.
About Atwell House and Gallery

About Atwell House and Gallery

Atwell House & Gallery is a welcoming community arts centre located in Alfred Cove. We offer art courses, exhibitions, and provide a place for art groups and the wider community to learn, connect, and exchange ideas and skills. 

Our programs support participants of all ages and experience levels and our exhibition program provides a supportive environment for artists at all stages of their practice.

Located next door to the purpose-built Karlup Ceramics Studio - home of the South of the River Potters' Club, Atwell House Arts Precinct is home to many Art Groups including the Alfred Cove Art Society, the Printmakers Association of WA, the Atwell Spinners and the Aboriginal Art Group.

Exhibitions

Exhibitions

Enjoy our diverse exhibition program featuring artists working at all levels of experience, across all mediums.

View current and UPCOMING exhibitionS

E P Atwell

Upcoming Courses and Workshops

Enjoy a wide range of art classes and workshops - including weekly drop-in sessions, short courses and term courses for children, young people and adults at all levels of experience.  

Class bookings are made directly with the teacher, and you can find their email contact or website booking links in the downloadable programs and through the What’s On events below. 

view ALL upcoming Children and Young People Classes and Workshops here

view ALL upcoming Adult Classes and Workshops here

Image: Atwell House tutor, Gordon Alexander

E-P-Atwell-artist-opps

Subscribe to eNews

Please subscribe to our enews to keep in touch with opportunities at Atwell House and Gallery and to receive exhibition program updates.

Contact us

E-P-Atwell-karlup

Karlup Ceramics Studio

Karlup Ceramics Studio is a purpose-built ceramics studio situated next door to Atwell House and Gallery that was opened by the City in October 2022. The studio is home to South of the River (SOR) Potters' Club, a group of ceramic enthusiasts and members have ongoing access to workspaces and equipment.  

The Club offer regular activities including classes, exhibitions and charity projects and welcome expressions of interest for new members who have some ceramics experience. Visit their Facebook page for regular updates. 

Visit SoR Potters’ Club Website

Art Groups at Atwell Arts Precinct

Alfred Cove Art Society (ACAS) established in 1977, brings together artists of all skill levels to share ideas, inspire creativity, and discuss art. Members work across various mediums and subjects, with over 80 artists available for commissioned pieces.

Monthly meetings, held at Atwell Gallery in Alfred Cove on the last Thursday of each month at 6.45pm, feature artist demonstrations, product insights, and interactive challenges. Visitors are welcome, with no fee for members or first-time guests.

Beyond meetings, the Society hosts plein air sessions, exhibitions, workshops, and art getaways. Upcoming events can be found on the Event Calendar, and the latest updates are available in the newsletter. 

For more information or to join, visit the ACAS website.

The Printmakers Association of Western Australia (PAWA) supports printmakers through networking, exhibitions, and skill-sharing opportunities. Open to both professionals and beginners, PAWA encourages experimentation and excellence in printmaking.

Founded in 1974, PAWA promotes the appreciation and collection of fine art prints across Western Australia, embracing both traditional techniques—etching, lithography, lino-cuts, and screen printing—and contemporary methods like digital and laser engraving.

Based at Atwell House & Gallery, PAWA organizes group exhibitions, workshops, guest speakers, and print collection tours, fostering a vibrant community for printmakers to connect, learn, and create. To learn more visit the PAWA website.

The Atwell Arts Centre Hand Spinners, established in 1978, is one of the founding groups of the Atwell Arts Centre in Alfred Cove, Western Australia. Their fundraising efforts significantly contributed to the construction of Atwell Gallery.

The group welcomes spinners, knitters, crocheters, and other textile artists, providing a collaborative environment for individuals passionate about fibre arts. Meetings are held every Tuesday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm at Atwell House.

These gatherings offer members opportunities to share skills, work on projects, and engage with a community of like-minded crafters. For more information or to get involved, interested individuals can contact the group through the Handweavers, Spinners and Dyers Guild of Western Australia's website.

The Aboriginal Art Group, started in 2021 at the Willagee Community Centre, has grown into a meeting and networking place for Aboriginal artists from all areas.

Now based at Atwell House - the program fosters a culturally safe space where First Nations visual artists come together and build positive relationships while developing and exploring their arts practice. 

For more information, contact the group through their instagram @AboriginalArtGroup.

Venue Details and Access Information

Opening Hours and Entry CostAtwell Gallery
  • Free entry to all exhibitions
  • Open during exhibitions Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 4.00pm
  • Closed on public holidays and when we are installing a new exhibition - please check here current exhibition opening times or contact us for more information if you're planning a visit.
Atwell House
  • Check individual classes and groups for entry/workshop cost.
  • Classes, workshops and groups are at varying times, contact class teacher / group for more information.
Office
The Atwell office and front counter is staffed part time, for appointments please contact us using the details below
Getting There and Parking
  • Atwell House & Gallery is located at 586 Canning Highway, Alfred Cove. Marradungup is the Whadjuk Noongar name for the area where Atwell House & Gallery stands.
  • Free parking is available at the front of Atwell House, with additional parking available at Tompkins Park next to the Melville Bowling Club, approximately 100 metres walk away. 
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Canning Highway, serviced by routes 910 and 111.
Access
  • Atwell House is wheelchair accessible; however, please note that it is an older facility, and is fitted with temporary ramps. 
  • Toilets are unisex, and a modern Universal Accessible Toilet (UAT) is available in the Karlup Studio building next door. Access to this facility is available with a fob key located at the back door of Atwell House. 

For more information or to discuss your accessibility needs, please contact us at [email protected] or (08) 9364 0126. 

Phone(08) 9364 0126
Email[email protected]

Location

location pin (background watermark)

Atwell House & Gallery
586 Canning Hwy,
Alfred Cove WA 6154

Get Directions
Share this page
Back to of the page