The York Festival

21/05/2026

A handful of places remain in selected paper + thread workshops with:

🌿 Susie Vickery – stitching inspired by the natural world
🎨 Helen Coleman – botanical colour, dyes, pigments & experimentation
💍 Sultana Shamshi – thoughtful jewellery workshops combining walking, making & adornment

Small groups. Deep learning. Beautiful materials. June in York.

Take a look + book

Paper + Thread, a curated series of small-group masterclasses led by respected Australian artists working across fibre, textiles and material-based practice.Designed for committed makers and creative practitioners, the program provides the time, depth and guidance needed to explore new techniques, r...

14/05/2026

Looking for a creative reset this winter?

Paper + Thread is now booking.

Join nationally recognised artists in York for immersive 2-day and 4-day textile and fibre masterclasses this June.

✔ Small group learning
✔ Premium artist-led workshops
✔ Bundle discounts available
✔ Easy weekend away from Perth

Workshops run from 9:00 to 16:00 daily and include morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.

COST
2 day workshops: 3-4 June 2026 $490pp (ex accomm)

4 day workshops: 5 to 8 June 2026 $720pp (ex accomm)

Any 2 & 4 day workshops: $1100pp (ex accomm)

View workshops + book now: https://www.yorkfestival.com.au/masterclasses/

14/05/2026

Creative retreats in York WA

05/05/2026

CATALPA: Flight to Freedom

Experience the incredible true story of courage, tenacity, and one of the most audacious prison escapes in Australian history.

Join us at York Town Hall (WA) on Saturday 6 June 2026 for two powerful performances:

🎭 2pm and 7pm

Presented by Theatre 180 & WA Museum, this gripping stage production brings history to life with intensity, heart, and unforgettable storytelling.

🎟 Tickets: https://www.yorkfestival.com.au/.../catalpa-flight-to.../
Don’t miss this extraordinary journey of survival and freedom.!

Courage...tenacity...daring and a shipload of adventure! The incredible true story of the most audacious prison break in Australia’s history.

06/04/2026

𝓜𝓮𝓮𝓽 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓷 𝓿𝓪𝓷 𝓩𝓾𝓲𝓵𝓮𝓷

An internationally recognised felt artist, Martien brings a deeply material-led and sculptural approach to working with fibre.

As part of Paper + Thread, Martien will lead two immersive workshops exploring the expressive possibilities of felt — from structured vessel forms to organic, nature-inspired pieces.

In Tall Vessels: Sculptural Felt (2-day), you’ll create a distinctive hand-felted vessel, learning techniques to build structure, depth and texture through fibre blending, surface manipulation and mixed media.

In Felt Inspired by Nature (4-day), you’ll explore more experimental, organic forms — working with merino wool, layered fibres and even locally gathered natural materials to create sculptural, tactile works inspired by the landscape.

Across both workshops, Martien’s teaching invites curiosity, experimentation and a deeper understanding of how soft materials can be transformed into strong, expressive forms.

2-day + 4-day workshops available
Small groups | Hands-on learning

Early bird now open
Places are limited

https://www.yorkfestival.com.au/masterclasses/

31/03/2026

🎸 CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS + MAKERS

TWANG! Music Markets are coming to York this September — and we’re on the hunt for stallholders.

If you’ve got a standout stall selling instruments, vinyl, CDs, accessories, books, clothing or music-inspired goods, we want to hear from you.

📍 York Town Hall
📅 26–27 September 2026

Be part of a high-energy weekend celebrating guitar, music and culture as part of The York Festival.

👉 Submit your Expression of Interest now: https://forms.gle/xk2Fw31ngFXwhbvb9

27/03/2026

🔥 ONE NIGHT. ONE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY. 🔥

What if one of the greatest prison escapes in history happened right here in WA?

CATALPA: Flight to Freedom is a gripping, cinematic theatre experience telling the daring 1876 rescue of six prisoners from Fremantle — a story of courage, rebellion and high-stakes adventure.

🎭 Performed live at York Town Hall
📅 Saturday 6 June — 2pm & 7pm shows

This is professional, touring theatre at its best — and it’s only in York for one day.

✨ Powerful storytelling
✨ Epic historical drama
✨ A night out worth the trip

👉 Tickets from $49 — don’t wait, this will sell out

🎟 Book now:

Courage...tenacity...daring and a shipload of adventure! The incredible true story of the most audacious prison break in Australia’s history.

19/03/2026

This June in York — don’t miss this!

CATALPA: Flight to Freedom is a gripping, true story of courage, rebellion and one of Australia’s most daring rescues.

🎭 Live at York Town Hall
📅 Friday 6 June - 2 performances only

This powerful production is touring nationally — and we’re proud to bring it to York.

🎟 Tickets are selling now — don’t wait
👉 Book here: https://www.yorkfestival.com.au/.../catalpa-flight-to.../

06/03/2026

Wow! CATALPA: Flight to Freedom tickets are so in demand it has crashed our website.

You can access the tickets via this link whilst our team of elite IT hamsters get things back and running again - thanks for your patience 🙂

Courage...tenacity...daring and a shipload of adventure! The incredible true story of the most audacious prison break in Australia’s history.

10/02/2026

A reminder that Mooley the Cow & Other Ballardong Yarns is open Saturday / Sunday 10am-3pm until 22nd February. Pop in and say hi.