Evolve 2025 - Arts, Events and Culture Winter Program

19 July - 23 August 2025

Arts & Culture Education Kids/Family Young people

Evolve is back from 19 July - 23 August 2025. Warm your soul this winter as professional artists take over the City with a packed calendar of arts workshops, interactive cultural activities and a live performance.  

Hone your creativity. Look and learn, get hands on, and embrace our City’s diverse arts and culture opportunities.

Live Art Studios - Expressions of Interest

Expressions of interest are now open for the Live Art Studios as part of Evolve 2025. 
The Live Art Studios offer the community a chance to meet working artists and learn more about the diversity of artistic practice, as artists create an artwork live during an eleven-day residency at one or both of the City's libraries.

Visit the Expressions of Interest page for more information and to make a submission.

Evolve workshops

Children's Kawaii-style Art Class | 2025 Evolve

South Perth Library 19 July 2025

This workshop has sold out

Arts & crafts for kids Education Kids/Family Library Young people

Flickering Fun with the Prospect Project | 2025 Evolve

George Burnett Leisure Centre 26 July 2025

Join us for candle making magic! In just one hour, dive into a world of creativity and craft your very own custom candle.

Arts & Culture Education George Burnett Leisure Centre

Native Australian Plant Painting | 2025 Evolve

Collier Park Golf Course Function Room 27 July 2025

Join Joanna of Coral Pea Designs as she takes you through the form of native Australian plants. You will get to create a couple of bookmarks and greeting cards.

Arts & Culture Education

Sunday at the Beach Aerial Painting Workshop | 2025 Evolve

Manning Early Years Room 2 August 2025

This workshop has sold out.

Arts & Culture Education

Japanese Origami Making and Cultural Workshop | 2025 Evolve

Dôme Café - Manning 3 August 2025

Enjoy creating Origami which is the Japanese art of paper folding with origami paper. In this workshop, you will learn a variety of origami techniques.

Arts & Culture Education

WAAPA Gospel Choir Live at the Old Mill Theatre | 2025 Evolve

Old Mill Theatre 7 August 2025

A live performance by the WAAPA Gospel Choir at the Old Mill Theatre.

Arts & Culture Food & Drink Live Entertainment

Floral Workshop | 2025 Evolve

George Burnett Leisure Centre 9 August 2025

This workshop has sold out.

Arts & Culture Education George Burnett Leisure Centre

Djinda Kaal Dreaming Art Workshop | 2025 Evolve

John McGrath Hall 10 August 2025

Come join Djinda Kaal Dreaming’s art workshop: Fertility & Renewal! Get ready to unleash your creativity and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of art and connection.

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Oil Painting Fundamentals for Beginners | 2025 Evolve

Manning Early Years Room 16 August 2025

Join artist David Ledger for a relaxed and inspiring introduction to oil painting. Learn the foundational techniques of working with oils.

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Coptic Bookbinding Session | 2025 Evolve

John McGrath Hall 17 August 2025

Join Perth based artist Bina Butcher for an afternoon bookbinding workshop. Be guided through the process of creating your own unique diary or artist book.

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Life Drawing Class | 2025 Evolve

Old Mill Theatre 23 August 2025

Join us for an inspiring and fun Life Drawing Session with Open Hands Creative! Whether you’re a seasoned artist or someone who’s always wanted to try drawing.

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