Workshops

Workshops

What is it? 

A workshop is a brief but intensive event focused on a specific topic, with the aim to vastly improve skills or knowledge in a short space of time. 

What does it involve?

Workshops can revolve around almost any topic, but the basics generally concern themselves with achieving a target or a setting a problem for the group to solve. The leader of a workshop is usually an expert in the set area, and provides the plan for the session and guides the participants though.

Why do it and what are the benefits?

Attending a workshop can be great for really engaging students in a subject they may not have had an interest in beforehand! Setting a short term target, encouraging teamwork and the promise of a rewarding outcome can all really involve students in workshop activities, and increase their enjoyment of a topic while improving their abilities. 

What equipment do we need?

Workshops do generally need some equipment, but if you're using an activity provider they will probably supply everything you need - make sure to check beforehand if you need to bring anything. 

Who is it suitable for?

Generally suitable for all ages as the topic and complexity can be varied to fit all needs!

Costs?

The costs of a workshop will depend on whats involved in it and if you have to pay for supplies, but the general price per student shouldn't be too high.

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Make sure to tailor the workshop to the students, and not vice versa - this activity can be incredibly effective if utilized in the right manner, and you should be certain that you can get the most out of the session.

How do we include?

As long as you make sure the workshop is the right one for your group, it should be easy to include everyone! The main component of a workshop is engaging with what's going on around you, and if the fellow particpants are familar to those with disabilties it should be easy to make sure everyone has a good time. 

Doing it abroad?

Workshops can be found all around the world in varying forms - most popular museums will have some kind of activity available to learn more about the topic of interest. 

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Consult individual websites to see what activities a venue can provide. 

 

See the list below for venues and providers who deliver this activity:

Lauderdale House

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Historic Buildings & Monuments
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Built in 1582 as a Merchant's House and set in the beautiful Waterlow Park, Lauderdale House is a Grade II listed building and now runs primarily as an arts and education centre, welcoming over 65,000 visitors each year.

Exhibitions & Fairs

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Honeybourne Pottery

Venue Type: 
Indoor Activity Centres
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Honeybourne Pottery was established in 2001, and is run by Paul and Kath Sillence.

Our aim is to provide a friendly, peaceful atmosphere where you can come and enjoy working with clay, either on the potters' wheel, modelling, or choose an item from our ready-to-paint range We run various courses, and can accommodate a variety of groups, eg birthday parties. Please telephone or email to book a session.

We also have an interesting mix of ceramics and textiles for sale.

The activities at the pottery are suitable for all ages and groups up to a max number or 16.

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Brass Rubbing Centre, Stratford-upon-Avon

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Indoor Activity Centres
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Churches throughout England contain Medieval and Tudor brasses illustrating the knights and ladies, scholars,merchants and priests of the past, often laid down as portraits in memory of the dead. They are accurate 'postcards of the past' telling us about social custom, armour, dress, trades, professions and families.

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Gladstone's Land

Venue Type: 
Historic Buildings & Monuments
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The house of wealthy merchant and landlord Thomas Gledstanes showcases high-rise living, 17th-century style, at the beating heart of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile.

Primary school parties (ages 3-7) can book a visit to Gladstone's Land by phoning 0131 226 5856.

Tours last approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. Children are given an introduction to 17th-century Edinburgh in our education room. The children get into 17th-century costume over their own clothes.

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The Story Museum

Venue Type: 
Museums
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A gallery of rogues and rascals, wizards, witches and wild things unfolds throughout the atmospheric spaces of The Story Museum in our immersive exhibition '26 Characters'.

Sail to a tropical island, walk through the wardrobe into Narnia, listen to stories, dress up and meet a talking throne. Exhibition runs until November 2014

We have events for all ages: author workshops, family story tours, talks, performances and more.

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Abington Park Museum

Venue Type: 
Museums
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Learn about the history of the Northamptonshire Regiment & Yeomanry and about how we used to live. Discover historic and contemporary leather design.

You can find us in Abington Park.

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Brent Lodge Park Animal Centre

Venue Type: 
Zoos / Wildlife Parks
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What's on offer?

The centre houses a wide variety of animals including: 

  • exotic birds

  • mammals including meerkats, porcupine, prairie dogs and mara

  • domestic species including rabbits, chickens and kune kune pigs 

The centre is a small award winning zoo.

Education

We offer a number of education programmes for primary school pupils at the animal centre and an outreach programme. 

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Hatton Country World

Venue Type: 
Farms
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An unforgettable day of fun, action, new experiences and a bit of learning for families with children up to the age of 12 in a lovely, safe and happy environment. Lots of indoor activities, a daily programme of shows and different seasonal events whenever the kids are on holiday – from Easter Eggstravaganza through to Winter Wonderland.

From Zip wires to Adventurers Assault Course, from Fun Fair Rides and Frisbee Golf to an adventure on Timewarp Tractor, there's oodles of outdoor play and activities at Hatton.

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Newham City Farm

Venue Type: 
Farms
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Newham City Farm is one of London's longest established, as well as one of its largest city farms.

They are home to an extensive range of farmyard favourites and rare breeds – from a huge Shire Horse to tiny birds as well as cows, sheep, alpacas, goats, chickens, rabbits, fish, a peacock and even a harris hawk.

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Deen City Farm

Venue Type: 
Farms
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Deen City Farm is a unique, educational resource in SW London, open free of charge.

Our aim is to give people the opportunity to learn from their visit and contribution to a Working Farm.

The Farm is based on National Trust land (part of the Morden Hall Park Estate) and you can reach the Farm after a pleasant stroll from Morden across Morden Hall Park.

School Trips

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