Market & Artist Talks
Garden market opens at 10am
Artist talks start at 11am
Mindful Monday with Sharon Williams
Learn the mindful art of intentional doodling and watercolour painting with Sharon Williams.
Whispers of the Wild Opening
Nationally renowned textile artist, Merle Topsi Davis will officially open Whispers of the Wild on behalf of the Busselton WAFTA group.
Resistance & Resilience Opening and Artist Talk
Meet ceramicist Rosemary Helmis
Rosemary Helmis explores the tension between human-made convenience and nature’s endurance. Join us at this free event to learn more
Mindful Monday - Christmas Wreath
Relax into Christmas with this quietly medatative class where you will be guided through the steps to create this beautiful watercolour and pen wreath
Visual Voices
Discover the creative vision of South Regional TAFE's Visual Arts students in this dynamic exhibition. Bringing together an exciting range of artworks from both Certificate III and Certificate IV students, this collection celebrates artistic diversity across painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and more.
The Midas Touch
Biannual group show by the Australasian Porcelain Art Teachers of WA - hand-painted, kiln-fired porcelain at its finest.
Glow with Pride
Kick off the Pride Wellbeing Festival 2025 with a night of celebration, community, and pride!
Expressions of Pride
The Expressions of Pride exhibition showcases the creativity, resilience, and diversity of LGBTIQ+ artists living and working in the South West.
Shipwreck Coastline - Busselton Heritage Festival
Contemporary works by Susie Vickery, Jill Paynter O’Meehan & others, Explore the theme of water, shipwrecks, submerged worlds and archival echoes.
Mindful Monday - October
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Drawing with the Seasons at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Opening Function - Woodfire Survey
Opening function with guest speaker - Chester Nealie.
This unique exhibition showcases ceramic works by Southwest artists using the ancient and mesmerising process of wood-firing, where each piece tells a story shaped by fire, ash, and time.
Meet the Artist - Carol Mulhearn
Meet potter Carol Mulhearn and her quirky clay animals – full of fun, personality, and stories to share
Artist Talk - Rebecca Miller
Step inside the world of Rebecca Miller as she reveals how she transforms landscapes into luminous, powerful paintings in this special artist talk.
Mindful Monday - September
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Drawing with the Seasons at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Brush and Earth – Adventures in Canvas and Clay
A vibrant coastal exhibition by South West artists Carol Mulhearn and Rebecca Miller, blending sculptural ceramics and expressive painting. Inspired by whales, wild seas, and windswept land - where clay and colour meet in motion.
Chasing the Light - Gerald Ashcroft
Opening Function for Gerald Ashcroft’s latest oil painting exhibition - Chasing the Light.
Chasing the Light - Gerald Ashcroft
Gerald Ashcroft’s latest oil paintings capture the shifting beauty of pastoral and coastal landscapes. Imbued in personal reconnection with nature, the works evoke memory, emotion, and a deep sense of place.
Mindful Monday: August
Mindful Mondays: Drawing with the Seasons
with artist Sharon Williams
Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature through a gentle, guided journey into mindful drawing.
Ceramics Workshop with Tracie Anderson
Join ceramics artist Tracie Anderson for two mornings of fun with a seaside twist.
Heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex Winter school holidays.
Join us for a heritage tour of the Old Courthouse Complex during the winter school holidays.
WAAPA Design Workshop
Are you ready to bring a show to life? Join WAAPA for an immersive one-day Theatre Design Workshop, where creativity meets practical design in a collaborative and hands-on environment.
Mindful Monday - Mandala
Join Sharon Williams for Mindful Monday - Mandala at Old Courthouse Complex - Fodder Room on second Monday of each month.
Artist’s Talk - Jeremy Williams
Join us for an artist talk with Jeremy Williams, whose debut solo exhibition reflects a lifetime of creative exploration.
Spin-In Fibre Festival
Local spinners and weavers will converge on the Old Courthouse Complex for the Spin-in Fibre Festival on Saturday, 24 May to demonstrate spinning in action.