Ipswich Art Workshop

A vibrant, community-led space where local creatives share their talents.

Ipswich Art Workshop is an accessible and welcoming multi-use, hands-on workspace, open to supporting a variety of arts-based initiatives.

Ipswich Art Workshop provides opportunities for creatives and arts organisations to forge connections within community through a variety of innovative and diverse visual arts projects.

It's a hub for creativity, collaboration, and studio space for artists to inspire and be inspired!

Community Workshops & Meet-ups

Basket Weaving Bliss (Wrapping and Mariposa stitches) with Heartwood Nature Bathing | Sat 14 Feb 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Design a Bug Workshop with Amanda Laing | Sun 12 April 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Basket Weaving Bliss (Cobbled Raffia baskets) with Heartwood Nature Bathing | Fri 24 April 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Manikin Making Workshop with Lakota Moon | Sun 17 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (2hr session times)

Basket Weaving Bliss (Wheat Ear and Spiral stitches) with Heartwood Nature Bathing | Sun 24 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Manikin Making Workshop with Lakota Moon | Sun 31 May 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (2hr session times)

Manikin Making Workshop with Lakota Moon | Sat 27 June 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (2hr session times)

Basket Weaving Bliss (Wrapping stitch) with Heartwood Nature Bathing | Sun 28 June 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Artist Residencies

artist in residence

Katie Bourchier: Artist in Residence

09 Mar 2026 — 27 Mar 2026

Katie Bourchier is an Australian contemporary jeweller and object-based artist working across adornment, relic and small-scale sculpture.

artist in residence

Jude Muduioa: Artist in Residence

17 Aug 2026 — 04 Sep 2026

Jude Muduioa is a ceramic artist who uses repetition and componentry to represent community and talk about identity.

IAG Masterclasses + Programs

IAG Masterclass

IAG Masterclass: Unfolding The Domestic with Sam Cranstoun

28 Feb 2026 — 28 Feb 2026

Join artist Sam Cranstoun for a hands-on workshop inspired by the humble yet iconic breezeblock.

IAG Masterclass

Digital Clay Teen Workshop | Intro to 3D Modelling with Christopher Bentley

10 Jan 2026 — 10 Jan 2026

Sculpt your own one-of-a-kind 3D object with artist Christopher Bentley!

Past Ipswich Art Workshop programs

Faridah McCaul: Artist in Residence

IAG Masterclass: Wool Felting with Norton Fredericks

Asia Pacific Triennial Kids on Tour

IAG Masterclass: Self-Portraiture Painting with Dylan Jones

Image Courtesy of the Artist.

Donalee Moriarty: Artist in Residence

IAG Masterclass: Everyday Sketching with Deb Mostert

IAG Masterclass: Indonesian Batik with Arwin Hidayat

IAG Masterclass: Screen Printing with Silk + Squeeg

Kathryn Neilsen: Artist in Residence

IAG Masterclass: Tape Painting with YEAHYEAHCHLOE

IAG Masterclass: Clay Creatures with Bonnie Hislop

Rebekah Walkarden: Artist in Residence

Where is the Ipswich Art Workshop?

The Art Workshop is located in d’Arcy Doyle Place in a separate building to the Ipswich Art Gallery. The closest entrance is via Limestone & Nicholas Streets. Located next to the Ipswich Community Gallery.

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