School workshops

Please refer to Covid-19 notes as some elements may be subject to changes

No need for expensive coach hire and entry fees – we bring everything to you!

Welcome to my new site (formerly http://www.jonnycope.com)

My name is Jonathan (Jonny) Cope and I’ve been delivering high-quality educational workshops to schools in the UK for over twenty years.

I receive highly positive feedback from both teachers and pupils and most schools I visit call me back often.

I originally started with workshops focussing on Australia and Aboriginal culture but, due to demand, have added new workshops including the very latest – British Prehistory ‘Stone, Bronze, Iron’.

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I am passionate about what I do and really enjoy bringing depth of knowledge to the pupils – be it on Aboriginal culture, Didgeridoo, 3D printing or Early Britain. All the workshops have direct curricular relevance and follow current requirements across several key themes.

Each workshop features presentations by me but I really encourage a ‘hands-on’ approach to learning with objects pupils can handle and discuss and via a wide range of extra activities such as crafts, artwork, etc.

Extra resources can be sent to school as PDF files; information sheets, timelines, images, etc.

I hold an enhanced level DBS certificate and have £1 million PL insurance.

Please feel free to browse the information on this site and do get in touch to discuss a school visit for your school.

No content to be used for any purpose without written permission.

Australia / Didgeridoo / Aborigines

Over the last 20 years I have offered a wide range of activities centred around the didgeridoo and the Aboriginal peoples of Australia. I have visited 100‘s of schools throughout the UK and delivered top-quality workshops – below are the most popular options. These can be subject to a ‘mix & match’ approach to fulfil… Continue reading Australia / Didgeridoo / Aborigines

British Prehistory – ‘Stone, Bronze, Iron’

Bring history to life with an educational experience to be remembered! Meet our ancestors! Stone Age hunter gatherer, Bronze Age Metal worker, Iron Age Warrior Suitable for all age groups and presented in a fun and informative way. Children react very well to seeing how people really lived and our workshops are delivered in character… Continue reading British Prehistory – ‘Stone, Bronze, Iron’

3D Printing

Pupils can experience first-hand the thrill of this exciting new technology! Half* or full-day workshops with hands-on experience and an introduction to 3D model making and printing using food safe PLA plastic. We can bring two 3D printers safely into the class room, explain to the children how it all works and then show them… Continue reading 3D Printing

“It was amazing how we managed to make a sound with the didgeridoo very quickly”. (Anton)

“The stories were interesting”. (Katie)

“Johnny was brilliant at playing the didgeridoo”. (Millie)

“I thought it was really fun”. (Aaron)

“I loved playing the didgeridoo”. (Abigail)

“I loved the sound that Johnny made”. (Thea)

“I liked the picture Johnny showed us”. (Miles)

“It was really cool!” (Aidan)

Amazing

“There was a real buzz around the school the day that we had the didgeridoo workshop. The pupils were excited to experience something new and they all loved the sound that the didgeridoo made. Watching their faces was a real treat and they were all fascinated during the whole school assembly. There was a lot of laughter and animated chatting amongst the pupils throughout the day. The teachers were very pleased with how stimulated their classes had been by the stories told and the musical experience. Jonny had a lovely manner with the pupils and he was clearly interested in what they had to tell him. Our head teacher is hoping to be able to invite him back to do another workshop in the future.”