A Way With Words
Do you enjoy writing? Do you write in your spare time? Nothing to do in the school holidays? If so, you could join a small group of like minded young people in this workshop to be held in Ipswich Central Library.
Over four jam-packed days, Monday 2nd July – Thursday 5th July, you will be immersed in the joy of writing with popular, international author Brian Falkner. For ages: 10 – 14 yrs (This is a suggested age range. Younger and older students are also welcome.)
WHEN: 9am – 4pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Mezzanine, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: $200 for the 4 days
Treasure Hunt
Experience the thrill of discovery these school holidays!
Start by creating your own treasure bag, then dig for treasure in the massive Treasure Hunt sand pit. What you discover is yours to keep….so fill your treasure bag with jewels, gems and special things.
Treasure Hunt is a playful experience for young children aged 3 – 8 years (and their families). It is the perfect way to learn about fossicking and geology while having fun.
For children under three years, there’s a toddler area with safe and stimulating activities.
NB Due to the choking hazard posed by ‘treasure’ items, children under 3 years must stay in the toddler area.
WHEN: 10am – 4pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery
COST: $5 per child. U3 free.
A Day Out With Thomas
They’re back! Everyone’s favourite little blue engine and The Fat Controller will be at the home of trains, The Workshops Rail Museum, this winter with carriage loads of holiday fun and entertainment for the whole family.
WHEN: 9.30am – 4pm daily until July 15
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North Street, Ipswich
COST: Family – $44.50, Adult $14.50, Child $11.50 U3 Free
SILVER & GOLD: UNIQUE AUSTRALIAN OBJECTS 1830–1910
Silver & Gold: unique Australian objects 1830–1910 showcases exceptional nineteenth and early 20th Century Australian silver and gold objects drawn from the National Gallery of Australia’s significant collection of colonial decorative arts and design. The theme of this exhibition is celebration, with objects marking significant personal, community and professional achievements and milestones, or displays of prosperity and artistic accomplishment.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until August 26, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
Middle Eastern Dancing
Anyone welcome to come along and learn Middle Eastern, Armenian, Bollywood style dancing.
WHEN: Every Monday, 6pm – 7pm.
WHERE: 18 Salsbury Street, Ipswich
COST: $10
Wind Tubes
Design and build your very own flying creation to test in the Wind Tubes. See your creation take flight and soar to the ceiling and defy gravity by hovering high overhead… or just fall to the floor. It’s all about air and invention, with a little bit of mid-air mayhem.
Wind Tubes is a hands-on exhibition that challenges you to make a flying creation out of everyday materials and launch it into large, clear vertical tubes of moving air.
Plastic, paper cups, polystyrene, ping pong balls, propellers and more … all the materials you need are provided. But can your design overcome turbulence, drag, air resistance and gravity?
Wind Tubes is a fun, interactive exhibition for the whole family. There’s a special space for children under two to enjoy.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place (Nicholas Street), Ipswich
COST: Free
Shapeshifters: 3D Printing the Future
Showcasing works by seven Australian and one international maker, this exhibition explores how 3D printing has revolutionised the way we design and apply products in our everyday lives. Artist creations on display include jewellery, fashion and prosthetics, all created using 3D printing technology. A series of workshops will accompany the exhibition including hands-on opportunities for adults and children to design and print their own 3D objects.
WHEN: Daily, until 2 September, 2018
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich
COST: Free with admission
Yoga
Active parks – Yoga is on every Monday during the school term.
Find out what other activites you can do to stay fit at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Queens Park Croquet Hall, Merle Finimore Ave, Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo CSI
Free Bingo at CSI.
WHEN: 6.30pm for a 7pm start Every Monday
WHERE: CSI, 5A Lowry Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Ipswich House Portraits from the collection
Image: Bruce Buchanan Claremont 2004 (detail) | Watercolour on paper, 67 x 100cm. Ipswich Art Gallery Collection. Commissioned with funds donated by the Friends of the Ipswich Art Gallery, 2005
This selection of ‘house portraits’ examines the city’s significant domestic architectural heritage as seen through the eyes of contemporary Queensland artists.
These house portraits are more than mere pictorial representations of the city’s heritage-listed buildings, instead offering explorations into the architectural design, construction and fabrication methods while also exposing more than a hint of the personal histories and memories of their former residents.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until August 26, 2018
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
Eighty8 Hip Hop
Kids Hip Hop Dance classes for absolute beginners. Your children will learn to express themselves through movement from one of New Zealand’s finest dancers.
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Just Sports n Fitness, phone 0431 136 335
COST: $7
Trivia Night
Bring your family or friends and form a team from 2 to 6. Vie for prizes worth over $100 each week as you battle it out over Movies, TV, Music, Logo’s, General Interest, Sport and more.
WHEN: 7pm – 9pm Every Monday
WHERE: Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free
A Private Collection
Belonging to an astute private collector, this uniquely personal collection of Australian art was assembled over a 60 year period. The collection gathers together over 130 works and has a particular focus on Queensland artists. Artist featured include William Bustard, Robert Campbell, Julian Ashton, Lionel Lindsay and Charles Lancaster.
WHEN: 10am – 5pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo
Join in the fun with 20 different games, 2 Jackpot games, Super 7 and more.
WHEN: Every Monday 10am – Noon
WHERE: Ipswich Jets Leagues Club, 15 Downs Street, North Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Beading with Howard
Ever wanted to learn how to make beaded jewellery? Join Our House, Our Haven’s small beading group each Monday. Howard will teach you everything you need to know to create some beautiful things to keep. Beading kits and tools provided. Booking necessary as spaces a limited. Phone 0416 826 203.
WHEN: 10am-11am
WHERE: 6 Gordon Street, Ipswich
COST: $5, booking required
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
