Workshops & Educational Services
We have been running educational activities in schools and all kinds of other settings for nearly 20 years. The information here is a guideline; we often design bespoke workshops and activities to suit specific needs, so please get in touch to discuss how we can meet your requirements.
- Workshops are available for all levels of educational development, from early years to adult and specialist groups.
- All school workshops are led by Steve Summers QTS (qualified teacher status) unless otherwise stated.
- Suitable in the classroom but also at events and other non-school settings such as for home-ed and alternative education settings.
Main subject areas
- Science (Physics)
- Music
- Making & Tinkering
- Design & Technology
- Coding & Engineering
- Sustainability & Re-use
Free stage show for any full day of workshops booked. Perfect for an assembly with a larger audience.
Workshops for:
- Primary Schools
- Secondary Schools
- Special Schools SEN – download pdf
- Adults who want to learn new skills
- Professionals who want to learn specific or advanced skills
- Home-ed groups
- Events & museums
- Further & higher education
Drop-in workshop activities also available, see Drop-in.
Scavengers Workshops for KS2, 3 & 4
Our most popular workshop for schools. A perfect introduction to sound, circuits and the science of music.
- Hands-on Making activities (including the Robot Chicken)
- Nose Testing as a group starter
- Bass Buzz & Oobleck to finish
- Ideal with Bass in your Face show (no extra cost)
- 60-90 minute duration
- whole class
Frankenstein’s Robot
Re-animation of electronic cadavers using electricity.
Luigi Galvani electrocuted dead frogs to make theirlegs twitch, which inspired Mary Shelly to write the story of Frankenstein. We are inspired to see what use we can make of dead electronic items and what we can learn from doing it.
Key Stage 2-3
One hour, 30 max.
- Improvisation games
- instrumental ensemble (any standard)
- rhythm circle games
- singing & vocal exercises
- music-making for beginners
- electric bowed string instruments
Adaptable for Key Stage 2, 3 &
Making, coding, engineering & design workshops using recycled materials.
Version 1: one-off 90-120 minute workshop using pre-made Buggies, + Battle finale
Version 2: mini project (5 sessions), design & build your own Buggy
Available March 2027, more information here soon.