Silhouette of a man wearing a baseball cap and shorts, painting on an easel at Kuta Beach, Bali, during a bright, sunny day with ocean waves crashing in the background.

Getting to Know Ben Sherar

Early Influences Can you tell us a little about your childhood and how growing up around Kununurra shaped you as an artist? – I always found myself drawing, I wouldn’t say I “loved” it so much as that’s just what I naturally found myself doing all the time – sort of a compulsion. As a […]

A close-up photo of Grill’d Fremantle’s Local Matters donation display. The setup features three large clear jars with orange lids, each labeled with a local community group’s description. A hand is seen placing a token into one of the jars. The background sign reads “Local Matters – Spread the Love” with the Grill’d logo above and smaller logos and photos representing participating organisations. The scene captures the restaurant’s community initiative encouraging customers to support local causes.

Celebrating Local: Grill’d’s Local Matters and the Artisan Store Fremantle

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news – The Artisan Store Fremantle has just received a donation from Grill’d Fremantle’s Local Matters initiative! Local Matters is Grill’d’s way of giving back to the community. Each month, the Fremantle restaurant selects three local groups or small businesses to feature in‑store. Customers receive a token with every […]

Grace, wearing an orange jacket and carrying a woven bag with a patterned scarf, walks toward The Artisan Store Fremantle holding a takeaway coffee cup. She smiles as she passes displays of handmade jewelry and crafts outside the shop, capturing a warm, lively Fremantle street atmosphere.

Behind the Scenes: Creating Our “Shopping Local in Freo” Video with Grace Chen

A perfect Fremantle afternoon starts with sunshine, good coffee, and a wander down High Street — and that’s exactly the feeling we wanted to capture in our latest lifestyle video featuring Grace Chen. Created in collaboration with Detail Marketing & Communications, this project was proudly supported by the 2026 City of Fremantle Small Business Grants […]

Best Overall Award Winner Hale Fine Art Awards, pendant with fine leaves and enamel gumnuts

Felicity Peters – Best Artwork Hale Art Awards 2026

The glass ceiling was broken again when the Overall Prize at Fine Art @ Hale was warded to the piece of jewellery- A first for this long running event. Felicity Peters was awarded the $2000 prize at the opening night of the exhibition on Friday night the 7th June. The winning pieces was a stunning […]

Julie Kenny Aerial Photographer in front passenger seat of plane

Julie Kenny Aerial Photography

In February, aerial photographer Julie Kenny experienced two unforgettable photography flights over the spectacular Shark Bay World Heritage Area — one at sunrise and another in the golden light of late afternoon. Flying door-off in a small Cessna 206 with Shark Bay Aviation, Julie captured the incredible colours, textures and vast landscapes of this globally significant […]

Grace Chen wearing The Artisan Store Fremantle pearls

How to Choose Jewellery as a Gift When You Don’t Know Their Exact Style

Choosing jewellery for someone else can feel a bit risky. It is personal, visible, and often tied to someone’s everyday style. But it does not have to be a wild guess. A few simple clues can make the choice much easier.   Start with the type of jewellery they already wear. If they wear earrings […]

Discovering Euclay – A Clay with an Australian Heart

Clay has always been at the centre of human creativity, but Euclay offers something new — and distinctly Australian. Unlike traditional clays dug from the earth, Euclay is made from the dried leaves of eucalyptus trees: Cinerea, Marri, Jarrah and Lemon Myrtle. These leaves are carefully pulverised, then blended with other components to form a […]

A Well-Earned Honour – Celebrating Philip Mitchell

We’re thrilled to share some very special news — our atist Philip Mitchell has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 Performing Arts WA Awards. It’s a big honour, and one that couldn’t have gone to a more deserving artist. While many know Philip as the long-time Artistic Director of Fremantle’s iconic Spare […]

Creative & Thoughtful Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, and finding the perfect gift can be both exciting and overwhelming. Whether you’re shopping for a long-time partner, a new love, or even a cherished friend, the key to a great Valentine’s gift is thoughtfulness. Instead of defaulting to chocolates and flowers, why not surprise your Valentine with […]