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Fresh Flower Christmas Wreaths Workshop with Jennifer Morcombe
Dec
21
2:00 pm14:00

Fresh Flower Christmas Wreaths Workshop with Jennifer Morcombe

Celebrate the festive season by creating your very own fresh flower Christmas wreath with local florist and flower grower Jennifer Morcombe from Fairymead Flowers. Based at her Pink Lake property, Jen specializes in growing and arranging stunning seasonal blooms. In this 90-minute workshop, you’ll design and craft a vibrant garden wreath using locally grown dahlias and zinnias, perfect for adding a touch of natural beauty to your holiday décor.

No prior experience is needed, and participants will leave with a handcrafted wreath made from fresh, local flowers to take home. This workshop is open to all ages (minimum age 10), making it a fun and festive activity for individuals or families.

Limited to 12 participants- ages 10+

$35 per person - Saturday 21 December 2-3:30pm- participants are required to be members of the Cannery Arts Centre *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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CANCELLED: Colourful Ceramic Tiles Workshop with Naomi Stanitzki
Nov
3
to 10 Nov

CANCELLED: Colourful Ceramic Tiles Workshop with Naomi Stanitzki

CANCELLED-due to unforseen circumstances-ticket purchasers will be refunded.

Join local Esperance artist Naomi Stanitzki for a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to create your own unique ceramic tiles using Raku clay. Over two weeks, Naomi will guide you through the entire process of designing, making, and decorating your tiles.

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WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY
Oct
9
to 13 Nov

WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY

Under the guidance of potter Antoinette Vincent, participants in this 6-week course will learn all of the skills required to prepare and centre clay on a pottery wheel, make cylindrical forms and glaze their work.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm every Wednesday evening.
Space is strictly limited to 6 participants. Adults only.
This course is suitable for all skill levels.
Fees include: one bag of clay, glazes, 4 kiln firings (2 initial bisque firings, and 2 final firings)

$295 per person -participants must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre to participate in this course *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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WHAT THE EYES CANNOT SEE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
July
13
to 14 July

WHAT THE EYES CANNOT SEE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

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What The Eyes Cannot See is a community collaborative storytelling project facilitated by Fremantle based artists Audrey Fernandes-Satar and Arif Satar in partnership with the Cannery Arts Centre for the Indian Ocean Craft Triennial.

Community members, ADULTS ONLY, are invited to participate in FREE art making workshops creating a series of Story Books and Memory Objects reflecting their sense of identity, culture and connection to place. The community works will be exhibited as an installation at the Cannery Arts Centre gallery alongside the artworks created by Audrey and Arif. This is a satellite exhibition for IOTA24.

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*SOLD OUT* SLIPCASTING PORCELAIN CUP COURSE WITH KRYSTAL
June
8
to 9 June

*SOLD OUT* SLIPCASTING PORCELAIN CUP COURSE WITH KRYSTAL

Join master potter Krystal Obschonka in this immersive workshop where you'll delve into the art of slipcasting, a cherished ceramics technique. Over the course of two enriching mornings, learn the intricacies of slipcasting using prepared moulds, choosing a tea cup, mug or tumbler. From mixing your own porcelain slip to incorporating coloured stains for unique creations, you'll master the process step by step. The first session will focus on pouring the liquid clay into plaster moulds, while the second session will unveil the removal of the set porcelain forms.

Saturday 8 June 8am-11am
Sunday 9 June 9am-11am

Price includes use of moulds, porcelain, stains, clear glaze and firing fees. No experience is necessary.
Adults only.
$150 per person *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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POTTERING ON SUNDAY
May
5
to 11 May

POTTERING ON SUNDAY

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

This is an excellent introduction for beginners with Krystal introducing participants to hand building. Participants may try the pottery wheel later on in the course. The 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 5 May - 16 June 2024
*Please note there will be no session on the 2 June as it is a long weekend with a public holiday on Monday 3 June for WA Day

$240 per person - participants are required to be members of the Cannery Arts Centre *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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*SOLD OUT* WEDNESDAY WHEEL
May
1
to 8 May

*SOLD OUT* WEDNESDAY WHEEL

Under the guidance of master potter Krystal Obschonka, participants in this 6-week course will learn all of the skills required to prepare and centre clay on a pottery wheel, make cylindrical forms and glaze their work.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm every Wednesday evening from 1st May-5th June.

Space is strictly limited to 6 participants. Adults only.
This course is suitable for all skill levels.

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

$290 per person SOLD OUT - to put your name down for next term’s course email katie@canneryarts.com.au

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.

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HANDMADE NATIVE BOTANICALS WITH MILLY AND NOMES
Mar
10
to 24 Mar

HANDMADE NATIVE BOTANICALS WITH MILLY AND NOMES

Learn how to make Australian Wildflowers from artists Naomi Stanitzki (Nomes) and Mylene van Heijster (Milly). In this 3 week course you will make 6 different native botanicals to create your own beautiful bouquet of wildflowers made from found materials.

Milly and Nomes are known for their elaborate botanical sculptures created with Esperance Community Arts for the Esperance Wildflower Festival. Milly is a Dutch trained textile artist and jeweller who creates unique jewellery, textile art works, accessories, garments and quilts and is inspired by the colours and shapes of nature around us. Naomi is an artist who creates work inspired by our beautiful local environment. Her practice focuses on drawing, printmaking and ceramics. She creates her clay pieces using traditional hand-building techniques and loves to share her skills and knowledge with budding artists of all ages.

This is a three week course
Sunday 10th, 17th and 24th March 12.30pm-3.30pm

All materials will be provided and this is open to adults and older teens 16 yrs +.

$150 per person - participants are required to be members of the Cannery Arts Centre *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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CLAY AND PLAY: CREATE AN EGG TRAY 7+YRS
Feb
23
4:00 pm16:00

CLAY AND PLAY: CREATE AN EGG TRAY 7+YRS

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.

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POTTERY WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY
Feb
21
to 1 Mar

POTTERY WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY

Under the guidance of master potter Krystal Obshonka, participants in this 6-week course will learn all of the skills required to prepare and centre clay on a pottery wheel, make cylindrical forms and glaze their work.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm every Wednesday evening from the 21st Feburary to the 27th March, 2023.

Space is strictly limited to 6 participants (adults only).

This course is suitable for all skill levels.

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

$290 per person.

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.

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SUNDAY POTTERY
Feb
11
to 1 Mar

SUNDAY POTTERY

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

This is an excellent introduction for beginners with Krystal introducing participants to hand building. Participants may try the pottery wheel later on in the course. The 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 11 February - 24 March 2024
*Please note there will be no session on the 3 March as it is a long weekend with a public holiday on Monday 4 March for Labour Day.

$240 per person - participants are required to be members of the Cannery Arts Centre *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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MASTERING MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY
Feb
10
10:00 am10:00

MASTERING MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY

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

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KickArts: Clay and Play-Chip n Dip Bowl
Jan
19
1:00 pm13:00

KickArts: Clay and Play-Chip n Dip Bowl

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

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KickArts: Still Life Wildflowers
Jan
10
10:00 am10:00

KickArts: Still Life Wildflowers

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

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KickArts: Clay and Play-Planter Pot
Jan
9
1:00 pm13:00

KickArts: Clay and Play-Planter Pot

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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PHOTO TRANSFER ON ENCAUSTIC BLOCKS
Dec
6
6:00 pm18:00

PHOTO TRANSFER ON ENCAUSTIC BLOCKS

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.

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CLAY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 4-8YRS
Nov
17
4:00 pm16:00

CLAY CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS 4-8YRS

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.

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CLAY SHORT COURSE **SOLD OUT**
Nov
5
to 19 Nov

CLAY SHORT COURSE **SOLD OUT**

Join master potter Krystal Obschonka for Sunday afternoons working with clay for 3 weeks. This is an excellent introduction for beginners focusing on handbuilding. Make platters, butter dishes, jugs, mugs, plates and whatever else you can dream up!

Classes are held from 1 to 3 pm every Sunday afternoon from the 5 November to 19 November 2023.

Small class size (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

$150 per person

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. Finished products are generally ready for pick up 3 weeks after the course has finished.

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PAINT AND SIP HAPPY FISH
Nov
4
6:00 pm18:00

PAINT AND SIP HAPPY FISH

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

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POTTERY WHEEL
Oct
25
to 29 Nov

POTTERY WHEEL

Under the guidance of master potter Krystal Obshonka, participants in this 6-week course will learn all of the skills required to prepare and centre clay on a pottery wheel, make cylindrical forms and glaze their work.

Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm every Wednesday evening from the 25th of October to the 29th of November, 2023.

Space is strictly limited to 6 participants (adults only).

This course is suitable for all skill levels.

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

$290 per person

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.

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KickArts: Quick Flicks-Short Form Video Creation
Oct
3
10:00 am10:00

KickArts: Quick Flicks-Short Form Video Creation

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

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KickArts: Clay and Play-Hanging Treasures
Sept
29
1:00 pm13:00

KickArts: Clay and Play-Hanging Treasures

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

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KickArts: Paws & Clay-Pottery Pet Bowls
Sept
26
1:00 pm13:00

KickArts: Paws & Clay-Pottery Pet Bowls

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

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CERAMIC FIGURE SCULPTURE COURSE WITH BERNARD KERR
Sept
23
to 25 Sept

CERAMIC FIGURE SCULPTURE COURSE WITH BERNARD KERR

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Join ceramic artist and artist in residence Bernard Kerr in this three day intensive ceramic course to construct a ceramic animal or human figure sculpture. Learn about the nature of the ceramic medium including modelling, carving, firing and glazing, and how to use an armature. Issues related to realism and abstraction, the body canon, aesthetics and proportion will be covered as participants work towards their completed sculpture up to 60 centimetres in size. Adults only. All materials are provided, participants are to BYO lunch each day. Tea and coffee provided.

Bernard Kerr has been a practicing ceramic artist for over 45 years producing both functional and sculptural work in stoneware and porcelain. He has an extensive background in education locally and internationally in both the tertiary and secondary fields. Bernard is President of the Ceramic Arts Association of WA.

Saturday 23 September - Monday 25 September 9am-4pm each day

$370 Cannery members *to become a member click here

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SUNDAY CLAY
Aug
6
to 10 Sept

SUNDAY CLAY

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 6 August - 10 September 2023

$230 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY
Aug
2
to 6 Sept

WHEEL ON WEDNESDAY

This 6 week course will give participants the skills to prepare and centre clay to make cylindrical forms on the pottery wheel and how to glaze their work.

Wednesday evenings 6pm-8pm 2 August - 6 September 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.

$280 Cannery member *please sign up to become a Cannery Arts Centre member

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Pottery Pet Bowls
July
10
10:00 am10:00

Pottery Pet Bowls

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

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Clay Fairy Houses
July
4
1:00 pm13:00

Clay Fairy Houses

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

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PORTRAITS FOR BEGINNERS WITH JASON WOOLDRIDGE
June
20
6:00 pm18:00

PORTRAITS FOR BEGINNERS WITH JASON WOOLDRIDGE

In this two week course, artist and teacher Jason Wooldridge will teach the basic skills required for successful portraits. This will include lighting and photographing your subject, observation drawing techniques and gridding using pencil, charcoal and paint (time permitting).

Photo: Self portrait by Jason Wooldridge, painted ink on housebrick, entry in the 2022 Esperance Art Awards, receiving Highly Commended award. Photographer: Sarsby Martin

All materials supplied. Adults only.

Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm 20 & 27 June 2023

Suitable for beginners.

$60 Cannery members - must be a member of the Cannery Arts Centre

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TEENS POTTERY WHEEL
May
30
4:00 pm16:00

TEENS POTTERY WHEEL

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

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POTTERING ON SUNDAY
May
21
1:00 pm13:00

POTTERING ON SUNDAY

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

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