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Free street art walk and graffiti workshop in Ipswich this weekend

Ipswich residents can explore local street art and try their hand at stencilling this weekend with a free guided walk and workshop.

Oliver Rouane-Williams

Oliver Rouane-Williams

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Sarah Hayes in front of some street art

The big picture: Art Eat Events is hosting a free guided walk exploring Ipswich's street art on Saturday, September 21, as part of the Wild Walls Festival. The event offers a unique opportunity to learn about and experience local street art:

The details:

  • Date: Saturday, September 21
  • Time: 11:00 - 13:00 BST
  • Meeting point: Ipswich Town Hall, Cornhill, Ipswich IP1 1DH
  • Distance: Approximately 1.7 miles
  • Cost: Free
Street art by Catalina Carvajal at Music World, Ipswich
Street art by Catalina Carvajal at Music World, Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
‘Hedgehog Awareness Week’ mural by ATM Street Art in 2017
‘Hedgehog Awareness Week’ mural by ATM Street Art in 2017 with the newly-added swan Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
‘ATMA Youth Mural’ on the James Hehir Building by ATMA during the Art Eat & Wild Walls in 2024
‘ATMA Youth Mural’ on the James Hehir Building by ATMA during the Art Eat & Wild Walls in 2024 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
‘Safety’ by Joel Millerchip & Suffolk One Sixth Form College in 2023
‘Safety’ by Joel Millerchip & Suffolk One Sixth Form College in 2023 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
‘KB Designs Youth Mural’ on Great Coleman Street in 2024
‘KB Designs Youth Mural’ on Great Coleman Street in 2024 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
El Chucko stencil on Suffolk Age UK building
El Chucko stencil on Suffolk Age UK building Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
Coop ‘Harvest’ Mosaic by Gyula Bajó & Endre Hevezi in 1963-64
Coop ‘Harvest’ Mosaic by Gyula Bajó & Endre Hevezi in 1963-64 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
‘Stag Beetle’ by ATM on the Suffolk Archives/The Hold building in 2023
‘Stag Beetle’ by ATM on the Suffolk Archives/The Hold building in 2023 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)
Buttermarket Shopping Centre, Front Steps by Frankie Rose during the Wild Walls festival in 2024
Buttermarket Shopping Centre, Front Steps by Frankie Rose during the Wild Walls festival in 2024 Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

What to expect: Artist Sara Hayes will lead participants from the town centre to the street art workshop area in the Mill Courtyard behind Dance East. Along the way, attendees will:

  • View and learn about local street art.
  • Learn about the stories behind some of the town's best-known pieces, including some of the new murals and pieces that have been transforming our town during the Wild Walls festival.
  • Have the opportunity to create their own stencilled artwork.
Sarah Hayes in front of some street art
Your tour guide and artist, Sara Hayes Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

The bottom line: This free event offers Ipswich residents a chance to engage with their local art scene and try their hand at a new skill.

Get involved: Interested participants should reserve a spot through the Art Eat Events website to avoid disappointment.

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