CHILDREN’S sculptures were brought together for an exhibition on Saturday as part of as 12-day festival of art across Reading.
The Mills Archive x Jelly showcase was held at Watlington House on Saturday, and featured work by four Reading primary schools.
Working with artists Jacky Oliver and Matt Hulse, and Emma Bradbury and Kate Powell, the youngsters were tasked with exploring the theme of renewable energy.
They were able to learn about the archive, which is also based at Watlington House. This covers the history of wind and wave power across the world including in Reading.
The project helped children learn about where food comes from, how renewable energy has been used throughout history, and how it can help address the climate emergency.
The workshops were funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the end results were displayed for people to enjoy.
The one-day event is part of Open For Art, which continues through to Tuesday, July 2.
Underpinning the whole event are three arts trails.
Street art is on show at The Oracle, St Mary’s Butts, Reading Biscuit Factory, Merchants Place and Crane Wharf.
A public art trail is on show in The Oracle, Queens Walk, Chatham Place, Broad Street, Friar Street, Town Hall Square, Forbury Gardens, Abbot’s Walk, Forbury Road, Abbey Ruins and gardens, Chestnut Walk, Chocolate Island, Reading Gaol, Kennet Walk, Kings Road, Kennetside, Queens Road, Mill Lane and Domain.
An artists trail takes in venues including Jelly, Rise, The Castle Tap, Coffee Under Pressure, The Place To Eat in Heelas, Jacobs The Jewellers, Nylon, Barbershop 58, Thames Lido, Simon Dowling Bespoke, Picnic, Eclectic Games, Shed, and Milk.
A number of workshops and events will take place.
This Saturday, they include ThoroughFayre in Hosier Street, the Broad Street Mall Jam, both designed to get families involved in creating. On Sunday, there are sessions with the Urban Sketchers, and a Lollipop Protest.
For more details, log on to: https://www.jelly.org.uk/openforart24
