Event

Wellbeing at the Hex - Art Exchange Lunchtime Arts and Crafts

Free art and craft sessions available to staff and students in the Hex.

Community 360 are running art and craft sessions for staff and students every Thursday between 12 - 2pm in The Hex.

Staff members and students are welcome to come to the Hex and take time out from your busy day and get creative.

An introduction to the Lithuanian Society with bracelet making will start at 12pm. This is followed by an opportunity to learn more about volunteering opportunities as part of Volunteer Week.

No booking or equipment are required and our other events for February are included below:

  Friday 14 February Thursday 20 February Friday 21 February  Thursday 27 February Friday 28 February 
12pm - 1pm  Introduction to Lithuanian Society and Bracelet making Chalk and pastel drawing  Therapeutic Colouring and Board games  Button Art  - Male amazing pictures using buttons  Therapeutic Colouring and Board games
1pm - 2pm  Volunteer Week - Learn about volunteering opportunities available  Ryan Curtis Comedy Sketch Workshop

These Wellbeing activities are organised by Community360 who are in addition, looking to facilitate wellbeing activities and volunteering opportunities both on and off campus for members of staff and students suffering from low mood, depression, social isolation and loneliness to enable them to make positive changes in their lives and improve their wellbeing.

If you are interested in taking part in Social Prescribing or wish to run a wellbeing activity please visit the Hex and speak to a member of staff or email socialp@essex.ac.uk