Workshops & Talks
That Put the Arts in STEM
Save the cost and hassle of a school trip, let the museum come to you
In person workshops, assemblies and talks from just £175
Creative STEM workshops starting from £175
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Subsidies available for disadvantaged students and school partnerships
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Trained and Enhanced DBS Checked Facilitators
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Public Liability Insurance
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Creative STEM workshops starting from £175 〰️ Subsidies available for disadvantaged students and school partnerships 〰️ Trained and Enhanced DBS Checked Facilitators 〰️ Public Liability Insurance 〰️
“If science lessons were this fun, I might have paid more attention”
Y11 Participant
Monochrome School Workshop
Available to book
Monochrome: The Physics of Colour
In this immersive experience we will transform your classroom, office or event space into a environment devoid of all but one colour.
Inspired by the work of Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson we will see what one colour can teach us about all colours. Answering such questions as: why did street lights used to be yellow? Why are tigers camouflaged even though they are orange? And, is tonal value more important than colour in art?
“I need to pinch myself to see if I’m dreaming”
Student participant
“I wish you'd been a teacher at my school - it would have made me interested and engaged with science. The MoSAIC’s workshops and creations are captivating for all ages and all experiences!”
Caroline Anstey
Manager, The Studio in Bath
Workshop - Available to Book
The Impact of Mary Blagg: A Method For Mapping the Moon
This 1-2 hour workshop combines maths, storytelling and visual art to learn about selenography (moon mapping) and the gender bias in crater naming.
This workshop is best suited to 11 - 16 year olds but can be adapted for other age groups.
“The workshop was wonderful - you have an amazing gift with young people to inspire and nurture curiosity. SO GOOD!”
Jo Sweetland
STREAMS Learning Hub
Workshop - Available to Book
The Art of Astrophysics
Who knew how creative STEM could be? Explore alternative forms of science communication from poetry, music and visual art.
This is a series of modular workshop activities that can last anywhere between and hour or a whole day to suit your needs. We'll show a group of up to 30 students how the latest astrophysics research can be used to inspire poetry and artwork and how visual art is intrinsic in how scientists communicate abstract concepts. With a specific focus on STEAM role models from the LGBT+ community, give your students a better understanding of the exciting world beyond Newtonian physics. This workshop is the result of the interdisciplinary collaboration between artist Gaz Lawrence and astrophysics researcher Dr Sebastian Von Hausegger
This workshop is best suited to 11 - 16 year olds but can be adapted for other age groups.
This workshop is currently heavily subsidised for UK state schools with up to 24 free places available.
“[My son] always comes away from your sessions with a buzz from what he has learnt.”
Parent of participant
“Exploring astrophysics has been an enriching journey, and it’s applications extend beyond the cosmos…
It’s like unlocking the secrets of the universe to enhance the beauty around me, bridging the celestial and the everyday in a uniquely creative way.”
Art of Astrophysics participant
“The talk on the art of astrophysics … captivated the audience with humour, relatability and incredible expertise, sharing a true fusion of art and science..”
Dhara Patel
National Space Centre
Masterclass - Summer 2024
Bristol City Centre
Become an Art Forensic Scientist for the Day.
In this full-day masterclass, students have the opportunity to experience what it's like to work in the world of art forensics by unraveling the identity of a mysterious piece of art.
Students combine scientific analysis, art history, public speaking, and reading skills to unravel the question marks hanging over the authenticity of a puzzling painting. Students will also learn how cutting-edge research is using artificial intelligence to validate paintings.
This masterclass is best suited to 11 - 16 year olds but can be adapted for other age groups.
Masterclass - Summer 2024
Bristol City Centre
Expressive Explosions: Making ‘Pop’ Music with Chemistry
In this full-day masterclass funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry, 40 students over two days will have the opportunity to experience how we can use chemistry to make music. Starting with experiments to determine the reactivity of metals and how to test for hydrogen gas, students will sample the ‘pop’ created by the hydrogen test in different sized vessels.
Not only will this give students a better understanding of the underlying chemistry but also how sounds are produced.
After lunch we will use these sampled sounds to produce a melody and chemistry inspired lyrics.
These sessions are specifically for students with Special Educational Needs and will have support from Learning Support Assistants.
Masterclass - Autumn 2025
Bristol City Centre
Become an Interdisciplinary Artist for the Day.
A brand-new two-day workshop during October half term 2025 in Bristol. Designed especially for 11-13 year olds, this hands-on experience helped young people step into the role of interdisciplinary artists, blending visual art and science in exciting and accessible ways.
Hosted at the Science Creates Learning Lab, participants:
Met real scientists from cutting-edge companies such as Kelpi, GenomeKey, and Epinal.
Explored their fascinating research and discover how science connects with everyday life.
Created original visual artworks inspired by science, using drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, or digital tools.
Shared their ideas with scientists and peers, building confidence and communication skills.
Do you work for an education provider?
Do you have an interest in STEAM learning (STEM + arts)?
Why not be part of our beta testing phase for our next workshop?
