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

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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

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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
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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

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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
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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
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Join us for Clay and Play-Animals, a delightful workshop designed for children to explore their creativity through clay sculpting! Led by pottery enthusiasts and loving moms, Jess and Tara, children will have the opportunity to bring their favourite animals to life with clay.

All materials are provided, but we recommend sending your child with a labelled water bottle and dressed for messy fun, must wear closed-in shoes. After the workshop, pieces will be fired and glazed, ready for collection 2-3 weeks later.

Age: 6+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

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Rest assured, 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 as they mould and squish their way through this hands-on experience!

The first class booked out overnight so an extra class has been made. Join us for Clay and Play-Animals, a delightful workshop designed for children to explore their creativity through clay sculpting! Led by pottery enthusiasts and loving moms, Jess and Tara, children will have the opportunity to bring their favourite animals to life with clay.

All materials are provided, but we recommend sending your child with a labelled water bottle and dressed for messy fun, must wear closed-in shoes. After the workshop, pieces will be fired and glazed, ready for collection 2-3 weeks later.

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

Rest assured, 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 as they mould and squish their way through this hands-on experience!

Immerse yourself in the world of tie-dye artistry at our Tie Dye Creations workshop led by textile artist Rosalie Boland. Design your unique patterns on a pillowcase and tote bag using the provided materials and expert guidance. Rosalie will oversee the dyeing process, ensuring vibrant results. Collect your personalized creations a few days later and infuse your style into everyday items with this fun and creative workshop experience.

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
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Artist in residence, Michelle Stevens, a 2D illustrator and artist, from Boston, America, will lead participants through some local plein-air sketching, encouraging them to observe and capture their surroundings, then take these back to the Cannery to develop these observations into playful concepts. There will be experimental play with materials, typically seen as cheap and simple, that Michelle uses in her fine artwork, such as with Crayola crayons and scratchboards. This workshop is for avid drawers and creatives.

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

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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

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Explore the Cannery Arts Centre Forage garden on a little sensory tour, smelling and feeling different herbs and learning about their culinary and remedial uses, with Silke Apel from Leafy Greens Esperance. Silke loves everything gardening and loves to assist people and the community in growing their food and applying permaculture principles to everyday life. After wandering through the garden, participants will create their own herbal alchemy or garden potion and write a recipe to take home including a herbal or flower bouquet that can be dried or used in the kitchen.

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
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Join the fun in creating a wild, windy day with watercolours. Guided by Bonnie Wilson, explore the idea of movement and how to show this in paintings. A primary school teacher by trade, Bonnie loves crafting. Watercolours are a fun medium to use, participants will be able to take home a couple of wonderful watercolour paintings.

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: 9+ years

$20 Cannery Member
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Create your own unique beaded keyring with Mary Darling, the queen of everything craft! Mary will provide all the materials and guide participants through the process, allowing participants to design their own keyring. A fabulous gift or hang it from your school backpack.

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

$20 Cannery Member
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Create your own cape with it's own super powers with Mary Darling, the queen of everything craft! Mary will provide all the materials and guide participants through the process, allowing participants to design their own cape, adding embellishments such as sequins, beads, buttons, and more, for added customization. No sewing required.

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

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Insect hotels offer a sanctuary to beneficial insects, especially pollinators. In this workshop, participants will create an Insect Hotel, using all natural materials they gather around the Cannery Arts Centre Forage garden to “furnish” their Insect Hotel. Guided by Silke Apel, from Leafy Greens Esperance, who has a passion for gardening and loves to assist people and the community in growing their own food and applying permaculture principles to everyday life. The main frame will be provided and kids have the option to leave it natural or decorate it with paint.

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
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A session of wordplay, games and improv to create personal positive messages. Messages are written on mounted card and decorated to create fun, encouraging and inspiring affirmation cards for each participant. Each participant makes 2-4 affirmation cards, and decorates them, with messages that are important to them. SJ Eeles is an artist and creative producer based in regional WA. She is the author of two novels and worked on multi-media projects across the state with a focus on storytelling in many forms. As a workshop facilitator, SJ’s workshops have focused on creative development, sparking imagination, promoting resilience through arts and positive affirmations, and use a combination of writing, game play, Improv and fun.

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

$20 Cannery Member
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Macrame has become a fun new creative way to decorate your home or room so jump onboard the macrame train and create a garland with Bonnie Wilson. A primary school teacher by trade, Bonnie loves crafting and enjoys decorating her home with her macrame pieces. In this workshop explore the square knot and the double half hitch knot. If you’ve never created macrame before, this will be a great way to have a go and enjoy making a wonderful garland that you can take home for your room.

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
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Grab a roller and see what fun imprints that leaves and flowers make, an exciting explorative experience, mixing science and art. 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 multiple pieces of paper printed with flowers and leaves. 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: 7+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

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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

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"Cut, Paste, Create-Mosaic CD Art" is an exciting workshop hosted by the craft extraordinaire, Mary Darling. Dive into a smorgasbord of craft goodies as you explore the world of mosaic art on CDs. Unleash your creativity by cutting and pasting paper to craft intricate mosaic patterns and adorable animals on these versatile canvases. Discover the joy of repurposing CDs into unique works of art that blend modern technology with timeless craftsmanship. Join us for a creative adventure that combines recycling, artistic expression, and fun!

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

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Join Mary Darling, the craft extraordinaire, for a creative adventure in Canvas Collage Creations! Unleash your artistic spirit as you dive into a smorgasbord of craft goodies, ready to be cut, pasted, and transformed into a personalized canvas masterpiece. Mary will guide you through the process, providing tips and tricks to enhance your collage skills. Let your imagination run wild as you blend colors, textures, and images to craft a one-of-a-kind canvas collage. This workshop promises a fun and inspiring journey into the world of mixed media art.

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

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Explore the world of wax painting and image transfer in this exciting workshop designed for kids. Dive into the creative process with artist Elaine Fewings as you experiment with wax learning various techniques in a safe manner. Whether you're a budding young artist or just looking to have fun with art, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to create, learn, and enjoy the art of wax painting. All materials are provided.

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
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Join us for a unique and whimsical artistic adventure in our "Eggcellent Animal Portraits" workshop! Unleash your creativity as we take ordinary egg cartons and turn them into adorable, one-of-a-kind animal portraits that are sure to bring a smile to your face. Let your imagination run wild as you craft a delightful menagerie of animals. From furry friends to feathered companions, you'll have the freedom to design your own characters. Guided by Year 12 ATAR Art student Brooke Elson, artist and Arty Anchovies tutor and future art teacher. All materials are provided.

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: 7-12 years

$20 Cannery Member
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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
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Let your child's creativity shine in this exciting workshop where they get to hand-paint their very own denim jacket or denim jeans! There are no limits to their imagination as they explore the world of acrylic paint on fabric. Each child will have the opportunity to transform their chosen denim piece into a wearable work of art that's uniquely their own. Run by artist and earring entrepreneur, Brittany Norton of Bye, See You, children must supply their own clothing. Items ideally will be dropped off the week prior to the workshop to do a bit of prep to the fabric. Each item must clearly be labeled on the inside with the child’s name. One piece per child. Items will be wearable and will last with care and gentle washing.

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

Age: 10+ years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

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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
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Prepare for a spooktacular Halloween adventure combining creativity, storytelling, and LEGO building! In this workshop, participants will randomly select a Halloween LEGO minifigure and it will be up to them to create its personality, describing its unique abilities, and personality traits, and especially giving it a name. Guided by teacher Steven Wombell, who has a passion for LEGO and writing, participants will bring their character to life using LEGO bricks! With a wide variety of LEGO pieces at their disposal to construct a setting for their character and start developing a storyline for the character. We will take a photo of each child's spooky masterpiece. These photos will be printed and paired with the character profile page, creating a personalised keepsake for each participant. As a bonus, each child will get to keep their LEGO minifigure. Thank you to ESCARE for loaning us their LEGO for the setting construction.

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
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A Tzicuri (God’s eye) is a Mexican charm of good luck and protection, woven onto crisscrossing sticks joining in the centre. Jimena Ramon Montemayor is a Mexican marine biologist living in Esperance and she loves sharing her passion about the ocean and her culture. Jimena will guide participants to weave their chosen yarns to create the tzicuri, a hanging decorative object that they can take home at the end of the workshop. They may even get to make more than one!

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: 5-8 years

$20 Cannery Member
$35 Non Member

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