Crafternoon: space to recharge (series 1)

The MERL was established in Reading in 1951 to capture and record the rapidly changing countryside following World War II. In 2005, it moved to its current premises in St Andrew’s Hall, a building designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse in 1880 for local businessman Alfred Palmer of the Huntley & Palmer biscuit company.Today the Museum uses its diverse and surprising collection to explore how the skills and experiences of farmers and craftspeople, past and present, can help shape our lives now and into the future. The Museum has worked alongside rural people, local communities and specialist researchers to create displays and activities that engage with important debates about the future of food and the ongoing relevance of the countryside to all our lives.The MERL belongs to the University of Reading Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS).

The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

A series of 3 relaxed craft sessions  at The MERL for University of Reading students who need space to regulate and reflect.

The Museum of English Rural Life

IMPORTANT: Please book a space for all 3 sessions of this series. There will be a different craft taking place at each onePlease only book for one series as we have limited places and want to give everybody a chance to join. O﻿nly book a ticket for yourself. Your friends will need to book their own please.These relaxed craft sessions are for University of Reading students who need space to regulate and reflect. They use the &#x27;social prescription&#x27; model of getting out and engaging in activity while you are also accessing other forms of help. Session leader Fong will and show you how to create something simple and beautiful through verbal and written instructions. Once you&#x27;ve got the instructions you can chat with others or listen to headphones while you craft. Sessions are held in the Museum of English Rural Life&#x27;s historic building looking out over the garden. 18th January: Fun Photo Frames25th January: 3D Pop-up cards1st February: Paper MobileThe site is lift accessible. We will send you a map and social story once you have signed up. If you would find it useful to walk through the building with somebody please let us know. If you have any specific access requirements that you think we can assist with, please email us at merlevents@reading.ac.uk with plenty of notice so that we can do our best to help (please mention which event you are referring to).Equipment is included and this is provided free of charge (sponsored by the University of Reading Diversity &amp; Inclusion Fund). If you are unable to make a session please let us know.

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