Workshops

Session time: 12:00-17:00 (just drop in)

Location: Pink zone, Palmer quad

An energetic, interactive African drumming workshop. No experience needed, just bring your energy and join the rhythm!

Session time: 12:30

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, G01

Session length: 30 to 40 minutes

Sign up: on the day at our Pink zone information point

Join Universal Voices Children's Choir for Flora and Fauna – a fun, creative music workshop for children and their parents or carers.

In this interactive session, you will move, chant and sing like all manner of birds, sea creatures and animals, exploring animal environments and habitats through music from albatross to zebras, and alpacas to zanders.

Session times: 12:30 and 13:30

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, Room G06

Session length: 20 minutes

Sign up: on the day at our Pink zone information point

Unleash your inner artist at this year’s festival!

Create your own self-portrait with local artist Gunja in this fun, hands-on workshop. Gunja will guide you through simple techniques to help capture your personality on paper for you to take home and enjoy.

Suitable for ages 6+ and adults, this session will be a relaxing and inclusive chance to express yourself and celebrate who you are. All materials are provided.

Session times: 13:00, 14:30 and 16:00

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, Room G03

Session length: 50 minutes

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Get hands-on and experiment with static electricity in the Electricity Lighting Lab! Join experts from the Department of Meteorology for interactive sessions exploring what electricity does in the Earth’s atmosphere.

Session time: 14:00

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, Room G01

Session length: 50 minutes

Sign up: on the day at our Pink zone information point

Join Berkshire Music Trust for a fun-filled, high-energy music session designed especially for Pre-school and Reception children.

Sing, dance, and explore real musical instruments in an exciting, hands-on class. Parents and carers can join in the fun too!

 

Session times: 14:30 and 15:30

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, Room 105

Session length: 40 minutes

Sign up: on the day at our Pink zone information point

Get an introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) from our excellent teachers in this interactive taster session. Learn more about this inclusive language, which is one of the most popular language courses taught at Reading.

Session time: 15:30

Location: Pink zone, Palmer building, Room G01

Session length: 50 minutes

Sign up: on the day at our Pink zone information point

Step into the spotlight with Reading Rep Theatre’s high-energy musical theatre workshop.

In this fun, fast-paced session, you’ll learn a show-stopping song and discover simple techniques that make you sound polished and professional.

Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned performer, the workshop aims to inspire your confidence and creativity. Sing, laugh, and connect as you build harmonies, improve your vocal presence, and experience the magic of performing as an ensemble.