A Socratic round table is a democratic format where participants converse around a share circle to explore a text, concept, or open-ended question, promoting active listening and evidence based reasoning.

Jan Hoppe will be facilitating this round table. The theme of this session will be "Death" an essay by Thomas Nagel (1970).

You can read the essay online here
https://rintintin.colorado.edu/~vancecd/phil150/Nagel.pdf

But it doesn't matter if you come without reading it.
We'll explore big ideas and the questions behind them: What do you think?, Why do you think that?, What assumptions are we making?, How might we see this differently?

The aim is that with the communal effort, everyone leaves each evening with some more insight, knowledge of something new or maybe knowing that you provided a intellectual stepping stone for someone else.

A space for curious minds and meaningful conversations. Everyone welcome, no experience needed, just willingness to listen and have a respectful dialogue.

AGES: 18+

WHEN: Saturday 10th of October, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

COST: Free entry, but donations through the website are always welcomed.

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: Friday 9th of October, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
👨‍🏫 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 Check

Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Join us for a fascinating workshop exploring the intriguing world of the paper nautilus. Led by teacher and artist Pat McCarthy, known for his innovative Fish on Fish Skins technique, participants will delve into the biology of the Argonaut, an octopus that creates its own egg incubator shell.

After learning about this remarkable creature, kids will get hands-on creating their own paper nautilus, unleashing their creativity in a sustainable and unique mixed-media art form.

📅 Date: Friday 9th of October , 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $30 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: An amazing paper nautilus sculpture

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

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

KickArts: Petals and Paint with Sparkle Sisters (5+)

Create a colourful artwork that pops off the canvas! In this fun, hands-on KickArts workshop, children will paint their own vase before adding a bouquet of bright artificial flowers to create a unique 3D masterpiece. It's the perfect mix of painting, crafting and creativity, with plenty of sparkle from the Sparkle Sisters.

Ages: 5+ years
Time: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Cost: $30 Cannery members/ $40 Non Members
Facilitator: Sparkle Sisters
What to bring: Just your imagination!
What's included: All materials are provided, including paint, canvas/board, artificial flowers and glue.

Take home: Children will head home with a vibrant floral artwork ready to display.

No experience needed—just come along and have fun creating! 🌸🎨

KickArts: Beachy Canvas with Sparkle Sisters

Bring a little piece of the coast home with you! In this creative workshop, children will use acrylic paints and decoupage techniques to design a beautiful beach-inspired canvas. Layering colour, texture and seaside elements, they'll create a unique artwork that's ready to take home and hang with pride.

Ages: 5+ years
What's included: All materials provided.
Take home: A beach inspired canvas
No experience needed – just bring your imagination! 🌊🎨🐚

Discover the beauty of banksias through watercolour! 🌿🎨

Join artist Laetitia Da Costa for a creative KickArts workshop exploring watercolour painting techniques inspired by one of Australia's most distinctive native flowers.

Young artists will learn how to use colour, brushwork, layering and detail to create their own beautiful banksia watercolour artwork. With guidance from Laetitia, participants will develop their painting skills while experimenting with their own creative style.

Perfect for young artists keen to take their watercolour skills a little further.

📅 Date: Tuesday 6th of October 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Print room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Laetitia Da Costa
All materials provided
Take home: A beautiful watercolor artwork

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Celebrate our beautiful wildflowers with watercolour! 🌸🎨

In this colourful KickArts workshop, children will explore simple watercolour painting techniques while creating their own wildflower artwork.

Guided by tutor Laetitia Da Costa, kids will experiment with colour, brushwork, layering and different shapes to bring a collection of vibrant blooms to life.

A fun and relaxed workshop that encourages creativity while building confidence with watercolour.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 7+ years
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Laetitia Da Costa
All materials provided

No experience needed – just bring your creativity!
Take home: a beautiful wildflower artwork

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Discover the magic of cyanotype printing in this hands-on Art Lab workshop with the Hobby Collectors.

Using sunlight, specially prepared paper and natural objects, you’ll experiment with one of the oldest photographic printing processes to create your own striking blue prints.

Play with leaves, flowers, shapes and composition, and take home your own collection of unique cyanotype artworks.

Perfect for beginners and anyone keen to try something new, no experience necessary.

AGES: 16+

NEW DATE: Saturday 3 August, 9 - 11am

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

COST: $30 per person
WHAT TO BRING: All materials will be provided but feel free to bring some objects from home that you would like to use to design your prints (e.g. dried fruit, flowers, semi-transparent objects). Time will be allocated during the session to collect items from nature.

In this exciting pottery workshop, children will work with ceramic artist Jess Kaye to create their own flower shaped bee waterer. Using hand building techniques, participants will shape and decorate a flower water station for bees .

This session is perfect for younger makers who enjoy getting their hands dirty and bringing personality into their clay creations, while learning foundational ceramic skills in a supportive and fun environment.

📅 Date: Tuesday 29th of September, 2026
🕐 Time: 1:00pm–3:00pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Jess Kaye
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: Clay works will be fired and available for collection at a later date

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

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

In this playful pottery workshop, children will work with ceramic artist Jess Kaye to create their own flower dishes. Using hand building techniques, participants will shape and decorate their flower dishes while exploring texture, pattern and imaginative design.

This session is perfect for younger makers who enjoy getting their hands dirty and bringing personality into their clay creations, while learning foundational ceramic skills in a supportive and fun environment.

📅 Date: Tuesday 29th of September , 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Jess Kaye
🎨 All materials provided
🎁 Take-home: Clay works will be fired and available for collection at a later date

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

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

In this session we will be exploring the satisfying art of needle felting!

Through a guided demonstration you will be taught the essentials for starting your needle felting project before being given the time to explore and create!

Create creatures, decorations, bookmarks, ornaments, and more. No experience is required and all materials will be supplied.

WHEN: Monday 28th September, 5 - 7 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

Spots for this session are strictly limited, so please RSVP to secure your place.

ABOUT THE HOBBY COLLECTORS

Do you want to try a new crafting hobby, but don’t know where to start or don’t want to commit to all the materials?

At The Hobby Collectors, we share materials, ideas and inspirations so you can experiment, learn and discover new passions without accumulating more!

Join Cami and Grace each fortnight to learn a new craft, from embroidery and crochet, to painting tote bags, polymer clay creations and more. Sessions will begin with a short demonstration of the chosen craft and the you will be left to make your own creations, meaning it’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

WHEN: Fortnightly on Monday evenings | 5 - 7 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

PRICE: Pay as you feel. We believe that everyone should have access to experimenting with new crafts. At the end of each session you will have the opportunity to pay as you feel via cash or card. If you are unable to make a monetary payment, we also accept materials as a donation - fabric, yarn, paints, whatever you have to spare!

AGES: These sessions are open to anyone ages 16+.

Art Lab: Making Ceramic Little Houses

Create your own charming little ceramic house in this hands-on pottery workshop with local ceramic artist Antoinette Vincent.

Using hand-building techniques, you’ll learn how to shape and construct your own unique little house from clay, adding windows, doors, textures and special details to give it plenty of character. Antoinette will guide you through the process while leaving lots of room to experiment and make your house completely your own.

Perfect for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Tutor: Antoinette Vincent
Ages: 18+ years
Cost: $60 per person Cannery members / $70 Non Cannery Members
All materials and firing included.

A Socratic round table is a democratic format where participants converse around a share circle to explore a text, concept, or open-ended question, promoting active listening and evidence based reasoning.

Jan Hoppe will be facilitating this round table. The themes will vary session to session, changing from a text, to an article, essay or report from all walks of life.

We'll explore big ideas and the questions behind them: What do you think?, Why do you think that?, What assumptions are we making?, How might we see this differently?

The aim is that with the communal effort, everyone leaves each evening with some more insight, knowledge of something new or maybe knowing that you provided a intellectual stepping stone for someone else.

A space for curious minds and meaningful conversations. Everyone welcome, no experience needed, just willingness to listen and have a respectful dialogue.

AGES: 18+

WHEN: Saturday 19th August, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

COST: Free entry, but donations through the website are always welcomed.

Art Lab: Principles of Watercolour

Discover the foundations of watercolour painting with artist Laetitia Da Costa in this relaxed, hands-on Art Lab workshop.

Learn the essential principles of working with watercolour, including colour mixing, washes, layering, brush control and understanding how water and pigment work together. Laetitia will guide you through a series of practical exercises designed to build confidence and give you techniques you can continue experimenting with at home.

Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to strengthen their understanding of this beautiful and versatile medium.

Time: Friday 18th of September from 6 to 8pm
Ages: 16+ years
Cost: $30 Cannery Members / $40 Non- Cannery Members
All materials provided.

In this two-part series you'll be introduced to the art of papier-mâché to create and decorate your own sculptures or vessels.

SESSION 1: SHAPE & CREATE

Monday 31 August, 5 - 7 PM

Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

Using cardboard, tape, jars, and paper pulp, design and sculpt your creation. Think vases, forever flowers, or a funky sculpture! All materials supplied, just bring your imagination,

SESSION 2: PAINT & DECORATE

Monday 14th September, 5 - 7PM

Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

Your now have the chance to decorate your creations using paint, markers, and more. This is where your vision has the chance to shine! All materials supplied. If you could not attend session one, please let us know as we may have some extra items that you can decorate on the day.

ABOUT THE HOBBY COLLECTORS

Do you want to try a new crafting hobby, but don’t know where to start or don’t want to commit to all the materials?

At The Hobby Collectors, we share materials, ideas and inspirations so you can experiment, learn and discover new passions without accumulating more!

Join Cami and Grace each fortnight to learn a new craft, from embroidery and crochet, to painting tote bags, polymer clay creations and more. Sessions will begin with a short demonstration of the chosen craft and the you will be left to make your own creations, meaning it’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

WHEN: Fortnightly on Monday evenings | 5 - 7 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

PRICE: Pay as you feel. We believe that everyone should have access to experimenting with new crafts. At the end of each session you will have the opportunity to pay as you feel via cash or card. If you are unable to make a monetary payment, we also accept materials as a donation - fabric, yarn, paints, whatever you have to spare!

AGES: These sessions are open to anyone ages 16+.

Saturdays, 2–5pm | 12th of September
The Print Room, Cannery Arts Centre

The Print Room will be opened for Cannery members to pursue their own sewing projects. Come along and work alongside like-minded individuals to stop, stitch, and make time to sew.

BYO sewing machine, fabric, and project of choice. It’s a relaxed, social afternoon for makers to connect, share ideas, and carve out dedicated creative time.

💰 $5 per Cannery member per session
👥 Adults only | Limited spaces | Registration required

🗓 Term 3, 2026 dates:

• 15th of August | 2–5pm

• 12th of September | 2–5pm

Sew Social is planned for the first Saturday of each month, with dates adjusted around long weekends, school holidays, or other events.

Not a member yet? Hit the button below to join!

In this two-part series you'll be introduced to the art of papier-mâché to create and decorate your own sculptures or vessels.

SESSION 1: SHAPE & CREATE

Monday 31 August, 5 - 7 PM

Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

Using cardboard, tape, jars, and paper pulp, design and sculpt your creation. Think vases, forever flowers, or a funky sculpture! All materials supplied, just bring your imagination,

SESSION 2: PAINT & DECORATE

Monday 14th September, 5 - 7PM

Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

Your now have the chance to decorate your creations using paint, markers, and more. This is where your vision has the chance to shine! All materials supplied. If you could not attend session one, please let us know as we may have some extra items that you can decorate on the day.

ABOUT THE HOBBY COLLECTORS

Do you want to try a new crafting hobby, but don’t know where to start or don’t want to commit to all the materials?

At The Hobby Collectors, we share materials, ideas and inspirations so you can experiment, learn and discover new passions without accumulating more!

Join Cami and Grace each fortnight to learn a new craft, from embroidery and crochet, to painting tote bags, polymer clay creations and more. Sessions will begin with a short demonstration of the chosen craft and the you will be left to make your own creations, meaning it’s perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

WHEN: Fortnightly on Monday evenings | 5 - 7 PM

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

PRICE: Pay as you feel. We believe that everyone should have access to experimenting with new crafts. At the end of each session you will have the opportunity to pay as you feel via cash or card. If you are unable to make a monetary payment, we also accept materials as a donation - fabric, yarn, paints, whatever you have to spare!

AGES: These sessions are open to anyone ages 16+.

A Socratic round table is a democratic format where participants converse around a share circle to explore a text, concept, or open-ended question, promoting active listening and evidence based reasoning.

Jan Hoppe will be facilitating this round table. The themes will vary session to session, changing from a text, to an article, essay or report from all walks of life.

We'll explore big ideas and the questions behind them: What do you think?, Why do you think that?, What assumptions are we making?, How might we see this differently?

The aim is that with the communal effort, everyone leaves each evening with some more insight, knowledge of something new or maybe knowing that you provided a intellectual stepping stone for someone else.

A space for curious minds and meaningful conversations. Everyone welcome, no experience needed, just willingness to listen and have a respectful dialogue.

AGES: 18+

WHEN: Saturday 29th August, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

WHERE: Cannery Arts Centre Print Room

COST: Free entry, but donations through the website are always welcomed.

Saturdays, 2–5pm | 15th of August and 12th of September
The Print Room, Cannery Arts Centre

The Print Room will be opened for Cannery members to pursue their own sewing projects. Come along and work alongside like-minded individuals to stop, stitch, and make time to sew.

BYO sewing machine, fabric, and project of choice. It’s a relaxed, social afternoon for makers to connect, share ideas, and carve out dedicated creative time.

💰 $5 per Cannery member per session
👥 Adults only | Limited spaces | Registration required

🗓 Term 3, 2026 dates:

• 15th of August | 2–5pm

• 12th of September | 2–5pm

Sew Social is planned for the first Saturday of each month, with dates adjusted around long weekends, school holidays, or other events.

Not a member yet? Hit the button below to join!

This playful theatre workshop invites children to explore storytelling, movement, and imagination as tools for creative expression. Through games, character creation, and collaborative scenes, kids discover how their unique voices and cultural backgrounds enrich the stories they build together.

It’s a joyful space where curiosity leads the way and every child becomes a creator.

📅 Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00noon
📍 Location: Music Room – Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 8+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Michi Vallejos
🎭 All materials provided

Please ensure children wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement.

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.

Mixed Media Upcycled Canvas (Ages 5+)
Turn old into extraordinary in this fun and creative mixed media workshop. Using upcycled canvases and a treasure trove of recycled materials, participants will paint, collage, layer and experiment to create their own unique artwork.

There are no rules just imagination! Children will explore colour, texture and composition while discovering how everyday materials can be transformed into something beautiful. Perfect for young artists who love to create, play and think outside the box.
What to bring: Just your imagination – all materials supplied.

📅 Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Mary Marpole
All materials provided

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.

Celebrate Makuru, the season of rain, growth and renewal, with a creative nature inspired workshop at the Cannery Arts Centre.
Children will create their own beautiful hanging leaf ornament using paper, paint, drawing materials and decorative elements.
Inspired by the changing landscape during Makuru, participants will design and decorate a collection of leaves before assembling them into a hanging artwork to take home.
This hands-on workshop encourages creativity, fine motor skills and an appreciation of the seasons of Noongar Country. Perfect for young makers who love to cut, paint, decorate and create.

What to bring: Just your imagination all materials supplied.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
🕐 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
📍 Location: Print Room Cannery Arts Centre
👧 Ages: 5+
💸 Cost: $30 Cannery members | $40 Non-members
(Children’s memberships available for $30/year – sign up via the button below)
👩‍🏫 Tutor: Danielle Edwards
All materials provided

All tutors hold current Working With Children Checks.

⚠️ Places are limited — bookings are essential.