Workshops and Discussions

Join the talented local artists selected to participate in deLight as they share insights into their art and practice.

FULL PROGRAM HERE

Presented by Ipswich Festivals

WHEN: 11 – 19 JUL 6.00 pm
WHERE: Tulmur Place
COST: Free

Guru Dudu’s Silent Disco Walking Tours are a hilarious dancing, walking adventure for all ages. Wearing supplied headsets we groove our way through local streets, engaging passers by with our spontaneous flash-mob style dancing and antics. Upbeat music from your favourite decades are played by our vibrant disco hosts, quickly washing away your inhibitions and leaving you smiling from ear to ear.

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Presented by Ipswich Festivals

WHEN: SAT 12 JUL, SAT 19 JUL 5.00 pm + 5.30 pm
WHERE: D’Arcy Doyle Place
COST: $5

The Handmade Expo Market brings over 100 stalls featuring jewellery, clothing, homewares and gift items, to Tulmur Place. Enjoy a picnic on the shady lawn areas after browsing the markets. If you don’t want to pack a picnic, grab lunch at one of the nearby cafes.

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Presented by The Handmade Expo Market and Nicholas Street Precinct

WHEN: SAT 12 JUL 9.00 am – 2.00 pm
WHERE: Tulmur Place
COST: Free

Banshees is featuring LGBTQI+ voices on the first weekend of SPARK Ipswich with karaoke on Thursday, sapphic pirates The Salty Sirens and friends on Friday, Palace Ipswich’s fabulous Christmas in July drag show on Saturday and a Rainbow Stitch ‘n’ Switch (craft and games) afternoon on Sunday!

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Presented by Banshees Bar & Artspace

WHEN: 10 – 13 JUL
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace
COST: Various
18+

Banshees is a safe space, and we’re working hard to stay that way in an uncertain world. We’re hosting queer community gatherings to get together and meet each other, chat, and be reassured that everything is not terrible, because we have each other. BYO arts & crafts and we’ll provide the space and the Switch!

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Presented by Banshees Bar & Artspace

WHEN: SUN 13 JUL 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar and Art Space – Upstairs
COST: Free
18+

Join Michelle, an emerging Queensland artist and art teacher based in Marburg, and unleash your inner artist.

Presented by Stony Creek Brewing

WHEN: SUN 13 JUL 1.00 pm, WED 16 JUL 6.00 pm
WHERE: Stony Creek Brewing
COST: $60

Musicians, performers, visual artists, writers, designers, filmmakers and cultural leaders — join us in celebrating the vibrancy and progress of our city’s creative scene at this special up-late event.

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WHEN: SAT 19 JUL 5.30 pm – 7.30 pm
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery
COST: Free, Bookings essential

Join Booval Fair for a fun night out celebrating with live music/DJ, food trucks, outdoor seating, street entertainment, free kids’ arts and crafts area, and Connection Art Exhibition.

Presented by Booval Fair

WHEN: THU 17 JUL 6.00 pm – 9.00 pm
WHERE: Booval Fair Carpark
COST: Free

Explore the movement of water, and delve into neurographic art techniques combining water, pigment and pen doodling. Learn the ancient art of combining water and colour in this 2 hour peaceful creative session, designed for beginners or experienced artists who are new to watercolour.

Presented by Banshees Bar & Artspace

WHEN: SUN 20 JUL 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar and Art Space – Upstairs
COST: $35
18+

Featuring youth art, performances and workshops celebrating young talent in Greater Springfield and Ipswich. For more information or to register, checkout www.creativeheartsco.com or https://www.facebook.com/CreativeHeartsCo

Presented by Creative Hearts Co

WHEN: SAT 12 JUL 11.00 am – 2.00 pm
WHERE: Creative Hearts Co, 7006 Melauca Drive Brookwater
COST: $5

Come check out what Ipswich musicians have to offer at Live & Local!

Presented by Banshees Bar & Artspace

WHEN: SUN 20 JUL 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm
WHERE: Banshees Bar & Artspace
COST: Free
18+