At Surtal Arts, we believe the arts play a vital role in education — especially for children and young people. For over 30 years, we've delivered high-quality school workshops in Derby, inspiring creativity, confidence, and cultural understanding in nurseries, schools, colleges, youth centres, and even probation services.
We’re proud of our track record in education — and of the hundreds of young people we've engaged through innovative, hands-on learning.
What Do Our School Workshops Include?
From one-hour taster sessions to full assembly performances, we offer a wide range of creative school workshop packages tailored to your group's needs.
We also deliver long-term arts projects featuring:
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South Asian dance: Bollywood, Bhangra, Indian Classical & Folk
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Indian music: percussion, singing, and rhythm-based workshops
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Visual arts: culturally specific projects using traditional materials
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Storytelling & digital arts: narrative, heritage and multimedia expression
If you're looking for engaging dance workshops in Derby, our team delivers interactive and inclusive sessions that promote movement, teamwork, and cultural awareness.
Tailored Learning Experiences
Each workshop is customised to suit your:
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Age group
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Curriculum objectives
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Budget
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Timescale and themes
Our most popular school workshop themes include:
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Diversity Week
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India Week / Village India
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Diwali & Festival of Light
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Eid Celebrations
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World Music / World Cultures
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Harvest Festival
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Half term workshops with creative enrichment
Workshops are designed to be educational, fun, and culturally enriching, giving young people opportunities to explore global traditions through art, dance and music.
Derby Season of Light – Lantern Making Project
One of our most popular annual school workshops in Derby is the Lantern Making Project, delivered as part of the Derby Season of Light (DSOL) festival.
Each year, we offer subsidised workshops for local schools, where pupils create eco-friendly lanterns themed around light and climate action.
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Led by professional artists
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Uses biodegradable and recycled materials
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Ends with a Lantern Parade through Derby
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Involves 350–500 children and young people annually
This project is often oversubscribed — we encourage schools to register their interest by April each year to secure a place.
Artists, Artefacts & Practical Info
All our workshop leaders are experienced professionals with enhanced DBS checks.
We also hold a rich collection of culturally specific artefacts and costumes available for use during workshops — or on loan to schools to support independent classroom learning.
Workshop costs vary depending on the chosen activity and materials. Please contact us for a tailored quote based on your group’s needs.
Ready to Book a School Workshop in Derby?
Whether you’re planning curriculum-linked learning, half term workshops, or enriching dance workshops Derby schools will love — Surtal Arts is ready to support your goals through the power of the arts.
