- Construction Site FREE Fun Day
- Baby Play (0-2 years)
- Free School Holiday Workshops with artist Sara Butcher
- Toddler Play (2-4 years)
- Art/Science workshops with Scale Free Network
- Cityscape Lanterns (2-4 years)
- Clay Houses Workshop (5-12 years)
- House Brooches Workshop (5-12 years)
- Free School Holiday Workshops in January 2010
- Foreigners Fundraising Campaign
Events
Foreigners Fundraising Campaign
Let's keep these 'foreigners' in Ipswich
The Ipswich Arts Foundation is currently conducting a fundraising campaign to support the acquisition of 35 rare and distinct pottery items important for the City of Ipswich Collection.
These items are known as 'foreigners' - a colloquial term used in Ipswich to describe objects made for personal use by workers at the city's various industrial sites and factories. Often made illegitimately on company time and using their employers' materials, the items are more broadly known as 'workman's pieces'.
Event Dates:
Friday, 13 November 2009 - Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Cost:
Donation Tags:
Maker Unknown Scottish Terrier c. 1910-60 Salt glazed Stoneware
Toddler Play (2-4 years)
Toddlers can explore Construction Site in the Children's Gallery without the big kids around in a special free-play session especially for toddlers and their carers. Toddlers will enjoy designing, constructing (and demolishing) in Construction Site. This interactive art environment will entertain and challenge toddlers with a range of activities.
All sessions are hosted by friendly, energetic staff. Session numbers limited - Book early.
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Tuesday, 17 November 2009
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Wednesday, 18 November 2009
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Thursday, 19 November 2009
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Saturday, 21 November 2009
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Sunday, 6 December 2009
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Tuesday, 8 December 2009
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Thursday, 10 December 2009
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Wednesday, 27 January 2010
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Thursday, 28 January 2010
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Saturday, 30 January 2010
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Saturday, 6 February 2010
Session Times:
9.15am to 10am (45mins)
Gallery Location:
Children's Gallery
Cost:
Free
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
NB: Bookings for the 2010 sessions open 5 January 2010.
Age group:
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Cityscape Lanterns (2-4 years)
Toddlers will explore elements of design and construction using cardboard, fabric and other fun materials. Working with parents/ carers Toddlers with create a fabulous Cityscape lantern lit by a flameless candle. Enjoy this art-making activity followed by sociable free-play in the Construction Site exhibition.
All sessions are hosted by friendly, energetic staff. All materials provided. Session numbers limited - Book early.
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Sunday, 22 November 2009
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Tuesday, 1 December 2009
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Thursday, 3 December 2009
Session Times:
9.15am to 10am (45mins)
Gallery Location:
Children's Gallery
Cost:
$10 per child
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
Age group:
2 - 4 years Tags:
Baby Play (0-2 years)
Explore Construction Site in the Children's Gallery without the big kids around in a special free-play session especially for babies and their carers. Babies will enjoy the creative environment of Construction Site as they explore different shapes, forms and textures. Help them construct and play and interact with other creative babies.
All sessions are hosted by friendly, energetic staff. Session numbers limited - Book early.
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Tuesday, 24 November 2009
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Wednesday, 25 November 2009
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Saturday, 28 November 2009
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Friday, 4 December 2009
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Saturday, 5 December 2009
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Wednesday, 9 December 2009
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Friday, 29 January 2010
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Wednesday, 3 February 2010
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Thursday, 4 February 2010
Session Times:
9.15am to 10am (45mins)
Gallery Location:
Children's Gallery
Cost:
Free
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
NB: Bookings for the 2010 sessions open 5 January 2010.
Age group:
0 - 2 Tags:
Construction Site FREE Fun Day
Jump into summer school-holiday fun with a Free Fun Day at the Ipswich Art Gallery.
Be captivated by construction machinery in action on the forecourt, take a trip on the super slippery slide and join in the fun of the Construction Site exhibition complete with art-making activities, radio-controlled vehicles and more at the Ipswich Art Gallery and in d'Arcy Doyle Place. There's also fun for little kids too.
Event Dates:
Saturday, 12 December 2009
Session Times:
10am to 1pm
Cost:
Free
Bookings:
No Bookings Required. Please remember a hat and sunscreen.
Age group:
2-12 years all welcome 
Free School Holiday Workshops with artist Sara Butcher
Kids will work with artist Sara Butcher to construct mini bridges, tunnels and towers using fun materials. All materials provided. Located in the Ipswich Art Gallery Main Hall.
Recommended 3 years and up but all are welcome.
Children must be supervised by parent/carer.
Event Dates:
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 - Thursday, 17 December 2009
Session Times:
10am to 12pm daily (drop in anytime during the 2 hours)
Cost:
Free.
Bookings:
No Bookings Required.
Age group:
3+ 
Clay Houses Workshop (5-12 years)
Construct a clay house with artist Mieke den Otter. Learn slab building, coiling and other construction techniques and use a range of tools and objects to add pattern and texture to your house. Each participant will receive a flameless candle to light the house from the inside at night!
Session numbers limited - Book early. All materials provided.
NB Recommended for 5-12 years. Parents/ carers must supervise children at all times. Maximum 3 children per parent/carer. More than 1 carer may attend with a child.
Event Dates:
Friday, 8 January 2010
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Saturday, 9 January 2010
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Friday, 15 January 2010
Session Times:
10am to 11.30am
Cost:
$10 per child
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
Age group:
5 - 12 years 
Free School Holiday Workshops in January 2010
Work with an artist to create imaginary cityscapes using recycled materials and found objects. All materials provided.
Recommended 3 years and up but all are welcome. Children must be supervised by a parent or carer. Held in the Ipswich Art Gallery Main Hall.
Event Dates:
Tuesday, 12 January 2010 - Thursday, 14 January 2010
Session Times:
10am to 12pm daily (drop in anytime during the 2 hours)
Cost:
Free.
Bookings:
No Bookings Required.
Age group:
3+ 
House Brooches Workshop (5-12 years)
Construct your own brooch in fuzzy felt with artist Jess Dabro. Make your design unique through your selection of shapes, colours and decorative details.
Session numbers limited - Book early. All materials provided.
NB Recommended for 5-12 years. Parents/ carers must supervise children at all times. Maximum 3 children per parent/carer. More than 1 carer may attend with a child.
Gallery Location: Meet at Ipswich Art Gallery Information Desk
Event Dates:
Wednesday, 20 January 2010
Session Times:
10am to 11.30am
Session Times:
12.30pm to 2pm
Cost:
$10 per child
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
Age group:
5 - 12 years 
Art/Science workshops with Scale Free Network (5-16 years)
See your world in whole new way in this hands-on art/science workshop for kids and teens. Work with visual artist Briony Barr and microbiologist Dr Gregory Crocetti to explore the microscopic world using interactive microscopes and observing everything from skin cells to butterfly wings! Inspired by this hidden world participants will complete individual and collaborative drawings using a range of fun materials.
Kids - bring an item for observation under the microscopes! (examples leaf, insect, compost, fabric, dog hair...)
Event Dates:
Saturday, 6 March 2010
Session Times:
1.30pm – 3pm (90mins)
Gallery Location:
Children's Gallery
Cost:
$5 per child. Free for accompanying adults.
Bookings:
Bookings are essential. Please book online.
Age group:
5-16 years 
