Join local artist Emma Isramongkonpan for a magical painting session where children will create colourful “raining rainbow” artworks inspired by dreamy clouds and vibrant dripping colours. Designs are tailored to age and ability, making this a fun and flexible workshop for all.

📅 Date: Friday, 10 October 2025
🕐 Session Times:

• 10:00am–11:00am

• 12:00pm–1:00pm

• 2:00pm–3:00pm

📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: Free (funded by IGO)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Emma Isramongkonpan
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A finished “Raining Rainbows” painting

⚠️ Important: Each child may attend only one free OPEN STUDIO session per school holidays.

Please dress children in clothes suitable for painting; closed-in shoes are recommended.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay for the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join ceramic artist Jess LeMonnier for a spooky-fun pottery session. Children will handbuild their own ceramic bat and decorate it with underglaze before it’s set aside for firing in the kiln.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Jess LeMonnier
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A fired ceramic bat (collection later)

Please dress children in clothes suitable for clay work; closed-in shoes are recommended.

⚠️ Note: Works will be fired in the Cannery Pottery Club kiln and cannot be taken home on the day. Parents will be notified when pieces are ready for collection from the Cannery office/shop.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay during the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Get messy and creative with ceramic artist Jess LeMonnier in this playful pottery workshop. Children will hand-build their own monster character from clay and add colour with underglaze.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 8 October 2025
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 6+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Jess LeMonnier
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A fired clay monster (collection later)

Please dress children in clothes suitable for clay work; closed-in shoes are recommended.

⚠️ Note: Works will be fired in the Cannery Pottery Club kiln and can’t be taken home on the day. Parents will be notified when pieces are ready for collection from the Cannery office/shop.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay for the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join local artist Emma Isramongkonpan for a colourful tissue-paper art workshop. Children will layer fine papers with water, glue, and paint, pressing them onto paper to create vibrant, textured artworks with an embroidery-like effect.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Emma Isramongkonpan
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A textured tissue-paper painting on paper

Please dress children in clothes suitable for messy art activities; closed-in shoes are recommended.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay for the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Note: Designs are provided based on age and ability. Finished artworks may differ from examples shown.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join local artist Emma Isramongkonpan for a fun and sparkly workshop where kids will use buttons, gems, and beads to create their very own picture. This playful session encourages creativity, pattern-making, and design as participants experiment with textures and colours to produce a unique artwork to take home.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 7 October 2025
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Emma Isramongkonpan
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A button, gem, and bead picture

Please dress children in clothes suitable for art activities; closed-in shoes are recommended.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay for the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join tutor Elaine Morcombe for a confidence-building drawing workshop inspired by Betty Edwards’ classic book. Through practical exercises that shift how we see—shape, space, proportion, and contour—students will learn useful tricks to improve their drawing, especially if they think they can’t draw.

📅 Date: Thursday, 2 October 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 7+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Elaine Morcombe
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A selection of their own drawing exercises and artworks

Please dress children in comfortable clothing suitable for art activities; closed-in shoes are recommended.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents may stay for the session or drop off and return at pick-up.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join local artist, teacher, and surfboard shaper Pat McCarthy for a relaxed afternoon of painting inspired by spring blooms. Using native timber boards as a canvas, participants will be guided in creating their own colourful floral artwork to take home.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 1 October 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👨‍🏫 Tutor: Pat McCarthy
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A painted timber artwork

Please dress children in clothes suitable for painting and ensure closed-in shoes are worn.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks, so parents may either stay during the session or drop off participants with confidence.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join tutor Mary Darling for an afternoon of seaside creativity, where children will design and assemble their very own shell mobiles. Using a variety of natural shells and simple construction techniques, participants will string, balance, and decorate to create a unique mobile that jingles and sways with coastal charm.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Mary Darling
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A handmade shell mobile

Please dress children for hands-on making — closed-in shoes are recommended.

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks, so parents may either stay for the workshop or drop off children with confidence.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join tutor Mary Darling for a hands-on workshop where children will craft their own silk flowers using recycled materials. Through cutting, sewing, and fabric shaping, participants will design delicate, lifelike blooms. A tealight flame will be used under supervision to gently seal fabric edges, creating a soft, curled effect for the petals.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 30 September 2025
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members (Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Mary Darling
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A collection of handmade silk flowers

Please dress children appropriately for crafting — closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended. This workshop involves safe use of a tealight flame with close supervision.

All tutors hold Working With Children Checks, so parents may either stay or drop off participants with confidence.

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join us for a hands-on creative experience with Kendel Lynam, owner and facilitator of Denmark Art Club. Kendel brings a warm, welcoming teaching style and years of experience running art workshops for all ages across the Great Southern.

In this workshop, you’ll discover the ancient art of Turkish mosaic lamps. Guided step-by-step by Kendel, you’ll learn how to select colourful glass pieces and arrange them into stunning patterns to create your own one-of-a-kind lamp.

No experience needed—this workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a unique handmade lamp to light up your space.

This workshop is open to teens and adults.

🗓️ Sunday 21 September
🕙 2:00 pm (session 2)
💵 $135 per person

Spots are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

Join us for a hands-on creative experience with Kendel Lynam, owner and facilitator of Denmark Art Club. Kendel brings a warm, welcoming teaching style and years of experience running art workshops for all ages across the Great Southern.

In this workshop, you’ll discover the ancient art of Turkish mosaic lamps. Guided step-by-step by Kendel, you’ll learn how to select colourful glass pieces and arrange them into stunning patterns to create your own one-of-a-kind lamp.

No experience needed—this workshop is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a unique handmade lamp to light up your space.

This workshop is open to teens and adults.

🗓️ Sunday 21 September
🕙 10:00 AM (session 1)
💵 $135 per person

Spots are limited, so book early to avoid missing out!

Learn the art of wet felting in this hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop. Over 2.5 hours, you’ll be guided through the process of creating your very own felted bowl using colourful wool and traditional felting techniques. It’s a relaxing and tactile craft that’s perfect for anyone wanting to try something new.

At the end of the session, you’ll take home a soft, sturdy, and very cute felted bowl—perfect for holding trinkets, jewellery, or simply displaying as a handmade piece of functional art.

All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just come ready to have fun and get your hands a little soapy!

Date: Saturday 20 September
Time: 2:00 PM
Duration: 2.5 hours
Cost: $108 per person
Ages: Teens and adults

Spots are limited—book early to secure your place!

Reconnect with nature in a gentle, mindful walk through the bushland of Lake Monjingup — just 10km from Esperance. Guided by artist Alex Desebrock, this unique experience invites you to slow down and listen deeply to the natural world through her practice of Tree Listening 🌿

You’ll spend time wandering, breathing, feeling, pondering, observing and drawing ✍️ as ways to engage with the trees — tuning into their quiet presence and the stories they may hold 🌲
A chance to pause, reflect, and reawaken your connection to the land around you.

Whether you remember Alex’s beautiful Tree Listening exhibition at the Cannery earlier this year, or you're discovering her work for the first time, this walk offers a poetic, meditative and creative experience.

Part of GROUNDED Festival 2025

🌳 Cost: $20 per person (50% discount from original $40 price)
🍃 Location: Lake Monjingup
🖍 All materials provided – no drawing experience needed
🌱 Children 7+ welcome (please book a separate ticket for each child)

Join Boox Kid as he discusses song form, the importance of melody, vocal technique and the skill of storytelling when it comes to writing original compositions.

Workshop is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Esperance.
And supported by the Cannery Arts Centre, Kyza Presents, Shire of Esperance and Regional Arts WA.

ESPERANCE SCULPTURE TRAIL | COMMUNITY CO-DESIGN WORKSHOPS

The Esperance community is invited to this series of workshops to collaborate with FORM on phase two of the Esperance Sculpture Trail project!

As we move into the next stage of the Esperance Sculpture Trail, we will be working alongside the Esperance community in a series of workshops. Feedback from these facilitated sessions will inform the Public Art Strategy, Artistic Briefs, and subsequently the artworks for the project.

Each 2-hour workshop and brainstorming session will discuss the following details:
⭐ The scale of the project
⭐ Criteria for suitable locations
⭐ Potential locations
⭐ Artwork procurement rules

Workshop participants will also come away with a greater understanding of the Esperance Sculpture Trail including the project's background, work to date, governance, and decision-making structure.

We hope you can join us for one of the workshops! Registration is free via Humanitix and the links below:

💬 12:00PM - 2:00PM | 11 Aug @ Grass Patch Hall |

💬 5:30PM - 7:30PM | 12 Aug @ The Pier Hotel |

💬 1:00PM - 3:00PM | 15 Aug @ Esperance Senior Citizen's Centre

💬 9:30AM - 11:30AM | 17 Aug @ The Cannery Arts Centre

The Cannery Arts Centre, in collaboration with Esperance Pride, is proud to present a one-off pottery workshop as part of our Artlab program — created especially for the LGBTQIA+ community and allies.

This relaxed Sunday afternoon is about more than just clay. It’s about connection, inclusivity, and creative expression in a safe, welcoming space. Come get your hands dirty, meet like-minded people, and feel completely yourself.

Local potter Jess Le Monnier will gently guide participants through simple hand-building techniques. No pressure. No experience needed. Just good vibes and clay-covered hands.

This is an 18+ event.

Tickets are $60, which includes:

• All materials
• Expert guidance
• Delicious snacks lovingly provided by the Esperance Pride crew

A portion of each ticket supports future inclusive and empowering community events.

Let’s come together to celebrate creativity, community, and self-expression — and make something meaningful, together.

Design it, cut it, stick it—then hang it with pride! In this hands-on workshop, kids will create a felt banner featuring their name or a character of their choice. Using felt pieces, fabric glue, and loads of creative freedom, each child will make a soft, colourful wall hanging perfect for their bedroom or a special gift.

Led by returning KickArts tutor Brooke Elson, who’s home from uni and bringing her bright ideas back to the Cannery these holidays!

📅 Date: Thursday, 17 July
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 7+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Brooke Elson
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A personalised felt banner for home display

Please dress your child for crafting—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off and return at session end.

Spots are limited—book now to join the fun!

Get crafty with local artist Brooke Elson, home from uni and back at the Cannery for the holidays! In this charming mixed-media workshop, kids will create their own bear portrait “cameos” using egg cartons, fabric scraps, paint, and all sorts of fun materials. Cute, quirky, and full of character—these bears are sure to become a favourite keepsake.

Brooke is a much-loved KickArts tutor with a passion for playful, hands-on artmaking. We’re thrilled to have her back in the workshop leading this creative session!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 16 July
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 7+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Brooke Elson
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A hand-crafted bear cameo artwork

Please dress your child for making and gluing—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off.

Spaces are limited—book now to secure a spot!

It’s time to get tote-ally creative! In this fun and practical workshop, kids will design and paint their very own fabric tote bag using bright acrylic paints. Whether it becomes a library bag, a beach bag, or the perfect handmade gift—it’s a functional artwork they’ll be proud to show off!

Led by Emma from Sparkle Sisters Esperance, this session is all about bold colour, personal expression, and wearable art.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 15 July
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Emma – Sparkle Sisters Esperance
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A custom hand-painted tote bag

Please dress your child for painting—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off.

Spaces are limited—book now to reserve your spot!

Get ready to paint, sculpt and shine in this bold and beautiful workshop with local artist Emma from Sparkle Sisters Esperance! Kids will create their own eye-catching canvas artwork using thick, textured paint, vibrant colours and a touch of sparkle. Inspired by sea creatures, flowers and imagination, these pieces are made to pop!

Emma’s unique technique combines acrylic paint with sculptural textures, helping kids create stunning works that feel as good as they look.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 15 July
🕙 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Emma – Sparkle Sisters Esperance
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A vibrant textured artwork on canvas

Please dress your child for painting—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to stay or drop off.

Spots are limited—book early to avoid missing out!

Join experienced art teacher Kate Driscoll from Art Teacher Life and explore the bold, eye-catching technique of negative space painting in this hands-on 4-hour workshop with local art teacher Kate Driscoll. You’ll start by layering colour and pattern across your canvas using stencils and acrylic paint, then learn how to use the space around your shapes to make your design really stand out.

This session is perfect for beginners and beyond — whether you're looking to loosen up your painting style or simply try something new in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Kate brings years of experience as a primary school art teacher and adult educator, and she’ll guide you step-by-step through the process.

You’ll leave with a framed artwork ready to hang on your wall and a bunch of new creative skills under your belt.

Date & Time: Thursday 10 July, 6pm–9:30pm
Location: Print Room, Cannery Arts Centre
Cost: $100 for Cannery members / $115 for non-members
Ages: Teens and adults
Max participants: 12

Sculpt it, decorate it, and wind it up! In this FREE hands-on workshop, kids will create their very own wacky wind-up toy using air-drying clay and a mix of crafty bits and bobs—think googly eyes, feathers, buttons, and more! It’s all about creativity, movement, and fun.

Led by visiting Perth artist Kate Driscoll—the vibrant teacher behind Art Teacher Life—this OPEN STUDIO session is proudly supported by IGO, and is specially designed for families who may not otherwise be able to access Cannery workshops these holidays.

📅 Date: Thursday, 10 July
🕙 Session Times:
• 10:00am–11:00am
• 11:30am–12:30pm
• 1:00pm–2:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Kate Driscoll
💸 Cost: FREE – proudly funded by IGO
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A custom-made wind-up toy using air-dry clay and craft materials

Please dress your child for messy fun—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

👉 Each child may attend only one session. Spots are limited, and priority will be given to families who may not otherwise be able to attend a Cannery workshop.

Dive into the vibrant world of Gelli printing with visiting artist Kate Driscoll in this playful flower-themed printmaking session! Kids will experiment with texture, layering, and colour as they create bold, beautiful floral prints using a Gelli plate—an exciting, mess-friendly tool that’s perfect for creative exploration.

Kate is a beloved primary school art teacher from Whadjuk–Perth, known for her joyful classroom projects and her online community Art Teacher Life, where she shares inspiration with over 40K followers. We’re thrilled to welcome her to Kepa Kurl–Esperance to share her skills with our KickArts crew!

📅 Date: Wednesday, 9 July
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Kate Driscoll
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A collection of layered, flower-inspired Gelli prints

Please dress your child for artmaking—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks. Parents are welcome to drop off or stay and watch the creativity unfold.

Limited spots available—book now to secure a place!

Turn trash into treasure in this colourful and eco-friendly workshop with visiting artist Kate Driscoll! Kids will repurpose plastic bottles to create bright and cheerful flower sculptures, learning how to cut, shape, and paint discarded materials into something beautiful.

Kate is a passionate primary school art teacher from Whadjuk–Perth, known for her vibrant classroom projects and huge online following through Art Teacher Life. We’re thrilled to have her in Kepa Kurl–Esperance sharing her joyful, hands-on approach to making art with meaning.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 9 July
🕙 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Art Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Kate Driscoll
💸 Cost: $25 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: A vibrant, hand-painted flower sculpture made from recycled plastic

Please dress your child for painting—closed-in shoes and tied-up hair are recommended.

All our tutors hold current Working With Children Checks, so you're welcome to drop off your child or stay and enjoy the fun.

Spaces are limited—book now to secure a spot!