Help Create Reading’s New Solar Mural

Fancy getting involved in something a bit different?

This summer, Commando Jugendstil will be creating a one-of-a-kind solar mural at New Directions College, and we’re looking for volunteers to help paint it. You don’t need any artistic experience. If you enjoy getting creative and want to be part of a community project, we’d love to have you on board.

Painting sessions will take place at both New Directions College and Reading Bike Hub, and you can give as much or as little time as you can. It’s a great chance to meet new people, learn something new and help create a piece of artwork that the whole community can enjoy.

This project is all about bringing people together, celebrating creativity and creating something that will be a lasting part of Reading. If you’d like to get involved, we’d love to welcome you. Come along, pick up a paintbrush and help us bring this amazing mural to life!

Workshops dates, times and locations

Workshops will start on Thursday 16th of July, until Saturday 29th of August 2026.

This workshops are FREE to all participants and they are funded by Arts Council England. No registration required.

New Directions College – Tuesday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm

Address: South Reading Centre, 330 Northumberland Avenue, Whitley, Reading, RG2 8DH (Opposite South Reading Leisure Centre). 

Parking: Parking available on site

Bus: No. 5 to Stockton Road

Reading Bike Hub – Saturdays, from 10am to 6pm

Address: 14-16A King Street, Reading, RG1 2HE

Bus: Most Reading buses stop on King Street

A Solar Mural by Commando Jugendstil and the people of Reading, UK

The Solar Mural is a project that combines community public artwork with cutting edge photovoltaic technology to create a new cultural landmark for the people of Reading.

The design is based on the concept that we, as humans, have been gathering around a metaphorical fire for millions of years to tell other humans stories of how to survive and thrive as a community.