Nippers play and learn
Nippers Play & Learn sessions bring the magic of rail to life for our youngest visitors with singing, art and craft, storytelling and games.
Meet at the entrance of The Workshops Rail Museum for these interactive, fun-filled one-hour sessions. No need to book, but note that these sessions are exclusive to annual pass holders.
WHEN: 10.30am-11.30am
WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich
COST: Annual pass: Adult $37, Child (3-15) $24, Family $99
The Power of Positive Parenting
Want to see more of the behaviour you like and less of the behaviour you don’t like? Come along to a Triple P – Positive Parenting Program seminar. There are three seminars available for parents of children up to 12 years old.
WHEN: 6 – 7.30pm
WHERE: Kaleidoscope Kids Goodna, 45 Alice St Goodna
COST: Free. Book your place here
TECH SELF-ED: Basic
This single session will help get you introduced to tech self education. Check out free online courses available to help you build your skills across a wide range of topics using resources such as GCF Learnfree.
No computer skills are required.
This is a single program that runs for 2 hours with a short break in between.
WHEN: 10am – 12pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Drive, Redbank
COST: Free
Scale-free network: Micro Draw Workshops
See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.
Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.
WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: Free entry
Reading Circle
Meet people, share ideas, learn and have fun!Whether you’re into reading, writing, gardening, history, or swapping recipes & remedies, you’re sure to learn something new and maybe make some new friends.
WHEN: 11am – 12pm
WHERE: Redbank Plaza Library, 1 Collingwood Dr, Redbank
COST: Free
Story Time
Share in the fun of stories, rhymes songs and games to build important language and reading readiness skills. Everyone is welcome.
WHEN, WHERE:
- 8.30am – 10.30am at Ipswich Health Plaza, 21 Bell Street, Ipswich
- 9.30am – 10.15am at Orion Springfield (near JB Hi-Fi)
- 11am – 11.30am at Bunnings Springfield Central, Southern Cross Circuit & Main Street, Springfield Central
COST: Free
Writers Circle
Aimed at budding writers to share creative writing ideas, enjoy a chat, and find out about writing resources.
WHEN: 11am – 12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Study Room 1, 40 South Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Wriggle and Rhyme at Orion Springfield
Exploring language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle as we share fun rhymes, songs and stories with our older babies. Ages: 6-18 months with mums, dads and/or carers.
WHEN: 10.30am – 11am
WHERE: Orion Springfield (near JF Hi-Fi)
COST: Free
Boxing
Live Life Get Active is suitable for adults of all ages, body shapes and fitness levels and has a ‘go at your own pace’ philosophy to exercise. The boxing class goes for 45 minutes.
Find out what other exercise you can do for free or low cost around Ipswich – Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: 9.15am
WHERE: Soverign Park, Sovereign Drive, Deebing Heights
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
Seniors walking group
Find more activites for seniors at Active and Healthy Ipswich – click here
WHEN: Every Tuesday at 4.30pm
WHERE: Limestone Park (meet at entry opposite Central School), 42A Chermside Road, Ipswich
COST: Free
Social cooking group
Do you love to cook? Want to learn new recipes? Have fun cooking with friends at Gailes Community House’s weekly social cooking group. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $5
Paper Craft Group
Try your hand at card making and scrapbooking. Make beautiful greeting cards and gifts. Learn techniques for stamping, embossing and die-cutting. Materials supplied. No experience necessary. More info on 3879 3004.
WHEN: 12pm-2pm every Tuesday
WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes
COST: $4
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
