SU Makes: Upcycled Lanterns

Tuesday 16 June 2026

7pm - 8:30pm

SU Lounge

🪄 SU Makes: Upcycled Lanterns

Join us for a cosy crafting session where we’ll be turning jars into beautiful upcycled lanterns! ✨

Get creative with paints, tissue paper, and decorations to design your own unique lantern — perfect for adding a warm glow to your room. We’ll provide everything you need

No experience needed — just drop in, relax, and enjoy some chilled creative time with friends.


📍 Where: SU Lounge
🎨 All materials provided

Light up your evening and take home something you made yourself! 💡

Venue Capacity : 30 

Entry is on a first come first served basis

 

FAQs

Q: Do I need to arrive at the beginning?

A: No you can drop in through the event time

Q: Do I have to stay until the end?

A: No you can leave whenever you want

Q: Do I need to bring money?

A: Nope! Our events in the SU Lounge are free of charge, 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: We recommend to arrive 30 mins before the end time to get enough time to complete the activity

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 

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HEADS UP: PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN PROGRESS

Photography and/or filming is taking place at this event/location for promotional purposes. The images/videos might be used by Essex Students’ Union or University of Essex for promotional purposes, for example on @essexsu Instagram page, essexstudent.com, on printed materials such as flyers and posters and on Essex SU emails. If you’d prefer not to be photographed or filmed, please speak to our photographer or videographer or the SU event organiser. Don’t be shy - you’re welcome to ask our photographers to take photos of you and your friends! The photos will be available on the Essex SU Flickr to view and download shortly. And may also be used for the promotional purposes above. Rather we didn’t use your pics? No problem. You can submit a removal request at any time by emailing sumarketing@essex.ac.uk.