Join artist Deb Mostert to explore the creative habit of everyday sketching!

Delve into the daily exercise of observational drawing in this hands-on masterclass, drawn from Deb Mostert's decades-long sketchbook practice. Participants will experiment with diverse materials, from ink to pastel, and be guided through a series of fun drawing exercises.

From capturing the ordinary to the unusual, this workshop will support your ability to get a creative habit going and stay observant and present.

This masterclass is inspired by Merric Boyd's vibrant drawings, currently on display in Fantastic Forms at Ipswich Art Gallery. Boyd's frenzied, colourful and dynamic sketchbooks are filled with an abundance of imagery, drawn from his everyday surroundings and life in regional Victoria.

As Deb Mostert observes, sketchbooks are "Just for us, a safe space with no pressure to perform, a place to relax, a window into our thoughts and dreams and a visible record of a life observed, to be thumbed back through in times of creative drought.”

Skill level: This workshop is suitable for beginners.

What to wear: Please wear closed-in shoes and workshop-friendly clothing. BYO Apron should you require it.

Materials: All Materials are provided. Participants are welcome to bring their own sketchbooks.

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IAG Masterclass: Everyday Sketching with Deb Mostert

Saturday 16 August 2025

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Please meet at the Ipswich Art Workshop, in d'Arcy Doyle Place, Ipswich 4305.

Additional information:

Location: Ipswich Art Gallery is located in the heart of the Ipswich CBD. Our public entrance is in d’Arcy Doyle Place, a pedestrian section of Nicholas Street between Brisbane and Limestone Streets.

Parking: The Gallery does not have its own parking, however there is metered on-street parking on Limestone Street, Nicholas Street and Brisbane Street. Street parking is free on the weekends; please check signs for details. Ipswich CBD Parking (beneath Tulmur Place in the Nicholas Street Precinct) offers free parking for up to 3 hours. On weekends parking is free. The car park entry is located on Bremer Street which runs parallel to the Bremer River.

Public Transport: The Gallery is a short walk from the Ipswich Railway Station as well as bus stops. If travelling by train, alight at Ipswich Station. The Gallery is a 4-minute walk from the station. Walk left up Bell Street, right onto Brisbane Street and left onto d’Arcy Doyle Place. VisitTRANSlink for service and timetable information.