Workshops at the ATC are informative, participatory,
stimulating and fun. In the process of expanding to include all
aspects of sustainability, our interactive workshops involve
participants in every step of the process, encouraging a sense of
completion and achievement, as well as inspiring understanding and
Plastics recycling workshop - Crazy shapes and key
rings. 11/2 hour workshop. Collect, sort and process your
plastics, learn about the energy inputs to new and recycled plastic
and take back with you a real example of plastics recycling. You
will be given the opportunity to design your own unique key fob,
fridge magnet, badge or drinks coaster.
Plastics recycling workshop - Notebooks galore. 11/2
hour workshop. Collect, sort and process recyclable plastics,
understand the energy inputs to new and recycled plastic and take
back with you a real example of plastics recycling. Participants
are given the opportunity to design, make and take away their own
booklet, backed with recycled plastic.
Footprint workshop - 1 1/2 hour workshop.
What is a global
footprint? What is your global footprint? Why does it matter? what
can you do about it? This dynamic
workshop answers these questions and more.
Paper recycling workshop - 11/2 hour workshop.
Learn how to pulp, process, and colour waste paper and turn it into
sheets of useable paper. Understand the processes used to recycle
paper, the energy inputs and take away sheets of paper that can be
used for art or presentation of project work.
Renewable energy workshop - 1 1/2 hour workshop.
Casting an eye on daily energy use, looking at fossil fuels vs
renewable energy and practical application of renewable energy
models, this stimulating workshop takes a look at solar PV, wind,
water and biomass.
Wind power workshop - 11/2 hour workshop. This very hands-on
workshop takes a close look at wind power. Participants put
together working kits, giving a very direct experience of how wind
power works. This workshop includes a tour around our renewable
Food Miles - 11/2 hour workshop. Design a high food
miles meal, design a low miles one. Depending on your key stage,
play the food miles quiz - or Bingo! A fun and lively workshop that
takes a serious look at the issues involved.