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.

Mixed Media Monsters is a playful open studio experience with visiting artist Samantha Thompson, inviting children to explore collage, texture and mixed media while creating their own monster artworks. Silly, strange or wonderfully wild — anything goes. This session is all about experimentation, imagination and hands-on making, with space to work at your own pace.

📅 Date: Friday 10 April 2026

🕐 Session times:
• 10:00am – 11:00am
• 11:30am – 12:30pm
• 1:00pm – 2:00pm

📍 Location: Cannery Arts Centre
💸 Cost: FREE (registration essential)
👩‍🏫 Artist: Samantha Thompson – Visiting Artist in Residence
🎨 All materials provided

Please note: Children may attend one session only.

Please dress children in clothes suitable for art-making.

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 — registrations are essential.

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 Clay and Play-Pinch Animal Mugs, a delightful workshop designed for children 6 years and older to explore their creativity through clay! Led by pottery enthusiasts and moms, Jess and Tara, children will be shown the basics of hand building and guided through making a pinch pot animal mug.

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 6+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

SOLD OUT-please add your name to the waiting list as places do become available

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

Join us for Clay and Play-Tic Tac Toe, a delightful workshop designed for children 8 years and older to explore their creativity through clay! Led by pottery enthusiasts and moms, Jess and Tara, children will be shown the basics of hand building, and guided through making a tic-tac-toe board. They will be able to use their creative freedom when making and painting their pieces with underglaze.

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 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

July isn't just about Kickarts at the Cannery—it's also the prime time for the spectacular whale migration across the South Coast! In this engaging 1 hour workshop, you'll learn about the different types of whales, their fascinating behaviors, and the reasons behind their migration. Inspired by these magnificent creatures, participants will create an A3 watercolour painting and a papercut artwork, capturing the beauty and majesty of whales. Led by Katie White, from Caladenia Co, a botanist and scientist turned artist and educator, this workshop promises to be both educational and creatively fulfilling. Katie's deep passion for the natural world and her enthusiasm for sharing its wonders will make this a memorable experience for all. Join us and let the majestic whales inspire your creativity!

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.

All our tutors have Working With Children Checks, allowing you to drop off your child with confidence or feel free to stay and join in the fun.

Age: 5+ years

Choose a session-children can only attend one session:
10am-11am
12noon-1pm
2pm-3pm

FREE to attend - REGISTRATION essential
SOLD OUT-please add your name to the waiting list as places do become available

Join us for a creative workshop where you'll make a unique mobile using natural materials like wood, leaves, shells, and nuts. Led by Danielle Edwards, a passionate science teacher and art enthusiast, this session blends art and nature. Perfect for all skill levels, you'll explore the beauty of the natural world and create a one-of-a-kind piece. Discover more of Danielle's work on Instagram @myrtle_and_twine.

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: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

Design the outfit of your dreams in miniature! Using a variety of materials from glitter and sequins to ribbons and paper, you'll craft a stunning and unique 3D outfit on an A4 figurine. Let your inspiration flow and create something magical and glamorous. If time permits, you're welcome to create more than one masterpiece. Led by Rani Fankha, a Swiss Sri Lankan artist with a rich background in dressmaking and a passion for Japanese pop culture, this workshop promises to be an inspiring blend of art and fashion.

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

SOLD OUT-please add your name to the waiting list as places do become available

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

Dive into a world of creativity using watercolours, acrylic paints, paint pens, paint sticks, gel pens, and more! With the guidance of the amazing Kate Driscoll, aka Art Teacher Life, your child will craft a beautiful framed canvas of a quirky bird. Check out Kate's work on Facebook and Instagram @art_teacher_life.

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: 7+ years - there is an ADULT version of this workshop too see below.

Please note 9am start time 12noon end time

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

SOLD OUT Please add your name to the waiting list by clicking the BOOK HERE button below

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

Get ready for a monstrously fun time with the amazing Kate Driscoll, aka Art Teacher Life! In this hands-on workshop, you'll create your very own friendly monster using newspaper, wire, air-dry clay, and paper mache, then jazz it up with loads of playful accessories. Check out Kate's work on Facebook and Instagram @art_teacher_life.

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: 7+ years

Please note 9am start time 12noon end time

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

SOLD OUT - Please add your name to the waiting list by clicking the BOOK HERE button

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

Come join us for a fun-filled workshop where your child will create beautiful printed papers with gelli plates and turn them into amazing collages! Led by the fabulous Primary School Art Teacher Kate Driscoll, aka Art Teacher Life, this session promises loads of creativity and laughter. Check out Kate's awesome work on Facebook and Instagram @art_teacher_life!

All our tutors have Working With Children Checks, allowing you to drop off your child with confidence. Feel free to stay if it makes your child more comfortable, and watch their imagination soar.

Please note this workshop is all day 9am-3pm and is best for those kids that love art so much they can do it all day!!

All materials are supplied, and Kate will supervise lunch, so pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and a water bottle. Participants should wear clothes suitable for crafting, and must wear closed in shoes.

Age: 7+ years

$40 Cannery Member
$70 Non Member

SOLD OUT Please add your name to the waiting list as cancellations happen

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

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 using paper mache, unleashing their creativity in a sustainable and unique mixed-media art form.

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: 6+ 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

Join us for the Wooly Wombats workshop, where you'll discover the art of crafting your own adorable plush toy from upcycled fabrics. Under the expert guidance of textile artist Rosalie Boland, you'll learn cutting techniques and sewing skills to bring your cuddly creature to life, complete with button eyes and a charmingly oversized nose. Walk away with a unique, eco-friendly companion and the satisfaction of creating something special with your own hands.

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

Age: 7+ 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 vibrant workshop led by Katie White, a botanist turned artist and educator, participants will dive into the world of wildflowers as they craft their own unique flower collages. Using an array of colorful flower photos previously curated by the Esperance Wildflower Society, children will create a stunning mixed-media masterpiece. Katie, who gets great excitement and joy out of the many wonders of the natural world, is passionate about sharing and connecting. The workshop will begin with painting the background, followed by the playful arrangement of flower collage elements. Kids will take home their personalized flower collage paintings, adorned with their imaginative drawings, serving as a beautiful celebration of local wildflowers and creativity.

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

Join us for a captivating journey into the world of Banksias at the Kepa Kurl Workshop. Did you know that the Esperance sandplains are teeming with these fascinating plants? Delve into the mysteries of Banksia ecology as we explore their flowers, leaves, and the crucial role of pollinators. Under the guidance of Katie White, a botanist, scientist, and artist, participants will have the opportunity to create their own masterpiece—a vibrant painting showcasing Banksia elements. Using traced leaves as a backdrop and skillful brushwork to depict pollinators, children will take home a unique artwork that celebrates the beauty and importance of these remarkable plants. Join us for an enriching experience that fosters creativity, curiosity, and appreciation for the wonders of the natural world.

All materials are provided. Participants should wear clothes suitable for painting, and must wear closed in shoes. Recommended to send them with a labelled water bottle. Please be aware of hayfever and allergies from touching plants, please provide medical information where stated.

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

Step into the world of the impressionist masters in our Mini Masters workshop, where we explore how these artists captured the essence of their surroundings and light. Led by our artist-in-residence, Rosalie Boland, participants will delve into the techniques of renowned impressionists, immersing themselves in the vibrant colours and luminous landscapes that define the movement. Using acrylic paint and paper, each student will create their own interpretation of a sun-drenched masterpiece, infusing their work with the spirit of the impressionists. Completed paintings will be left to dry overnight and available for collection the following day.

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

Age: 7+ 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

Join us for a vibrant workshop where you'll unleash your creativity using coloured pencils and soft pastels to craft vivid portraits of your beloved animals and pets. Led by young emerging artist Hayley Fletcher, who specialises in animal portraits using a wide range of materials and is passionate about showing others the joy in making art. This session offers an exciting opportunity to explore the artistry of depicting animals with lively hues and imaginative flair. Participants will have the freedom to choose their subjects and will walk away with one or more stunning drawings, along with newfound inspiration and enthusiasm for the artistic process.

All materials are provided. We recommend sending your child with a labelled water bottle and dressed for messy fun, must wear closed-in shoes.

Age: 8-14 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