Local People, Local Makers, Being Local
Welcome to The Locals — where creativity meets community.
The Locals is a growing community of makers, artists, and dreamers from our own backyard. Born from the idea of four local school mums with a shared love of creating, we wanted to build something simple but meaningful — a place where locals can connect, share, and be inspired in our local Stirling area.
We don’t have a rigid plan, just a clear purpose: to bring creative people together. Whether you’re an artist, a dabbler, or simply curious, this is your space to explore, play, and find your creative flow.
Currently, we’re working from the Scarborough Women’s Shed, turning it into a creative hub while connecting, sharing and supporting our amazing creative community in many ways.
Sign up to the The Locals >>, and as a community, we’re visiting exhibitions, sharing what we’re working on, and making art together to keep our creativity alive.
Come as you are, create what you love, and be part of something local.
If you’d like to get involved, sign up here and we’ll be in touch.
Have a creative business or product to share? Let us know — we’d love to help spread the word.
Please note we are a volunteer group, and we endeavour to be in touch as soon as possible.
To contact us directly, please email: houseoflocalsau@gmail.com
Every month, we share the stories, the processes, and the ‘why’ behind our incredible creative community.
Dive in below.
Meet Claudia Richards: a creative rebel who is quite literally stitching the fabric of society back together. Claudia isn’t just making clothes; she’s encouraging herself – and us all, to weave a better future for the entire planet. But her journey into this “stitching revolution” wasn’t a straight line—it was…
Her Journey: From Beach Clean-ups to the Potters Wheel Megan’s story starts in the Christmas Islands, where her childhood was a whirlwind of nature and community. Whether she was cleaning up the beach after a storm or just getting “good and messy” outdoors, those memories are the foundation of her…
This week, we had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Caitlin from Looma Co. If you haven’t seen her work yet, Looma Co. creates beautiful, eco-friendly baby essentials—including what might just be the best bibs and hooded towels we’ve ever laid eyes on! We took a deep dive into Caitlin’s…
Based in the Stirling area of Western Australia, Kate Skinner is a multi-disciplinary creative whose practice spans fine art and tattoo artistry, rooted in a strong educational background and a lifelong commitment to making art. Kate’s journey began when she entered the specialised art program at Kalamunda Senior High School,…
SarahOil painter · Moment-keeper · Western Australian Visualist Sarah paints with intention — bold colour, minimal brushstrokes, and a keen sense of capturing a moment in time. Many of her works are small-scale, inviting a spontaneity that allows her to complete a piece in a single sitting — an alla…
Rebecca TunksDigital Collage · Photomontage · Local Vision Rebecca Tunks is a conceptual artist based in Scarborough, Western Australia. Her creative practice is rooted in photography and digital collage, through which she layers images to explore the overlooked details of the landscapes we live in. Her art investigates memory, identity,…
Rivarossa Botanicals is a local Scarborough, Western Australia business that specializes in natural dyeing. Founded by a passionate local mum, Rivarossa Botanicals has a rich history in creating stunning, sustainable, and eco-friendly products. Their commitment to using botanical dyes and ethically made, organic materials sets them apart in the industry,…
ABOUT THE ARTIST Perth born and bred, so it’s no wonder sunshine is what lights me up. I love Western Australia and in particular the coastal suburbs surrounding my local area, Scarborough. As a Scarborough local, I enjoy our lively coastal suburb, and as an artist I am driven to capture…