The Arts and Crafts Club at Central Connecticut State University is a great way to unwind and get in touch with your creative side while on campus.
The club offers the opportunity to make art in an open and inviting environment. Students are free to spend the meeting time however they want, making whatever they want. It’s a great way to spend time with friends and be creative in ways you may not usually be able to.
Various art supplies are available for use ranging from string, colored paper, yarn, paint, markers, crayons, colored tape, air dry clay, and more. At meetings, students can make collages, craft knitwear, or just do general drawing. Students can also learn how to make certain types of art from members’ teaching skills like crocheting.
The club meeting was held at Semesters Café and I found going to the meeting to be a very peaceful experience. As you are free to do as you please, it creates an atmosphere where you can just relax and do something crafty without someone overseeing everything you do. Being at the club meeting and doing some knitting with the yarn provided was one of the most stress-free evenings that I’ve had in a long time. Doing arts and crafts provides an opportunity for students to not worry about classes and just have fun.
Club President Elnora Amenta said that she enjoys how this club can bring art to people on campus in an easy-to-access way.
“I like that I can share all kinds of art with people,” Amenta said. “I like that we can share art without judgment. That’s one of our main policies, no judgment against others’ artwork or your own artwork.”
Amenta said that the club is a great way for people to get involved in making art while on campus, even if they aren’t art majors.
“People that come can get new art skills, share art, and make art, provided we have the supplies, and they can gain a community,” said Amenta.
Vice President Tina Chen said that the club’s main draw for her is the community that comes with it.
“I like the community that comes with it. Art comes in different forms and brings people together,” Chen said. “It’s a sense of space where you’re not forced to do classroom artwork.”
Amenta said that the club does not currently have any future events occurring but they are planning to do so.
“Once we get a budget, the events will start rolling in,” said Amenta.
So if you’re looking to flex your creative muscles in a low-key way, check out the Arts and Crafts Club!
