Architecture Workshops

school trips 2026/2027

Architecture Workshops, have been running hands on cross curricular workshops, in schools for all Key Stages and abilities since 1996. Our STEM & STEAM orientated workshops challenge, enthral and educate in equal measure. The genius of our workshops is that we only use wooden dowel and rubber bands to build many varied and wondrous building models, structures and sculptures, through which we make learning fun and the complex simple. Using gross and fine motor skills, creativity, problem solving and teamwork, the workshops promote higher order thinking, growth mindset and resilience, leading to increased self esteem in participants.
In many of the workshops we take a history topic as a starting point and using, D.T, Maths Literacy, Science and Drama to differing degrees, pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life. The workshops provide a catalytic support for teachers. Both fun and educational they are the ultimate in integrated curricular learning and fit within the national curriculum on numerous levels.

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 our EYFS workshops are developed throughout our repertoire of workshops, from KS 1 & 2 right up to KS 3,4 & 5.

EYFS Workshop; Tetra

KS1 Workshops; Bridges Building; Castles; Ferris Wheel; Habitat & Shelters; Mega Structures; Roller Coaster; Octas; Tetra

KS2 History & Humanities Workshops; Christian Cathedral; Empire Windrush; Egyptian Pyramids; Greeks, Parthenon, Trojan Horse; Indian Taj Mahal; Islamic Dome Of The Rock;
Mayan Temple; King Solomon’s Temple; Pre-History: Roundhouse, Stonehenge;
Saxon Roundhouse; Tudor Galleons, Globe Theatre; Victorian Crystal Palace;
Viking Longship; WWII Andersen Shelters.

KS2 STEM Workshops;
Fairground Rides; Ferris Wheel, Helter Skelter, Roller Coaster; Geodesic Dome
Millennium Bridge; Millennium Dome; Octas; Tetra

KS2 STEAM Workshops
Art & Sculpture; Art & Architecture Design Day; Bridges, Maths & Design; Mega Maths Structures
Olympic Sculptures; Skyscrapers

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Trojan Horse
Trojan Horse
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A compliment to our Greek Parthenon workshop, we present the Trojan Horse. While not large or strong enough to actually climb inside the skeletal structure stands over 4m high
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Bridge Building For KS1
Bridge Building For KS1
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Using our knowledge and skills gained from our ever popular KS2 Bridges, Maths & Design workshop, we developed a version for KS1 where 30 pupils build a 12m long suspension bridge.
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Ferris Wheel
Ferris Wheel
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Using fine & gross motor skills, basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of a Ferris Wheel, that they will be eager to tell all at home about it and remember forever
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Ely Cathedral
Ely Cathedral
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Using fine & gross motor skills, basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of the Ship Of The Fens Ely Cathedral. They will remember it forever and tell all at home about it
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Bridges, Maths & Design
Bridge Building / Bridges, Maths & Design
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, leaners work individually and in groups to construct a warren truss bridge structure 2m in length.
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Empire Windrush
Empire Windrush
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of the The Empire Windrush, that they will be eager to tell everyone at home about!
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WWII Anderson Shelter
WWII Anderson Shelter
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Pupils work in groups to build their own Andersen Shelter using simple materials. They imagine spending the night in the cramped conditions and discuss what they would need during the night. The structures are tested to see whose is the strongest!
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Problem Solving Workshops
Problem Solving Workshops
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Our Hands-On Cross-Curricular Activities are for All Key Stages & Abilities, From EYFS to Sixth Form Making Learning Fun & The Complex Simple. Utilising Creativity, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Resilience, workshops increase Self Esteem by Degrees
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STEM Workshop
STEM Workshop
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All of our workshops contain elements of STEM, due to the nature of the activity. We have a series of workshops that focus on imagination, creativity, teamwork and problem solving, the most challenging of which we categorise STEAM workshops.
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Viking School Workshops
Viking School Workshops
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Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with the curriculum on Settlers & Invaders. Complimenting our Saxon Roundhouse workshop and Roman Villa. Pupils build a 12m long Viking Longship and enact the journey through the icebergs of the arctic.
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Victorian Workshop
Victorian Workshop
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Hands-On Building Workshops For KS2 to fit in with your Victorian Topic. Pupils work individually in teams and altogether to produce a 3m high, 12m long structure that represents the central spine of the Crystal Palace, which they then parade through
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Tudor School Workshops
Tudor School Workshops
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Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
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Pre History Workshops
Pre History Workshops
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
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Focused practical tasks taking history as a starting point and using, DT, maths literacy, science and drama to differing degrees pupils create large scale reconstructions of famous architectural landmarks that bring curriculum subjects to life.
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Tudor Galleon Workshops
Tudor Galleon Workshops
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of the a Tudor Galleon, that they will tell everyone at home about and remember forever.
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Maya Temple Building Workshops
Maya Temple Building Workshops
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Bring the world of the ancient Maya into your classroom. In this workshop, pupils work together to construct a large-scale model of a Maya temple, exploring how its tiered form and strong framework make it stand tall using only sticks & rubber bands.
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Roman School Workshops
Roman School Workshops
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of a Roman Villa, that they will tell everyone at home about and remember forever
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Ancient Greek Workshops
Ancient Greek Workshops
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Using fine & gross motor skills with basic materials and simple instructions, pupil's work individually in groups and altogether to build a huge model of the The Temple of Athena, that they will tell everyone at home about and remember forever.
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Egyptian Pyramid Building Workshop
Egyptian Pyramid Building Workshop
map pin East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
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The Ancient Egyptians are explored through their tomb building. Pupils build small individual pyramids which are combined to make larger ones. Working in teams they construct even larger Pyramids, which form a model of the great Pyramid of Giza.
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Maths Workshops
Maths Workshops
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Our Hands-On Cross-Curricular Activities are for All Key Stages & Abilities, From EYFS to Sixth Form Making Learning Fun & The Complex Simple. Utilising Creativity, Problem Solving, Teamwork and Resilience, workshops increase Self Esteem
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Roundhouse Workshop
Roundhouse Workshop
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Pupils work hands on individually, in pairs, in small groups and altogether to construct a Iron Age / Saxon Roundhouse 6m in diameter and 3m high, large enough for the whole group to occupy, some sitting around a fire, some sleeping after hunting.
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