Tech time: Makers toolbox
Learn about the range of free art tools and applications available within the online creative community that can take your artwork to the next level. These sessions will also include a Virtual Reality Tilt Brush art experience. Suitable for 15+ years.
WHEN: 10am-12.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, training room, 40 South St, Ipswich
COST: Free, register here
Story time at Bunnings
Ipswich Libraries is bringing stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities to Bunnings Warehouse. Bring the littlies along to the DIY area, next to the indoor playground, and join in.
WHEN: 11am-11.30am
WHERE: Bunnings Bundamba, 1 Mining St, Booval
COST: Free
Learn Office: Word, Excel and Powerpoint
This three-week course will take you through learning the basics of Microsoft Office. Understand how to create documents, spreadsheets and fancy slide shows using Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Week 2 looks at calculating with Excel, including understanding spread sheet cells, calculating multiple cells together, creating different types of charts, and quick keyboard and mouse tricks.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library
COST: Free
Built for Speed
Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down rad ramps and slick tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed then re-race your turbocharged wheels for ultimate victory.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until February 18
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person or $15 for a family pass (admits up to five people. Must include at least one adult). Free for under 2s.
Kids workshops at Redbank Plaza
Workshops for children aged two to five are held at Redbank Plaza each Tuesday and Thursday. Children can enjoy fun, energetic, exciting sports based activity sessions. The sessions are designed to promote play-based learning. Places are limited, more info here.
WHEN: 11am and 11.30am, each Tuesday and Thursday
WHERE: Redbank Plaza, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
National Apology event at USQ
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) will commemorate the 10th anniversary of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s formal apology to the Stolen Generation with a National Apology event at its Springfield campus. The event will reflect on the injustices of the past and commit to a renewed and continuing journey towards reconciliation. It will include a viewing of Kevin Rudd’s historic apology to Australia’s First Peoples and special guest Aunty Rhonda Collard-Spratt (pictured) will speak about life as a mission child of the Stolen Generations.
WHEN: 12pm-1pm
WHERE: Auditorium, USQ Springfield, 37 Sinnathamby Blvd, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Learn tribal bellydance
Take an hour out of your busy week and give tribal bellydance a try. Classes are for women 15 and above. Tribal bellydance helps strengthen your core and is great fun. More info on 0409 414 151.
WHEN: 6.30pm-7.30pm
WHERE: Ipswich Masonic Centre, 82A Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $15 per class
First 5 forever: Story time
Injecting a dose of Ipswich Libraries into the Child Health and Immunisation program. Engage with library staff in nurturing your child’s love of language and reading while you wait.
WHEN: 8.30am-10.30am
WHERE: Goodna Community Health, 81 Queen St, Goodna
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
