WATCH & LEARN

Saturday 31 August, 9.00 AM and 11.00 AM

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Experience a short tour through Nerima Gardens and its ties with its sister city, and then watch as our Japanese hosts explain the ritual of tea-making and the ceremonial uses.

Then participate in a workshop of how to brew tea correctly, and hear about the history of tea whilst tasting the different flavours and styles.

For more information and bookings, visit Discover Ipswich.

Sunday 1 September 1.30 PM,  Ipswich Antique Centre

Join Heather Mildwaters, Director, Ipswich Antique Centre in a FREE presentation about the history of the Congregational Sunday School Hall built in 1895, and its conversion in 2010 into the Ipswich Antique Centre.

Explore the 1895 Heritage listed Congregational Sunday School Hall in the heart of Ipswich.

Designed by George Brockwell Gill, the atmospheric building is home to the Ipswich Antique Centre and was recently restored to its former glory. The restoration, which took a year and two weeks, successfully repurposed this iconic Ipswich heritage building into a thriving antiques hub.

The Hall will be open to general vistation on Thursday 29 August – Monday 2 September, Thursday 5 September – Monday 9 September.

Want More? Explore the centre throughout the festival at Visit.

For more information visit Ipswich Antiques Centre.
86 East Street, Ipswich

Saturday 31 August, 7.00 PM

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Ipswich City Big Band’s anniversary concert celebrates twenty years of performance by and for members of the Ipswich community. The concert will display the varied talents of male and female vocalists, featured soloists and the Band across jazz standards and newer works from the jazz catalogue.

Lead by four talented musical directors over twenty years the Band is a regular performer in Ipswich, at regional festivals and the Brisbane Jazz Club.

“This community Big band is without doubt one of the leading exponents of jazz and big band music in the Ipswich area” – Alan Western, Vice-President, Brisbane Jazz Club

Two Ipswich music teachers, Sharon McInnes and Rose Salamanesa, filled a gap in the local Arts scene by forming the big band in 2004, focussed on the opportunity for like-minded musicians to come together through a love of jazz music. Since inception the band has given many south-east Queensland musicians the opportunity to develop skills essential to swing, latin, funk, pop and rock music.

“An amazing Band” – John Hoffman, musician & music educator

The Band’s development has been furthered by master classes from Australian jazz icons John Morrision, Jackie Cooper and John Hoffman.Truly memorable highlights include three concerts at the Ipswich Civic Centre backing celebrated artists Emma Pask, Tenori and Hetty Kate.

The Band’s 10th Anniversary was celebrated with a concert at Studio 188 in Ipswich and the release of a CD recorded at the same venue.

With the enduring commitment of our small membership to make music together for the people of Ipswich and beyond, the band has successfully returned to full rehearsal and performance activities post-Covid. We would love you to join us under the musical direction of Matt Chambers in celebration of 20 years of the Ipswich City Big Band.

For more information and bookings, visit Ipswich Civic Centre or call 07 3810 6100
50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

Saturday 31 August, 9.00 AM and 1.00 PM

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Blacksmiths Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt provide an introductory workshop to blacksmithing. In addition to testing your hand at this heritage trade, you can watch the skilled instructors up close. Gain an understanding of blacksmithing techniques to manipulate hot metal, as they demonstrate drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting.

Bookings are essential and the cost includes tuition and materials. Places are limited so be quick to book!

You need to know:

• Participants must be 16 years and over
• There are no prerequisites to attend
• Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable
• Participants must declare any condition or injury that may impact their ability to successfully complete the workshop
• Bring bottled water and ensure you wear long sleeves, long pants and closed in shoes
• Please contact Queensland Museum Rail Workshops on 07 3432 5100 to discuss your suitability for this workshop

Saturday 31 August 9am – 12pm OR
Saturday, 31 August 1pm-4pm

Pricing (includes expert tuition and all materials):
$165 per person (full price)
$148.50 per person (Annual Pass Holder – 10% discount)
Ticket sales close at time of session commencement
Maximum capacity per session is 8

For more information and bookings, visit Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.

Sunday 1 September, 9.00 AM – 4.00 PM

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This full-day workshop led by Blacksmiths Rob Scully and Wayne Schmidt encourages you to stoke your creative fires and test your hand at artisanal blacksmithing.  In addition, you will have an up-close opportunity to experience Rob and Wayne’s demonstrations in drawing, upsetting, squaring, rounding, riveting and barley twisting techniques. While learning about this heritage trade you will craft a bespoke item to take home.

Bookings are essential and the cost includes tuition and materials and meals.
Places are limited so be quick to book!

You need to know:

• Participants must be 16 years and over
• There are no prerequisites to attend
• Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable
• Participants must declare any condition or injury that may impact their ability to successfully complete the workshop
• Bring bottled water and ensure you wear long sleeves, long pants and closed in shoes
• For catering purposes, please supply us with information about your allergies and intolerances upon booking.
• Please contact the Queensland Museum Rail Workshops on 07 3432 5100 to discuss your suitability for this workshop

Sunday 1 September 9am – 4pm

Pricing (includes all materials, tuition, morning tea and lunch):
$264 per person (full price)
$237.60 per person (Annual Pass Holder – 10% discount)
Ticket sales close at time of session commencement
Maximum capacity is 8

For more information and bookings, visit Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.

Monday 2 September, 6.00 PM – 7.30 PM

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Join Melanie Rush, Ipswich Libraries Digital Archivist in conversation with Daniel Keenan, fourth generation Ipswichian and heritage architect as they reflect on Danny’s long career championing heritage and his love of architecture and design.

Interspersed with personal stories Danny will also share information about Ipswich City Council’s Heritage Advisor service and comment on the future of heritage in Ipswich.

Danny left Ipswich in the mid 1970s to study Architecture at the University of Queensland. Over the next 30 years he worked in both private and public spheres. The majority of his career has been spent championing heritage and design in local government planning departments.

Danny lived in Phoenix USA for several years in the early 2000s, which gave him an appreciation of the harsh beauty of the desert and the impact of large-scale urban sprawl in a sensitive environment. He returned to Ipswich almost 14 years ago and finds a great deal of pleasure and satisfaction in aiding to preserve the buildings that inspired his love of architecture.

Danny’s family have lived in the hills of Woodend for over 120 years, “I grew up in a house which was our family home for six generations. Almost all of those generations were baptised, educated, married and buried at St. Marys Catholic Church. Four generations worked at the Ipswich Railway Workshops. This is not an uncommon story in Ipswich where heritage is a lived experience – the places we live, learn, worship, work and play. Perhaps these strong family roots, multi-generational experiences in the city and its institutions have helped Ipswich retain its strong identity both physically and as community.”

This event is presented by Ipswich Libraries as part of Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage.

To register for this free event visit, Ipswich Libraries.
Event Space 3, Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

Saturday 7 September, 10.00 AM – 11.30 AM

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Join us for a presentation that will provide participants with practical methods for the long term care of their family history collections. This will include tips on safe storage, handling and display of paper, photographic, textile and three-dimensional objects.

Presented by professional conservator Lydia Egunnike. Lydia has a Masters of Applied Science in Cultural Conservation Studies and is a professional member of the Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material. She is an experienced paper and photographic conservator and has worked in the UK, the USA and Australia.

Before setting up her own conservation practice in 2020, she was a Museum Development Officer with the Queensland Museum Network and prior to that was Senior Conservator at the State Library of Queensland.

This event is presented by Ipswich Libraries as part of Galvanized – A Festival of Heritage.

To register for this free event visit, Ipswich Libraries.
Event Space 3, Level 1, 1 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

Saturday 7 September, 10.00 AM and 12.00 PM

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Join glass artisans Joanna Bone and Aaron Micallef for this unique glass workshop.  Joanna and Aaron will step you through the coldworking processes needed to stencil, mask and sandblast a permanent design onto a drinking glass.

As well as learning about the material and the methods of creative glass work, you will create a useful piece to take home. This would be the ideal handmade gift for someone special.

Saturday 7 September 10:00 am or
Saturday 7 September 12:00 noon

Duration 1.5 hours

$40 per person, (Annual Pass Holder – 10% discount)
This workshop including expert tuition and all materials. Additional glasses may be purchased during the workshop.

Bookings are essential places are limited.

• This workshop is suitable for adults. People 12-17 years old may participate if accompanied by an additional ticket-holding adult.
• Minimum numbers required 50% capacity.
• Limit 20 people per workshop.
• No prior experience required
• Bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable
• Bring bottled water
• Must wear closed-in shoes for this workshop

Ticket sales close at time of session commencement

For more information and bookings, visit Queensland Museum Rail Workshops.

Saturday 7 September, 2.00 PM – 5.00 PM

Discover the beginnings of Freemasonry and how the values and ideals that started this organisation are still relevant to today’s society, then spread itself into Ipswich.

The presentation will include a Q&A session, displays of masonic information, visually, orally and organised.

Bookings not required for this free event.
Ipswich Masonic Centre-82A Nicholas St, Ipswich

Saturday 7 September, 7.30pm and Sunday 8 September 1.30pm

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Ipswich Musical Theatre Company Inc presents…
“Guys and Dolls is one of the greatest musicals of all time. It has more hit songs, more laughs and more romance than any show ever written.”

Nathan Detroit, a Manhattan gambler, urgently needs to find a new venue for his craps shooting games. He receives help from Sky Masterson, who decides to aid Nathan and bases their agreement on a wager. Nathan bets that Sky will not be able to go on a date with the woman of his choice. However, Nathan chooses Sarah Brown, a pious missionary woman.

Miss Adelaide, Nathan’s companion and long-term fiancée wants to put an end to the gambling antics so they can wed. Grab Guys and Dolls tickets and watch how the musical unfolds. Guys and Dolls features some of Frank Loesser’s most memorable tunes, including “Sit Down, You’re Rocking the Boat”, “Adelaide’s Lament”, “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,” and the classic “Luck Be a Lady.”

For more information and bookings, visit Ipswich Civic Centre or call 07 3810 6100
50 Nicholas Street, Ipswich

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Saturday 7th September Childrens Workshop  from 10.00am till 12.00pm, kit cost of $10.00.

Sunday 8th September  Adults Workshop  from 10.00am till 1.00pm, kit cost of $15.00.

Spinners, Weavers and Fibre Artisans of Ipswich present card weaving workshops. This technique has been around for centuries and used scraps of yarn and wood or cardboard to create small masterpieces.

Friday 30 August, 6.00 PM – 8.00 PM

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Don’t miss a change to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic talents of local creatives. This special IAG Up Late event spotlights the works and stories of distinguished First Nations community members, featuring – Artist Kylie Hill, Author Melanie Saward, Country folk duo Leona and Cheri Walker plus dance performances to start the evening off.

Book your ticket for a chance to connect with our vibrant artistic community at the Ipswich Art Gallery. d’Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich.