Starting Block Festival
Craft and Chill Zone
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Thu 17 September 2026
10:00 - 16:00 - Location
- Library Gallery Space, Bower Ashton Campus , Further info
- Contact
- Events team events@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Take a break from the buzz and unwind in our relaxing Craft and Chill Zone. Drop in to enjoy mindful activities such as colouring, puzzles and simple crafts, recharge at your own pace and chat with other students in a calm, welcoming space, or simply enjoy some quiet time.
Why attend?
- Take a break from the buzz of Welcome and slow down.
- Enjoy relaxing activities such as colouring, puzzles and simple crafts.
- Unwind and recharge at your own pace.
- Meet and chat with other students in a calm, welcoming space.
- Take some quiet time for yourself.
- Drop in whenever you need a peaceful moment during your day.
How to get here
Find out how to get to and from UWE Bristol.
Location
Library Gallery Space
Bower Ashton Campus
Kennel Lodge Road
Bristol
BS3 2JT
UK
Accessibility
UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know, by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk, so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
- Disabled parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Induction loop: No
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
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