November 2016 Arts in Esperance

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Events coming up in November

The Esperance Arts Review undertaken by Karrak Consulting on behalf of Esperance Community Arts has now been completed. All stakeholders are invited to submit written feedback on the findings and recommendations by FRIDAY 18TH NOVEMBER to Esperance Community Arts to aid with next steps in the decision -making process.

Kim Lisson presented summaries of the findings and recommendations to the Shire Council and in a public forum at Esperance Community Arts Space on Tuesday 25th October. Key recommendations include the dissolution of the Cannery Arts Centre, with buildings to be returned to the Shire of Esperance to manage, plus the dissolution of Esperance Community Arts and the development of a new Peak Arts Body for Esperance.

The report summary plus the power points from the presentation and an overview of the services and programs delivered by the current peak arts body (Esperance Community Arts) are now available on the front page of Esperance Community Arts website. Please download copies.

http://esperancecommunityarts.org.au/

The full report is also available on request. Please email admin@esperancecommunityarts.org.au if you would like a copy

November highlights in the Esperance Arts Calendar include

Esperance Nyungar Doll-making workshops with Narrogin artists Geri Hayden and Marcelle Riley. Places still available. Come along to one session or to all sessions.Craft your own unique dolls to tell some of the important stories in your life. Evening workshops at Esperance Community Arts Space will take place on Monday 31st Oct and Wednesday 2nd Nov from 5.30-7.30pm and on Tuesday 1st Nov from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Day time sessions will take place at the George Street Centre in Sinclair from 10am-2pm on all three days. These free community workshops are open to everyone and basic materials are provided. All participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their dolls in an community exhibition at the end of the year.
Free Public Seminars and individual consultations on Arts Funding opportunities by James Boyd from Creative Partnerships Australia on Firday Nov 4th and Monday Nov 7th.
2016 Christmas Bauble Project with Milly van Heisjter continues until Nov 25th with the goal of creating a community Christms installation to be displayed in the centre of town.
The Rags to Riches project continues until Nov 25th ongoing - free bags of clothes to be up-cycled are available to be collected from Esperance Community Arts Space. Contact Isabel Trneny or Esperance Community Arts for more information.
The Cannery Arts Centre's new 5 week workshops series 'Colour My Art' include Drawing, Felting, Textiles and Pottery Wheel for all ages!
The Festival of the Wind's Moving Movies program is starting on Sat Nov 5th.

The Cannery Arts Centre is also holding a new 'Glass Sculptures Workshop' on Saturday the 5th of November, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, and the 9x5 Art Auction will take place at the Cannery Arts Centre on the 19th of November.

Scroll to the end to find a list of regular group gatherings in Esperance - and please let us know if you would like to add information about your group to our list.

If you would like to volunteer at Esperance Community Arts Space, please call in have a chat at 67 Dempster Street. We welcome you.

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Esperance Community Arts

Creative Partnerships Australia : free public seminars and free individual consultations for artists, arts groups and other Not For Profits in Esperance on Friday Nov 4th and Monday Nov 7th. A great opportunity to find out about a range of philanthropic funding sources. Please RSVP for the Public Seminars by phoning us on 9072 1158, emailing admin@eseprancecommunityarts.org.au or messaging us on Facebook. To book an individual consultation session please contact James Boyd directly on 0417 977 022 or james.boyd@creativepartnershipsaustralia.org.au.

Act-Belong-Commit Drumbeat : 10 Week program presented by Esperance Community Arts. Bring a friend, or come and make a friend. Have fun and learn to drum. Come and see what the noise is all about. Mondays - 10 Sessions: 3:30pm - 4:30pm, 10th October - 12th December. Betty Donovan Centre, Nulsen Primary School. Gold Coin Donation. For more details, about the Act-Belong-Commit DRUMBEAT program, please contact ECA on 90721158 or Meredith Waters on 0488090934 or andmerf@wn.com.au

Rags to Riches Project : Inspired by the Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Mystery Project. Collect a bag of clothing fabrics to create upcycled fashions.
RULES:

Collect a random bag of rags from Esperance Community Arts
No peeking!!
Create your masterpiece
Return to Esperance Community Arts by the Friday the 25th of November.
Additional embellishments and notions are available for scavaging.

2016 CHRISTMAS BAUBLE PROJECT: Crochet, Knit and Stitch Christmas Baubles in Red, White, Gold and Silver for a community Christmas installation on the centre of town. Collect a foam ball to use as a template from Esperance Community Arts, 67 Dempster Street (gold coin to cover costs). Patterns are also available. For further information contact Esperance Community Arts on 9072 1158, email admin@esperancecommunityarts.org.au, message us on Facebook or visit us at 67 Dempster Street. Please return baubles by 25th of November!

Esperance Nyungar Dolls & Yarning: Doll-making and story sharing project facilitated by visiting Narrogin aritsts Geri Hayden and Marcelle Riley, based on the Yarns of the Heart project. Evening workshops at Esperance Community Arts Space will take place on Monday 31st Oct and Wednesday 2nd Nov from 5.30-7.30pm and on Tuesday 1st Nov from 4.30 - 6.30pm. Day time sessions will take place at the George Street Centre in Sinclair from 10am-2pm on all three days. These free community workshops are open to everyone and basic materials are provided. Craft your own unique dolls to tell some of the important stories in your life. All participants will have the opportunity to exhibit their dolls in an community exhibition at the end of this 12 month project. Supported by funding from the Department of Culture & the Arts Community Engagement program.

Cannery Arts Centre

Colour My Art: 5 week workshops for adults and children. Bookings P 9071 3599 E admin@canneryartscentre.com.au

9x5 Exhibition & Art Auction 2016: October 31 - 19 November. Art Auction, Sunday 19th November at 4pm. (Long Lunch cancelled).

Cannery Kitchen Garden

Paint a Paling Garden Fundraiser: Attention! Now asking for all completed fence palings to be returned to Cannery Kitchen Garden. For information contact P 9071 3599 E kitchengarden@canneryartscentre.com.au

EDG - Eperance Drumming Group

Drumming with Simon Faulkner - Writer of the DRUMBEAT program gets to the soul of rhythm and its potent use when working with individuals, families and groups of all ages! Come along and get involved at Esperance Community Arts Space 67 Dempster Street, Saturday 5th of November, 9.30am - 11.30am. Cost: $10.

Festival of the Wind

Moving Movies, the Outdoor Cinema @ the Soundshell is here!
Halloween Movies re-scheulded to Saturday Nov 5th.

Ticket sales from 6:30pm and dress up competition at 7:15pm.
Book of Life screens 7:30pm
Sweeney Todd ticket sales from 9:15pm, screening 9:30pm.

Esperance Theatre Guild

The Esperance Theatre Guild are looking for people with strong sewing skills to join the new FRIENDS OF THE WARDROBE group which will undertake Busy Bees to maintain the costume collection at the Bijou Theatre. This will involve checking garments, sewing on buttons , steam cleaning garments and mending. People are asked to register their interest by calling Sally Ashbil on 9071 2486 or Flora Yetman on 9071 1838. When dates are decided, interested persons will be contacted to see if they are available. This will be an ongoing process to sort out the Esperance Theatre Guild's extensive wardrobe.

GIFSA & Escare

Esperance Brick Club: Term 4 for young Lego architects has commenced! Every Monday 17 October - 28 November (inclusive) 3.30 - 5.00pm. Please note: Due to popular demand 2 venues and age groups are now available.

Builders 5yrs - 8yrs @ Sports House, James St (next to CWA Hall)
Designers ays - 14yrs @ Esperance Community Arts Space, 67 Dempster St.

For further information contact Samara Clark esp.teamleader@gifsa.org P: 9072 1726 E: esp.teamleader@gifsa.org or Linda Tobin P: 9071 3110 E: Linda@escare.org.au

Regular Activities

Cannery Pottery Club : Open to all the community for pottery activities 11am – 4pm, Thursday & Saturday each week

Cannery Kitchen Garden: Open days Thursday 3.30 - 5pm. Everyone welcome to pop down to the garden and have a chat or contribute.

Knit for Art: An informal knitting and crocheting group who meet every Thursday morning at 10am at Esperance Community Arts Space to work on individual or community projects, Morning tea included. Gold coin Donation.

Esperance Patchwork Club: Meet every Thursday, February through to November, 9am - 12noon at the Seniors Citizens, Meeting Room. Contact Jean Reimers for more information. Ph 9071 1898.

Argentine Tango: Interested in Argentine Tango? Thursday evenings 7-9pm, CWA Hall. All welcome. If you can walk you can tango! For further information please contact Gisele 0428904536

No Lights, No Lycra: Self expression dance in the dark! Thursdays, 7.15pm, Deep Sea Angling Club, Daw Drive, Bandy Creek. $5 Entry. Bring water to drink and wear comfortable clothes. Ages 14 and over. Alcohol & drug free event. For information see No Lights No Lycra Esperance Facebook page.

Esperance Brass Band: Rehearsal every Thursday night (during school terms), 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Esperance Basketball Stadium (the door prior to entry into the stadium), Greater Sports Ground. Any new or interested members are welcome. For further information contact Julie Fetherston ph 0438 839 352 or email fetherstons@bigpond.com

Old Time / New Vogue Ballroom Dancing
8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Friday nights @ RAOB - Williams St (behind Bijou theatre) Singles & Couples / Beginners - All welcome $5pp (supper included) Enquiries - Viv 0427014691.

Just Dance Classes: Latin, Ballroom and New Vogue. Beginners and dancers of all ages welcome! No partner required. $5 per person. Latin dance styles every Monday from 7pm-8.45pm, RAOB Hall (behind the Bijou Theatre on Dempster Street). This is a friendly group of dancers who enjoy helping others learn and have fun at the same time. For more information contact Viv on 0427 014 691 or Miguel and Angela 0477 972 918.

Esperance Drumming Group: Esperance Community Arts Space, 67 Dempster Street. Everyone welcome. Drums and percussion instruments supplied or bring your own. For more information call Meredith Waters on 0458042319 or email andmerf@wn.com.au. Find the Esperance Drumming Group on FACEBOOK.

Esperance Photographers Club: Club Meetings, 3rd Monday of every month, The Cannery Art Room, 7pm. For more information contact Julie Wylie on 9076 1215 or email esperancephotographersclub@gmail.com. Find the Esperance Photographer’s Club on FACEBOOK and Twitter and look out for their new blog site!

Esperance Community Arts: Knitting and crochet can have great health benefits and social interaction. Every Thursday from 10am - 12pm, at Esperance Community Arts 67 Dempster Street. Beginners welcome, no cost, some materials and needles/ hooks provided.

Esperance Ukulele Group: Join the worldwide ukulele revolution! Wednesdays, 6pm, Esperance Senior Citizens Centre, Forrest Street. For more information find us on FACEBOOK or see http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UKEsperance Email: ukesperance@yahoo.com Ph: 0417 090 793.

Liteforms: Firetwirling. Contact Joe Young for updates on 043 878 8492.

Recherche Writers: Meetings 1^st Saturday of the month, 10am. Masonic Village Hall. For further information contact Lesley Higson ph: 9071 5764 or email ljhigson@bigpond.net.au

Esperance Scrabble Club: Meetings every Saturday, 1pm - 4pm. Esperance Senior Citizens Centre, Forrest Street.

Sing Australia: A fun 2 hours of singing from 7.30pm, in a relaxed environment with group accompanist and conductor $6 per night. Non members welcome to join in and have a go, no experience necessary. Every Wednesday at Esperance Aged Care, Activity Room, 4 Randall Street. Contact details: www.singaustalia.com

Esperance Pottery Club meet every Thursday and Saturday at the Cannery Arts Pottery Room. Contact 9071 3599 or canneryartscentre@westnet.com.au for information about meeting times and days.

Esperance Bay of Isles Embroidery Club meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month, 9am-12noon at the Cannery Arts Music Room. Contact 9071 3599 or canneryartscentre@westnet.com.au for information about meeting times and days.

Other local arts groups include Esperance Spinners Club, Esperance Hobby Painters, Lace Makers, Crochet Club, After Dark Quilters, Port Patchers, Scrap & Chat Scrap Bookers, Esperance Bay Boot Scooters, Fiona Ryan Dance Academy and Dance Devotion. For more information, contact Esperance Community Arts (9072 1158 or admin@esperancecommunityarts.org.au).

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