Easter clay fun for children! Make an egg tray out of clay and store your Easter eggs in it. Guided by pottery loving Mum's Jess and Tara, let your child get moulding and squishing with clay. Items will be fired afterwards and will be available to collect approximately 3 weeks later.

Children 7+ years

$40 per child - participants must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre to participate in this course *please sign up here to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

All materials are provided though it is recommended to send children with a labelled water bottle and dress them for messy claywork.

All our tutors have Working with Children Check’s-drop your child off or feel free to stay
All materials are provided-we recommend sending your child with a labelled water bottle and dress them appropriately for painting.

Mindfulness Photography is about slowing down and clearing the mind by taking photos.

Join Michael Pelusey, professional photographer and travel writer, in this workshop, where Michael will show his mindfulness photography process for taking better photos. Participants are to bring their own camera, a smartphone or SLR, or both! After an hour of theory, participants will venture outside for some fun and hands-on practice outside in nature.

Michael and Jane Pelusey are professional travel writers and photographers. They have published over 80 non fiction books for children as well as travel guides and magazine articles. Michael has run photography workshops and talks in WA for over 10 years. Michael also runs his Mindfulness Photography Facebook group where members meet up in different locations.
Web www.pelusey.com Facebook michael.pelusey Instagram pelusey_life

Limited to 16 participants-Suitable for adults and older teens.

$40 per person

In this workshop, participants will be taught the basics of hand-building clay. Guided by Mums, Jess and Tara, who both have a passion for ceramics and want to share their love of clay with kids. Participants will create a unique and functional chip and dip bowl. The pottery has to harden and then is bisque-fired. Jess and Tara will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed-in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 8+years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

A beautiful bunch of wildflowers arranged in beautiful jugs is displayed, just waiting for creative fingers to create beautiful paintings. A workshop to focus and hone some painting skills with a beautiful still life. Katie White is a botanist and scientist, turned artist and educator. She gets great excitement and joy out of the many wonders of the natural world and is passionate about sharing and connecting. Participants will create 1-2 acrylic paintings. Paintings may need time to dry overnight and can be collected in the following days. All wildflowers will be collected under appropriate licenses.

All materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 5+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

In this workshop, participants will be taught the basics of hand-building clay. Guided by Mums, Jess and Tara, who both have a passion for ceramics and want to share their love of clay with kids. Participants will make planter pots adding embellishments, made out of clay, to the pot for decoration. The pottery has to harden and then is bisque fired. Jess and Tara will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 5-10 years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

Discover the art of image transfer on encaustic wax painted wood. Develop a vintage feel to your favourite photographs and preserve them in a material that can stand the test of time! These make unique personalised gifts or keepsakes. Facilitated by experienced encaustic artist Elaine Fewings, a local artist and Curtin University graduate, who has developed an ever-changing art practice with a focus on conceptual art and materiality.

Suitable for adults and older teens.

Participants must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre to participate in this course *please sign up here to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

$50 per person

Participants are to bring along a selection of photographs printed on a toner printer, or the Cannery Arts Centre can print them for you. All other materials are provided.

Festive fun for children! They will get to paint underglaze onto bisque fired handmade clay Christmas shapes, made by Mum's Jess and Tara, who will also facilitate this workshop. Each child will get to paint 3-4 ornaments. Items will be fired afterwards and will be available to collect 1-2 weeks later.

Children 4-8 years

$40 per child - participants must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre to participate in this course *please sign up here to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

All our tutors have Working with Children Check’s-drop your child off or feel free to stay
All materials are provided-we recommend sending your child with a labelled water bottle and dress them appropriately for painting.

Prepare for an invigorating Paint and Sip extravaganza! Join us for a night of creativity and socialising. Immerse yourself in painting a happy fish on canvas, skilfully guided by the talented artist, Louise Stewart-Brown. We provide all materials, including wine and cheese platters.

Adults only

Participants must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre to participate in this course *please sign up here to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

$70 per person

Join our Quick Flicks workshop for Short Form Video Creation! Learn video basics, tackle exciting challenges, and master editing tips. Guided by Jayde Guest, who has been running her photography and graphic design business since 2013. She actively manages the social media accounts of numerous local businesses and is passionate about sharing her knowledge. Participants will create their own short video. Participants must provide their own phone or iPad with the free Inshot app downloaded.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 12+ years (just a guide-if your 11 year old is interested book them in! Poster was wrong sorry, it’s not 7+yrs, this workshop is more suited to older children.

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

In this workshop, participants will be taught the basics of hand-building clay. Guided by Mums, Jess and Tara, who both have a passion for ceramics and want to share their love of clay with kids, participants will make a hanging ornament with clay, adding words with letter stamps or decorations with texture stamps. Children will then have the option to choose what stones they would like added to their ornament. The pottery has to harden and then is bisque fired. Jess and Tara will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 5-12 years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

Using clay, create bowls for your pet, for their food or drink, or if you don't have a pet, make yourself a trinket bowl. Guided by artist Brittany Norton, learn skills in handbuilding to make the bowl and then how to add embellishments. All materials are provided. The bowls have to harden and then are bisque fired. Brittany will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 10+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

Using clay, create bowls for your pet, for their food or drink, or if you don't have a pet, make yourself a trinket bowl. Guided by artist Brittany Norton, learn skills in handbuilding to make the bowl and then how to add embellishments. All materials are provided. The bowls have to harden and then are bisque fired. Brittany will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 10+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

Using clay, create fairy houses, sculptures for play or the garden. Guided by artist Brittany Norton, learn skills in handbuilding to make a house and then how to add embellishments.

All materials are provided. The sculptures have to harden and then are bisque fired. Brittany will then glaze them and they will be fired again. Once they are ready you will be notified by email to collect them, approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All other materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle.

Age: 10+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

Membership to the Cannery for children/youth is $30 for 12 months from the date you sign them up. Sign up here

This 3 week course specifically for teenagers will give participants the skills to prepare and centre clay to make cylindrical forms. Participants will also learn how to glaze their work. Fees include: one bag of clay, glazes, 2 kiln firings (1 initial bisque firing, and 1 final firing), and the guidance of expert tutor Krystal Obschonka.

Tuesday afternoons 4pm-6pm 30 May, 6 June and 13 June 2023

Limited to 6 participants. TEENS ONLY

$130 Cannery members - must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre

*please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member - membership lasts for 12 months

FORAGE VOLUNTEERS

Join potter Claire Mitchell as she guides Forage volunteers in the creation of bird baths and bee waterers for placing around the Forage Community Garden.

Sunday 28 May 9.30am-11.30am straight after the Forage 9am meet up

Free to attend, for Forage volunteers, supported by the Cannery Arts Centre committee.

Registrations essential though as places limited-children welcome with a parent/guardian accompanying them.

Join master potter master Krystal Obschonka for Sunday afternoons working with clay for 6 weeks.

This is an excellent introduction for beginners with Krystal catering to the participants’ area of interest whether that be handbuilding or wheel.

Course price includes clay, glazes and firings. Finished products are generally ready for pick up 3 weeks after the course has finished.

Limited to 10 participants-adults only.

Sunday 1pm-3pm 21 May - 25 June 2023

$200 Cannery member

*please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member - membership lasts 12 months

This 6 week course will give participants the skills to prepare and centre clay to make cylindrical forms on the pottery wheel. Participants will also learn how to glaze their work, and the basics skills of packing and firing a kiln.

Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm 17 May - 21 June 2023

Limited to 6 participants. ADULTS ONLY

Suitable to all skill levels.

Fees include: one bag of clay, glazes, 4 kiln firings (2 initial bisque firings, and 2 final firings), and the guidance of expert tutor Krystal Obschonka.

$250 Cannery members - must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre

*please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member - membership lasts for 12 months

Turn waste into art! Working with Jimena, Enviro-Experiences Project Officer from Southcoast NRM, a marine biologist born in Mexico, the children will walk to the beach opposite the Cannery Arts Centre and collect washed-up plastics. They will then use this plastic and clay to create creatures called Alebrijes, Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures. Jimena has a background in science and marine conservation. She is passionate about spreading her love for the oceans and promoting ways to protect them, and creating opportunities to engage people with the environment. All materials are provided. If participants want to make them brightly coloured like they are in Mexico, they must paint them at home.

Participants should wear clothes suitable for beach collecting and clay work, and we suggest providing them with a labelled water bottle.

Please note: 5+ years

FREE to attend. Registration essential.

If you are not a Cannery Member, please do so here.

Using clay, create tiny garden houses and sculptures for play or the garden. Guided by artist Brittany Norton, learn skills in hand-building to make a tiny house and how to add embellishments. The sculptures have to harden and then are bisque fired. Brittany will then glaze them, and they will be fired again. Once they are ready, you will be notified by email to collect them approximately 3-4 weeks later.

All materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for clay work, and we suggest providing them with a labelled water bottle.

Please note: 10+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$30 Non Member

If you are not a Cannery Member, please do so here before booking.

This 6 week course will give participants the skills to prepare and centre clay to make cylindrical forms on the pottery wheel. Participants will also learn how to glaze their work, and the basics skills of packing and firing a kiln.

Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm 22 February - 29 March 2023

Limited to 6 participants. ADULTS ONLY

Suitable to all skill levels.

Fees include: one bag of clay, glazes, 4 kiln firings (2 initial bisque firings, and 2 final firings), and the guidance of expert tutor Krystal Obschonka.

$250 Cannery members

$300 Non-members of Cannery *price includes a 12 month membership to the Cannery

$285 Non-member of Cannery with concession card *price includes 12 month membership to Cannery