Education Workshops
Spark imaginations with educational workshops led by Global Goals Centre, winner of the Okayama Global Education for Sustainable Development Award 2024.
Education Workshops
Spark imaginations with educational workshops led by Global Goals Centre, winner of the Okayama Global Education for Sustainable Development Award 2024.
About the workshops
Explore our wide range of educational workshops designed to bring the UN Sustainable Development Goals to life and inspire the changemakers of tomorrow! Hosted at Sparks Bristol – a unqiue hub of sustainability, arts and education – these workshops will ignite your students' creativity, develop their analytical skills, and expand their understanding of today's most pressing environmental and social challenges.
Ready to dive in? Scroll down to explore our workshop offerings or download our handy guide to get started!
What you can expect
What's on offer
Biodiversity
Find out how to be a ‘Seed for Change’ through practical solutions to improving biodiversity in your local area.
Climate
This informative workshop considers the facts behind climate change, our roles as individuals and how we can build positive futures.
Climate Action Plans
This hands-on workshop facilitates expert pupil contributions to your school’s sustainability and climate action plan.
Energy
Spark new thinking about energy sources and make links between energy use and sustainable choices.
Food
Get your students to rethink food in ways that reduce the impact on the planet and help people to save money.
Global Citizenship
Complete a range of activities and earn a global passport. Discover ways you can make a difference to people and the environment all over the globe!
Migration
Listen to inspiring stories from refugees and migrants, develop empathy and gain a deeper understanding of the role that arts play in wellbeing.
Sustainable Engineers
Learn about engineering jobs and consider how your future career could help build the cities of tomorrow.
Trade Links & Fashion
Explore your clothing in this interactive workshop and tour, and even get the chance to practice some sewing.
Travel
Embark on your travel expedition by rethinking our transport systems in innovative ways that can benefit both people and the planet.
Waste
Items don't disappear when we throw them away! This workshop considers what happens next and explores the different ways we can reduce waste.
Water
Where does water come from and where does it go? This workshop thinks in new ways about this precious resource which we so often take for granted!
Curriculum links
Our workshops align with key curriculum objectives, connecting the UN Sustainable Development Goals to a range of subjects, including science, geography, and citizenship.
Download our workshop curriculum guide below to see how our sessions support your lesson plans.
FAQs
When can I book a workshop for?
Workshops are available Monday-Friday at times that suit your school.
How much does a workshop cost?
The cost of a workshop is £5 per child for a half day workshop.
How many students can attend a workshop?
Each workshop must have a minimum of 12 students and a maximum of 90 students.
Where are the workshops held?
Our workshops are held in Sparks Bristol, 78 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DS.
How do we get to Sparks?
Sparks is right in the centre of Broadmead so is easy to reach by bus, or coaches can drop off students at the Horsefair entrance.
Can we travel to Sparks by train?
Yes! Platform Rail offer free return train trips for rail education purposes and additional in-school workshops. To find out more please visit platformrail.org or contact Platform Rail on info@raileducation.org.uk.
Do you do off-site workshops?
If there are barriers that would make it difficult for your school group to come into Sparks, we are happy to also consider off-site workshops and talks by request. Please email us at workshops@sparksbristol.co.uk to find out more.
How can I book a workshop?
To book a workshop or for more information, please email us at workshops@sparksbristol.co.uk.
How to book
Booking is simple! Just email us at workshops@sparksbristol.co.uk to book your workshop today or for more information or assistance. Spaces fill up quickly, so book early to secure your preferred date!
