Colleges | Mini Arts Jam


A photograph of a yellow table with lots of colourful decorative crafting items such as string, buttons, beads, sequins, scissors and papers all laid out.

Mondays, 4–5pm Cartmel and Pendle Colleges (alternating weekly)

Unwind, create, and connect at the Mini Arts Jam, a relaxed weekly crafting meetup jointly hosted by Cartmel and Pendle. Each Monday, one of the two colleges opens its doors for an hour of hands‑on creativity — from painting and collage to knitting, sketching, clay work, and anything else you feel like making.

This is a drop‑in, open‑to‑all event for every undergraduate, no matter your college or experience level. Bring your own project or try something new with the materials provided. It’s the perfect way to start your week with colour, conversation, and a bit of creative chaos.

When and where

19th January at Cartmel - Barkers main room 4pm to 5pm

26th January at Pendle - Harpley Lounge 4pm to 5pm

2nd February at Cartmel - Barkers main room 4pm to 5pm

9th February at Pendle - Harpley Lounge 4pm to 5pm

16th February at Cartmel - Barkers main room 4pm to 5pm

23rd February at Pendle - Harpley Lounge 4pm to 5pm

2nd March at Cartmel - Barkers main room 4pm to 5pm

9th March at Pendle - Harpley Lounge 4pm to 5pm

16th March at Cartmel - Barkers main room 4pm to 5pm

What to expect

Weekly creative sessions hosted alternately by Cartmel and Pendle

All arts & crafts welcome — no theme, no pressure

Materials provided (plus feel free to bring your own)

A friendly, inclusive space to relax and meet new people

Open to all undergraduates across the university

Come for the crafts, stay for the vibes.

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