Education Services
Creative Learning. Curriculum Aligned. Engaging. Strengthening Connections. Building Future Focused Skills.
OPtions
- Custom & Creative Learning Days: Full-day or tailored workshops designed to meet specific curriculum goals and engage whole-school participation.
- ART Workshops, STEAM, & Matariki: Creative learning through Brick art experiences culminating in a student or whānau exhibition. Hands-on engineering and design challenges that foster innovation and problem-solving, and more.
- National Tours: Bringing creative learning to Schools Across Aotearoa. Not in Canterbury? We’ve got you covered. Our national tours bring House of Bricks to schools across the North Island, West Coast, Timaru, Otago/Southland, and Nelson/Marlborough.
- Foundation Bricks for Preschools and Kindergartens – Hands-on experiences that spark collaboration, communication, and joy.
- Professional Development: Workshops equip educators with practical, creative strategies to boost engagement, collaboration, and confidence in learners.
FULL DAY OF CREATIVE LEARNING
A Whole-School/Year Group Experience of Creativity, Collaboration & Critical Thinking
This action-packed day is designed to engage up to 160 students across four rotational activities. Each station focuses on a different learning area—engineering, art, wellbeing, and open-ended creativity. Students build, explore, and reflect while teachers observe deep engagement and meaningful learning in action.
Why your school needs this:
- Builds Key Competencies: Encourages communication, problem-solving, and teamwork across year levels.
- Inclusive & Scalable: Suitable for Year 0–8, with activities adapted to learning levels.
- Strengthens School Culture: Shared experiences that foster connection between students, staff, and whānau.
- Memorable & Meaningful: Students leave inspired, confident, and proud of their creations.
Cost: Varies depending on location. From $805 to $1417 per day.
WORKSHOPS FOR SCHOOLS IN: Christchurch, Selwyn, & Waimakariri
Art, STEAM, Matariki & Custom Programmes – Available Year-Round
We offer a wide range of creative, curriculum-aligned workshops for Canterbury schools. Whether you’re celebrating Matariki, launching a STEAM inquiry, or looking for a custom-designed experience, our workshops are hands-on, inclusive, and deeply engaging. From mosaic art and jungle sculpting to engineering challenges and product development, we bring over 180,000 bricks and expert facilitation to every session.
Why your school needs this:
- Engages Diverse Learners: Play-based, tactile learning that reaches students of all abilities and backgrounds.
- Celebrates Cultural Identity: Matariki workshops foster storytelling, environmental awareness, and whānau connection.
- Flexible & Customisable: Choose from single workshops, full-day programmes, or tailor-made experiences.
- Reduces Teacher Workload: Fully planned and facilitated sessions that integrate seamlessly into your term calendar.
Cost: Depends on location and length of the workshop. Minimum 2 hours required. From $403 to $1417
NATIONAL TOURS
Bringing Creative Brick Pedagogy to Schools Across Aotearoa
Not in Canterbury? We’ve got you covered. Our national tours bring House of Bricks to schools across the North Island, West Coast, Timaru, Otago/Southland, and Nelson/Marlborough. Our 2026 tour focus allows you to choose from our Matariki programme, full-day introduction experience, or a custom follow-up workshop. Each visit is packed with creativity, collaboration, and curriculum-aligned learning.
2026 Tour Dates:
Registrations open for these tours. Close 10 Dec 2025.
- Timaru: Term 1, Week 2 or 3
- West Coast: Term 1, Week 6 or 7
- North Island: Term 2, Weeks 1–5
Registrations open for these tours. Close 20 April 2026.
- Nelson & Marlborough: Term 3, Weeks 9–10
- Otago & Southland: Term 4, Weeks 1–3
Why your school needs this:
- Curriculum-Connected Learning: 21st Century skill development, STEAM, and wellbeing themes are woven into every workshop.
- Flexible Options for New & Returning Schools: Choose from introductory, themed, or custom experiences.
- Engaging for Students & Staff: Teachers consistently report high engagement and positive impact.
- Great Value & Hassle-Free: We bring everything—bricks, facilitator, and planning—so you can focus on learning.
Cost: Varies depending on location. $943 to $1417 per day
FOUNDATION BRICKS for preschools and kindergartens
Hands-on experiences that spark collaboration, communication, and joy.
A hands-on programme for preschools and kindergartens that transforms learning through play. Designed to align with Te Whāriki, our sessions boost confidence, encourage collaboration, and celebrate creativity in a safe, inclusive environment.
ECE Foundation Bricks immerses tamariki in a 90-minute experience that combines exploration, problem-solving, and imaginative play. With over 20,000 bricks, children engage in activities that foster communication, belonging, well-being, and more.
Why your preschool needs this:
Aligned with Te Whāriki: Supports strands of Wellbeing, Belonging, Contribution, Communication, and Exploration.
Boosts Confidence & Creativity: Encourages tamariki to take risks, express ideas, and celebrate success.
Promotes Collaboration & Social Skills: Builds connections between learners and educators through shared play.
Inclusive & Adaptable: Activities tailored for diverse needs, including sensory play and fine motor development.
Enhances Language & Wellbeing: Strengthens oral language and emotional literacy through storytelling and group interaction.
Cost: Depends on location and length of the workshop. Minimum 2 hours required. From $437 per 90-minute session.
Professional Learning & Development Workshops for all Educators
Empowering educators to teach creatively—brick by brick
Our Professional Development workshops equip educators with practical, creative strategies to boost engagement, collaboration, and confidence in learners. These workshops are for all teachers, educators, and learning assistants from early childhood to year 8.
House of Bricks PLD workshops are designed for educators who want to bring creativity and connection into their teaching practice. These sessions go beyond theory, offering hands-on experiences that demonstrate how bricks can transform learning across multiple domains:
- Maths & Literacy: Explore visual, tactile approaches to numeracy and storytelling.
- Collaboration & Team Building: Learn strategies to foster teamwork and problem-solving among students.
- Sensory Applications: Discover calming, inclusive activities for diverse learners.
- Games & Engagement: Add playful, purposeful activities to your classroom toolkit.
Our workshops are available as half-day or full-day sessions, either at your school or as part of our scheduled events. Each session includes practical ideas, adaptable resources, and opportunities for teachers to collaborate and reflect. We also offer team-building activities for staff, making these workshops perfect for teacher-only days or professional learning communities.
Cost: Varies depending on location, length of workshop, number of staff attending, and resource requirements. $805 to $1499 per day
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