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Workshops for Libraries & Museums
Browse our creative workshops for schools and other youth groups (more are uploaded weekly) If you can't find what you want please send us an enquiry and we will do our best to fulfil your request
The creative workshops below are all super fun and highly educational… and they're run by workshop leaders who are:
- CRB checked and have public liability insurance
- personally vetted by our founder Sissy Rooney
- highly talented and respected in their field
- experienced at working with young people from a range of backgrouds
Libraries and museums are already established institutions of education and knowledge; why not take it one step further and include an afternoon of fun, interactive and informative learning? Street Style Surgery has an array of educational workshops to offer for a change of pace to the usual museum and library activities. Our workshops give children and adults alike a wonderful opportunity to work with award-winning professionals in creating, performing, and learning. The variety of our workshops gives plenty of choices for afternoons of fun. Museum and library activities, for children or otherwise, do not have to be limited to books and history. Book one of our dance workshops for an active afternoon, or take on one of our craft workshops to provide a DIY souvenir of a memorable afternoon. Explore what Street Style Surgery has to offer for your library and museum!
Lyrically Literate Music Workshops
Our Music workshops give young people the opportunity to creatively and critically express themselves by writing and performing their own songs!
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Libraries & Museums
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Creative Art Workshops Galore
From mask making to kite building, junk modelling to puppet making, Art Workshops for Schools and youth groups can actualize kids' wildest imaginations!
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Early Years, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Designing the Things We Live With, a Creative Design Workshop
This creative workshop will take attendees through the entirety of the product design process from start to end - showing them how to take their idea and turn it into a reality
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults, Teacher Training
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Trash to Treasure – Recycled Art Workshop
Our recycled art workshops reuse ordinary materials to create craft items and teach about recycling and sustainability in a fun environment.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Fun Bookbinding Creative Workshop
This creative art workshop teaches young people how to make a variety of different sketchbooks through several bookbinding techniques. This allows students to use the bookbinding skills they learn repeatedly in the future.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Adults, Teacher Training
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Getting Your Ideas Across –- A Communication Workshop
Listen up - this school workshop teaches students effective communication skills to get their ideas across loudly and clearly to each other and the world at large.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults
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Screen Printing Poster Design Creative Workshop
This creative workshop for schools teaches students the screen printing process applicable in personal, professional and commercial practices.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults
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Mural Painting Workshop for Schools and Youth Groups
Think of the big picture - broaden creativity and develop confidence in this mural painting art workshop for schools and youth groups.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Adults
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Zumbatomic – Dance and Fitness Workshops for Kids
Get your kids moving and shaking into shape with Zumbatomic, a fitness workshop of Zumba dancing and fun exercise for children.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Kids Parties & Events
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Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos for All Events
Spark imagination and turn it into reality with face painting and glitter tattoos available for children's parties, school events, and all other special occasions.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Early Years, Key Stage 1 Schools, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Stop Motion Animation Creative Workshop
This creative workshop for schools helps students create their own stop motion animations, from teaching the methods to watching their final product on YouTube.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Rap & Poetry – One-Track Race
This creative writing workshop for schools will examine, expand, and express cultural awareness and understanding of diversity through modern verse.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums
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Fashion Design Course - 4 sessions
A programme of fashion workshops for schools and youth organisations that reveals the techniques used by top fashion designers
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Adults, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Art Workshop - Graffiti Drawing & Record Spray Painting
This new art workshop encourages young people to get creative with typography and make their very own 'Street-Style' design pieces
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Drama workshop - Words, words, words
The perfect chance for young people to learn about the importance of communication, and the ways we can share our feelings with each other.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums
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Art Workshop - Graffiti Mural Spray Painting
This new art workshop gives young people the opportunity to put their own 'Street-Style' graff imprint on their daily environment
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Textile Workshop - Colour from your kitchen
This workshop is the perfect chance for young people to work with colour, developing creativity in an engaging and therapeutic way.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Fashion - How to Make a Fashion Mood Board Workshop
Making a mood board is a great way for young people to express themselves - and learn a range of eye-catching design techniques...
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Creative Arts & Media- Snap Happy (adults)
Spend the day in good company, where adults will be inspired to look at the world around them with fresh eyes, capturing new perspectives with their digital camera
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Further Education, Community Groups, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults, Teacher Training
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Recycled Fashion Workshop - Gok Wan Style
Young people will view second-hand clothes in a different light after spending time on this Recycled Fashion Workshop
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Drama, Creative Arts & Media - Our digital world
Ever wondered what the future might hold? In this drama workshop, there are many activities for young people, such as getting involved in performance, creative writing, multimedia and craft, in order to explore the technological advances in the world around us.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Libraries & Museums
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Fashion Workshop - illustration
This fashion workshop is a fun and accessible introduction to a smorgasbord of professional fashion illustration techniques
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Arts Award, NEETS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Drama, Creative Arts & Media – Location, locality, locale
This workshop looks at the ideas and perceptions that young people have regarding the area in which they live.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Fashion Workshop - T-Shirt Spray Painting
Introducing the fashion workshop that gives everyone the chance to be a 'Street-Style' t-shirt designer
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Adults, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Dance Workshop - All Styles
This in-demand dance workshop covers a range of dance styles, such as hip hop, musical theatre and break dance
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Dance Workshop - Party Time!
Our 'Party Time!' dance workshop is a big favourite with young people wanting to emulate their dance heroes (and heroines)
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Early Years, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Dance Workshop - So You Think You Can Dance?
Do some of your young people have trouble opening up? Read more about a dance workshop that could help...
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Textiles - Fabric Fusion (Adults)
A cutting edge, contemporary and fun textiles workshop, involving experimenting with many different types of textiles
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Further Education, Community Groups, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults
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Creative arts - From memory books to future boxes (Adults)
Adults can capture precious memories, hopes and dreams for the future at this workshop, keeping them safe in beautiful handmade books or boxes
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Further Education, Community Groups, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults
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Performance - How to use laughter & humour to de-stress! (Great for a school assembly)
With the aid of a creative facilitator, this performance workshop for schools and young people enables them to discover their 'humour triggers' and how to use them, in order to help them deal with stressful situations in both a positive and fun way.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Adults, Kids Parties & Events
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Streetdance and Breakdance workshop
This high octane workshop introducing your young people to the foundations of breakdance & streetdance.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Issue-based Drama Workshop
From confidence building to environmental issues, anti-bullying to substance misuse, anger management to sexual health or black history week to world faith day or even the riots, issue-based drama workshops focus on any theme relevant to the group.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 1 Schools, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Adults, Teacher Training, Kids Parties & Events
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Jewellery Making Workshop
On this fab fashion workshop, your young people will learn how to make 'Street-Style' jewellery that looks a million dollars (but costs a whole lot less)
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, Further Education, Arts Award, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums, Over 50's, Kids Parties & Events
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Interactive Health and Wellbeing workshops
This interactive drama style workshop looks at topics of health and wellbeing and can be tailored to suit a variety of groups and topics such as sexual health, personal hygiene, safe sex, obesity & body image, drug taking and misuse - legal and illegal, bullying
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, NEETS, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Housing Associations, Libraries & Museums
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Drama & Performance - So you think you're funny?
Spend the day in good company with plenty of comedy and jokes, while also hearing about how a successful adult, Ruth, got into stand up comedy
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, SEN, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, NEETS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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Business & Enterprise Fashion Designer Challenge for Schools
This creative and business-oriented school workshop allows budding business-owners to employ their entrepreneurial skills in fashion design, from workshop to runway.
Workshops & activities suitable for:
Young People
, Youth Organisations, Curriculum Enrichment workshop, SEN, Key Stage 2 Schools, Key Stage 3 Schools, Key Stage 4 Schools, YOTS, PRUs, Community Groups, Brownies & Girl Guides, Libraries & Museums, Kids Parties & Events
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All activities and workshops are available across the north of England and much of the rest of the country:
Accrington, Altrincham, Ashton in Makerfield, Ashton under Lyne, Atherton, Barrow in Furness, Bebington, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bootle, Bristol, Burnley, Bury, Buxton, Carlisle, Cheadle, Chester, Chorley, Cockermouth, Congleton, Crewe, Crosby, Darwen, Denton & Hyde, Eccles, Ellesmere Port, Fleetwood, Formby, Glossop, Heswall, Hyde, Heywood, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby, Lancaster, Leigh, Leyland, Liverpool, Lancashire, London, Lytham St Annes, Macclesfield, Merseyside, Manchester, Morecambe, Nantwich, Northwich, Oldham, Ormskirk, Penrith, Prescot, Prestwich, Preston, Rawtenstall, Radcliffe, Rochdale, Reddish Runcorn, Sale, Salford, Skelmersdale, Southport, St Helens, Stockport, Swinton, Skemersdale, Stretford, Tyldesley, Urmston, Wallasey, Warrington, Walkden, Whitehaven, Widnes, wigan, Wilmslow, Winsford, Workington, Yorkshire
