Workshops

We offer a portfolio of workshops suitable for diverse settings: Higher Education, community engagement, prison learning and more

All the activities outlined below can be tailored to individual requirements

LEGO® Serious Play®

LEGO® Serious Play® (LSP) was created over 20 years ago and is used globally in business and education for strategic and personal development. LSP involves a series of structured exercises using LEGO® bricks designed to foster reflection, social connection and new insights.

This highly versatile method can be used in a many contexts including:

Induction and team identity
Strategic planning
Personal development planning

Reframing

Reframing is a structured form of mind mapping which combines drawing and text. It facilitates the structured investigation of a topic, and is particularly welcomed by those who find writing challenging.

Reframing can be used for:

Initial exploration of a research topic
Curriculum development
Visual analysis
Textual analysis

LEGO® Six Bricks®

LEGO® Six Bricks® involves a wide range of activities using 6 coloured Duplo® bricks. It is used with children and adults around the world to develop both social and academic skills.

Uses of LEGO® Six Bricks® include:

Development of literacy skills including speaking, listening, reading and writing
A vehicle for storytelling
Building social connection
Family workshops

Hands playing with 6 coloured Duplo bricks

Hand-drawn Infographics

The visualisation of a topic or concept on paper using drawing and cut-out icons. Key principles of infographic design are introduced, and example infographics analysed.

Hand-drawn infographics can be used:

To visualise a research topic
As a vehicle for public engagement
As preparation for producing digital infographics

Mindful LEGO®

Meditative, mindful activities using white and clear LEGO® bricks to create a sense of calm.

Mindful LEGO® can be used:

To support wellbeing as a break from daily activities
As a vehicle for social connection without talking
To support neurodivergent participants

Swollage

Swollage combines free-association collage with the SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats) technique for a creative route into self-reflection.

Swollage is particularly useful for:

Developing reflective abilities
Consideration of future educational/career directions
Personal development planning

Mindful Drawing

A series of accessible drawing exercises designed to create a sense of relaxation.

Mindful drawing activities can:

Create an immersive, flow experience
Provide a space to 'switch off' and relax
Offer a creative outlet, regardless of previous drawing experience

Continuous line portrait and mindful drawing writing with pen