Welcome SU Makes!

Sunday 28 September 2025

11am - 3pm

SU Lounge

🎨 Welcome Back SU Makes: Mugs, Totes & Mates! 🖌️

Start the year off right with a chilled-out afternoon of creativity, good vibes, and even better company! We're welcoming all students (new and returning!) to the SU Lounge for a relaxed craft session

Come along and paint your very own mug or decorate a personalised tote bag to take home. Whether you go bold, artsy, funny or chaotic–neutral with your designs, it's all about having fun and expressing yourself. No artistic talent required just a willingness to get stuck in!

While you're getting crafty, you'll also have the chance to meet other students, enjoy free refreshments, and settle into our comfy, welcoming social space. It’s the perfect low-key way to ease into the year, try something new, and maybe even leave with a cute new bag and a few new friends.

So grab a seat, grab a snack, and get creating – we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

 Event Details
📍 Location: SU Lounge
⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 11am – 3pm
🎟 Cost: Free! All materials provided
🍪 Extras: Free refreshments & chill vibes guaranteed

Venue capacity 40

FAQs

Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?

A: You can drop in throughout the event to have a go!

Q: Do I have to stay until the end?

A: Not at all! Feel free to leave whenever you need to

Q: Do I need to bring money?

A: Nope! Our events in the SU Lounge are free of charge, and all materials are provided. Just bring yourself!

Q: Will there be alcohol?

A: We will provide free hot drinks and refreshments but no alcohol is permitted!

Q: Can I come by myself?

A: Absolutely! Events are a great place to meet new people, lots of students come alone and meet people

Q: When is the last entry?

A: To give yourself enough time we would recommend that the latest you can arrive is 30 mins before the event ends

Q: How do I find the location?

A: This event is taking place in SU Lounge, more information on how to find the venue can be found below!

Q: Is the venue accessible?

A: Yes, there is step free access to this venue

 

If you have any further questions about this event please don't hesitate to email susouthend@essex.ac.uk

The SU Lounge is located on the same street as the Gateway Building ( Elmer Approach) as if you were headed to the High street:

To access the SU lounge you will need to scan your student card 

Here is a link for google maps to the location :

SU Lounge Google Maps Link 

 

 

TICKETS:

HEADS UP: PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN PROGRESS

Please be aware that photography and/or filming is taking place at this event/location for promotional purposes. The photographs and recordings may be used by the Students’ Union or University of Essex for promotional purposes, for example on social media platforms, websites, mobile applications, emails, digital media, or printed materials. If you would prefer not to be photographed or filmed please speak to our photographer or videographer or the SU event organiser.