Brown Arts Institute

Friday Feels

OPEN HANG | CRAFTING | MUSIC | FOOD
Fridays, 12–3 PM, Spring 2026
Englander Studio, Granoff Center for the Arts
Join us for low-pressure events with easy hands-on projects to relax and make something alongside friends.
For the Brown community (Brown ID required)

CREATE. CHILL. CONNECT


Join BAI for Friday Feels, a weekly open crafting hang in the Englander Studio at the Granoff Center for the Brown community (Brown ID required). Each Friday features a different theme with simple, hands-on projects — or just come to relax and make something alongside friends.

Drop in anytime between 12:00 – 3:00 PM for music, snacks, chill vibes, and shared materials. No experience required, no pressure to finish anything — just a warm-up for the weekend through making, mingling, and taking a creative breather.

Come to craft. Come to chill. Stay for the good vibes!

Schedule

February 13: Valentine’s Making Workshop

Skip the generic store-bought cards this year! Join us for a cozy Valentine’s Making Workshop and create personalized, heartfelt treasures for the people who matter most. All materials (papers, glitter, ribbons, and snacks!) are included. Just bring your creativity!

February 20: Pick Me Up Postcards

Help spread some cheer across campus! Take a break, grab a pen, and join us for an uplifting Postcard Writing Session. We’ll provide the cards, arts supplies, and cozy vibes.

February 27: Game Day (CANCELLED DUE TO SNOW)

Get your game on! Join us for an epic game day including Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, table-top games like Bananagrams, and puzzles.

March 6: Surprise Movie & Crafting

Lights, Camera, CRAFTS! Get ready for the ultimate cozy afternoon in! We’re hosting a Surprise Movie & Crafting Event, and you decide what we watch. Head over to our Instagram to vote on one of three mystery films! Free popcorn & themed craft kits provided or bring your own knitting, sketching, or DIY projects to work on while we watch.

March 13: Coloring Books

Looking for a low-key afternoon? Join us for a coloring session. Supplies provided.

March 20: Friendship Bracelet Making

Midterms stressing you out? Come kick back, take a break and make some friendship bracelets and grab a snack. Your friends and your mental health will thank you!

April 3: Unidentified Glowing Objects

A hands-on electronics lab for building small glowing forms using basic components — LEDs, batteries, and beeswax. Part introduction, part experiment, the workshop focuses on sculptural approaches to electronics and requires no expertise or previous experience. We’re going for functionally wonderful objects that live somewhere between nightlights, sculptures, props, talismans, oracles, and whatever else might emerge.

April 10: Music as a Resource with Morgan Johnston

Join us for Music as a Resource. Take a beat to relax and tap into your creativity. Join us for a listening and drawing process facilitated by local musician Morgan Johnston. Drop-in participation welcome, no experience needed.

April 17: Student Suggestion (CANCELLED)