Craft Nights
Melina B is an employee at The Arc of Midland. She makes the office much more fun, and we love seeing her each day. Melina is authoring the blog, and “spilling the tea” about all sorts of things while sharing her perspective! Follow along as Melina posts each Monday for “Mondays with Melina.”
This week, Melina shares how crafting has brought her closer to friends and coworkers. At The Arc of Midland, we know that meaningful connections and shared activities strengthen relationships and build a sense of belonging. Whether it’s painting pottery, making creative signs, or crafting with friends, Melina shows how hobbies like these aren’t just fun—they’re a great way to connect with others, boost well-being, and enjoy quality time together.
Without further ado…
while doing a craft. I enjoy doing crafts but it is hard because there are not many people who like to do crafts with me. But I have 2 friends that do like doing crafts with me. And II love doing crafts because I enjoy doing it. I have a CO from work. She also does craft nights. I believe she did it on Fridays. She loves doing craft nights and it is good to mingle am so happy that they like to make crafting buddies. And having a good time and playing music while doing craft is great to be doing something with your friends doing a fun craft having dinner. And is fun doing crafts is a good way of doing something with your friends because you leave your house to do something so fun doing and it can increase your wellbeing as well. And that's how socializing comes to be! My favorite crafts are I made signs, I made a cool Kleenex box, dog bowl. In school, I made cool things like a Christmas tree out of wood, cat, tarantula, dolphin, and a stepstool, and a giant Birdhouse. I had so much fun taking that class it was hard wood burning. But I did it and I had help to do it! I just need help on how to do it first before I know how to do it. Then I can take it over. I like to go to Bay city pottery. It is a lot of fun you go and paint plus you can bring food too! You can go with anybody who likes to do art! I love going because it helps me get out of my house. To do something with your peers, friends or one of your co-workers. It is so much fun. You should go! It's awesome, it's a super fun place.