Workshops 2023
Workshops for HEFF2023.
Choose a category or age group to view all the applicable workshops and activities.
We don’t have the exact same workshops ever year, but these pages will give you an idea of what it is all about.
The HEFF 2024 workshop programme will be released nearer the event.
If viewing on mobile or you can’t see the options, click the burger menu icon. ☰
Scottish Meet up
A chance for adults to meet up and chat about home eductaton in Scotland.
Environmental talk
Do you want to change the world or do you just want to have a secure future? Come join me, Emma, in a workshop to learn how you can make the world a better place while having fun.
English Morris Dancing
Feel the rhythm, embrace the folklore, and experience the joy of English Morris Dancing. Join us for an exuberant and lively workshop celebrating this cherished English folk tradition.
All Stars
Do you see yourself as the next rock or pop star? Well, whether you do or not, bring your instrument of choice along and learn to play a contemporary song with other like-minded people.
STARS drug and alcohol awareness
Introducing a one off session that puts the spotlight on an important topic – drug and alcohol awareness. We believe that conversations about these matters are vital, and that’s why we’re delighted to have the STARS team on board to lead an insightful session for young people.
Fire Service Visit
Staffordshire Fire Service will be bringing their fire engine and giving fire safety advice for adults and activities for children.
Miniature Railway Rides
Our new venue Staffordshire Showground is also home to the Stafford & District Model Engineering Society and they have a fully functioning miniature railway within the grounds.
Dungeons & Dragons
This is a beginners comedy D&D adventure. It’s aimed to be compleated in 1-2 hours. All the characters are pre-made and there is one of each class. 6 players per game. Players do not need previous experience of D&D it’s aimed to teach the game as you play. The no. 1 rule in Dungeons and Dragons is to have Fun
Sports Day
Join us for a day of friendly competition, team spirit, and exciting challenges suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
English Morris Dancing
Feel the rhythm, embrace the folklore, and experience the joy of English Morris Dancing. Join us for an exuberant and lively workshop celebrating this cherished English folk tradition.
Medieval Dance
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Medieval Dance. Join us for a unique and enchanting workshop where you’ll learn the art of traditional dances from the medieval era.
Teen Yoga for Calm and Relaxation
← Back to Workshops 2023Learn gentle yoga to de-stress, stretch, move and relax.Flowing yoga postures to ease achy shoulders and release tensionYoga breathing can help to relieve anxiety and calm busy mindsLearn simple relaxation techniques to help you feel calm and...
Silent Disco
The movement is like food/medicine for the body, mind, soul and spirit. It helps to heal that part inside each of us that gets buried/neglected/numbed/forgotten.
Kids’ Cabaret
All under 18s are welcome to perform whether it be music, drama, poetry or dance. Please sign up at the office before 1pm on Saturday 19th.
Come and watch the kids showcase their talents.
All Stars
← Back to Workshops 2023Do you see yourself as the next rock or pop star? Well, whether you do or not, bring your instrument of choice along and learn to play a contemporary song with other like-minded people. Suitable for: ages 11 - 13, 14 - 17**Disclaimer - all...
Pyrography
Join our Pyrography workshop and discover the art of creating stunning designs on wood through the captivating technique of woodburning.
Street Art Workshop
Hey, all you talented teens out there! Get ready to unleash your artistic flair at HEFF2023’s exclusive one-off workshop. We’ve teamed up with the talented Tom Edwards, a mural artist extraordinaire, to lead an epic hands-on session where you’ll create stunning spray paint graffiti style decor for our festival site and halls.
Changing Lives One Colour at a Time
Have you ever pondered why your child adores stories but struggles with reading? Is procrastination hindering their engagement with written words, impeding their progress, or even affecting their well-being?
The Alexander Technique for Home Educating parents
In this introductory session we will explore how the principles of the Alexander Technique can help you in releasing tension and finding connection with mind and body.
Boho Headdress
Unleash your inner bohemian spirit at our enchanting Boho Headdress workshop. Join us for a drop-in session where you’ll have the opportunity to create a stunning boho-inspired headdress.
Play dough mindfulness
Join us for some early morning relaxation with play dough. Perfect for under 8’s and early risers.
The Periodic Table
Learn more about the elements that make up the earth and everything on it. What is an element? What is an atom?
Autistic people in home education
For anyone who wants to learn about autism, in children or adults. The first workshop will cover the basics, the others will be a variety of subjects such as: demand avoidance, eating, sensory processing and introspection, filling in benefits forms, how to get a diagnosis when home educating and emotional regulation and meltdown.
Our World Through a Microscope
Prepare to embark on a captivating adventure as you delve into the extraordinary world through a microscope. Step into the shoes of a scientist as you unlock the secrets of the unseen with a variety of microscopes.
Peg Planes
Welcome to our imaginative workshop where we’ll take flight with creativity. Join us as we craft adorable little planes using wooden clothes pegs, lolly sticks, and wood glue.
Free Art
Mixed medium art materials so that artists can run freely with their ideas. Poster paints, glitter, glue, felt, wool, are all provided to allow each artist the freedom to create whatever they feel they wish to. Instead of being a lead or taught session, this is a free to choose and express session.
Festival bunting on a hand crank sewing machine
← Back to Workshops 2023Join us as we celebrate the joy of sewing on a hand-crank sewing machine while creating vibrant festival bunting. In this hands-on session, you'll learn the art of operating a hand-crank sewing machine, a timeless tool that adds a touch of...
Mothtastic!
By recording moth species we generate invaluable data to support their conservation. Moths also provide an indicator of climate change with new species colonising the UK from the continent.
How to manage it all as a home ed parent
An interactive discussion-based workshop. Learning tools on how to ground yourself and look after your needs alongside your kids.
Wing Chun Kung Fu
This is the martial art made famous by Bruce Lee. It is known for its short range techniques and quick movements deflecting the opponent’s energy.
Stomp Rockets
Stomp rockets are little paper rockets that you can decorate and then launch into the air. Using a pipe and a 2L plastic bottle, see how high you can send your rocket as you jump on the bottle.
Wonderful Water Tour
Severn Trent Water are bringing two amazing interactive buses to the festival, helping children from ages 7 to 11 to bring the wonders of water to life.
Rounders & Touch Rugby
Get ready for an action packed workshop where you can unleash your competitive spirit with a thrilling game of Rounders and Touch Rugby on our sports field. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to showcase your agility, teamwork, and strategic prowess in two exciting sports.
StoryActing
Join us for a drama session, inspired by the book “recipe for a story”.
We will listen to the book “Recipe for a story”, which will get us thinking about what makes a story great.
Mandala and Art workshop
Mandala creation is a wonderful way to relax and can be used for meditation.
Robots and Algorithms
Learn about what an algorithm really is. Can it be flawed? How have robots changed our lives?
Board games
Get ready to roll the dice, strategize, and embark on epic gaming adventures in our Board Games Extravaganza. Join us for a delightful session where you can gather with friends and fellow enthusiasts to explore a vast collection of captivating board games.
Silk Painting
Create a beautiful silk painting with our captivating workshop. Immerse yourself in the process of creating a stunning silk painting, elegantly displayed within an embroidery hoop, to take home. This workshop welcomes beginners.
Ultimate (frisbee)
Learn the skills and drills to play Ultimate (originally called Ultimate Frisbee). Ultimate is a self refereed, non-contact sport played with a flying disc.
Weave a summer decoration
Make your own summer decoration, a beautiful craft for any age as you can make them as simple or as complicated as you like.
Heat Exchange
Why is a radiator not a radiator? Why does my cup of tea cool down too quickly? How will we heat our homes in the future? Join in for a fun interactive workshop.
Crazy Golf
Join us for an exciting workshop where you’ll create a mini golf course using cardboard before navigating through it with your golf club.
British Sign Language for Beginners
Learn to fingerspell the alphabet, and have a basic conversation in sign language. You can learn how to ask and answer questions. Suitable for beginners.
Upcycled clothing
Unleash your inner fashion designer in our innovative Upcycled Clothing Workshop. Join us for a session of creative transformation as we breathe new life into your old garments.
Origami Workshop
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. During this workshop you will have the opportunity to create simple origami sculptures and learn through watching and doing, rather than listening.
Modern jive
Ever wanted to dance with a partner but had no idea how? Modern Jive is the perfect answer for those eager to take the dance floor with their partner.
Bedtime Stories
Bring your blanket and join us for a magical journey into the realm of bedtime stories at HEFF. Each night we will gather to create moments of wonder and enchantment for our little ones.
Hatha Yoga with Kay
Start each day with mindful movement in Hatha Yoga, a blend of traditional postures and flowing movements that will leave you feeling energised and blissed at the same time.
Football (Training & match)
Join us for an exhilarating football workshop where you’ll have the opportunity to refine your skills, elevate your game, and experience the thrill of competition.
Visioning for life
Warning – this workshop series could change your life dramatically. We will explore dreams, habits, affirmations, visualisation and work on creating vision boards.
Sensory Kit Making
Come along and make a little portable sensory kit to help you feel calm when overwhelmed.
Rock painting
This session aims to free artists from those traditional definitions of what art is by allowing them to consciously define what rock paint instinctively means for them.
Magic: the Gathering
Step into the captivating realm of Magic: The Gathering, the renowned collectible card game. Join us for an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in this beloved game of strategy, skill, and enchantment.
Yoga – Exploring the energies of the menstrual cycle
A conscious menstrual cycle workshop where we explore the physical elements of the cycle as well as the inner seasons and how your energy can feel different at different times.
NLP4Kids – Skills for life
At NLP4Kids we provide practical solutions to help young people and their parents overcome emotional challenges.
Write an epic story
In this session you will learn simple yet brilliant materials and techniques to help you write an epic story
Junk craft
Choose between the daring voyage of crafting a pirate ship or the futuristic challenge of constructing a robotic masterpiece.
Magic wands
Make your own magic wands experimenting with different mediums, materials, and exploring textures and processes.
First Aid
This immersive session is designed to equip you with life-saving skills and basic knowledge to handle emergency situations with confidence and precision.
Singing from the heart
Come and start your day in the best possible way – singing in a big group. Join in with easy to learn songs and benefit from the enormous sense of achievement and wellbeing that singing from your heart brings.
Bracelet making
Join us for a unique and inclusive experience where we’ll delve into a wide range of materials, processes, and techniques suitable for all ages and abilities.
Puppet making and performance
Step into the captivating world of puppetry with our engaging Puppet Making and Performance workshop.
LGBTQ+ teen sessions
A session for LGBTQ+ young people (allies welcome).
Resilience Skills
A session designed to guide you on the importance of being resilient. How to practise resilience daily and how to integrate the techniques into your life to enhance positivity and challenge negative thoughts.
Parents of LGBTQ+
A peer support session for parents and carers of LGBTQ+ children and young people.
Hungry Hippos
Get ready for a wild and hilarious ride with our exhilarating Human Hungry Hippos game.
Carnival Mask Making
Step right up to a world of vibrant colours, mystery, and enchantment with our Carnival Mask Making workshop. Unleash your artistic flair as you delve into the realm of masquerade and create your dazzling masterpiece.
Crafty Creatives
Bring along your own project you are currently working on and share your joy with others who love to be creative. Whether it’s knitting, sewing, crochet, weaving, spinning, embroidery, needle felting, whatever you will be very welcome.
West African Dance
Come along and move your body to the rhythm of the drums. Stuart will share traditional West African dances from Mali and Guinea in a fun and interactive way, with live drums.
Juggling & Balancing
Step into the fascinating world of juggling and balancing in our captivating workshop.
Toddler Pop in and Play
This is an opportunity for parents with young children to meet and chat. Sharing experiences and maybe a coffee and having a safe space for little ones to play.
DJ S-cool
Explore the world of DJing with our DJ Lessons. Designed to provide a holistic learning experience, each session builds upon the previous one
Orienteering Race
Come and try Orienteering. Walk or run round the course with a map and see how fast you can find all the flags. You can do it just for fun, or record your time to race against people in your age group.
Minecraft Mosaic Pictures
Come and spawn a picture of your favourite block, your Minecraft style self portrait or even a scene from your favourite world
Machine Sewing – Upcycling
Get ready to unleash your sewing skills and create your very own upcycled treasures. In this session, you’ll work with either an electric or hand-cranked sewing machine, depending on your age
KAPLA – Giant Construction
KAPLA® is an amazing concept: identical planks of untreated sustainable pine wood that you stack together to build anything you can imagine.
Kundalini Yoga
Yoga is for everyone. Yoga means union. A meditation between the mind, body and soul. It is not about flexibility, body size/image or physical ability.
Nature Clay
Unleash your creative spirit and let nature be your guide in our captivating Nature Clay workshop. Engage your senses and imagination as you embark on a unique artistic journey
