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.

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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!

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free community snake awareness seminar presented by Darren Darch from Fauna for the Future Australia, in partnership with Key Pest and Weed Control, Swan Veterinary Services, Domino’s Esperance, and The Cannery Arts Centre.

Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home or outdoors, and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe this season. Darren and Jenelle are experienced native fauna rescuers who believe education is the first line of defence—for both humans and snakes.

Darren will also share insights from his new Snake Awareness book, full of practical advice for living safely alongside our local wildlife. Thanks to Domino’s Esperance for providing a bite to eat on the day.

📅 When: Tuesday, 10th March
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre - Print Room

Please note: there may be live non-venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss out!

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free community snake awareness seminar presented by Darren Darch from Fauna for the Future Australia, in partnership with Key Pest and Weed Control, Swan Veterinary Services, Domino’s Esperance, and The Cannery Arts Centre.

Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home or outdoors, and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe this season. Darren and Jenelle are experienced native fauna rescuers who believe education is the first line of defence—for both humans and snakes.

Darren will also share insights from his new Snake Awareness book, full of practical advice for living safely alongside our local wildlife. Thanks to Domino’s Esperance for providing a bite to eat on the day.

📅 When: Monday, 8th December
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre - Art Room

Please note: there may be live non-venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss out!

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free community snake awareness seminar presented by Darren Darch from Fauna for the Future Australia, in partnership with Key Pest and Weed Control, Swan Veterinary Services, Domino’s Esperance, and The Cannery Arts Centre.

Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home or outdoors, and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe this season. Darren and Jenelle are experienced native fauna rescuers who believe education is the first line of defence—for both humans and snakes.

Darren will also share insights from his new Snake Awareness book, full of practical advice for living safely alongside our local wildlife. Thanks to Domino’s Esperance for providing a bite to eat on the day.

📅 When: Monday, 20 October
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre- Print Room

Please note: there may be live non-venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss 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
🕙 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!

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.

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

Join us for a calming and creative evening ceramics session just for adults. In this free 2-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay using the coiling method, and create their very own personalised ceramic vase.

Held in our dedicated pottery room, this session encourages self-expression through clay as you build, shape, and refine your piece. It’s a perfect introduction to ceramics for beginners, or a relaxing skill-building opportunity for those with some experience.

Once fired and glazed, your finished vase will be ready for collection in 2–3 weeks. We’ll notify you by email when it’s ready to pick up.

🖌 Workshop Title: Coil Vase
📅 Date/Time: Sunday 6 July | 6:00pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
⏳ Duration: 2 hours
👩‍🎨 Ages: Adults only
💸 Cost: Free

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!

Handbuilding Animals – Teen Ceramics Workshop (Ages 13+)

This one’s just for the teens! Join us for a relaxed and creative ceramics session designed specifically for young people aged 13 and up. In this free 1 hour and 45 minute workshop, participants will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay and create their own expressive ceramic animal sculpture.

Held in our dedicated pottery room, this workshop focuses on creativity and self-expression through clay. It’s a great opportunity for teens to explore form, texture, and character-building while learning foundational ceramic skills. No prior experience needed.

Once fired and glazed, each animal creation will be ready for collection in 2–3 weeks. We’ll be in touch via email when it’s time to pick up your finished piece.

🖌 Workshop Title: Handbuilding Animals
📅 Date/Time: Sunday 6 July | 3:30pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
👩‍🎨 Ages: 13+ only (strictly teens)
💸 Cost: Free

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!

Memory Trinket Dish – Family Ceramics Workshop
Each ticket is for 1 adult and 1 supervised child

Join us for a special evening ceramics session for adults, teens, and kids to create a personalised handbuilt trinket dish. In this free 1 hour and 45 minute workshop, participants will be introduced to the basics of handbuilding with clay and guided through the process of crafting a small ceramic dish that holds meaning and memory.

This family-friendly workshop encourages creativity and self-expression through clay. Whether you're coming solo or with a family member, it’s a chance to slow down, get your hands dirty, and create something meaningful together in our dedicated pottery room.

Once fired and glazed, your trinket dish will be ready for collection in 2–3 weeks. We’ll send an email to let you know when it’s ready to pick up.

🖌 Workshop Title: Memory Trinket Dish
📅 Date/Time: Friday 4 July | 5:30pm
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages: Suitable for adults, teens, and kids each ticket is for 1 adult and 1 supervised child
💸 Cost: Free

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!

Berry Bowl – Kids Ceramics Workshop

Join us for a fun and creative handbuilding ceramics workshop designed for kids aged 6 and up! In this free 1 hour and 45 minute session, participants will learn the basics of handbuilding with clay and be guided through the process of creating their very own berry bowl in our dedicated pottery room.

This workshop encourages self-expression through clay, allowing each young artist to explore texture, form, and function while building a unique ceramic dish from scratch. No prior experience needed—just a willingness to get messy and have fun!

Once fired and glazed, the finished berry bowls will be ready for collection in 2–3 weeks. Parents and guardians will be notified by email when they’re ready to pick up.

🖌 Workshop Title: Berry Bowl
📍 Location: Pottery Room – Cannery Arts Centre
⏳ Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
👧 Ages: 6+
💸 Cost: Free

Spaces are limited—book now to secure your spot!

Join us for a free community workshop in partnership with Fauna for the Future Australia and Key Pest and Weed Control and Swan Veterinary Services. Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe.

Presented by Darren and Jenelle, experienced native fauna rescuers, this session focuses on education as the first line of defence for both humans and snakes. Darren has written a new snake awareness book full of information to share with participants and Dominoes Esperance will be providing a bite to eat.

📅 When: Monday, 26 May
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre- Print Room

Please note: there may be live non venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss out!

Mother’s Day Flowers Workshop with Jen Morcombe

Celebrate the mums and mother figures in your life with an afternoon of flowers and creativity at the Cannery!

Join local floral artist Jen Morcombe of Fairymead Flowers as she guides you through making a stunning Mother’s Day arrangement using fresh, locally grown blooms like dahlias, roses, zinnias and more.

Each participant will create their own beautiful floral display arranged in a charming jug—perfect as a gift or to brighten your own home.

🌼 No experience needed
🌼 All materials provided
🌼 Suitable for adults and kids aged 8+ (with a parent/guardian)

Spaces are limited, so gather your mum, your mates or just yourself and book in for this relaxed, joy-filled workshop.

🌸 Let’s celebrate love, flowers and creativity together! 🌸

Workshop Details:
📅 When: Saturday 10 May
⏰ Time: 2pm - 4 pm
📍 Where: Print Room, Cannery Arts Centre
💰 Cost: $40 for members $52 for non members

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