{"id":52668,"date":"2026-09-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/?p=52668"},"modified":"2026-09-09T14:05:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T19:05:02","slug":"campus-craft-corner-brings-creativity-and-wellness-together","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/students.austincc.edu\/infohub\/2026\/09\/08\/campus-craft-corner-brings-creativity-and-wellness-together\/","title":{"rendered":"Campus Craft Corner Brings Creativity and Wellness Together"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a low-pressure way to unwind, connect with other students, or just take a break from classes this fall? Campus Craft Corner, hosted by ACC Mental Health Counseling Services at the Riverside Campus, gives students a welcoming space to slow down, get creative, and support their emotional well-being.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by ACC Mental Health Counselor Ashley Chowdhury, Campus Craft Corner is a relaxed, drop-in creative wellness group. Each session combines a beginner-friendly craft project with an emotional wellness theme, such as stress management, self-compassion, coping skills, gratitude, identity, or goal-setting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cCrafting has been a meaningful form of self-care in my own life,\u201d Chowdhury said. \u201cIt gives me space to slow down, quiet my mind, express what I may not always have words for, and create something meaningful.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chowdhury hopes to create that same kind of space for ACC students \u2014 one where they can use creativity as an outlet, meet new people, and have fun, too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy hope is that students leave feeling calmer, encouraged, and a little more connected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to Expect in a Crafting Session<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each session will include a featured craft with step-by-step guidance, a brief emotional wellness check-in, optional reflection prompts, supportive conversation, and a practical wellness takeaway. Participation and personal sharing are always optional.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students may arrive any time during the two-hour session and stay as long as their schedules allow. No crafting experience is needed, and all basic supplies are provided.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fall 2026 Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Campus Craft Corner meets at Riverside\u2019s Student Life Lounge from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the following dates this fall:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wednesday, September 30<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, October 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, November 18<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, December 9<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Location<\/strong>: Riverside Student Life Lounge, Building G, Room 8129<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time<\/strong>: 11 a.m. &#8211; 1 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cost<\/strong>: Free \u2014 all supplies are provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who can attend<\/strong>: All ACC students<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for other mental health support? Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/austincc.edu\/mentalhealth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>austincc.edu\/mentalhealth<\/strong><\/a> to learn more about mental health counseling, events, other groups, and resources. Virtual, 24\/7 mental health counseling is also available to all enrolled students through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timelycare.com\/austincc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TimelyCare<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Looking for a low-pressure way to unwind, connect with other students, or just take a break from classes this fall? 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