The Durham College Student Association (DCSA) recently held a pottery painting event at the Whitby campus to support student mental health.
Students from both campuses were invited to join in and paint many types of pottery.
At the event, they were given little shapes to paint, such as gloves, circles and Christmas trees.
More than a dozen students came to the event. Among them was Animal Care student Peter Thompson who came with a group of friends.
“It’s really fun to have things be done, like artsy things, especially after class where I can wind down, especially in between classes where I have to be here for two hours,” said Thompson. “It gives me something to do.”
The event was free for everyone from both campuses. It was held to help calm student stress and anxiety with exams just around the corner.
Event coordinator Natalie Butt said student mental health was the focus. She explained why she chose pottery painting.
“I think it’s a nice relaxing activity that everybody can do any skill level. It’s pretty,” said Butt. “You can either be very basic at painting it or you can get really creative and it gives an opportunity for people to meet new people and kind of just sit down and join in with everybody’s included for all.”
Future events include ‘Winter Warm Up: Hot Chocolate & Cookie Giveaway’ on Dec. 9, and the ‘Brain Break: Therapy Dogs and Holiday Cards’ on Dec. 11.