Feb / Mar
Holi Workshops for Schools
Splash of colours and vibrant rhythms.
Holi, the festival of colour, celebrates the arrival of spring and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu tradition. Our workshop tells the real story behind the colour, then brings it to life through a genuinely joyful, hands-on activity your pupils will remember — with all the mess safely contained.
3 sessions to choose from
Choose your session
Book a single workshop for your class or schedule the complete multi-day school experience.
45–60 minutes per classIndian DanceExpress yourself through the graceful moves and rich traditions of Indian dance.EYFS to KS2See the session
60–90 minutes per classDiya PaintingAdd your personal touch to the festival with a creative diya painting experience.EYFS to KS2See the session
About 25 minutes per class waveHoli Colour RunWe send the colour powder. You pick the morning, mark the course and run it yourselves.EYFS to KS2See the session
What pupils will learn
- The story and meaning behind Holi in Hindu tradition
- Why colour plays such a central role in the celebration
- How Holi is celebrated across India and in Hindu communities in the UK
- Themes of renewal, friendship, and forgiveness connected to the festival
What's included
Feb / Mar
- Storytelling session explaining the origins and meaning of Holi
- Complete event kits to organise your own Holi colour run
- Full logistics guidance sent in advance — cover-up clothing, space requirements, and clean-up
- Optional music and dance element
What it costs
Our costs vary depending on the type of workshop you choose. Virtual Reality and Art sessions are more expensive due to the equipment and materials needed to run the sessions. Prices exclude VAT.
Half day
£449–£549
Full day
£599–£749
Travel — £30
A flat charge, added once.
Art materials — Per child
Charged only on activities that use them.
Damage waiver — £34
Optional — take it or leave it.
We invoice the school 30 days before the workshop date, and changes — an extra class, the damage waiver — can still be made in the run-up to it.
Get an exact quoteKey dates
Feb / Mar
Holi follows the lunar calendar and typically falls in February or March. We'll confirm the exact date closer to booking.
Reviews for our workshop team
Schools keep asking us back
“A great workshop. Fantastic resources and Chris was great with the children. They were engaged throughout and talked about it for ages afterwards. This is the third time we have used them and they never disappoint!”
Julie Gill “Fantastic workshops for primary school children - the facilitators Emma for African drumming and Naomi for dance workshops were friendly, skilled and provided a very enjoyable experience for the children. Thank you!”
Aleksandra Dass “We have had a number of experiences from the Education Group and are always impressed by the quality of the workshops. We return to them time after time because we know that the planning, content and age-appropriateness of their sessions are absolutely right for the children.”
Kate Baguley “Our infant school aged pupils enjoyed the Maypole experience and were amazed to see the maypole in the middle of their playground. The teacher was fantastic with our young children and we all managed to come away from our sessions feeling we had learnt something rather wonderful!”
St Peter's “Highly recommend the African mask workshop! It's one of the highlights of the Year 5 calendar. Well worth every penny”
Joanne Netto “What a great experience for the children! Ivan was amazing at keeping their interest and making the drumming session as active and exciting as possible.”
Demelza Jones
Questions schools ask
How messy is the colour activity?
The colour run is outdoor only, and the powder is a washable, food-grade cornflour blend that brushes off skin and rinses out of clothing at forty degrees. Pupils come in PE kit or old clothes, and you shake off and wash down at the end of the loop before they go back inside.
Do parents need to be informed in advance?
Yes, we provide a template letter for you to send home about appropriate clothing.
Is this suitable for younger pupils?
Yes, with a lighter-touch version of the colour activity available for EYFS/KS1.
How much colour run powder do I need?
Approximately 40kg per 100 participants.
Splash of colours and vibrant rhythms.
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