I really enjoyed Miss B's writing club - I learned how to write lots of different kinds of poems and how to use my imagination to put all my senses into my writing. I looked forward to it every week and it helped me to achieve level 5 at the end of the year.
Joseph M.
Age 10
Welcome to Ignite Lights!
Do you value immersive, interactive, yet historically accurate fun with museum quality artefacts you can hold and investigate? Fast-paced, exciting activities? Inspiration creating interests and memories to last a lifetime? Look no further - if you're based in Yorkshire, Ignite Lights can deliver a session to suit you.
SCHOOLS: Are you a class teacher wanting to bring your history lessons alive with authentic artefacts for your class to handle, hoping for a theatre workshop to enhance your class's social skills and transferable English competency, or looking for an exciting bespoke session to complement your class novel? From storytelling mice to Cleopatra, Shakespearean sonnets to WWI nurse training, and everything in-between, Ignite Lights brings inventive, imaginative education workshops right to your school, providing an alternative to expensive trips and time consuming risk assessments. All workshops are delivered by a qualified teacher with experience in the theatre and heritage sectors, ensuring that your experience is creative, curriculum-linked and historically accurate. Many also come with follow-up lesson plans and resources, saving you valuable time. Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter to make sure you don’t miss out on our promotions and news. For more information, please see the relevant key stage under the 'Schools' heading. Can't find the workshop you were hoping for? Please contact us to discuss a bespoke workshop.
COMMUNITIES: Imagination is not only for children! At Ignite Lights, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to explore, play, learn and be inspired, whether they're eight or eighty-eight. We love working with families, enabling educational interactions between several generations as they explore historic subject matter. We have experience in working with older people, providing an interesting interactive encounter without any condescension. Whether you're looking for an interactive storytelling session, a living history experience, a writing or theatre workshop, Ignite Lights can cater to your individual needs. We deliver sessions in community centres, care homes, libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and many more - please browse our Communities page or contact us for more information.
PARTIES: Your child's birthday should be a special occasion without being stressful for you! You want the best for your child, but don't know where to start trying to find a unique experience. Keep the (party) bags from forming under you eyes with our exciting party experiences. If your child is a history, archaeology or theatre fan, give them a party to remember with Ignite Lights interactive workshops. Whether they want to dig up dinosaurs in Outer Mongolia, enjoy a magical fairy tea party, or stage their very own mini-play, our workshops come complete with authentic artefacts and props to make their special day very special indeed. You'll be the talk of the playground for all the right reasons and, with our optional extras including party bags and prizes, you'll find the experience hassle-free. For more information, please browse our Parties page, or contact us to see whether we can offer you a bespoke experience.
Testimonials
Fran always approaches her work with huge amounts of enthusiasm, energy and above all care. Care for her work, care for her colleagues and care for the young people in her charge. She is organised, professional and creative and inspires and energises those around her.
R. Hannant,
Creative Engagement Manager,
West Yorkshire Playhouse
