Kids
The Children's Gallery at the Ipswich Art Gallery is Australia's first dedicated art gallery for children. It is a place where children can imagine, create and discover.
The Children's Gallery presents a program of changing exhibitions, activities and events. These exhibitions and programs are designed to reflect children's interests and provide opportunities for children to make their own art works, discover new ideas, interact with their families and play.
These activities allow children to play, solve creative problems and investigate a variety of materials. To confirm what is currently on display in the Children's Gallery, please check the Current Exhibitions listing or call the Gallery on (07) 3810 7222.
The Children's Gallery demonstrates the Ipswich City Council's commitment to the future of our community.
What's On
Construction Site
Design and build your dream cubby in this exciting interactive art activity for children and families. Create together using foam blocks and build a whole city! Dress up in construction worker safety clothes and drive the radio-controlled construction machinery. The fun continues with a range of fun activities throughout the holidays.
Proudly supported by Exhibition Sponsor Sekisui House & Mayor Paul Pisasale, City of Ipswich.
Construction Site brings holiday fun for kids
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.
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
NB: Bookings for the 2010 sessions open 5 January 2010.
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.
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
NB: Bookings for the 2010 sessions open 5 January 2010.
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.
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
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.
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
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
Bookings are essential. Click here to book online.
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...)
Bookings are essential. Please book online.
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.
No Bookings Required. Please remember a hat and sunscreen.
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.
No Bookings Required.
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.
No Bookings Required.
