Part of our WWII set. The kitchen

 

  

WWII Character - Vera  

 

 

 

 

WWII Character - Doris 

 

  

WWII Character Michael

 

 

 

WWII Character Hank

 

 

 A PIRATE ADVENTURE

 

 

 

The Captain

 

 

Finn

 

 

 

The Adventure Begins

 

ARCHEOLOGY WORKSHOP

 

 

SHERLOCK HOLMES 

 

  

 

A Victorian Mystery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Bespoke Workshops offer a range of workshops for schools and the wider community. They are written, produced and executed by Carol Dolby and Holly Snell.

Carol is an accomplished musician and performer and has a wealth of experience in education and health, working with both children and the elderly. Holly has also worked extensively in an educational and caring environment.

 

Our Aims

For the Elderly To provide entertaining, stimulating and thought provoking workshops that instigate conversation and interactionexercising mind and body.

 

For Schools To provide educational, interactive workshops in a format that is accessible to all on a wide variety of themes and subjects, from purely sensory packages to curricular subjects. We try to make learning fun and create a thirst for knowledge and encourage further investigation 

 

Listed or Bespoke?

You can choose from many of our existing listed workshops or we will create one around the subject matter that you wish to work on.

All we need is a space to work in and some allocated time for set up and the session itself.

 

Our Workshops

We try to make our workshops as interactive as possible, encouraging questions, debate and hands on activities, working on the premise that if we can get participants to "live" the subject, they will obtain more from it. Below are some examples:-

 

World War II 

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 http://youtu.be/mbVkAxyJB_U

  Works as a stand alone entertainment drama, as reminiscence therapy or an educational tool in schools. 

  • Uses a complete theatre set, many original songs and radio broadcasts sound effects and period artifacts and costumes.
  • Presented differently for different types of audience.
  • A complete experience that brings the sights sounds tastes and smells of Britain on the Home front. Follows two friends on journey of resilience in war torn England.
  • Many follow up activities

 Sensory package

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 http://youtu.be/yWk2rrfkFPQ

uses

  • bubbles
  • balloons
  • feathers
  • fabrics
  • lights 
  • sounds 
  • especially valuable to those with special needs, individuals or groups.

Pirates !

Please click on link to view clip

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK_pKeGNcrw 

 Can be linked with literature,  such as Treasure Island or Peter Pan.

  • Literacy, history, geography or drama..
  • Accurate depiction of life at sea, in the days of the tall ships
  • Sailing ship built in your available space
  • Props, lights and soundtrack.
  • An interactive drama in which the class become the crew of the Swiftshark. 
  •   A journey of adventure on the high seas

Archeology

  • Pupils dig out replica artifacts
  • research and identification
  •  display in their own museum for others to view
  • raised digging area for those who require it

Air

An excellent introduction to science for yrs R to 2 and younger. This workshop also offers a great opportunity for children and staff alike to get to know one another. Therefore, a good choice for settling in at the beggining of term.

 

Sherlock Holmes

The famous detective solves a mystery set in a Victorian Music Hall A good insight into the lives of the Victorians and great fun!

 Please contact us for details of all our existing workshops.

Are You Afraid?

This workshop explores those issues and scenarios that make us feel vunerable afraid or insecure, in a safe environment.

 Covering

  

  • Phobias
  • What makes us afraid?
  • Physical symptoms
  • Is it good to be afraid in certain circumstances?
  • How can we manage our fears? 

  New for Spring 2012

Native American Drama Workshop

A complete drama woven around the lives of a tribe of native Americans. Offers a great insight into the culture of these ancient people and a chance for pupils to narrate and act in their own production.

 

 Flexibility

We can offer workshops from 1/2 day to a full weeks duration. We can include extension and follow up activities. We try to work with you to develop a session that is right for your needs. So why not talk to us?

Our Costs

Our workshops are so varied in length and renewable products, that costs vary with each session, and the distance we have to travel to perform them. Please don't be afraid to ask. We always do our best to offer a quality service at a competitive price

 

Contact us

You can telephone on

01926 863130 or 07758034919 email on caroldolby@yahoo.co.uk.