Open for Art 2024 - ThoroughFayre Urban Fete

‘ThoroughFayre’ a day of free art activities including collage, drawing and making of all kinds celebrating our Open for Art theme of 'IMPACT'

Join our Jelly artists, located on Düsseldorf Way and Hosier Street - the thoroughfare between 2 of Reading’s High Street Heritage Action Zones Oxford Rd (from the IDR Bridge to the Bridge at Lidl), St Mary’s Butts and Castle St Conservation Area for a day of free workshops.

Click here to find out more about our other Open for Art events

A map for Open for Art with a list of venues hosting events and art by local artists is available to download from our shop.

All workshops are drop in - a ticket does not guarantee a space at the craft table and there maybe a short wait whilst . Please select your time slot and turn up anytime between your allotted time allocation.

By attending this workshop you are agreeing to act in accordance with our workshop behaviour policy which can be viewed here: https://www.jelly.org.uk/policies

Inclusivity, safety, respect, confidentiality and consent are fundamental principles at Jelly workshops and events.

Frequently asked questions:

We are a small team working behind the scenes answering your questions. If you email us via eventbrite or via our website we will answer as soon as we can.

Our workshops and events are subsidised and in most cases we are able to offer our workshops for a nominal fee. If you are able we have an option to donate. All donations help us to continue our work to make space for art for everyone every day.

Where are you based?

T his workshop will take place outside. Meet the Jelly team outside the entrance to Broad St Mall on Hosier St and Düsseldorf Way (opposite Blue Collar Corner).

If I cannot make my paid workshop, can I transfer my ticket to another event or get a refund?

Our free community workshops and festival workshops are often made possible due to funding by the organisers. These workshops are popular and run at capacity. If you have selected a free ticket and are no longer able to attend please return your ticket so it is able to go to people on our waiting list. At busy times there may be a short wait at the workshop table and make sure you allow plenty of time to join us.

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