Join the Student Wellbeing Champions for a series of fun and festive crafting events where you can make Christmas decorations using a variety of recycled and repurposed materials, ready to adorn the University’s official Christmas tree!
It’s approaching that festive time of year again, when our University campus sparkles with seasonal decorations. However, the Christmas period can often come with an increase in waste from single-use packaging, food scraps, and discarded gifts and decorations.
This year, the Student Wellbeing Champions will be decorating the University’s Christmas trees in firstpoint, St John’s Reception and the new Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Building, using handmade ornaments and décor crafted from recycled and repurposed materials. Why not join them for some Christmas Crafting session, running throughout November?
While the holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and giving, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and overconsumption. If you’re looking for a way to reduce stress and create a more sustainable holiday season, why not join the team and try crafting?
Crafting has been shown to have a number of benefits for wellbeing, including:
- Reduced stress and anxiety: Crafting can help to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. When you’re focused on a creative task, your mind is less likely to dwell on worries or negative thoughts.
- Improved mood: Crafting can also boost your mood and increase feelings of happiness. This is because crafting releases endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects.
- Increased self-esteem: When you create something beautiful with your own hands, it can give you a sense of accomplishment and boost your self-esteem.
- Improved cognitive function: Crafting can also help to improve cognitive function, such as memory and attention. This is because it requires you to use different parts of your brain to plan, execute, and complete your project.
- Social connection: Crafting can be a great way to connect with others and build relationships. If you craft with friends or flat-mates, it can give you a chance to relax and socialise while also enjoying a creative activity.
In addition to the benefits for wellbeing, crafting with recycled and repurposed materials also has a number of environmental benefits. It helps to reduce the amount of waste that goes to landfill, conserve natural resources, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
So if you’re looking for a festive and sustainable way to decorate for the holidays, why not try join the Student Wellbeing Champions this month and learn how to craft your own decorations using recycled or repurposed materials? It’s a great way to reduce stress, improve your mood, boost your self-esteem, and help the environment at the same time.
Whether you’re a keen crafter or just looking for a fun and festive activity to enjoy, everyone is welcome. The team will be in firstpoint every Tuesday and Thursday during November, as part of their “Fancy a Cuppa?” sessions.
Here’s what to expect when you come and craft with us:
- A warm and welcoming atmosphere where you can relax and have fun.
- All the materials and guidance you need to create beautiful and sustainable decorations.
- A chance to learn new crafting skills and techniques.
- The opportunity to meet other students and make new friends.
- A free hot drink and a selection of biscuits
Join the Student Wellbeing Champions, members of staff and fellow crafters, every Tuesday and Thursday, 13.00 – 14.00, in firstpoint. We’re looking forward to seeing you!
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