Dow Arts Programs

Summer Workshops

Join us for the upcoming workshops and events at the Ipswich Museum.

Perfect for curious minds aged 8 to 12!

Workshops will run on Wednesdays, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

All materials will be provided.

July 1 – Stars & Stripes: T-Shirt Decorating

Celebrate the 250th in style! Come decorate t-shirts using paints, stickers and your imagination to wear for upcoming Independence Day festivities. Parents are welcome to decorate t-shirts as well!

Wednesday July 15 – Stories and Stitches: Quilts for Kids

Attend a special “show and tell” featuring the Ipswich Museum’s quilt collection. We’ll take a look at a selection of quilts that are not on public view and learn about their history. Using this as inspiration, everyone will then design and assemble quilt square iron-on patches to take home.

Wednesday July 22 – Printing in the Meadow: Cyanotypes

Come explore the exciting medium of Cyanotype- a photographic printing formulation sensitive to UVA rays that produces stunning images in deep blue hues. We’ll produce a series of photogram images using pre-treated paper and found objects in nature. Everyone will create their own art to bring home!

Wednesday July 29 – Fairy Houses and Sprite Cabins

In this workshop we will build houses for sprites and fairies in the meadow at the Ipswich Museum. Using primarily materials found in nature such as moss, sticks, stones, and other items foraged from the meadow, participants will create magical environments suitable for tiny fairy tale creatures!

Wednesday August 5 – Meadow Mission: Eco-Explorers and Wildflower Seed Balls

Explore the incredible variety of plant life in a pollinator meadow and the important ecosystem it supports. We’ll learn about the importance of native plants, how wildflowers support bees and butterflies, and simple ways to help local ecosystems thrive. We’ll also be getting our hands a little dirty creating wildflower seed balls to take home.

Wednesday August 12 – 17th Century Day: Life in Early Ipswich

Come be a history explorer at the Ipswich Museum! We’ll learn about 17th century life and activities. The day will feature butter churning, colonial era games and a visit to the Whipple House. 

Please note, we will be outdoors as much as possible. We will use the indoor classroom at the back of the Whipple House in the event of rain.

Cost: $15 for members, $20 for non-members