ARTS GROUPS

Ballroom Dancing

SOCIAL, DANCE
James St, Esperance WA   /    ph: 0427412291
Social ballroom dancing. Bring a partner. Wednesday nights from 6pm – 8pm.

Cannery Arts Centre

GALLERY, VENUE, WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY GARDEN
Lot 1018 Norseman Rd, Esperance WA   /    ph: (08) 9071 3599
The Cannery is a vibrant arts centre, with its heritage listed main building containing the town’s premier art gallery space. The Cannery delivers exhibitions, workshops, studio space, artist residencies, and live music events. The grounds contain art works by local, national and international artists, a community garden and an art and craft shop, while the look-out provides a glorious vista of the Esperance bay. Check Website for opening hours.

Esperance Jazz & Blues Club

LIVE MUSIC
Loose Goose, 9A Andrew St, Esperance   /    ph: (08) 9071 2320
 A musician’s club, held on the 3rd Sunday of every month . The club encourages local & visiting musicians to collaborate, producing a quality music experience

Esperance Brass Band

TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY MUSIC STYLES
Noel White Pavilion, Greater Sports Ground, Black Street, Esperance WA   /    ph: 0427 177 034
The Esperance Brass Band meet from 7:30pm – 9:30pm every Thursday. Visitors & potential members are always welcome

Esperance Community Arts

ARTS & CRAFT, VENUE
67 Dempster St, Esperance WA   /    ph: (08) 90721158
Community space for arts & cultural activities. Displays work of over 50 local artists and crafts people have for sale. Opening hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am-2pm or by appointment. Hours may vary due to volunteer availability.
 

Esperance Crafty Critters

KNITTING, CROCHET, CRAFT
Esperance Community Arts Space, 67 Dempster St, Esperance  /    ph: (08) 90721158
The Esperance Crafty Critters meet on Thursdays from 10am – 12pm . New members welcome.

Esperance Drumming Group

DJEMBE & SAMBA DRUMMING
Esperance Community Arts Space, 67 Dempster St, Esperance    /    ph: (08) 90721158
EDG meets on the 1st & 3rd
Saturday each month, 10:30-11:30am for Djembe drumming.. Drums & percussion supplied or BYO. We also have a Samba Drumming Group.

Esperance Embroidery Group

EMBROIDERY, CRAFT
Anglican Parish Centre, Meeting Room, Windich St, Esperance
The Esperance Embroidery Group meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month from 9am -12am. .

Esperance Music Festival

PERFORMANCE, MUSIC, SOCIAL, DANCE
Esperance Civic Centre   /    idmelbourne@westnet.com.au
A three day music festival (Eisteddfod) held at the Esperance Civic Centre in August each year. Performances include singing, choirs, bands, ensembles & soloists.

Esperance Patchwork

PATCHWORK, CROCHET, KNITTING
Senior Citizens Centre Meeting Room, Forrest St, Esperance   /    ph: (08) 9071 1898
This group meets weekly at the Senior Citizens Centre on Thursdays from 9am to 11.30am.  They are in recess from the 2nd Thursday in December until the 1st Thursday in February.

Esperance Photographers Club

PHOTOGRAPHY
The Cannery Arts Centre, Lot 1018, Norseman Rd, Esperance /    wylliej45@hotmail.com
The Club meets  on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6:30pm. We love photography! Don’t be shy, share your favourite images, ask questions and enjoy!

Esperance Pottery Group

POTTERY
Cannery Arts Centre, Lot 1018 Norseman Rd, Esperance  /    ph: 0419 273 452
The club runs workshops and provides a well-equipped work space for individual artists and community groups .Meetings are 2nd Thursday of the month. Studio opening  hours are Thursdays & Saturdays from 11am.  

Esperance Spinners & Weavers

SPINNING, WEAVING, KNITTING
Masonic Village Meeting Room, Brazier St, (between Windich and Randall St’s) Esperance
The Esperance Spinners & Weavers meet each Friday from 9:30am – 1:30pm  for spinning, weaving, knitting or any yarn-related arts.

Esperance Theatre Guild

THEATRE & PERFORMANCE, VENUE
Bijou Theatre, 115 Dempster St, Esperance   /   ph: 0497 032 814
Established in 1968, the Guild owns and operates The Bijou Theatre , puts on frequent productions and hosts touring shows. Tours of the historic Theatre, built in 1896, are available upon request. New members welcome.

Esperance Ukulele Group

MIXED MUSIC STYLES
Esperance Senior Citizen’s Centre, Forrest St, Esperance WA  /    ph: (08) 9071 2268. 
The Esperance Ukelele Group are currently meeting online via Facebook Messenger. 

Just Dance Esperance

SOCIAL DANCE
RAOB Hall, Dempster St, (Behind Bijou Theatre, Next to McDonalds)/    ph: 047797291
Monday evenings 7pm -9pm all year round. Small charge to cover the Hall Hire. Ceroc Dance Lessons, plus other dances such as Neon Moon, Chacha, Midnight Waltz, Rhumba.

No Lights No Lycra

SOCIAL, COMMUNITY, ARTS GROUP, DANCE
 
 No Lights No Lycra Esperance.  Ages 14+. Check Facebook page for information about upcoming free form dance sessions in the dark.

Old Time/New Vogue Ballroom Dancing

SOCIAL, DANCE
ROAB Hall, Dempster St, (Behind Bijou Theatre, Next to McDonalds) /    ph: 0427 014 691
Friday nights. 8pm – 10pm. Singles and couples/beginners are all welcome so there’s no excuse not to give it a try. $5 per person includes supper.

Port Patchers

PATCHWORK, CRAFT
Deep Sea Angling Club, Daw Drive, Bandy Creek 
The Port Patchers meet each Friday from 9:30am – 3pm. Bring your own craft whether it be patchwork, cross stitch, knitting, crochet or anything else. Sessions are $3.50 each. BYO lunch.

Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council

ARTS ACTIVITIES, WORKSHOPS, DANCE
Hopetoun/Ravensthorpe WA   /    ph: 0438 945 405
Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council presents a diverse artistic calendar of events in and around the Ravensthorpe Shire to deliver community cohesion through the arts. Visit the sites on the Farm Gate Art Trail, take a walk along the Hopetoun Ravensthorpe Railway Heritage Trail or participate in activities advertised on Ravensthorpe Regional Arts Council Facebook Page.

http://raveaboutarts.blogspot.com/ 

Recherche Writers

WRITING
Masonic Village Meeting Room, Brazier St (btwn Randall & Windich Sts), Esperance    /    ph: (08) 9071 5764
Meetings on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10am – 2pm. An informal writing group that provides a safe space to write, share work and get feedback. First time writers are encouraged.

Super Troupers

SOCIAL, THEATRE, OVER 55’s
ph: (08) 9071 5121
Theatre group for over 55. The group’s annual production usually takes place aroud April/May at the Bijou Theatre.

Tuesday Craft Group

CRAFT
Masonic Village Meeting Room, Brazier St (btwn Randall & Windich Sts) Esperance     /    (08) 90721158
A multi-craft group that encourages participants to bring their own craft. The Tuesday Craft Group meets from 9:30 – 12pm .