STEM Workshop
Architecture Workshops
The Architecture Workshops Association have been running fun and engaging workshops since 1996 that engage with pupils and providing catalytic support for teachers. Fitting with the national curriculum on numerous levels, not only the obvious STEM elements and History, but we help develop pupils Fine and Gross Motor Skills as well as a their independent thought and problem solving skills, thereby increasing their self esteem.
Current special offers for school groups
Early Bird Booking For January & February 2027
25% off bookings made by the end of the autumn term for January & February 2027. Travel cost may apply
valid until: December 2026
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
What activities are available during this school workshop?
Bridge Building, Egyptian Pyramids; Ely Cathedral; Fairground Rides; Geodesic Structures; Greek Parthenon; Indian Taj Mahal; Islamic Dome Of The Rock; Mayan Pyramid; Sculptures; Saxon Roundhouse; Shelters; Skyscrapers; Stonehenge; Tudor Globe Theatre; Victorian Crystal Palace; Viking Longboat
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physics
Forces
As with Design & Technology it is the engineering contained in STEM that applies to Physics within our workshops and the importance of triangulation in structures
Design Technology
>Maths
>PSHE
>Engineering
What size groups do we cater for?
EYFS; Nursery; 8 pupils in 30 minutes, Reception; 16 pupils in 45 minutes
KS1 30 pupils in 60 or 120 minutes workshops
KS 2 30 / 45 pupils in 60 or 120 minutes workshops respectively
KS1 30 pupils in 60 or 120 minutes workshops
KS 2 30 / 45 pupils in 60 or 120 minutes workshops respectively
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Exit and re-entry permitted
Flexible scheduling
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Learning & communication
EAL-friendly resourcesSmall group sessions available
SEND-friendly workshops
We are happy to work with SEN pupils who are part of a class, however if the percentage is greater than 25% we may have to adjust the total number accordingly. Likewise we can run workshops at specialist schools with smaller numbers.
All specialist schools are charged at our primary rate whatever the age range.
We have run numerous days at specialist schools with disabled pupils.
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Anything else?
My son, Erno, ran out of his classroom today exclaiming 'best day ever'. Thank you so much for what sounds like an inspiring session building pyramids in Elstree. His eyes were glistening and he is still buzzing! Thank you very much.
Who are Architecture Workshops?
Designed to stimulate imaginations and excite children and teachers alike the Architecture Workshops Hands-On experience is a Focused Practical Task For All Key Stages & Abilities. The workshops focus on simple ideas to amazing affect, using all aspects of STEM pupil's work together to build stunning large scale structures.
Because of the need for school to achieve the best value for money our STEM workshops include building large scale models of historic architectural landmarks and structures, so not only do you get all aspects of STEM but the pupils can be making something that that bring curriculum subjects to life and demonstrates that all leaning is linked. To this end we include some literacy at the start of most workshops too! Pupils work individually, in small teams and altogether to build one large structure or many structures depending upon the focus of the chosen workshop. The ideas found in EYFS workshops are developed throughout our repertoire of workshops, from KS 1 & 2 right up to KS 3,4 & 5.
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
Architecture Workshops
How science, maths and art skills can be developed through team work, problem solving and imagination
