The first workshop day began with an introduction from Tony where the project and outcomes were explained. As well as storytelling, drama, poetry, art and ICT sessions, the pupils would also screen print a large artwork - the power banner/book - based around their selected object from the African Worlds exhibition - the nkisi power figure.

This was followed with a warm-up session, directed by Olusola Oyeleye, in which the pupils, artists and staff introduced themselves by playing a name game. Next came the introductory session with Viv Golding looking at the handling collection from the Horniman Museum.