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Ipswich Art Workshop

Ipswich Art Workshop is an accessible and welcoming multi-use, hands-on workspace, open to supporting a variety of arts-based initiatives. The venue is located in d’Arcy Doyle Place, next door to the Ipswich Community Gallery.

As a Council-owned venue available for hire, 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!

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

Create your own animal themed ceramic with artist Bonnie Hislop.

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IAG Masterclass: Clay Creatures with Bonnie Hislop

Step into the vibrant world of YEAHYEAHCHLOE in this hands-on painting workshop! 

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IAG Masterclass: Tape Painting with YEAHYEAHCHLOE

Explore the magic of Screen Printing with Silk + Squeeg! 

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IAG Masterclass: Screen Printing with Silk + Squeeg

Guided by ceramic artist Bonnie Hislop, you will explore the fundamentals of hand building with clay to create your own animal themed ceramic piece. Your creation could be a functional or sculptural work - what ever your heart desires!

Participants will have the option of both making and underglazing their creation in this session. Bonnie will then take these pieces to her studio to dry, glaze and fire, and return in approximately four weeks from the class date.&nbsp;All materials will be provided including clay, ceramic tools and underglaze.This event will be run at the Ipswich Art Workshop.What to bring: Participants are asked to bring inspiration photos and a apron if desired.

You’ll explore her creative process and learn the taping techniques she uses to blur the boundaries between the digital and physical realms. Chloe will share her tips and tricks for creating clean, flat, digital-like paintings, allowing you to achieve that signature crisp, graphic look. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you'll leave with a one-of-a-kind artwork and a fresh dose of inspiration.All materials will be provided.This event will be run at the Ipswich Art Workshop.

What to bring: An image you'd like to reinterpret or use as inspiration. Can be an outline, sketch - you will be using it to base your painting on.

Join Silk + Squeeg in this introduction to Screen Printing workshop, designed to bring creative people together to explore the medium in a fun and beginner-friendly environment. Silk + Squeeg will provide a brief introduction to the print medium, before handing over the tools of the trade. Participants will have the opportunity to print their own T-shirt and Tote bag, which will be supplied, alongside learning valuable tips and tricks to master the craft!

All materials will be provided. This event will be run at the Ipswich Art Workshop.

IAG Masterclasses

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Social Sewing Class with Alice Nightingale | Wed 7 May 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

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Beginner Collage Workshop with The Collage Collective | Sat 17 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Social Sewing Class with Alice Nightingale | Sun 18 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

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Tufting with Craft Chino | Sun 25 May 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM 

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Cardboard Automaton Workshop with Bec Lewis | Sat 31 May | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 

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Solar Dye Jar Workshop with Norton Fredericks | Sat 1 June 2025 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 

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Social Sewing Class with Alice Nightingale | Wed 4 June 2025 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Social Sewing Class with Alice Nightingale | Sun 8 June 2025 | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Self-Publishing Success with Belinda Tobin | Sunday 29 June 2025 | 10:30 - 3:30 PM

Community Workshops & Meet-ups

Rebekah Walkarden is an emerging multidisciplinary artist and curator. 

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Rebekah Walkarden: Artist in Residence

Kathryn Neilsen is an emerging Ipswich artist focused on landscape and connection to nature.

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Kathryn Neilsen: Artist in Residence

Her work spans both sculptural and two dimensional forms often employing glass, metal and found objects to tell autobiographical and family stories. Through employing the hyper personal she seeks connection with universal themes of family, loss and memory. Rebekah exhibits her work in both regional and university galleries. She has a home studio with aspirations to rent a studio in her local city of Ipswich in the coming years.&nbsp;

<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/host/rebekah-walkarden">BOOK NOW</a> for one of Rebekah Walkarden's upcoming workshops.&nbsp;



<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/enamel-a-bird-pendant-with-artist-rebekah-walkarden?hxchl=hex-pfl">Enamel a bird pendant</a> |&nbsp;Sunday 13 April 10:30am - 11:30am



<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/create-a-house-pendant-with-artist-rebekah-walkarden?hxchl=hex-pfl">Create a house pendant </a>| Saturday 5 April 10:30am - 12:30pm and Friday 11 April 6:00pm - 8:00pm



<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/design-your-own-pendant-with-artist-rebekah-walkarden?hxchl=hex-pfl">Design and Make a copper pendant</a> | Sunday 6 April 10:30am - 12:30pm, Saturday 12 April 10:30am - 12:30pm, and Friday 18 April 6:00pm - 8:00pm&nbsp;



<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/easter-enamel-workshop-with-artist-rebekah-walkarden?hxchl=hex-pfl">Easter Enamel workshop</a> | Saturday 19 April 10:30am - 11:30am and Sunday 20 April 10:30am - 11:30am

Her work encompasses water-based media as well as documentary photographic media to explore elements of 'moments in time', often producing quick studies to capture as much as possible. Neilsen takes constant inspiration from the world around her, and is always noticing the beauty in the smallest moments. She wishes to teach workshops and retreats around Australia - drawing elements from the multitude of landscapes this land has to offer.&nbsp;

<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/host/kathryn-neilsen">BOOK NOW</a>&nbsp;for one of Kathryn Neilsen's upcoming workshops.&nbsp;









<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-gouache-colour-and-composition?hxchl=hex-pfl">Introduction to Gouache: colour and composition</a> | Saturday 14 June 9:30am - 12:30pm 

<a href="https://events.humanitix.com/introduction-to-watercolour-the-act-of-loosening-up?hxchl=hex-pfl">Introduction to Watercolour: The Act of Loosening Up</a>&nbsp;| Saturday 14 June 1:30pm - 3:30p

Artist Residencies

Expressions of Interest for March-June 2025 are now closed. A new application round will be released for July-November 2025 in June 2025.

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Applications for 2025

Proudly supported by Ipswich Art Gallery and Ipswich City Council.

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Find the Ipswich Art Gallery in d’Arcy Doyle Place in the Ipswich CBD adjacent to the Nicholas St precinct.
The Ipswich Art Gallery is a visual arts and social history museum presenting a dynamic program of exhibitions, heritage displays and an extensive program for children and families.

Ipswich Art Gallery