Events
Current events
UPCOMING Workshops with the Virtual School:
Working with Clay:
Use clay and natural materials to sculpt mini beasts inspired by the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Help the wildlife in your local area by including some wildflower seeds in your creations. Plant them outdoors over winter and let the magic happen! Age: 8+.
Date: 29th November 2025
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Clay workshop: Click here to sign up
World Drumming:
3 workshops for young people to work with the amazing teachers from the Music School and learn some beats. Young people will get to be in the Virtual Schools Band and perform at the iAwards. (If this is not something they feel comfortable with they are welcome to just come and join for the workshops). Age 8+
Dates: 10th December 2025, 14th January 2026 & 28th January 2026 (Wednesdays)
Time: 4:00 - 5:00pm
Venue: Music School (Graiseley Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4NE)
To sign up please see iAwards poster with QR code.
iAwards 2026 - Sign up form
Poetry & Creative Writing workshop:
Writer and Poet Emma Purshouse invites participants of all ages to explore the joy of words in this lively, fun and imaginative workshop. Seasoned writer or young people trying poetry for the first time; all are welcome to come along and discover their own stories, dive into their imagination, and create something uniquely theirs.
“Anything is possible when you put pen to paper—so come and give it a go!” (Age 8+)
Date: 24th January 2026
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Venue: Wolverhampton Central Library
(Participants will get the opportunity to perform their pieces at the I Awards on the 30th of January and at the Festival on the 7th of February.)
Sign up here for Poetry Workshop
Coming soon
Virtual School events / workshops are being booked in all the time for our students. Sign up will be shared once live but please contact Virtual School VirtualSchool@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you are interested in attending / more information on any of the below:
Visual Arts Trail workshops
For 11 -16 year olds to work on creating a piece of Arts. The created artwork will go on to become a collaborative tapestry as part of the WCOYC visual arts trail. Dates in December 2025 TBC.
Fun Fitness with the Foundation: 9th April 2026.
The Wolves Foundations will support Virtual School students with a carousel of fun fitness activities, including Football skills.
Virtual School’s Mini Football tournament
Expressions of interest for 5/6 a side mini tournament for yp in School Year 6 – 10. Will be held on 4th July 2026.
Past events
Create your own podcast!
Fun workshop for 11-18s - learn to plan, record, and share your voice.
No experience needed! Open to ages 11 - 18 year olds
Snooker & Pool – Child & Carer Session
Join in with your child and learn a new skill in a warm and friendly environment
All activities are free of charge
National Saturday Club
Join the new Art & Design Saturday Club at Newhampton Arts Centre, where you will be able to focus on and explore all aspects of visual arts and design. As part of the Club, you’ll help shape an exciting an evolving programme while building your creative skills and connecting with others. Every week, Club members will enjoy fun, hands-on activities, meet inspiring artists, and visit galleries. For more information and to sign up click below.
Leadership Academy: Young Leaders Award:
Virtual School are offering young people aged 14 – 16 a fantastic opportunity to join Young Leaders Academy where they will learn new skills and complete a Young leaders qualification.
As part of the Academy young people will:
- Complete a First Aid, Young Leaders, and Multi-Skills Award
- Volunteer at a local event or School Games activity
Circus Skills:
Virtual School Invites young people aged 10 – 16 to Join the Fun with Farmyard Circus!
Led by professional performers, this hands-on session is perfect for beginners and budding circus stars alike. Come learn new tricks, build confidence, and have loads of fun in a friendly, creative environment. No experience needed - just bring your energy and enthusiasm! Book your place now Roll up, roll up! Farmyard Circus is bringing an exciting circus skills workshop for young people, packed with juggling, acrobatics, hoop skills, and more!
Summer Regional WM Virtual Schools Event:
Artslink Regional event –. West Midlands Virtual Schools Whole family event. Follow up from Circus workshop, everyone welcome! Bring your own picnic. Sign up is via the link in the flyer but please remember this is a family event and they only need 1 ticket per family.
Attendance will include a professional circus performance by a fantastic company who have performed at multiple festivals, “give it a go” workshops, ice cream/drinks available, access to the farm and their play areas plus opportunity to feed animals. It will be a fantastic event!!!!
