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

BYO sewing machine, project etc.
Limited spaces. Registration required.
Adults only.

This group is planned for the first Saturday each month, with dates altered due to long weekends, school holidays or other clashes.

4 May and 8 June

$5 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

Your last chance to sew with guidance from artist in residence, costumer and textile artist, Rosalie Boland in her workshop space the Art Room. Bring along your own sewing projects, or use materials and tools from Rosalie, ask those burning tailoring questions or make another upcycled hen. Come along and work alongside like minded individuals to stop and make time to sew.

BYO sewing machine or use one of ours.
Limited spaces. Registration required.
$5 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

Come for a playful evening of upcycling as we create decorative nesting hen door stops. Both hand and machine sewing options with assistance provided.

BYO machine optional, we have some you can borrow.
Materials provided but you are welcome to bring any that you want to use to personalise your hen.

This workshop is for adults and teens 16+yrs

$60 per person

Sewing on Sunday. Get stuck into that sewing project you’ve been thinking about with this dedicated sew-a-long. A relaxed and supportive environment to commit to a new or already started project, working over 4 hours. Consider a project to challenge yourself to utilize the guidance at hand. With training in everything from upholstery to lingerie Rosalie is ready to work with you through all the tricky bits and little questions that pop up as you dive in. Come along to one or multiple meetups! This workshop is for adults and teens who know how to use a machine or have been to Rosalie's Start Sewing course.

Adults and older teens-prior sewing skills or has attended Start Sewing course and can use a sewing machine

Bring along:
1. your project materials - patterns, fabric, matching threads;
2. your sewing machine or borrow one of ours; and
3. your sewing kit (scissors, threads, needles, pins and thimble) or borrow or purchase one from us.
4. your lunch

$60 per person

Need some motivation to get that mending pile in order? Some advice on how to make that Op shop find work for you? Bring along your pieces and have a go at fixing them yourself, with some supervision of course, in this relaxed and social Friday evening workshop. With guidance from Rosalie and materials available for all of your ‘fix it’ needs you'll be dressed for the ball in no time. Minimal sewing experience required depending on the project. Feel free to bring along a snack and a drink to help the time fly. Adults only.

Bring your:
1. fix it projects;
2. sewing kit and machine or borrow from us; and
3. drink and snack.

Adults only

$40 per person

Take your sewing and garment construction to the next level with this workshop. Build your knowledge on how you prepare your fabric, press points, turn corners and finish details. In this workshop we will discuss tools of the trade and how to use them as well as sampling some of these techniques. Be ready to transform your projects from home made to hand made with that haute couture touch with the expertise of costumer and textile artist Rosalie Boland.

This workshop is for adults and teens 16+yrs.

$70 per person

For those with some sewing and knowledge of patterns. Bring in your favourite item and learn how to draft a pattern for it so it can live in your wardrobe forever! In this class we will go from your existing garment to a fully completed pattern including flow through, seam allowances, pattern markings and sewing finishings. Pattern only. If you would like guidance to sew from this pattern or assistance in creating and fitting a ‘mock up’ please join us in the ‘Sew what you like’ workshop on 24 March.

Tracing wheel + paper provided.
BYO lunch (or place a Bread Local order and we will pick it up)

This workshop is for adults and teens 16+yrs.

$100 per person *SOLD OUT*

Learn about the historical tradition behind enhancing the longevity of our clothes and how to incorporate it into your wardrobe today. This hands-on workshop will combine decorative and functional hand sewing techniques to apply to your own garments in need of TLC. Guided by textile artist and costumer Rosalie Boland, you will create a sampler of stitches and have time to work on your own projects.

Bring along your mending and your own sewing kit (scissors, threads, needles, pins and thimble) or borrow or purchase one from us.

This workshop is for adults and teens 16+yrs

$50 per person

Friday evening fun. Get stuck into that sewing project you’ve been thinking about with this dedicated sew-a-long. This 3 hour workshop will be a relaxed and supportive environment to commit to a new or already started project. Consider a project to challenge yourself to utilize the guidance at hand. With training in everything from upholstery to lingerie, Rosalie is ready to work with you through all the tricky bits and little questions that pop up as you dive in. Come along to one or multiple meetups!

Adults and older teens-prior sewing skills or has attended Start Sewing course and can use a sewing machine

Bring along:
1. your project materials - patterns, fabric, matching threads;
2. your sewing machine or borrow one of ours; and
3. your sewing kit (scissors, threads, needles, pins and thimble) or borrow or purchase one from us.

$50 per person

Already know how to sew and ready to move on to making garments? Together we will demystify the symbols, codes and language behind commercial sewing patterns. Learn where to start with sizing and what you need and what to cut. Primally demonstrative and discussion based workshop, feel free to bring along your patterns, projects and questions to finally get some answers. Rosalie Boland is a costumer and textile artist with vast experience working on film, television productions and for dance companies.

$50 per person

Creating images out of scrap and reused fabrics, trims, embroidery, buttons and beads. Guided by Rosalie Boland, costumer and textile artist, participants can choose to make this collage into a wall hanging, a tote bag or a decorative cushion. Create by hand, machine or a combination of both.

Bring along:
1. your machine or we can provide one;
2. photographs or images of ideas;
3. any materials, threads or embellishments you may want to use; and
4. your sewing kit (scissors, threads, needles, pins, thimble) or borrow or purchase one from us.

This workshop is for adults and teens 16+yrs.
Sound sewing skills required.

$50 per person

For the true beginners or those dusting off some cob webs. Costumer and textile artist Rosalie Boland will teach you the basic parts and functions of the home sewing machine and get you stitching with confidence. BYO machine of use one of ours. This two part series teaches you sewing fundamentals and gives you the chance to put your new stills to the test with an upcycled tote bag project.

Two weeks - Thursday 22 February and 29 February 6pm-9pm

Adults and teens 16+ years

Bring along:
1. your sewing machine or borrow one of ours; and
2. your sewing kit (scissors, threads, needles, pins and thimble) or borrow or purchase one from us.

$120 per person

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

BYO sewing machine, project etc.
Limited spaces. Registration required.
Adults only.

This group is planned for the first Saturday each month, with dates altered due to long weekends, school holidays or other clashes.

17 February and 9 March

$5 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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
$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

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

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

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
$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

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

BYO sewing machine, project etc.
Limited to 8 participants. Registration required.
Adults only.

This group is planned for the first Saturday each month, with dates altered due to long weekends, school holidays or other clashes.

14 October and 2 December.

$5 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

Make your own sterling silver hanging hook earrings! Designing your own earrings gives you creative freedom of shape and textures. Guided by Kathleen Nettlefold of Luna Designs, learn the basics of silversmithing with techniques such as: design, measuring, sawing, texturing, filing and making hooks. All materials are provided. Make one to two pairs of earrings depending on skill level and intricacy of earring design.

Limited to 8 participants-suitable for adults and older teens

Skill level beginner

$130 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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

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

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
$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 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

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

Try your hand at embroidery for a relaxing Sunday afternoon. Learn some basic embroidery stitches to create delicate flowers with artist Rani Fankha. Being formally trained as a fashion designer and driven by a passion for Japanese pop culture and lifestyle, she started creating her own art early on in her life. She interweaves the two disciplines in a seamless way, adding another dimension to her art by translating the aesthetics of her drawings into wearable but unique textiles.

You will start out on a test patch and then move on to customising your own garment, a shirt, hat, pants, jacket, or even just a plain tea towel. All other materials are provided, including a hoop which is yours to keep, and the urn will be on with tea, coffee, and biscuits.

Adults only.

$70 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

As requested by adults, after the success of her weaving workshop in the KickArts children's program, we have an adults only weaving! Join Ally Tas for a relaxing Tuesday evening to create a woven wall hanging. Using a loom and a variety of yarns, fabrics and roving, Ally will teach you the basics of weaving and then you can create and play, warp and weft away to create your textile artwork.

Limited to 10 participants-adults only.
All materials provided including a light grazing platter. BYO drinks.
Skill level beginner to intermediate-perfect for beginners.

$75 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

Make your own sterling silver hanging hook earrings! Designing your own earrings gives you creative freedom of shape and textures. Guided by Kathleen Nettlefold of Luna Designs, learn the basics of silversmithing with techniques such as: design, measuring, sawing, texturing, filing and making hooks. All materials are provided. Make one to two pairs of earrings depending on skill level and intricacy of earring design.

Limited to 10 participants-suitable for adults and older teens

Skill level beginner

$130 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

***SOLD OUT*** Please add your name to the waiting list as places may open up-do this through the BOOK HERE link

Learn how to weave recycled materials to create a woven piece of wall art. Guided by Allyson Tas, music teacher, potter and weaver, participants will choose their own yarns and fabrics to create a one of a kind wall hanging. 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

Create Felt Native Animals and learn language with artist in residence Yabini Kickett, an artist with ties to Ballardong, Nyaki-Nyaki, Wadjuk people of the Bibulmun Nation. Choose from an assortment of coloured felt and yarn, children use blunt wool needles and glue, and filling their bodies to make three dimensional native animals.

Parents/guardians are invited to stay to assist their child but can leave their child. All KickArts tutors have Working With Children Checks and tutors work with small groups of children.

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: 9+ 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

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

BYO sewing machine, project etc.

Limited to 8 participants.

Registration required.

$5 per person.

*Adults only

This group is planned for the first Saturday each month, with dates altered due to long weekends, school holidays or other clashes.

10 June and 22 July

Cannery memberships are required for insurance. Please sign up here before booking.

Learn to knit with accomplished knitter Nikki Starr. Over 4 sessions you will learn ‘how to knit’ basics including; the knit stitch, pearl stitch, methods for casting on and binding off as well as the modern approach to knitting on circular needles. By the end of the course you will have the skills to embark on your first simple pattern and a host of links and resources to help you on your way. Course materials are provided and include; circular needles, essential knitting notions and a ball of yarn. Small group.

Wednesday evenings 6pm-7.30pm 24 May - 14 June 2023

Limited to 4 participants-adults 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

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

BYO sewing machine, project etc.

Limited to 8 participants.

Registration required.

$5 per person.

*Adults only

This group is planned for the first Saturday each month, with dates altered due to long weekends, school holidays or other clashes.

6 May, 10 June and 22 July

Cannery memberships are required for insurance. Please sign up here before booking.