There are lots of exciting events happening in Craft Society! So far this semester we have done friendship bracelets, mug paintings and crochet hearts/Valentine's Hearts. Our friendship bracelet event was a huge success! Our members learned how to make different friendship bracelet styles including Chinese staircase, candy stripe and chevron. The mug painting event had a great turn out with some adorable different designs. In the image featured is a simple cherry painted mug (it even has a mini cherry on the handle). There was such a range of designs including Plankton, cows, flowers, penguins, foxes, fruits, Finn the Human from Adventure Time and more. On Valentine's Day we made Valentine's Cards and crochet hearts. Crocheting can be extremely frustrating to pick up but our members did an amazing job. It was an extremely enjoyable Valentine's Day event with some even better company! We are so excited for what the rest of our semester has store so stay tuned! 

Back by popular demand - the Christmas Craft Exchange!

How it works:

• Follow the link in our Instagram bio or this link to access the sign up form!
• Sign ups will be open until 12th November 2021
• Around 14th November you will be sent an email with your partner's information. Another person will be sent an email with your information.
• You have until Christmas time to make a craft especially for your exchange partner
• Depending on your partner's location, you can meet up or post your gift to your partner 
• There is a limit of €20 or 5 crafting hours in the interest of fairness

Let's get crafting!

Hey Crafters! Check out our finally updated Crafts Calendar for the Autumn Semester 2021!

You can use this to schedule your time around different events and to see what other things we've got planned on other days, not just Wednesdays :) 

In weeks 10, 11 and 12 we'll be putting on a Monday session called 'Crafts Circle' in KBG14. You can bring your own stuff that you're working on, we can bring some things too (just let us know what you want in advance) or you can sketch your friends! It's just another day where we can craft together :) 

Check out also our Table Quiz in Week 9 - Scholar's at 7.30pm! There will be loads of fun and interesting questions with amazing prizes to be won!

We will also be running a One Million Stars Project workshop where we will make paper stars, which will be displayed in the Hunts Museum. For more info check out onemillionstarsireland.ie.

As aways, prebook your spots on ulwolves.ie/society/crafts. 

Hi there! As we are operating completely online this semester we will not be collecting cash membership payments BUT do not worry as we have worked out an alternative!

The ulwolves.ie site has a built-in payment feature which can be availed of and additionally, we have set up a Paypal account through which we can receive payments. You can find us at paypal.me/ulcrafts. Membership costs €5 and we will approve you as a member as soon as you are all paid up. 

You need to make sure that you pay before we approve you so that you can participate in all of our hangouts throughout this semester. 

If you would like to learn more about our opt-in Supplies Box, make sure to read our other news articles and we also have some tips about taking care during Covid-19. 

If you are having any bother/trouble or have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us :)

Hi there everyone! In light of current government guidelines and having been put back to stage 3, it is important that we take time to look after ourselves and our mental health. In this article, we will have a quick look at some tips that might help you to take care during this time. 

Make sure to take a break from the news.

Information overload can be upsetting. Make an effort to switch off your screens once in a while or use your screen time in a more relaxing way such as playing a fun game with friends or watching cooking videos on Youtube or scrolling r/aww.

Take care of your body.

Meditate, practice good 'sleep hygiene', eat well-balanced meals, take deep breaths, go for a walk, get 15 minutes sunlight on your hands and face a day, make a homemade facemask (youtube and google will have loads of suggestions for this). 

Make time to unwind. 

Use a few minutes of your day to do something that you enjoy. This might be using some of the supplies from your craft box to practice from our last hangout, read a good book or even watch some Netflix!

Connect with others: 

Talk to people you trust about your concerns and how you're feeling. It's a really tumultuous time for many of us and it's important that we support each other. Sometimes we don't always have much to say and at those times it might be nice to keep connected through games. 

Some suggestions/recommendations are Among Us which is free on mobile, Overcooked 2 which has online compatibility or Stardew Valley which now supports online multiplayer.

It might be nice to join our UL Crafts Discord Channel where we chat and play games together. 

This situation may be overwhelming, but coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. 

If you need anything, have any questions or suggestions please do not hesitate to get in touch with our committee. 

We look forward to seeing you all at our hangouts <3 

Lots of love! x

Hey y'all! Attached with this news segment is our semesterly Crafts Calendar for Autumn 2020! Please note that Hangouts in weeks 3 and 4 have been switched around, as compared to the original calendar which was posted on our Instagram! 

The current list of events is as follows:

Week 2: Jackbox Night

Week 3: Mindfulness on zentangle.com

Week 4: Back to School - Pencilcase making

Week 5: Halloween Garland making

Week 6: Speed Drawing

Week 7: Cross Stitch

Week 8: Period Poverty Pouches

Week 9: Handmade Paper

Week 10: Knitting & Crochet - Hats

Week 11: Cards & Paper Mache Ornaments

Week 12: Christmas Cookie Decorations

Keep in touch with our Instagram/ Facebook for more updates :)

Use the links in the 'Events' section for each Hangout - we will be using Google Meet. We will also send out an email with the link each week because we all know how much you love getting spammed with emails :P 

Comprehensive list of materials for all Hangouts: 

• pens/ pencils/ crayons/ pastels/ markers/ paint/ paintbrushes/ paint spray
• paper/ sketchbook, scrap paper, paper cards
• fabric/ felt/ tissue paper, aida, sewing needle, thread, sewing machine (optional)
• zipper/ buttons/ beads/ sequins/ googly eyes/ any form of decorative elements (optional)
• scissors, glue, Sellotape, PVA glue • twine/ yarn/ ribbons/ wire/ thread • crochet hook/ knitting needles, stitch markers (optional)
• embroidery hoop (optional)
• wildflower seeds, food blender, plastic storage tub or vat, sponge, rolling pin, towels, wool blankets, cloth, pellon, Sham-wows, or other absorbent material
• cookies, icing, mini marshmallows, food colouring, sprinkles

PRE-ORDERS FOR THE UL CRAFT SOCIETY SEMESTER 1 SUPPLIES BOX ARE LIVE NOW!

Our boxes are an opt-in extra for those of you who would like to have their supplies send to them in a box. The cost of the box is €8 and is payable online at www.paypal.me/ulcrafts.

Instructions:

1. Fill out the box pre-order form which is linked to this event page.
 2. Pay for the box via Paypal link above.
 3. Get ready for an active craft filled semester!

We are aiming to deliver around the 15th of October so you will be contacted when your box is ready for collection. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us. Don't forget to follow our social media for updates!

Hey all, 

It's been a while but we are really excited to annouce that we are hosting Ireland's first National Student Craft Exchange. We are linking in with Arts and Craft Societies across the country to bring you a socially distanced movement that connects students through the medium of arts and crafts. 

For more information please contact us by email or on socail media at ulcraftsoc@gmail.com

Stay safe and healthy. Agus cuimhníonn sibh "is fearr an tsláinte ná na tainte". 

The event called Bob and Bubbles was held in the student courtyard on Wednesday. Society Co-President Niamh Tubridy said the event represented the ethos of UL Craft Society. “We’re Craft Soc, this is our jam,” she said.

Read the full article here:

https://www.anfocal.ie/index.php/ul-craft-society-host-their-first-charity-week-event/

Thursday, 03.10.2019

4:30pm

“Stay inside!” Theresa Mannion said.

“Amber weather alert!" warned MET Eireann.

“Why wasn’t it red?!” groaned two disgruntled students carrying a slab of fosters between them.

Meanwhile a heated discussion was happening in a Facebook group chat:

Chairperson:             We have to go ahead with the Table Quiz, people are relying on us!

Equipment Officer:   But what about the storm? What if it’s as bad as they say?

Treasurer:                  HSO? What do you think? Should we do it?

HSO:                           Hmmm

Events officer:          Scholars is going to stay open, it’s up to us to get people there.

PRO:                           Guys like the insta there ya? @ulcrafts xox

Treasurer:                 Another soc just cancelled their event… we could just reschedule

Chair:                         Scholars is staying open. The Uni is open. It may be windy, it might even be raining. But if I know one thing it’s that crafters are strong. They’re resilient. And mostly, they’re really, really passionate about table quizzes. And there’s no harm in a few pints either… We'll see if the weather gets worse and make a decision then xx

6.00pm

Orange weather warning who?

"I’m making a call", our chair announces. "The quiz WILL go ahead!"

“It’s happening,” the PRO posts on Instagram (@ulcrafts btw), “don’t forget your brollies.”

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7.30pm

Still, no drop of rain has fallen. 

And so, our members, our friends, weary from fighting the elements, stumbled one after another into Scholars - our Fosters scented respite from the cruel autumn.

“Welcome” our president announces to a crowd of flushed cheeks and world-weary smiles, “I’m glad you could all make it.”
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8.00pm

The Table Quiz

Our loyal subjects (plus Colin and Dave – in between pulling pints) were tested on a range of questions; Where did Body and Soul take place? How do you make a White Russian? How many toes does a dog have? (We still don't know if this question was answer correctly). Life lessons, truly.

Eventually came what we were all waiting for – the Shrek Round. Say what you like but the real winners were the team that won this round, bringing home the entire set of Shrek DVDs… Well, they didn't win that round. They got the least amount of correct answers, so our Chairperson decided to give them the prize. Out of pity. And to give them a chance to brush up on their Shrek knowledge. We all know that more Shrek trivia is to come!

While we waited for the answers to be corrected, our HSO, in attempt to keep from having to work the mic, asked if anyone would like to take to the stage…
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10.00pm

The Sing-Off

We had representatives from lots of different clubs and socs at the quiz - Crafts (of course) Environment, Drama, Vikings- you name it.. Eager to show off their team spirit it was the Vikings who stepped up to perform a powerful rendition of I Want It That Way (Jake Peralta edition of course).

It is said that you simply cannot perform in front of Drama Society members and not expect them to try their hand. They wanted to show the Vikings who the real performers were.

With pints in hand, the group took a deep breath and began to sing arguably one of the more controversial anthems of our generation: Come out ye Black and Tans (This was NOT the Welshy edition). The whole bar erupted, gleefully clapping and stamping along to the tune.

It’s not clear who the winners of the sing-off were but it didn’t matter – the questions had been corrected and we were ready to announce the winners.

10:30pm

The Winners

Before giving out prizes, one more tune was necessary. A happy birthday to our talented fabulous amazing inspiring drop-dead gorgeous chairwoman who was turning 21 that night. She was mortified, of course, (her words not mine) but thankful for the serenade.

And with that, we were ready to announce the results. Taking home the prizes – Odeon cinema vouchers and Craft kits- were the one and only Vikings. We're all VERY excited to see what they crochet!

With that, there was just time for one for the road before we battle our way home - or better, on the last bus to Costello’s, blissfully unaware of the storm everyone was so worried about.
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03.10.2019

And that was the day. The day we braved the storm, the day two mighty groups sang for bragging rights, the day minstrels will sing about for years to come.

See you all for take two next semester…

Peace,

Craft PRO xox