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Wellness Day for Blue Monday: Art, Tea, and Togetherness!

Join us for a day of creativity and relaxation as we transform Blue Monday into a day of connection and joy.

Date Monday 20 January 2025

Time 3pm - 5pm

Location Darkroom SU Bar, UAL London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB, United Kingdom

Overview

Your Officers in collaboration with Tea Society have designed a day for you to connect, relax, and look after your wellbeing as Blue Monday is known to be a time of year that many of us feel stressed about returning to work and studies, and sadness after holidays and time with friends and family.
 

Event Description:

Join us for a day of creativity and relaxation as we transform Blue Monday into a day of connection and joy.

1. Workshop by Tea Society: Collaborative Mural Creation
Unleash your creativity at this unique workshop where you’ll contribute to a stunning large-scale mural. Explore three creative stations:

  • Painting with Tea:

    Station Overview:

    Participants will have the chance to express themselves by painting using tea on the mural, whether it’s abstract shapes, patterns, or tea-inspired imagery like teacups, steam, or cozy scenes. People can also paint in colouring books using tea.

Collaging Station:

  • Station Overview:

    Participants will craft layered pieces using tea bag wrappers, magazines, and coloured papers. These collages can then be placed directly onto the mural.

  • Origami Station:

    Station Overview:

    Participants can fold small origami pieces, such as flowers, leaves, or other tea-inspired shapes. These creations will then be attached to the mural to add a 3D effect.

2. Wellness Kit Distribution by Arts SU
Pick up your free wellness goodies to brighten your day and keep your spirits high.

3. Meet Arts Students' Union's Advice Team
Discover the range of support available to UAL students by meeting the Advice Team. Learn how they can help you thrive during your academic journey.

Don’t miss this chance to connect, create, and care for your well-being!
 

Location and Directions:

📍 Darkroom SU Bar
University of the Arts London, London College of Communication
Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6SB, United Kingdom

🚇 By Tube: Take the Bakerloo or Northern Line to Elephant and Castle Station.
🚶 By Foot: From the station, walk 5 minutes to the LCC building. Follow the signs to the SU Bar at the Darkroom.

We can’t wait to see you there! 💙