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WorkshopsWorkshops aimed at KS1/2Roman Activity WorkshopAn ideal introduction to Roman lifeWhat did people do at Fishbourne 2000 years ago? How do archaeologistsfind out about the past?This practical workshop gives children a chance to experiment with a variety of differenthands-on activities, including mosaic-making, writing on wax tablets, spinning wool, archand roof building, and role play in the Roman kitchen. Each child gets the opportunity todress as a slave and selected children will also dress in full Roman costume.Fleece to WoolHave a go at spinning, felting and weavingNEW!A practical workshop looking at wool and the way in which itwas used in the past. During the workshop each child has a go atspinning, felting and weaving with natural sheep’s wool, makingsamples to take away.Roman Toys & ChildhoodInvestigate toys in the past with this fun, hands-on workshopNEW!From hedgehogs to hobbyhorses, this workshop is a chance to investigate a variety ofreplica Roman toys to find out about how they were made and played with. Children getan opportunity to play with different toys, explore the materials they are made from andto compare and contrast with examples of modern toys. There is also an opportunity todress as Roman children and visit the recreated Roman kitchen.Light & DarkExplore light in an age before electricityNEW!A practical investigation of a range of different lighting methodsused by the Romans. The children will have a chance to investigateand record the properties of different fuels, including charcoal,beeswax and olive oil, and then relate their findings to Roman dailylife. During the workshop children will have a chance to make acandle to take away.Workshops aimed at KS2/3Celts & RomansA good choice for building on prior knowledge of Celtic & Roman lifeThis workshop encourages children to investigate and compare different aspects ofRoman and Celtic life. The children are challenged to try several different activities,including spinning wool, developing designs, writing on wax tablets, playing games, andbuilding roofs and walls. They then decide which activities are typically Celtic, Roman orboth. The workshop ends with selected children dressing in Celtic and Roman costume.Domestic Life – exploring artefactsA workshop suited to those learning Latin and studying Roman lifeWhat does the archaeological evidence tell us about food andfeasting in Roman times? Focusing specifically on real artefactsfrom the site, the children interpret, deduce and present their ideas.The archaeology is then brought to life with costume and role playin our Roman kitchen.The Roman Maths ChallengeInspire mathematical learning with a series of practical activitiesNEW!Students are set a series of mathematical challenges to complete,including exploring symmetry and tessellation in mosaic-making,using Roman building techniques and making calculations withRoman numerals. This practical workshop will engage and inspirestudents with maths.Workshops aimed at KS3/4Domestic Life – artefacts and the classicsLinking the archaeological and classical evidence for domestic lifeWhat does the evidence tell us about domestic life in Roman times? Focusing specificallyon real artefacts from the site, students are challenged to investigate and interpret aseries of artefacts. They are encouraged to develop their ideas and their vocabulary, andthen present their findings to the rest of the class. The students consider the value ofdifferent items and explore the relationship between the Palace and the wider empire.Building TechnologyA workshop reconstructing the Palace from floor to ceiling using real artefactsWorking in small groups, students investigate original materialsfrom the building of the Palace. They discuss the nature ofthe materials used for different purposes and contribute tothe construction of a cross-section of the Palace building.The workshop includes a look at some of the challenges ofarchaeological interpretation and an opportunity for students tocomplete some problem solving tasks.Military MattersA workshop on the Roman Army’s role in the Fishbourne areaWhat role did the military have in the days before the invasionof AD 43? A practical workshop in which the students exploredifferent aspects of military life. The students are sworn in asarmy recruits and then have an opportunity to experience differentaspects of a soldier’s role, dress and weaponry.Fishbourne FashionsExplore the contrast between Roman and Celtic dressNEW!What do we know about Roman and Celtic fashions? How doesfashion define differences? Explore the archaeological and writtenevidence for fashion in Roman Britain, then discover how Celticand Roman men and women dressed, including the make-up,jewellery and hairstyles they wore.Post-16, A-level and beyondArchaeological Skills for A-LevelNEW!A special workshop designed to support students in developing their practicalarchaeological skills through hands-on experience with real-life artefacts. Withopportunities to use stored archaeological assemblages and archives the workshop willexplore how to pose a realistic research question, and how to develop and evaluate amethodology. The workshop will be specifically structured to prepare students for theirown archaeological investigation. The session includes a behind-the-scenes tour and achance to meet and discuss ideas with a professional archaeologist.Ask the ExpertNEW!Ideal for groups with a specific interest in the site, we offera half-hour slot for students to ask particular questionsrelated to the site. Previous topics have included ClientKings, The Discovery of the Site, Art at Fishbourne, andClothing and Hairstyles in Roman Britain. Please contactus with your specific requirements.Our workshop range is expanding all the time. Take a look at ourwebsite for new workshops and feel free to contact us if you have asuggestion or particular request for a workshop.